Mix Up Your Holiday This Year And Opt For A New Experience

With autumn and winter beginning to show signs within the UK, escaping for the last glance of some sun is the goal for many people that enjoy having short breaks around this time of year. Mainly because of lower and less popular temperatures in Europe it's an easy way to save some money and enjoy cities and resorts that are not currently sold out and full of tourists. But still warm enough for the average Brit to enjoy.

Currently, general holidays or short trips can become quite dull and boring and not as enjoyable as they should be. Visiting the museums and popular tourist attractions can be very popular and can be considered the best way to capture the culture and atmosphere of the chosen destination. But because of this many aspects are over looked, such as cycling within the beautiful and feature full countries that can offer more to the tourists who are wishing and willing to experience more.

European countries have embraces cycling much more than here in the UK. The benefits can bring the ability to explore any city or countryside at a much more efficient pace. While not being limited to any kind of location or route. With many places that offer parking and storing, using a bike is very common as can be seen when visiting any developed European city. Countries such as Amsterdam, Italy, France and Germany have the infrastructure in place that allows a more suitable environment to allow for relaxing opportunities to explore the city and countrysides via bike rides.

A recent report carried out by the Department for Transport, in the UK has stated that only 2% of journeys are made by bicycle in the UK. Countries that topped the table was Holland, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland. With Holland having a whopping 26% estimate of trips made by bicycle and Germany having 10%. This shows how clearly the division is between the UK and their European counterparts. Therefore this is an experience that many UK tourists are missing out on.

To help display a few experiences available, two options:

1. Holland: Many cycling routes cover areas that have long flowing canals, windmills and historic villages that lay within a picturesque landscape, close to many local markets that offer the finest ingredients and have a long history.

2. Germany: Offering routes that follow the wonderful Danube river and awe inspiring valleys. With routes that head towards and into Austria can be full of cultural findings and experiences that could not be found on foot, while giving the experience of much more than one city can offer.

If a staycation is planned then don't worry as the UK offers many experiences that keen cyclists can take advantage of. No equipment is necessary and everything can usually be hired on arrival, making it much more accessible to everyone. Currently there is a wide array of routes and challenges that can be faced for all skill levels. With such views that can be found by venturing into the available routes that surround Lock Lomond and the exceptional capital of Scotland, Edinburgh there is something for everyone.

Remember to take advantage and treat yourself to the many different kinds of accommodation that will be available. Since there will be a lot of traveling during the stay making the most and having a luxurious hotel to complete the stay will make all the difference and ensure that complete relaxation can be achieved. Therefore when visiting Amsterdam, Berlin and even Edinburgh boutique hotels are a must, to help make the stay much more interesting and unique.