Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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The season doesn't kick off until Easter, which can be in March or April.
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Prices rise to peak levels on bank holidays.
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April to June are the driest months; October is one of the wettest.
Low Season (Nov-Mar)
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Prices rise to peak levels over Christmas and New Year.
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Snow can close roads, particularly in the mountains.
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January and February are the coldest months.
Websites
Visit Wales
(
www.visitwales.co.uk
)
Official resource for tourist information.
BBC Wales
(
www.bbc.co.uk/wales/
)
The national broadcaster's portal on Wales.
WalesOnline
(
www.walesonline.co.uk
) News and views concerning Welsh life.
Traveline Cymru
(
www.traveline-cymru.info
) Essential public transport information.
Lonely Planet
(
www.lonelyplanet.com/wales
) Traveller forum and more.
Important Numbers
Emergency
999
Wales (& UK) country code
44
International access code
00
Traveline Cymru (public transport)
0871 200 2233
Visit Wales (tourist information)
08708 300 306
Exchange Rates
Australia
A$1
£0.63
Canada
C$1
£0.63
Euro zone
€1
£0.86
Japan
¥100
£0.66
New Zealand
NZ$1
£0.52
