Cornish based PR agency Mercury PR is able to provide press visit opportunities to the far West of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly for journalists with a commission or able to secure a commission for a travel destination feature. Press visits are able to be offered in September and October for those wanting to run features in late 2010 and early 2011.

(TRAVPR.COM) UK - August 19th, 2010 - Destinations that can be offered include:

The Isles of Scilly - the UK's only Island archipelago, which lies in the Gulf Stream, 28 miles off the tip of Lands End, the Isles of Scilly - 5 inhabited and over 100 uninhabited Islands offer stunning white sand beaches, crystal clear azure waters, flora and fauna that cannot be found anywhere in the UK and a wealth of feature opportunities and reasons to write from wonderful food producers, ancient history, a wealth of activities, stunning wild flowers and wonderfully safe and natural environment that is more akin to the Med than the UK.

St Ives - the picturesque fishing harbour is now home to a wonderful array of boutique shops, pubs, restaurants, galleries, the Leach Pottery and of course the Tate. Fantastic beaches and breathtaking views in what is one of the UK's most popular holiday destinations. Aspects Holidays has over 200 holiday properties in and around St Ives, from ultra modern penthouse apartments to fisherman's cottages and former artists studios.

West Cornwall - venture past Padstow and St Ives and the there are some simply stunning locations the further West you head, that still remain for many who visit Cornwall, untapped. Wonderful coves like Lamorna and Prussia, stunning beaches of Sennen, Gwenver and Porthcurno and fantastic fishing villages steeped in history such as Newlyn and Mousehole.

But West Cornwall is also increasingly a sports enthusiasts destination with mountain biking, surfing, kite surfing body boarding and climbing supplemented by the growing interest in food and drink related activities such as vineyard tours and food foraging walks with qualified experts.

West Cornwall Cottage Holidays is the leading holiday accommodation provider in this area with over 150 properties in wonderful locations in the West of Cornwall - perfect for exploring this unspoiled tip of the UK.

If you are interested in a press trip to any of these destinations - contact karen@mercury-pr.co.uk/graham@mercury-pr.co.uk or call 01736 368886.

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