By award-winning writer and author TONY FLOOD

If you don’t want to splash the cash on a foreign holiday, I can recommend an enjoyable break in three delightful English holiday resorts – Eastbourne, Lyme Regis and Felixstowe.
There are a host of hotels overlooking the picturesque sea front in Eastbourne at affordable prices, offering excellent food and facilities, and there is the added attraction of the rebuilt pier following the fire that had threatened to destroy it.
Another big attraction is Beachy Head cliffs, with its distinctive landmark, the famous Belle Tout Lighthouse.
Lyme Regis and Felixstowe also have so much to offer with old world charm and picturesque views. And what better way to achieve complete escapism when relaxing in quant English seaside surroundings than to delve into a good book, especially if they are FREE!
Yes, you can make a further saving by taking advantage of the free five-day promotion currently being offered by My Voice Publishing for several of the e-versions of their successful authors via Amazon Books UK.
These include my own celebrity revelations in My Life With The Stars, including anecdotes about Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Joan Collins, The Beatles, George Best, Muhammad Ali and a host of others. This is currently in the top four in its Amazon category. And for children’s there’s my wife Heather Flood’s Mousey Mousey and the Witches’ Revenge, currently at No. 2 in its category, and Giant Sticker Monster and Other Children’s Stories.
If you want to know more about Eastbourne's famous landmark then Liz Wright's Belle Tout - the Little Lighthouse that Moved is the free book for you!
Other books available in this free promotion are Rex Sumner’s fantasy historical romance In Search of Spice, Francis Wait’s earth-threatening adventure The Survivalists and 16 intriguing short stories in Twists in the Tales by the Not Dead Yet Writers.
For those who want to know more about relationships Brigitte Sumner has the answers with Give Him Back His Balls.
You can download these literary gems while hopefully sitting back and enjoying the sun on the coast at East Sussex, Dorset or Suffolk.

Since the fire, the businesses have had alot to put up with, but all have responded well.
A good mix of the usual pier attractions, but rumours are out that the owners now want to sell

At last it is nearly restored worth a look the ice cream was awesome and it was a nice walk to. The views are fantastic to.

I think it is well worth saving / helping as the young people love it, it is a lovely addition to the coastline.

Was being repaired after a fire but was still open.Is well kept and has seating all down the sides which was nice as no trying to find somewhere to sit. Few shops and places to eat, not really much for older kids.

If you visit Eastbourne, you'd be letting yourself down if you don't visit the pier. The cream tea in the Victorian Lounge is simply divine.

I have always loved Eastbourne Pier and its convenient location, I would strongly recommend a visit.

There was a lot of new boardwalk work being undertaken which was looking really good. We were only there in the evening (8pm) but all the shops and eateries were shut. The nightclub at the end of the pier was almost full, with the bar next door completely empty. It seemed like a missed opportunity that strollers had nowhere to spend a few quid :-)

This was a visit after many years and we enjoyed the visit very much. There was a designated fishing area, good refreshment places, gift shop and clothing sales. There was a small smoking area but we did not see anyone using it. The view of both sea and the seafront were splendid and we were pleased to be able to buy good quality ice cream and candy floss at the entrance to the pier.

Very busy place to visit with a lovely fish and chip shop café place near the entrance to the pier. Plenty to do 'onboard' amusements and fishing. I went with my friends cousins family and we had afternoon tea in the café which was of a very good standard. A good meeting place but parking busy nearest the pier.

Shame about the pier and the previous fire but still a lovely place to visit even though they are still working hard to improve the pier

Lovely to take a gentle stroll around and a fabulous view back along the front . The have started rebuilding the part that sadly caught fire so be even better after its complete. Lovely little shops/restaurants too.

Pier is typical seaside pier, bit in need of love and affection. Is in process of being repaired. Looks nice from a distance in the sun.

I love old piers, and marvel at how the Victorians constructed their piers. Eastbourne pier is another pier that has suffered fire damage.

A walk on the pier left us slightly disappointed with what was on it. Now is the time to bring the pier into the present

The pier is still being re-built after last years fire but before and I am sure when done will be a wonderful place to go . No dogs though , shame as we have 2 . Not sure why , some piers do allow and some don't.

The old slots are a giggle while the roller coaster at the end is fun not frightening . Lots to eat and drink also on the pier .

Work is well under way restoring the pier to its former glory following the fire that damaged the middle section. New boards are now in place which allows access around the whole structure, but as yet the shops in the middle have yet to return. Well worth walking to the end and looking back to the town, in the evening, when lights are glowing giving the town front a lovely feeling.

Pier is still a major attraction despite undergoing continuous repair. It is still well worth a stroll down on a warm summers evening.

Despite the fire nearly a year ago, the Pier is still worth a visit. Wonderful views from the end of the Pier back to Eastbourne's seafront. On a sunny day, lovely to sit and observe. Also there are historic walks running from East and West of the Pier.

Very nice day but a little windy. Because of the works being undertaken, a lot of the pier was blocked off. We went into the Victorian tearoom, but a lot of tables needed clearing. They also did not serve decaffeinated coffee or tea. In the glass shop it was very interesting to see the glass items being made.

Despite the fire damage which is being repaired the pier offers lovely views of the town and coast from Pevensey bay to Beachy head and good old fashioned booths and entertainment.

When I went a huge section of it was under construction following the fire. Nice view and it does the job of being a pier admirably!

It was a grey day when we visited Eastbourne but we didn't think our day would be complete without a walk on the pier. A lot of repair work has taken place and you can complete a whole walk around the pier. However it is not a pretty sight, and some of the attractions are still in need of some TLC to complete the restoration; a few were not even open. But if you go to Eastbourne you really must complete your trip with a stroll around this piece of history!

Worked and lived here for 4 months Lovely place.

Should look even better when its finished being rebuilt after the fire last year, not too long to wait now.

It is a lovely pier with a beautiful Victorian Tea room. Building work is taking place at the moment but you can still walk to the end.