So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Saturday, August 8, 2009

Why Take a Vacation at Cap d'Agde

By Jeremy Fishbourne

A fascinating mix of attractions awaits visitors of Cap d'Agde: the natural setting of land and sea, rich heritage, modern convenience and amenities.

Whether you want to enjoy the sun, indulge in some outdoor or water sports, Cap d'Agde has the right attractions for a memorable vacation. If you are going as a family or just a couple, the resort would be a delightful destination, as it is very accessible and ideal for both a short break and a long stay.

Cap d'Agde visitors will enjoy the variety of activities in the resort, for this is a place with four destinations to enjoy, unlike other tourist spots confined to only one attraction. Le Cap d'Agde, for one, boasts a modern beach resort suitable for all members of the family.

Likewise within easy reach of the resort is the historic city of Agde, whose roots can be traced back 2600 years ago, the picture-perfect fishing village of Grau d'Agde, and the tranquil village of La Tamarissiere nestled in a pine forest.

The resort complex for some visitors may just be enough. Already the resort has 11 beaches to choose from, as well as 10 districts all worth a visit. There's the Le Port with its pulsating bars, shops and quayside.

But aside from this lively social centre, they can likewise opt to explore nine small suburban districts each with its own character and amenities. Visitors can relish the thought that even if they are at a centre of a bustling tourist enclave, they can easily retire to some secluded hideaway.

The choice is, likewise, large for tourist accommodations. There are hotels, apartments, holiday villas, and campsites available. A central booking office run by the Cap d'Agde Tourist office makes lodging inquiries easy and booking accommodations convenient. An even better alternative is to access the d'Agde website which contains user-friendly accommodation guides for the ideal lodging places.

Despite its modernity, Cap d'Agde has found a treasure in having its link with the 2600-year old city of Agde. Replete in heritage and history, Agde started out as a Greek colony during the 5th century, flourishing with its strategic location where the Herault River and Canal du Midi opens to the Mediterranean Sea.

Mount Saint Loup, an extinct volcano, also helped shape Agde as many old structures in the city were constructed from its black volcanic rock.

This you can see in the old city centre which, aside from the architectural curiosity, also hosts artisan shops in its winding streets. It would be ideal for you to visit the city centre on a Thursday as it is the day when a local market opens to sell local wares and crafts.

Many restaurants and bars are also just a few steps away for those tourists captured by the charm of a stroll along the Canal du Midi. The heritage page of the city's website offers more information about such attractions that only Agde could provide.

The small fishing village of Grau d'Agde is a logical next stop for visitors, for it is close both to the old city of Agde and the Cap d'Agde resort. The village is situated on the left bank of the River Haut where it joins the Mediterranean.

At the mouth of the waterway flowing to the Mediterranean, the village is home to a resort with quiet accommodation, a beach for guests and a quay lined with small bars and restaurants. During peak season, visitors can take a ferry from this village and head for yet another enchanting destination, La Tamarissiere.

La Tamarissiere is a small fishing village where you can find the peace and quiet characteristic of communities which flourish in synch with nature. The village is located between the beach and the river and is surrounded by a pine forest which is already 200 years old.

At La Tamarissiere, you can go boating, fishing, wind surfing and sailing, as well as camping to relish all that nature has to offer.

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