Frommer's Devon & Cornwall with your family

- Written specifically for families to help all the family make the most of your vacation.

- The best things to do and see for all the family - visited, reviewed and assessed for child-friendliness by our expert writers.

- Dozens of the most family friendly hotels and restaurants carefully selected, visited and reviewed - we did the leg work so you don't need to.

- The southwest region of the UK is the most popular domestic vacation destination for UK residents. Devon received 6.4 million visits and Corwall received 4.9 million in 2006.

- Discover why Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly - and Exmoor- provide ideal locations for all kinds of family holiday from simple bucket-and-spade fun on he beach to more active pursuits such as walking across Dartmoor, cycling along the camel trail, or sailing on the Salcombe Estuary.

- Explore some of the best beaches in the country, tranquil wooded estuaries, wild moorland, picturesque villages, historic fishing ports, ancient castles, colourful local customs, an equable maritime climate, a huge choice of places to stay, from beachside camping to top class hotels, and ice cream and clotted cream - what more could a family want?

- Take a boat trip along the World Heritage Jurassic Coast, cycle in Haldon Forest, horse ride on Exmoor, discover animal fun at Bideford, adventure off into Lundy Island and go ghost hunting in castles at Berry Pomeroy.

- Stay local and experience the best of this region's local market produce, get lost in a bamboo maze at Trebah Gardens and take a ride on the Lappa Valley Steam Railway near Newquay.

- Get hands-on with animals on a farm stay, try fish and chips at Stein's in Padstow or ice cream at Roskilly's on the Lizard.

- The European Travel Commission also reports an increase in travel to European destinations; they estimate that for 2006, Europe could receive more American travelers than the record 13.12 million set in 2000. US arrivals in Europe climbed to 12.6 million in 2005 -- up 4%.