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We've been there in winter and also on walking holidays in summer and can't decide which we liked better. The village (Bad Mitterndorf) is really unspoilt by tourism - no package tours go there and the atmosphere is really Austrian. It's on the edge of the Austrian Lake District - great for swimming in the hot summers! We just keep on going back for more. Oh, and they've got mountain bikes that guests can use free of charge, too.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18548 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18452
The Lake of Köyceğiz is often said to be as "as smooth as glass" till noon and then great for wind surfing in the afternoon. The Köyceğiz Lake contains almost every kind of seafood from fish to crab.

The Rock Tombs are tombs carved into the rock in Dalyan and date back to the ancient harbour city of Caunos.

The Mud baths are natural hot mud baths - very good for the skin!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18452 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18372
The Fantasia Houseboat is very well heated always, and Nageem lake is much more quiet and restful than Dal lake. Excursions take you to the centre and to the other lake and the city is worth visiting. Very near (60 Kms or so) you have Gulmarg and Panhalgar covered with snow, streams of water on the valleys, ponies drinking from them. One may also enjoy a trip on the lakes in a Shikara (row boat) comfortably installed (with some blankets when I was there).

The homemade food is very acceptable because one does not go there counting on a Michelin star restaurant. And if you are lucky enough to have Rahim himself as guide it is a complete experience: helpful and gentle, discreet, not imposing his knowledge, allowing nice, interesting conversations, with good manners and humour. And he's a very good driver, very careful also, which is a tremendous advantage in India.

Rahim will also collect you from the airport.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18372 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17782 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17782 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17773 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17773 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17452
I enjoyed a visit to the park near Soyang lake, which is an artificial lake created by a large dam. You can catch a boat (be sure to have your alien card/passport details) and then take a short hike up to a temple.

There is a slightly hidden trail past the temple where you can walk up the mountain and find secluded hermitages and a seven-story stone pagoda waiting to be discovered.

Before you take the boat back, try the deep fried fish in one of the many restaurants - but watch out because the last boat leaves at 6:30!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17452 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17409
It's so peaceful and even around the tourist attractions such as the Lac de la Vassivière, you won't get any traffic congestion or hold ups - in fact, you'll wonder where everyone is!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17409 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16275 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16275 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16270
Get a car and drive up I93, keep going up towards Franconia Notch or deviate and head for the 'Lakes'.

Titlon and Conway have shopping outlets (NH has no sales tax) and there is the Conway Scenic Railroad which will provide you with a steam rail trip through the autumal colours.

Alternatively, head up I 95, stopping for lunch in Portsmouth NH, and up into Maine. Head north to the mountains.

Both are beautiful, inexpensive (especially with the current exchange rate) and away from the usual UK tourist spots.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16270 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13661
Mountains, lakes, walks, cities, trains and lots lots more.

Buy the Tell pass and save a lot of money.

Don't take a car - use public transport. If only we had public transport like the Swiss.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13661 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13518
Take the Herzogstandbahn up the mountain for stunning views of the Austrian alps and the Bavarian countryside. This is the friendliest part of Germany with the most stunning scenery and beautiful architecture (traditionally painted houses). The cows really do have cow bells and the farmers really do wear Lederhosen!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13518 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13460
Easy to get to, lots to do, not expensive and unspoilt.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13460 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13227
A lovely, peaceful place with excellent facilities for walking or hiring bikes and cycling round the lagune to the hides.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13227