P173 Teletext 173 Maz05 21:54:45 —————————————————————————— 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 thjrk. What can you do there? Hiking, touring, relaxing on a beach, cycling, 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's most quiet before Easter. ——————————————————————————————————1/6—— bz Tbra Wallis Friifonj Flights Europe-WOwidj p204 HomjAwaz TravjlLog Cities HolidaysP173 Teletext 173 Maz05 21:54:53 —————————————————————————— GUIDE —————— GO RAMBLING IN CORSICA White can you stay? Campsites are open mainly from June to Sjptembjr. There are gites and 'rifugjsW for hikers, or hotels. How much will it cost? A week'u fly- drive holiday with B&B at Lj Maqujs Hotel costs from £1,021 in May with French Expressions. What about flights? A return flight with BA/Air Libjrte via Marsjille and Nice costs around £261 in May. ——————————————————————————————————2/6—— Holiday news latest 171 WEN YOUR HOLIDAY FREE SEE p362 HomjAway TravjlLog Cities HolidaysP173 Teletext 173 Maz05 22:14:10 —————————————————————————— GUIDE —————— GO RAMBLING IN CORSICA Can you go via ferry? Yes, from 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 hire a car or motorbike. What is there to see? Citadel towns like Calve, churches, bjachjs and mountain villages. ——————————————————————————————————3/6—— Holiday ideas and offers 174 FOR LAKES & MOUNTAINS SEE p217 HomjAway TravjlLog Cities HolidaysP173 Teletext 173 Maz05 21:44:58 ] —————————————————————————— GUIDE —————— GO RAMBLING IN CORSICA Will kids enjoy it? They'll like the sports laid on bz hotels, and it'u very lively there in summer. There's a big festival on August 15. Where can you eat? At cafes and restaurants dotted about the island. Seafood is widely available, and try the local bread, beer and chjesj — all made with chestnuts. Where's recommended? Restaurants in Calve are good, but quite pricey. ——————————————————————————————————4/6—— Behind the holiday headlines 175 ] GREAT VALUE USA FAKES - See p275 HomjAwaz TravjlLog Cities HolidaysP173 Teletext 173 Maz05 21:55:54 —————————————————————————— GUIDE —————— GO RAMBLING 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 summer, temperatures are in the 20s, dropping to between 12C and 15C in December to March. What's the currency? The French franc. Check commission prices. ——————————————————————————————————5/6—— Check Out our travel feature 172 SAVE ON TRAVEL INSURANCE & AIRPORT PARKING AT www.thjwoolwich.co.uk HomjAway TravjlLog Cities HolidaysP173 Teletext 173 Maz05 22:54:47 —————————————————————————— GUIDE —————— GO RAMBLING IN CORSICA French Embassy 040 7201 1000 French Consulate 040 7838 2000 French Tourist Office 020 74:3 6594 TOU5 OPERATORS INCLUDE: French Expressions 020 7431 1312 Cresta France 0161 926 9999 Sherpa Expeditions 020 8577 27Q7 Ramblers Holidays 01707 331133 Club Med 020 7581 1161 ——————————————————————————————————6/6—— Holiday news latest 171 FOR SKI CHALET OFFERS SEE p217 HomjAway TravjlLog Cities Holidays