Local tourism businesses are anticipating a good summer season after the Easter bank holiday surpassed their expectations.
Advance accommodation bookings were already healthy - but there was a huge boost when the sun shone throughout Easter Sunday and Monday.
Businesses say Easter is a good indicator for what the summer will be like - and some Easter visitors return later in the year.
Political friction as Devon’s budget approved
Council tax will rise
Call for West Devon to be split to get best for residents
Residents in the north look to Exeter; and to Plymouth in the south
Dartmouth residents bemoan year-long closure of key road
Residents submit petition with around 2,500 signatures calling for action
Hard up charity will get more help from lottery cash
Citizens Advice helped more than 3,000 in North Devon over six months
Campaign for emergency phones at bridges to save lives
Temporary mobiles are in place at the moment
