www.cornwalltouristboard.co.uk Hi Pat above is the tourist infromation web site for Cornwall. I was there in the summer and had a wonderful time. I must be truful the traffic jams are a nightmare but the area is all so beautiful. If you get a chance try and visit Devon as well. I am often down there as my Daughter and Family live in Paignton Devon. I also visit the Family Records Centre in historic Plymouth to research another branch of the Family tree. Regards Maureen Bartlett, Grays, ESSEX, England - grey sky, very cold but no snow in this area as yet but is expected. How I enjoyed snow as a child but only like to see it on Christmas cards now!!!

Thanks so much Ciaran and John, for the time you took to send a comprehensive answer to my query. My son and I are planning to spend a week in England and Wales and then two weeks in Ireland. I want to visit both Redruth and Swansea where my Phillips are from and my son wants to go to London. I've been to Ireland a number of times but on in England with a stop over at Heathrow, so the info you both sent will be very helpful. I have decided yet our mode of transportation...car versus train. I definitely will check out all the websites to plan the trip. Thanks again. -- Pat Connors, Sacramento CA http://www.connorsgenealogy.com