A Whitby hotel might possibly be the best choice for your vacation - By: Michelle Jackson

When considering a destination for an annual holiday, a few days away or a weekend break, there are many options to consider. For example, the travelling involved to reach the destination easily. Upon arrival, is there anything of interest to view be it scenic or historical? What kind of restaurants and bars are available, is there a wide variety of choice? The accommodation available, is there something to suit every pocket and within certain price ranges?

The North East coast of Yorkshire can be relied upon to offer all the required elements for a wonderful holiday or breakaway. Whitby on this coastline is the ideal destination to offer such a holiday, short break or weekend away. This historical fishing port set in a natural harbour is famously known as the ‘Jewel in the Crown' of the Yorkshire Coast. This once famous seafaring port is nowadays the destination for a number of visitors keen to sample the delights on offer.

Easily accessible by road from both the north and south of England with rail access from Middlesbrough and a Coastliner bus service covering the area from Leeds, the location presents no problems for travellers by private or public transport.

With regard to places of interest, the variety of sights in this picturesque town are numerous. St. Mary's Church and the Whitby Abbey and Heritage Centre on the East side of Whitby accessible by the 199 steps from Church Street or by road via Green Lane, is well worth a visit. Around the town on both the West and East side are historical links to the past. The Captain Cook Museum situated on Grape Lane and the Whitby Museum and Art Gallery set in Pannett Park both illustrate Whitby in days gone by. There is a Whalebone Arch set on the cliff top near to the Khyber Pass which is a popular scenic photo opportunity and also affords a wonderful panoramic view of the coastline.

There are a number of cafes and restaurants from which to choose a varied menu, from the basic snack to an extensive multi course meal. Whitby's fish and chips are a well known local dish and can be found in both fish and chip shops and many of the restaurants. Restaurants on offer, for example, include Chinese, Indian, Thai, Italian, fast food and haute cuisine.

With regard to accommodation, Whitby has a wide variety on offer from a sliding scale of camping, caravanning, self-catering, bed and breakfast, guest houses and the ever popular Whitby Hotels. The West Cliff area is where the majority of the hotels can be found, some boasting spectacular sea-views.Many of the buildings around the Royal Crescent and immediate vicinity were built by George Hudson 'The Railway King' in the 1800s. Not all, however, are situated here, there are hotels near to Pannet Park and closer to the town. The Whitby hotels must be registered with the English Tourist Board in order to operate within the guidelines of the Council and also to be listed at the Tourist Information Centre. This grading by the Tourist Board ensures that certain standards and services are met across the whole country and more or less guarantees that the standards will be as expected.

There are many ways in which to book accommodation at the hotels. The age old tradition of the Holiday Guide printed by the local Borough Council whereby brochures are available upon request are still available in the town. Nowadays in the increasingly modern world there is the option of the internet which offers the potential visitor an in depth description of each individual establishment together with images and the potential to read reviews by former guests. The accommodation sector in Whitby continues to expand with an increasing number of hotels opening their doors to welcome visitors to this wonderful town.

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