Spend a fun weekend in Cornwall's popular resort of St Ives! St Ives is known for its vibrant arts scene, surf beaches, quaint cottages, and winding alleys; and the chosen hotel has incredible views of pristine Porthminster Beach. During your stay you'll get to enjoy an included excursion to Falmouth and an optional trip along the Atlantic Coast to take in the scenic views and a visit to Portreath.

Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to the St Ives Bay Hotel in St Ives for a three-night half-board stay with breakfast, dinner, and porterage included. St Ives Bay Hotel is set on a cliff above St Ives’ winding alleys, quaint cottages, and boutique shops and overlooking Porthminster Beach. In less than ten minutes you can stroll down to the seafront for a walk around the town’s harbour with a number of fantastic restaurants and bars surrounding the area. The hotel offers a courtyard terrace, bar, restaurant, and Wi-Fi access and the rooms feature a hairdryer, bathroom with bathtub and/or shower, and telephone.

The following morning; you'll set out on a trip to the popular maritime resort and bustling seaside town of Falmouth. Here you can pay a visit to see the interactive galleries and flotilla of model boats at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall; take a stroll out to Pendennis Point to the 16th-century Pendennis Castle, built by Henry VIII; kickback on sands of the Blue Flag Gyllnvase Beach; climb the 111 granite steps of Jacob's Ladder from the main square; see the flora and fauna at Fox Rosehill Gardens; take a boat trip to Seal Island to experience the seal colony; or catch a ferry over to St Mawes and the Roseland. 

Day three is at leisure with the chance to relax and enjoy the attractions of St Ives - you can explore St Ives Museum, Tate Gallery, and Barbara Hepworth Museum; admire the vistas from Chapel of St Nicholas on 'The Island'; enjoy beach life on Porthgwidden, Porthmeor, Harbour, and Porthminster Beaches; and meander through the Old Town to Church of St Ia with its Madonna and Child carving. Alternatively, you can join the optional excursion along the Atlantic Coast, taking in the spectacular views and calling at Portreath - gateway to the semi-circular Portreath Beach and Tehidy Country Park.