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From Rhos on Sea it's possible to discover the world, at least that's what many of its fans say.
And their belief is based on a tale handed down through the gnerations - for it was from Rhos on Sea that the Welsh prince of Gwynedd, Madog ap Owain Gwynedd, is said to have sailed to America in 1170, more than 300 years before it was officially discovered by Christopher Colombus.
The great prince's escapades are recorded for all to read on a plaque on Rhos on Sea promenade.
Today, world-wide discoveries apart, many visitors are content just to stay within a stone's throw of this supremely relaxing little resort.
For a leisurely, stress-free and hassle-free break, it's ideal. It you want to enjoy a round of golf after a bumper Welsh breakfast, discover the secrets of a fascinating heritage trail before a delicious lunch in a beachside café, paddle in the sea in the afternoon and enjoy a relaxed evening meal in a friendly pub, Rhos-on-Sea is the place to be.
That is just one way to spend a day in this cosy seaside destination, a moment away from popular towns like Llandudno, Colwyn Bay, Rhyl and the Snowdonia National Park, further inland in North Wales.
Other activities on offer here include jet-skiing, cycling, walking tours, fishing and generally 'chilling'.
Rhos-on-Sea is named after the Welsh kingdom of Rhos and can be found just a mile away from Colwyn Bay. But although it clearly has firm ties with its close neighbour, this should be considered a separate destination with numerous attractions of its own to keep visitors happy.
Here you can find the sixth century St Trillo's Chapel, built on the site of an ancient holy well. The chapel, as its name suggests, was founded by St Trillo.
The neary parish church, meanwhile, dates back to the 13th century, although it has been re-furbished and in parts rebuilt several times since then.
It stands on the site of Ednyfed Fychan's private chapel and incorporates his tombstone, while the lych gate built in 1877 is one of the oldest in the area and includes an 18th century sundial, which always leaves young children fascinated.
On the promenade near St Trillo's Chapel is Rhos Fynach House, now a pub and restaurant, which was throught to have been built by Cistercian monks many centuries ago, though the exact date of the first slab going down remains uncertain.
Back in the present day, Rhos offers a varied selection of pubs and restaurants, catering for all styles, along with smart and more informal hotels, self-catering cottages and camp-sites.
A cycle track links Rhos to Old Colwyn and Penrhyn Bay, and the beach views afforded by the track are enough to tempt even those who have not cycled for years to try a day of two-wheeled fun.
A cheery clutch of shops and souvenir centres provide the chance to buy an inexpensive momento, while the surrounding region includes tourist attractions as varied as Colwyn Bay Mountain Zoo and the Harlequin Puppet Theatre.
