The Olympics isn’t the UK’s only major sporting event

Fistral beach in Newquay will host the 2010 World Lifesaving Championships – with 40,000 competitors from over 40 countries it will be the biggest sporting event in the UK this side of the Olympic games.

Late availability bargains for stylish self catering apartments in Newquay can be found year-round outside of school holidays with Cornish Horizons (cornishhorizons.co.uk).

Flip Flops, Newquay sleeps 5 with a rooftop sea view and within walking distance of world famous Fistral beach and all facilities this VisitBritain-graded self catering apartment is available at 25% discount for holidays booked at less than 21 days notice (excludes school holiday weeks).

2 Harvest Moon, Newquay is a luxury four star self catering apartment sleeping 5 with a south facing sun terrace and sea glimpses. Available at 50% discount for holidays booked at less than 21 days notice (excludes school holiday weeks).

For more information, visit Cornishhorizons.co.uk.

Full details of the 2010 World Lifesaving Championships can be found at Rescue2010.co.uk.