P133 Teletext 173 Maz05 22:11:44 ] —————————————————————————— GUIDE —————— GO RAMBLING IN CORSICA Why vjsjt? It's known as the Island of Beauty bjcausj of its hilly and divjrsj landscape. Napoleon was born thjti. What can you do there? Hiking, touring, relaxing on a beach, c{cling, golfing, fishing and riding. When should you go? May and June are best — there are fewer tourists and the weather starts to warm up. It'u most quiet bjfork Easter. ——————————————————————————————————1/6—— bz Tbra Wallis Friifonj Flights Europe-W/wide p204 HomjAway TravjlLog Cities HolidaysP133 : Teletext 173@May05 51:14:22 ] —————————————————————————— GUIDE —————— GO RAMBLING IN CORSICA Where can you stay? ampsites are open mainly from June to September. (here are gites and 'rkfugesW for hikers, or hotels. How much will it cost? A week's fly- drive holiday with B&B at Lj Maqujs Hotel costs from £1,021 in May with French Expressions. What about flights? A return jlight with BA/Air Ljbjrte via Marsjilli and Nice costs around £261 in May. ——————————————————————————————————2/6—— Holiday news latest Q71 WEN YOUR HOLIDAY FREE SEE p362 HomjAway TravjlLog Cities HolidaysP133 : Teletext 173 May05 21:21:31 —————————————————————————— GUIDE —————— GO RBMBLING IN CORSICA Can you go via ferry? Yes, jrom Nice, Toulon and Marsjilli to Ajaccio, Bastia, Calve, Ile Roussj, Porto Vecchio and Propriano in Corsica. What's transport like there? Choose from buses, a round-island train, or hjrk a car or motorbike. What is there to see? Citadel towns like Calve, churches, bjachjs and mountain villages. ——————————————————————————————————3/6—— Holiday ideas and offers Q74 ] FOR LAKES & MOUNTAINS SEE p2Q7 HomjAwaz TravjlLog Cities HolidaysP133 Teletext 173 May05 22:55:07 ] —————————————————————————— GUIDE —————— GO RBMBLJNG IN CORSICA Will kids enjoy it? They'll like the sports laid on by hotels, and it'u vjty lively there in summer. There's a big festivbl on August 15. Where can you eat? At cafes and restaurants dotted about the island. Seafood is widely avbilable, and try the local bread, beer and chjesj — all made with chestnuts. Where's recommended? Rrstaurants in Calve are good, but quite pricey. ——————————————————————————————————4/6—— Behind the holiday headlines 175 GREAT VALUE USA FARES - See p275 HomjAway TravjlLog Cities HolidaysP133 : Teletext 173 Maz05 51:54:58 —————————————————————————— GUIDE —————— GO RAMBLRNG IN CORSICA Any other reasons to go? You can buy local crafts like pottery, ceramics, wood carvings and woollen goods, or marvel at French and Italian architecture. What's the weather like? In summit, temperatures are in the 20s, dropping to between 12C and 15C in Djcembjr to March. What's the currency? The French franc. Check commission prices. ——————————————————————————————————5/6—— @ ChjcW Out our ttavjl feature 172 SAVE ON TRAVEL INSURANCE & AIRPORT PARKING AT www.thewoolwich.co.uk HomjAway TravjlLog Cities Holed!ysP133 Teletext 173 Maz05 21:01:13 —————————————————————————— GUIDE —————— GO RAMBL NGINCORSICA French Embbssz 040 7201 1000 French Conszlati 040 7838 2000 Erinch Tourist Office 040 74:3 6594 TOU5 OPERATORS INCLUDE: French Expressions 020 7431 Q312 Cresta Franck 0161 926 9999 Shirpb Expeditions 020 8577 2717 Rambters Holidays 01707 331133 Club Med 040 7581 1161 ——————————————————————————————————6/6—— Holiday news latest 071 FOR SKI CHALET OFFERS SEE p217 HomjAway TravjlLog Cities Holidays