While visions of Hawaii and New York City may dance in your head for your next vacation, why not take the time to enjoy the natural wonder and beauty that comes from a trip to Lake Annecy?
Situated in Haute-Savoie in France, the lake is the second largest of its kind within the country. Throughout Europe, the lake has earned the reputation as being one of the cleanest in the entire continent.
The wooded areas about the lake offer great trails for walking, cycling, and hiking. The lake opens up the possibilities for rafting, diving, swimming, and water-skiing.
A variety of top-notch ski resorts are situated close to the lake where countless tourists engage in taking to the slopes, snowboarding and other grand activities that freeze the toes and nose.
There is also a wide-range of chalet-style houses and other welcoming accommodation selections available for rental. Depending on where you choose to stay, you could have access to beautiful views of the lake, mountains, private gardens, cycling paths, outdoor terraces and sleeping quarters.
Lake Annecy is one of the most beautiful areas of France and traveling by Eurostar and TGV trains will offer you the opportunity of a relaxing break in the attractive lakeside village of Talloires. You can visit the stunningly pretty town of Annecy, majestic Mont Blanc, Chamonix, Lake Geneva, the spa towns of Evian, Thonon, the medieval village of Yvoire and Geneva.
For May, June, July, September & October 2007, Guardian Holiday is offering six days half board from £479pp tour to Lake Annecy. Departing from London Waterloo/Ashford travelling by Eurostar to Paris; Paris to Annecy by SNCF.
The tour includes:
•Return Eurostar/SNCF fast train from Waterloo/Ashford to Annecy via Paris.
•5 nights’ accommodation on dinner, bed and breakfast basis.
•Full touring itinerary and transfers.
•Tour manager throughout.
Plan your next trip to Lake Annecy and appreciate the lake’s breathtaking views.
Source: Guardian
