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Newquay
The biggest, most developed resort on the north Cornwall coast is a fairly large town established in 1439. It was once the center of the trade in pilchards (a small herringlike fish), and on the headland you can still see a white hut where a lookout known as a "huer" watched for pilchard schools and directed the boats to the fishing grounds. Newquay has become Britain's surfing capital, and in summer young California-dreamin' devotees can pack the wide, cliff-backed beaches.
Newquay at a Glance
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Travel Deals in The West Country
- $2205 -- Premium Economy to London from L.A. (R/T incl. Tax) Air New Zealand
- $2188 -- London: 4-Night Summer Trip w/Air, Hotel Great Value Vacations
- 15% Off -- Car Rentals throughout Europe Alamo Rent A Car
- $969* & up -- London Fall Fares from L.A. (R/T incl. Tax) — $969 Air New Zealand
* Some taxes, fees additional
