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By John Biggs

This summer I am not going away, other than the odd weekend.

When I do go it's either to another big city or somewhere quiet, with good food, a bit of scenery and maybe some sea. I prefer cities, as there's always something happening, although I know I should just unwind.

Surfing is one of the things that Cornwall does best.

And a Cornish property developer is encouraging city dwellers to grab a slice of the surfing action, right on their own sea-front doorstep.

Savvy buy-to-let investors should ride the wave of the property downturn and snap up property in Cornwall - a sought-after "failsafe area" with universal appeal, according to developer Acorn Blue.

Disneyworld may be the most magical place on earth, but you won't get this sort of rush unless you jump off the top of the Cinderella Castle.

Some people can't sit still, even on holiday. So while a few people are splayed out on the beach, others are leaping out of planes or riding the rapids.

Forget adventurous trips to remote locations or a fortnight roasting on a beach - it's a case of carry on cruising in 2010.

Long the preserve of elderly middle-class couples the launch of huge luxury liners in recent years has seen it become the holiday of choice for increasing numbers of young professionals and families.

A stranger by the side of the road flags you down. The light is fading and there is not another vehicle in sight. A deserted beach lies to your left and rolling fields of sheep to the right.

You could be forgiven for fearing he might be a car-jacker. But this is New Zealand and there is a good chance he has just seen something quite special and wants to share it.