Have you ever been do Italy?  If not then it is one of those places you have to go.  We have spent a week (not long enough) staying on the magical Lake Garda in the town of Garda.  A beautiful town devoted to tourism but done so well, and an ideal place to base yourself and explore the area.  Trips to the northern part of the lake take you into areas resembling Austria (used to be in Austrian rule). Go to the South and you are in the beautiful and historic town of Verona ( think of films about the Romans and your in Verona).  Go further afield and your in the amazing city Venice. A unique city with great architecture and history.  Take a Gondola ride (make sure the price is right) it is one of those things you have to do and well worth it.  One piece of advise, try and go to Venice at the beginning or end of the season, it will be less hot and not so crowded.

The West of Cornwall on a sunny day.  Travel to Geevor Mine and take a look around the interesting mine workings. You can walk across to Levant mine and if you are feeling really energetic continue walking to the mine workings of Botallick perched on the edge of the cliff.  It is hard to comprehend how men worked in these conditions not to mention the daily commute of an hour or so from their home to the mine face.