Back in the 1800s, rich tourists would visit the Alps in summer for the fresh air in their lungs and to gasp at the exhilarating vistas, but in winter they would head off to the French Riviera, which is the other way round from current fashion. 

But they may have been in to something. Compared to the hot summers, the Riviera is not so humid in winter and of course, not so crowded. For you, In the second decade of already crisis ridden 21st century, with it's credit crunches and recessions, banking crises and job cuts, your priorities may be lean towards cost cutting and winter on the French Riviera can be quite a lot cheaper than summer. Which I think will lead people back and then they may realise that the beauty of the area can often be better enjoyed with less push and shove, less stifling heat and more peace and quiet.

Sit at length, idling at a café, stroll along the seafront, visit a few world class museums and experience the famously gentle light that inspired a generation of artists.

It's well worth thinking about.

2012 Holidays in France Start Here !!

Happy New Year!! 2012 will see the Chinese Rabbit move over for the Chinese Dragon on January 23rd but forget all that, it's time to start thinking about the most important leisure activity of your year - your holidays. Mirandasbeach is here to help - and the assistance that sites like ours can give is often invaluable, with independent ideas, brimming with variety and so simple and easy to browse.
So whatever your 2012 holiday aspirations - adventure, luxury, family self catering, camping, indoor pool, beach or something completely different, have a good look round and hopefully you will find something that you cannot resist!
And if double dip doom and gloom are getting you and your pocket down then rest assured there is plenty here at Mirandasbeach that has been chosen for it competetive pricing - we are all feeling the pinch except the super rich - and in my business plan I do not have the super rich down as my key target audience - perhaps I'm doing something wrong!!?