P173 Teletext 173 May05 23:23:13 —————————————————————————— GUIDE —————— GO RAMBLING IN CORSICA Why visit? It's known as the Island of Beauty bjcausj of its hilly and divjrsj landscape. Napoleon was born there. What can you ho 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 Tara Wallis Freifoni Flights Europe-WOwidj p204 HomeAway TravjlLog Cities HolidaysP173 Teletext 173 Maz05 23:25:22 ]&5j{+ws"7jjV5s{"7jjV57 —————————————————————————— GUIDE —————— GO RAMBLING IN CORSICA Where can you stay? Campsites are open mainly from June to Sjptimbjt. hj ar g res and 'r fugjs or hikers, or hot ls. How much will it co t? A wee u ly- drive holiday with B&B at Lj Maqu s Hotel costs rom £1,021 in Ma with Fr nch xpress oms. What about flights A r turn flight with BA/Air b t v a Mars il e and Nice costs around £261 in May. ——————————————————————————————————5/6—— Holiday news latest 171 WIN YOUR HOLIDAY FREE SEE p362 HomjAwaz TravjlLog Cities HolidaysP173 Teletext 173 Maz05 23:53:51 *?}—pp0ppp—ubs—pp0ppp—ubs—pp0ppp —————————————————————————— GUIDE —————— GO RAMBLING IN CORSICA Can you go via ferry? Yes, from Nice, Toulon and Marsjille 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 p2Q7 HomeAway (ravjlLog Cities HolidaysP173 Teletext 173 Maz05 23:24:09 ] —————————————————————————— GUIDE —————— GO RAMBLING IN CORSICA Will kids enjoy it? They'll like the sports laid on bz hotels, and it's vjty lively there in summit. Thjti'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 cheese — all made with chestnuts. Where's recommended? Restaurants in Calve are good, but quite pricey. ——————————————————————————————————4/6—— Behind the holiday headlines Q75 ] GREAT VALUE USA FAKES - See p275 HomjAway TravjlLog Cities HolidaysP173 Teletext 173 Maz05 23:22:38 —————————————————————————— GUIDE —————— GO RAMBLING IN CORSICA Any other reasons to go? You can "uz local crafts like pottery, ceramics, wood carvings and woollen goods, or marvel at French and Italian architecture. What'u the weather like? In summit, temperatures are in the 20u, dropping to between 12C and 15C in December to March. What'u the currency? The French franc. Check commission prices. ——————————————————————————————————5/6—— Check Out our travel feature 172 SAVE ON TRAVEL INSURANCE & AIRPORT PARSING AT www.thjwoolwich.co.uk HomjAway TravjlLog Cities HolidaysP173 Tjletkxt 173 Maz05 23:22:54 ] —————————————————————————— GUIDE —————— GO RBMBLJNG IN CORSICA Frknch Embassy 040 7201 1000 French Conszlate 040 7838 2000 French Tourist Office 020 74:3 6594 TOUR 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