Wednesday, November 4, 2009
The Video of Hallmark Hotel in Bournemouth, England
Hallmark Hotel Bournemouth
This boutique-style hotel is a great place for conferences and business meetings. Rooms are comfortable and well served. Guests can enjoy fine cuisine in the restaurant or relax in the stylish lounge bar.
This boutique-style hotel is a great place for conferences and business meetings. Rooms are comfortable and well served. Guests can enjoy fine cuisine in the restaurant or relax in the stylish lounge bar.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
In London, visitors can pay for the museum
London Mayor Boris Johnson said the implementation of a voluntary admission to remain in London, museums and exhibition halls. In this example, the British agencies have put the United States Metropolitan Museum of Art (Metropolitan Museum of Art) in New York, where the registration fee set at $ 20, and tourists can choose not to pay, but most people still get paid.
Mayor of London, the proposed measures, through voluntary contributions to the museum of financial difficulty, says the telegram. The other two years, authorities have pledged to the museum about 70000000 pounds (1.146 million U.S. dollars). However, this year in July a year, the Minister of Culture of the United States, United Kingdom, Barbara Follett, said the state funds can not start due to economic decline.
Meanwhile, the head of the Victoria and Albert Museum, Mark Jones, quoting the Times Online, said the museum has installed donated three pounds, but he does not like people can not choose to raise interest rates in the museum, due to the fact that it will not be ashamed to pay.
In London in 2001, the museum at the entrance to be free, attendance, and then increased by 70%. UK a world leader in the number of free museums.
Mayor of London, the proposed measures, through voluntary contributions to the museum of financial difficulty, says the telegram. The other two years, authorities have pledged to the museum about 70000000 pounds (1.146 million U.S. dollars). However, this year in July a year, the Minister of Culture of the United States, United Kingdom, Barbara Follett, said the state funds can not start due to economic decline.
Meanwhile, the head of the Victoria and Albert Museum, Mark Jones, quoting the Times Online, said the museum has installed donated three pounds, but he does not like people can not choose to raise interest rates in the museum, due to the fact that it will not be ashamed to pay.
In London in 2001, the museum at the entrance to be free, attendance, and then increased by 70%. UK a world leader in the number of free museums.
Festival of whiskey and soda in Scotland
The "Festival of whiskey and soda" will take place in Scotland, December, 11 to 20. Before Christmas the best restaurants in the region will provide participants with whiskey tours, traditional dish " tapas " and other specimens of the local cuisine. Scottish Tourist Board invites the activities related to national cuisine and traditional beverages.
In the repository, the world's largest collection of whiskey - Scotch Whiskey Experience - tourists will tell you about the secrets of cooking liquor. In Edinburgh waiting for gourmet chefs master classes in Glasgow, the company introduced them whiskey distillery Glengoyne ten o'clock barley extracts.
In the repository, the world's largest collection of whiskey - Scotch Whiskey Experience - tourists will tell you about the secrets of cooking liquor. In Edinburgh waiting for gourmet chefs master classes in Glasgow, the company introduced them whiskey distillery Glengoyne ten o'clock barley extracts.
London Property
Property in London is divided into two types: Freehold and leasing. They differ in the principle of land ownership. If it were ownership of the land and the house, which is owned, but if a house or apartment in the ownership and land rental, leasing. In the second version of the periodic need to pay rent to the landlord. This means that the owner owns the land on which the property is located and the owner pays the owner "and" ground rent "which is usually calculated in the range of 50 to 200 pounds per month. This board is not in any way is not the market value of the land, but simply a reflection of the fact that real estate is on land owned by the landowners. Most are in rented premises in multifamily apartment buildings. Rental land is divided into short (within five to ten years) and long term (99 years). In the home of most of Freehold land and is recorded in a single document of ownership.
Age of the British buildings generally exceed one hundred years, but they represent a substantial connection with the homes of others, with separate entrances, which is characteristic of Western European architecture of the XVII-XIX. Similar buildings can be seen on the streets of Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels. For every house is a garden, invisible from the street.
The cost of the house with three bedrooms in one of the neighboring counties of London (Windsor Ascot, Maidenhead Marlow, Henley on Thames, Beaconsfield, Gerrards Cross, Virginia Water) ranges between 400 and 600 thousand pounds. The most popular among private investors to enjoy the prestige areas known as Kensington, Chelsea, Knightsbridge, Belgravia, Mayfair and Notting Hill. For a one bedroom apartment of 60 square kilometers. m in one of these areas will have to pay not less than 500 thousand pounds, and the cost of the house with garden and swimming pool can reach several tens of millions. More accessible areas - Islington, Paddington, Chiswick, Canary Wharf, Putney. In fact, very far from downtown, but do not differ in the comfort and shelter can be bought here for 200 thousand pounds.
In England, house prices vary widely depending on region - far more than in Russia. In the city the cost of houses in the five minutes walk of one another, can differ radically. Significant impact on the cost of rental housing or office has a postal code prestigious building.
The high cost of land and buildings that led to the fact that about a third of homes purchased by foreigners in England, now owned by Russian immigrants - the native Britons can not afford the luxury shopping. Land ownership in the UK - This is a serious element of prestige, even regardless of the size and quality of the site. The fact that the land can expect to receive a bank loan. From the land and the house built on it, each year the price increase of 10-13%. Unlike Moscow, where demand is guaranteed only by internal clients, the London market, driven by strong demand from foreigners: an important factor in securing their interest is the fact that tax law does not require the United Kingdom of the income tax for residents in the United Kingdom received abroad. As a result, demand for property in England is not never falling, but about 70% of the world's richest people have a house in London or its suburbs.
Age of the British buildings generally exceed one hundred years, but they represent a substantial connection with the homes of others, with separate entrances, which is characteristic of Western European architecture of the XVII-XIX. Similar buildings can be seen on the streets of Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels. For every house is a garden, invisible from the street.
The cost of the house with three bedrooms in one of the neighboring counties of London (Windsor Ascot, Maidenhead Marlow, Henley on Thames, Beaconsfield, Gerrards Cross, Virginia Water) ranges between 400 and 600 thousand pounds. The most popular among private investors to enjoy the prestige areas known as Kensington, Chelsea, Knightsbridge, Belgravia, Mayfair and Notting Hill. For a one bedroom apartment of 60 square kilometers. m in one of these areas will have to pay not less than 500 thousand pounds, and the cost of the house with garden and swimming pool can reach several tens of millions. More accessible areas - Islington, Paddington, Chiswick, Canary Wharf, Putney. In fact, very far from downtown, but do not differ in the comfort and shelter can be bought here for 200 thousand pounds.
In England, house prices vary widely depending on region - far more than in Russia. In the city the cost of houses in the five minutes walk of one another, can differ radically. Significant impact on the cost of rental housing or office has a postal code prestigious building.
The high cost of land and buildings that led to the fact that about a third of homes purchased by foreigners in England, now owned by Russian immigrants - the native Britons can not afford the luxury shopping. Land ownership in the UK - This is a serious element of prestige, even regardless of the size and quality of the site. The fact that the land can expect to receive a bank loan. From the land and the house built on it, each year the price increase of 10-13%. Unlike Moscow, where demand is guaranteed only by internal clients, the London market, driven by strong demand from foreigners: an important factor in securing their interest is the fact that tax law does not require the United Kingdom of the income tax for residents in the United Kingdom received abroad. As a result, demand for property in England is not never falling, but about 70% of the world's richest people have a house in London or its suburbs.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Tower of London Video
Tower of London is one of the most famous London's tourist attractions. In fact it is a series of towers surrounded by a double wall. Tower of London is situated in the center of the British capital, on the north bank of the River Thames.
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All about home decor - interior decoration videos, tips, lessons, images.
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All about home decor - interior decoration videos, tips, lessons, images.
Piccadilly Circus Video. Surrounding Area.
Piccadilly Circus was built in 1819 to connect Regent Street with the major shopping street of Piccadilly.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Street Theatres on Video
Covent Garden street theatre:
Street theatre in central London:
A tightrope walker in Covent Garden:
Bash Street Theatre:
Street theatre in central London:
A tightrope walker in Covent Garden:
Bash Street Theatre:
Dudley Zoological Gardens Video
Dudley Zoological Gardens is a zoo located within the grounds of Dudley Castle in the town of Dudley which is part of the Black Country in the West Midlands, England. The Dudley Zoological Society was founded in 1935.
Chichester Videos
Historic Cathedral City of Chichester in the South of England nestling between stunning coastline and picturesque countryside.
Chichester Town Centre & The Butter market
Chichester streets:
Chichester Town Centre & The Butter market
Chichester streets:
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Scotland Hotels: Links Hotel in Montrose
An impressive Edwardian hotel set in the picturesque town of Montrose, home to the 5th Oldest Golf Course in the world and within walking distance of Montrose Beach, with three miles of golden sand.
Hotels in Edinburgh: Tailors Hall Hotel Video
One of the most famous hotels in Edinburgh, Tailors Hall Hotel, offers luxurous service to its guests with warm Scottish welcome. It is located close to the Royal Mile and Princes Street.
Hotels in Edinburgh: Park View House Hotel
Edinburgh, Scotland, Park View House Hotel: main bus route location makes the access to travel attractions very easy.
Hotels in Edinburgh: Ballantrae Hotel Video
Exclusive accomodation in the heart of Edinburgh: Ballantrae Hotel
Monday, July 13, 2009
Caledonian Hilton Hotel Video, Edinburgh, Scotland
Caledonian Hilton hotel is on Princes Street in central Edinburgh. Watch the video:
Hampton Hotel Video, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Luxurous accommodation in Edinburgh, Scotland, offered by one of the best hotels - Hampton Hotel :
Travel Attractions in Edinburgh, Scotland
Watch the video of travel attractions in Edinburgh, Scotland, learn how to get to them by transport:
Learn what to do in Edinburgh:
Learn what to do in Edinburgh:
Saturday, July 11, 2009
London Waterloo Days Hotel, London, England
Pay attention to the superb location of the Waterloo Days Hotel, one of the budget hotels in London.
Welcome to A Budget Hotel in London
Umi Hotel Video. Umi Hotel is one of the best London accommodations with excellent service and facilities at affordable rates. It is situated in a quiet garden square in the trendy Notting Hill and Bayswater area.
A video guide to Edinburgh
www.teletextholidays.co.uk - A video guide to Edinburgh and the surrounding area, from Teletext Holidays.
A Video guide to Lake District, England
www.teletextholidays.co.uk - Video guide to the Lake District area, from Teletext Holidays.
A Video Guide To Devon, England
www.teletextholidays.co.uk -
A video guide to the Devon area, from Teletext Holidays.
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A video guide to the Devon area, from Teletext Holidays.
Professional and affordable PC repair services in Denver, CO
Wood Green Apartment For Rent on Piccadilly tube line
Location for rental: Europe / United Kingdom / England / London / Wood Green
Large apartment suitable for families of large group of friends visiting London.
The apartment had been recently renovated and has all the appliances needed for a comfortable stay(dishwaser, washing machine, dryer, fridgefreezer, oven).
Brilliant transport to Central London, 15 min by tube to Russell Square, 20 min to Covent Garden..
Shopping
Wood Green shopping centre just 10 min away. Lot of shops, restaurants, cinemas, bars.
sleeping :
The apartment comprises 4 bedrooms in total; 2 double, 2 twin. The property also has 1 double sofa bed. This gives room for up to 8 people. Bed linen and towels are provided for your use.
general :
The apartment has 1 bathrooms and 1 WCs for your party's use. Central heating keeps you snug and warm.
entertainment :
The apartment has television.
eating & living :
There is room for 6 in the living room and 6 in the dining room. To prepare food you will find a cooker, an oven, a fridge, a freezer, a kettle, a toaster. You will also find a dish washer, a washing machine, a clothes drier. The owner has also provided cutlery, crockery, glassware, cooking utensils.
Smoking :
This is a non-smoking apartment
Pets :
Pets are not welcome
Wheelchairs :
Not suitable for wheelchairs
Price range:
£700 to £800 (GBP) p/w
Check Prices & Availiability
Large apartment suitable for families of large group of friends visiting London.
The apartment had been recently renovated and has all the appliances needed for a comfortable stay(dishwaser, washing machine, dryer, fridgefreezer, oven).
Brilliant transport to Central London, 15 min by tube to Russell Square, 20 min to Covent Garden..
Shopping
Wood Green shopping centre just 10 min away. Lot of shops, restaurants, cinemas, bars.
sleeping :
The apartment comprises 4 bedrooms in total; 2 double, 2 twin. The property also has 1 double sofa bed. This gives room for up to 8 people. Bed linen and towels are provided for your use.
general :
The apartment has 1 bathrooms and 1 WCs for your party's use. Central heating keeps you snug and warm.
entertainment :
The apartment has television.
eating & living :
There is room for 6 in the living room and 6 in the dining room. To prepare food you will find a cooker, an oven, a fridge, a freezer, a kettle, a toaster. You will also find a dish washer, a washing machine, a clothes drier. The owner has also provided cutlery, crockery, glassware, cooking utensils.
Smoking :
This is a non-smoking apartment
Pets :
Pets are not welcome
Wheelchairs :
Not suitable for wheelchairs
Price range:
£700 to £800 (GBP) p/w
Check Prices & Availiability
Friday, July 10, 2009
How to get to the National Gallery, London
This video explains how to get to the National Gallery in the capital of England. Take the tube on the Northern or Bakerloo lines to Charing Cross and leave the exit that leads to the Trafalgar Square. The National Gallery is on the other side of the square.
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Sherlock Holmes Museum Video
Everyone knows that Sherlock Holmes lived in Baker Street in London. Watch the Sherlock Holmes Museum Video with Chris de Burgh - Missing You song
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Palace Hotel Manchester
Palace Hotel Oxford Road. This 4 Star Hotel boasts 257 rooms and excellent facilities. Book Soon!
Midland Hotel Manchester
Manchester Hotels: The Midland Manchester hotel is a Top Notch Hotel placed centrally in Manchester City Centre.
Lowry Hotel Manchester Video
The five-star Lowry Hotel, situated in the heart of the city, is ideally located for easy access to the railway station, airport and main shopping and commercial districts within the city. The citys only five-star hotel, it is also the first hotel in Manchester to become a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. Next to Calatrava's landmark Trinity Bridge the hotel is part of the new Chapel Wharf Development on the banks of the River Irwell. You will find the design is light and modern with all rooms furnished for total comfort and ease for business and leisure guests alike. Excellent standards are synonymous with the Rocco Forte Hotels brand and to ensure that our guests receive this service we offer great facilities to custom needs.
Description of the Hotel:
165 air-conditioned bedrooms, many have views over the river, including 1 Presidential Suite and 6 Riverside Suites are available at the Lowry hotel. Every bedroom is comfortable and welcoming and equipped with the every facility for both business and leisure guests, including two phone lines, voice messaging, dataport, interactive satellite TV, fax connection, mini bar and safe. All bedrooms are spacious and have walk-in wardrobes and marble en-suite bathrooms.
Deluxe City View Bedrooms - 35 sq m in size all beds are two meters wide and can easily be arranged as two oversized individual beds for sharing guests design features such as The Olga Chair, spacious working desks with two line telephones, modem connectivity and good lighting. Desk chairs are Ergonomically designed. Whilst all guests will benefit from features such as a private dining menu, a well stocked in-room bar and snack basket, interactive televisions offering terrestrial stations and satellite channels, walk-in dressing rooms, security safe, portable professional hairdryer, trouser press and plentiful storage space.
The bathrooms are decorated in Italian Porcelain tiles and glass mosaic detail which all have bath and power shower, W.C. and Bidet. Luxurious Italian toiletries and fluffy bathrobes and towels to compliment your stay.
Deluxe River View Bedrooms - offer the benefit of unrivaled views of The River Irwell, Trinity Bridge and the City sky line. The River View Bedrooms offer all the features of the deluxe bedroom.
Maps & Directions:
Situated on the Salford-Manchester boundary, and is just a short taxi journey from both Piccadilly & Victoria train stations. The Hotel has an onsite Car Park the charge for parking overnight is GBP 12.00 Valet Parking Available.
Local Attractions:
Within Manchester there are many attractions to visit, sporting fans will be thrilled to know that the they are in close proximity to two major sport arenas. These include the Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester Uniteds Old Trafford and their rivals Manchester Citys City of Manchester Stadium.
Cultural attractions include some interesting museums such as the Urbis and the Museum of Science to name but a few.
For visitors to the city wanting to enjoy the theatre the Manchester Opera House is the most desired destination. Many of the West End touring shows frequently play here. Also the MEN and the Apollo the renowned for holding great entertainment shows.
Description of the Hotel:
165 air-conditioned bedrooms, many have views over the river, including 1 Presidential Suite and 6 Riverside Suites are available at the Lowry hotel. Every bedroom is comfortable and welcoming and equipped with the every facility for both business and leisure guests, including two phone lines, voice messaging, dataport, interactive satellite TV, fax connection, mini bar and safe. All bedrooms are spacious and have walk-in wardrobes and marble en-suite bathrooms.
Deluxe City View Bedrooms - 35 sq m in size all beds are two meters wide and can easily be arranged as two oversized individual beds for sharing guests design features such as The Olga Chair, spacious working desks with two line telephones, modem connectivity and good lighting. Desk chairs are Ergonomically designed. Whilst all guests will benefit from features such as a private dining menu, a well stocked in-room bar and snack basket, interactive televisions offering terrestrial stations and satellite channels, walk-in dressing rooms, security safe, portable professional hairdryer, trouser press and plentiful storage space.
The bathrooms are decorated in Italian Porcelain tiles and glass mosaic detail which all have bath and power shower, W.C. and Bidet. Luxurious Italian toiletries and fluffy bathrobes and towels to compliment your stay.
Deluxe River View Bedrooms - offer the benefit of unrivaled views of The River Irwell, Trinity Bridge and the City sky line. The River View Bedrooms offer all the features of the deluxe bedroom.
Maps & Directions:
Situated on the Salford-Manchester boundary, and is just a short taxi journey from both Piccadilly & Victoria train stations. The Hotel has an onsite Car Park the charge for parking overnight is GBP 12.00 Valet Parking Available.
Local Attractions:
Within Manchester there are many attractions to visit, sporting fans will be thrilled to know that the they are in close proximity to two major sport arenas. These include the Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester Uniteds Old Trafford and their rivals Manchester Citys City of Manchester Stadium.
Cultural attractions include some interesting museums such as the Urbis and the Museum of Science to name but a few.
For visitors to the city wanting to enjoy the theatre the Manchester Opera House is the most desired destination. Many of the West End touring shows frequently play here. Also the MEN and the Apollo the renowned for holding great entertainment shows.
Royal Oxford Hotel Video
Royal Oxford Hotel, Park End Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1HR, England
Watch the promo video of the Hotel:
Watch the promo video of the Hotel:
Why travel to the UK
It may seem strange, but as much as I enjoy traveling to the UK with my students, it is often tough to recruit them. Since I teach British literature, I like to include Britain in every trip, because it is relevant to the classroom. However, I have a lot more trouble getting kids to go to the UK than I have getting kids to go to, say, Italy or France. They seem to have the impression that the UK is not exotic enough for them, or maybe it is the fact that they speak English in the UK. However, what is always amusing is that the kids rarely speak Italian or French, so they are going to generally resort to English anyway!
I really love the UK and the kids who do travel to the UK with me tend to want to go back on another trip. Once they have been there, they understand what the draw is. So what is the draw? Why travel to the UK?
For starters, the UK is four countries that each offer something special. Although only Northern Ireland technically counts as the UK, let us include all of Ireland for the sake of this article. Ireland is beautiful. The natural environment is breathtaking, and the people are some of the friendliest in the world. It is a relaxing country, and it may, at times, get a bit boring for student groups, but it tends to also attract students. Many of them consider Ireland closer to France and Italy for exotic travel destinations than they do England, for example.
Wales is also beautiful. I have only been to the northern parts of the country, but the countryside looks a lot like the Irish countryside, yet it is unique as well. Another element of Wales I liked a lot was the castles! Clearly, there are castles all over the UK, but they are so different from the castles in other parts of Europe. There are many medieval ruined castles, and anyone who likes ghosts and haunted travel places will love the number of castles in the UK that definitely make you believe in ghosts!
Canterbury Cathedral in England. This is where Thomas Becket was killed.
I have never been to Scotland, much to my husband's chagrin. However, there is a lot to attract travelers in Scotland, such as the Highlands, Loch Ness, and the history of William Wallace. If you are a golfer, Scotland is also the place to be for golf!
And then we come to England. There is so much in England and there is definitely something for everyone. Do you like sports? Well some of the world's best teams for soccer (or football) are in England. There is great golfing, famous tennis locales, rugby, cricket, etc. Are you a history buff? You can't do much better than the UK for history, unless you travel to Rome or Greece. Between the castles, the cathedrals, the palaces, and the homes of writers, England has something for every fan of history. And you can do it all within a few hours' drive! You can visit the Tower of London and the Roman Wall in one Tube stop! Talk about knocking two major historical sites off the list at once.
White Cliffs of Dover
England also has some visual highlights such as Stonehenge, St. Michael's Mount, and the White Cliffs of Dover. When I first saw the White Cliffs, I got chills! They are truly as impressive as everyone has said.
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Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Video of Royal Hotel in Sheffield
Royal Hotel, Main Road, Dungworth, Bradfield, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 6HF, England
Watch the video:
Watch the video:
Friday, June 12, 2009
Millennium Hotel Glasgow Video
In Glasgow you will find great large hotels offering high standards of comfort with excellent facilities. These hotels simply cater on a grander scale - most offer conference facilities, restaurants, swimming pools, and gyms as standard.
Watch the Millennium Hotel Glasgow Video:
Watch the Millennium Hotel Glasgow Video:
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Ideal London Hotels near Hyde Park and Oxford Street
London has always been one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations and one of the main reasons for this is due to the fact that this sprawling metropolis has so much to offer; numerous famous sights and landmarks, world-class museums and galleries, great shopping, an excellent nightlife, and it is also home to a vast range range of events, concerts and exhibitions.
Thanks to the weakening of the country's currency (£/pound) over the last few months, the city has become even more appealing to tourists, especially from the US and the Eurozone. Once one of the most expensive cities in the world, London has become that little bit more accessible thanks to both the fall in sterling and the recession. Not only has accommodation become proportionally cheaper, but also eating out and shopping, as restaurateurs and retailers jostle to attract customers during the well-reported credit crunch.
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Thanks to the weakening of the country's currency (£/pound) over the last few months, the city has become even more appealing to tourists, especially from the US and the Eurozone. Once one of the most expensive cities in the world, London has become that little bit more accessible thanks to both the fall in sterling and the recession. Not only has accommodation become proportionally cheaper, but also eating out and shopping, as restaurateurs and retailers jostle to attract customers during the well-reported credit crunch.
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Friday, June 5, 2009
Helicopter Sightseeing Trip Experience Over London (Video)
If you're looking for the ultimate in helicopter gifts, why not consider our aerial sightseeing tour of London? To truly appreciate the glories of London it must be viewed from the air. There is no better way to take in some of the Capital's most famous landmarks than a flight in helicopter. The machines used for these tours are renowned as being amongst the world's most comfortable and reliable helicopters and, as you might expect, the view through the large cabin windows are excellent.
Belfast- Sightseeing Tour
Real bus tour of some key sights in Belfast! http://www.planetbelfast.com - A travel guide to Belfast and Northern Ireland.
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009
London Architecture Video
London Architecture seen from a River Thames Cruise (HD).
Here is no better way to see many of the landmarks of London than from the River Thames. And there's no better time to do this than in the evening as twilight descends over the city, and it lights into life.
In this episode, travel with us on a river cruise and watch the night descend over some fascinating architecture from the Houses of Parliament and Millennium Wheel to Battersea Power Station and the MI5 Intelligence HQ building.
Technical note: In order to maximize your viewing enjoyment (and to prevent 'motion-sickness') a great deal of image stabilization has been applied, both during recording and in post-production. The result is an amazingly smooth watching experience but you may find that the high definition pictures may a little 'soft' on detail in places.
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Here is no better way to see many of the landmarks of London than from the River Thames. And there's no better time to do this than in the evening as twilight descends over the city, and it lights into life.
In this episode, travel with us on a river cruise and watch the night descend over some fascinating architecture from the Houses of Parliament and Millennium Wheel to Battersea Power Station and the MI5 Intelligence HQ building.
Technical note: In order to maximize your viewing enjoyment (and to prevent 'motion-sickness') a great deal of image stabilization has been applied, both during recording and in post-production. The result is an amazingly smooth watching experience but you may find that the high definition pictures may a little 'soft' on detail in places.
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Thursday, May 21, 2009
The Great Hadrian’s Wall in England
Are you up for another great adventure of your life? Do you want to travel in one of the most famous tourist attractions apart from getting wet and wild? Let me tell you this. If Asia has the Great Wall of China, then your destination in Northern England is the Hadrian’s Wall.
Are you up for another great adventure of your life? Do you want to travel in one of the most famous tourist attractions apart from getting wet and wild? Let me tell you this. If Asia has the Great Wall of China, then your destination in Northern England is the Hadrian’s Wall.
What is Hadrian’s Wall? Tracing back the history, the wall is made up stone and turf fortification built by Roman Emperor Hadrian in AD 122. The aim of construction is to protect Great Britain from ancient inhabitants of Scotland.
According to my research, the construction began in the east before proceeding to the west. The materials used that time are a type of igneous rock (referred to as the Whin Sill), limestone, turf, timber and clay. A number of full-sized forts are added to the length of the wall particularly in the areas of Housesteads and of Birdoswald. The extension holds at least 500-1,000 troops.
After the death of Emperor Hadrian, the great wall in Great Britain was abandoned. Thank God and portions of its remains still exist these days. In fact, the wall becomes a part of UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
These days, several people choose to go here to experience the grandest experience of a lifetime. The nicest thing about Hadrian Wall is the fact that you can tour its 73.5 statute miles by simply riding your own bicycle.
Getting to Hadrian Wall
What is Hadrian’s Wall? Tracing back the history, the wall is made up stone and turf fortification built by Roman Emperor Hadrian in AD 122. The aim of construction is to protect Great Britain from ancient inhabitants of Scotland.
According to my research, the construction began in the east before proceeding to the west. The materials used that time are a type of igneous rock (referred to as the Whin Sill), limestone, turf, timber and clay. A number of full-sized forts are added to the length of the wall particularly in the areas of Housesteads and of Birdoswald. The extension holds at least 500-1,000 troops.
After the death of Emperor Hadrian, the great wall in Great Britain was abandoned. Thank God and portions of its remains still exist these days. In fact, the wall becomes a part of UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
These days, several people choose to go here to experience the grandest experience of a lifetime. The nicest thing about Hadrian Wall is the fact that you can tour its 73.5 statute miles by simply riding your own bicycle.
Getting to Hadrian Wall (full text)
Are you up for another great adventure of your life? Do you want to travel in one of the most famous tourist attractions apart from getting wet and wild? Let me tell you this. If Asia has the Great Wall of China, then your destination in Northern England is the Hadrian’s Wall.
What is Hadrian’s Wall? Tracing back the history, the wall is made up stone and turf fortification built by Roman Emperor Hadrian in AD 122. The aim of construction is to protect Great Britain from ancient inhabitants of Scotland.
According to my research, the construction began in the east before proceeding to the west. The materials used that time are a type of igneous rock (referred to as the Whin Sill), limestone, turf, timber and clay. A number of full-sized forts are added to the length of the wall particularly in the areas of Housesteads and of Birdoswald. The extension holds at least 500-1,000 troops.
After the death of Emperor Hadrian, the great wall in Great Britain was abandoned. Thank God and portions of its remains still exist these days. In fact, the wall becomes a part of UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
These days, several people choose to go here to experience the grandest experience of a lifetime. The nicest thing about Hadrian Wall is the fact that you can tour its 73.5 statute miles by simply riding your own bicycle.
Getting to Hadrian Wall
What is Hadrian’s Wall? Tracing back the history, the wall is made up stone and turf fortification built by Roman Emperor Hadrian in AD 122. The aim of construction is to protect Great Britain from ancient inhabitants of Scotland.
According to my research, the construction began in the east before proceeding to the west. The materials used that time are a type of igneous rock (referred to as the Whin Sill), limestone, turf, timber and clay. A number of full-sized forts are added to the length of the wall particularly in the areas of Housesteads and of Birdoswald. The extension holds at least 500-1,000 troops.
After the death of Emperor Hadrian, the great wall in Great Britain was abandoned. Thank God and portions of its remains still exist these days. In fact, the wall becomes a part of UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
These days, several people choose to go here to experience the grandest experience of a lifetime. The nicest thing about Hadrian Wall is the fact that you can tour its 73.5 statute miles by simply riding your own bicycle.
Getting to Hadrian Wall (full text)
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Derwent Yard - modern apartment in London, for rent
This two bedroom, two bathroom apartment in West London is only seven years old and in the Art Deco style. Four Star Quality Assessment rating by VisitBritain.
Price range:
£644 to £644 (GBP) p/w.
To learn more click below:
Price range:
£644 to £644 (GBP) p/w.
To learn more click below:
| View Details | Derwent Yard - modern apartment | ||
 | This two bedroom, two bathroom apartment in West London is only seven years old and in the Art Deco style. Four Star Quality Assessment rating by VisitBritain. | ||
| Derwent Yard - modern apartment | /Ealing, london /London /England /United Kingdom /Europe / | ||
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Self catering cottage in Lyme Regis, United Kingdom
Victorian Property in peaceful Riverside Lane Short walk to seafront and Town at the Heart of the World Heritage Site "The Jurassic Coastline".
Price range:
£295 to £550 (GBP) p/w
The cottage comprises 2 bedrooms in total; 1 double, 1 twin and 1 cots. . This gives room for up to 5 people.
To learn more click below:
Price range:
£295 to £550 (GBP) p/w
The cottage comprises 2 bedrooms in total; 1 double, 1 twin and 1 cots. . This gives room for up to 5 people.
To learn more click below:
| View Details | Riverbank Cottage, Lyme Regis | ||
 | Victorian Property in peaceful Riverside Lane Short walk to seafront and Town at the Heart of the World Heritage Site "The Jurassic Coastline" | ||
| Riverbank Cottage, Lyme Regis | /Dorset /The West Country /England /United Kingdom /Europe / | ||
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Car Hire When Traveling to Liverpool
Liverpool just passed its 800th year as a designated city, and is referred to as the Capital of European culture. The best way to see this old town is in your own Car Hire UK. The rising ridges of sandstone hills and the River Mersey are geographical landmarks of the city that also contribute to the picturesque skyline and beautiful sites.
Historically, Liverpool has been the site of struggles and anti-Semitism. The youth culture of the 1960's, along with the help of the legendary Beatles have worked to overturn the image of the city, and pushed the view of the city into the music scene.
Now Liverpool wisely capitalizes on the popularity of the Beatles, and promotes much more tourism the area, thus giving a much needed boost to the economy.
Another boost to the economy comes from the millions of football fans that support Liverpool's Premier League clubs. You can take a ride over to the football fields in your Car hire Liverpool and watch the games being held in the Goodson Park venue as well as the F.C. at Anfield. Visitors can watch a match at either venue even after regular season commences, because the teams have consistently moved into post-season top division status each year since 1888.
If horseracing is more the travelers interest, the Aintree Racecourse is just north of Liverpool in Sefton. Here the famous steeplechase is held in early April.
There are even baseball games to attend in Liverpool, with it being one of the last three venues to hold traditional British Baseball. The Liverpool Trojans are the oldest baseball club to still exist in the UK.
In terms of culture, one can see the largest panel of stained glass in the world at the Roman Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral. Or perhaps hear the highest peal of bells in the world at the Anglican Cathedral. The road between the two is named "Hope."
Traveling throughout Liverpool can be done through any of the three tunnels that run under the river Mersey. One is a railway, while the other two are typical road tunnels.
The quite memorable scenery of Liverpool is also quite diverse. The metropolitan areas provide magnificent skyline views and interesting architecture. There is an expansive countryside that hosts sunsets of the most stunning kind. Then there is the relaxing sight of the coastline meeting the majestic seas.
Then if these sights are not enough, there are World Class sports venues, theater experiences, and free admission museums. The drive around the city is a lesson in culture all its own, and provides visitors a window into the world of John Lennon and the legendary Beatles.
The Culture Capital has many exciting events planned for the coming year, and events will range from festivals, to music events, to football matches, to maritime history lessons.
For the children in all of us, visit the safari park in Knowsley. This exciting drive through adventure is also one of the "greenest" areas in the UK. This means that it carries the most economically positive traits it is able.
The tourist in Liverpool will enjoy an array of authentic dining experiences from Chinese to Russian themed. The famed 60 Hope Street and The London Carriageworks are definitely required dining while there, and the Panoramic falls into the category as well, being located on the 34th floor of the West Tower. You will certainly get to see all of this when you pick up your car hire Liverpool Airport.
When traveling in the UK it is far better to avail yourself of Car Hire UK. You can even get a Car Hire Liverpool. When you arrive at the airport you can pick up your car hire and drive away with the best car offers available at Car Hire Liverpool Airport.
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Great Britain Flight Departures Article
The advent of cheap flights and increasing competition has seen the unprecedented growth in UK flight departures.
UK flight departures are seen as the 'hub' airport by many Europeans, who take advantage of the cheap fares and worldwide availability offered by UK travel companies and websites. This growth is further fuelled by the mad scramble for cheap last minute flights and holidays to coincide with school's being 'out' for summer.
Although flight departures from London airports are the most popular, regional airports such as Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff and Manchester have shown a year on year increase in passenger numbers. Cheap flight operators like RyanAir and EasyJet have expanded their operations across these regional airports to reflect this growth in passenger numbers.
The rising costs of fuel have led many regular passenger and travellers to look for departures from regional airports across the UK. This makes perfect sense as regional airports have attracted and offered lucrative rates and incentives to the main players to offer UK wide flight departures.
Tour operators such as Thomas Cook in particular have been operating a widespread regional service for many years now. And cheap flight carriers such as Jet2, BmiBaby, MyTravel and XL Airways have either followed suit or been founded on this basis and have established deep-seated footholds in regions across the country in the process.
In the past airline and tour operators were guilty of an operational bias towards London flight departures by way of cheaper fares for departures from the capitol. Although this bias does still persist, it is getting increasingly less so as the popularity of flight departures across the UK, continues to grow steadily.
Flight bookings online are now 'de rigeur' and as such it is relatively easy to find travel companies offering flight search engines that trawl through local and international flight operators without the necessity of you having to go to each individual site to find the best fares.
Coupled with this fact, organisations such as The Department for Transport has recently approved new security arrangements at a number of airports in the UK. This now means that at these airports the restriction previously imposed limiting hand baggage to one item per person no longer applies. It is always worth checking however, as airlines apply their own operational policies regarding the number of items of hand baggage which may be taken in to the aircraft cabin.
Of course all this growth doesn't come without a lot of misgivings and environmental concerns. The increase in greenhouse gas emissions and the use of green fields for parking thousands of cars with increased traffic on narrow roads and an extra 6 flights per hour on average in regional airports such as Bristol only add to the feeling of disquiet.
There is however, so much controversy and conflict over issues such as the contribution of air travel to climate change and its benefits to the economy that the debate will continue ad infinitum.
In a nutshell, there are 30 UK Airports serving well over 22 million passengers each year and if you are going to travel abroad then it makes perfect sense to use airports nearest to you wherever possible. There is no escaping the fact that UK flight departures across the regions are set to grow at a phenomenal pace for the foreseeable future.
And now you can compare 100's of airline and tour operators for the best airfares from a single source and book directly with them. Save time by not having to tediously visit each site individually to get the best UK flight departures fares available.
Dave Logan is an avid traveller and travel article writer. He actively researches the best airfares and travel deals available on the Internet. He has written and published several travel articles and newsletters and has helped many travel deal seekers find the hidden gems online.
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Traveling to Edinburgh Airport Tips
When you prepare to take a trip into the UK, it is important to remember some important items to make your trip move more smoothly. Before arriving at Edinburgh Airport in the UK, you need to check the currency variation in order to travel safely.
There are some tips that could prove to be invaluable to you when traveling to Edinburgh Airport UK. If you are disabled or have children there are some special concessions that need to be made.
Persons with Special Needs and Disabilities
When you arrive at the Airport in the UK, you will notice that special seating has been reserved for those who have disabilities. There are numerous facilities for passengers at the airport for special needs such as devices that assist passengers with hearing problems, access that is readily available for wheelchairs, chairs in the airport have arm rests attached, and the monitors showing the departure and arrival information have been lowered for those with vision problems as well as directions being posted in black letters with a yellow background.
People that are Accompanied by Children
If you are traveling with your children here are a few tips to remember along the way. There are facilities to take care of your children next to the bathrooms in both the hall you arrive in as well as the departure lounge. There are special bathrooms, which are designated unisex that will allow parent's to take their young children. The restaurants located throughout t Edinburgh Airport UK welcome children and families. Most of the restaurants even have special menus just for the children. There is a food court in which you could purchase your children's meals. This is located conveniently on the first floor right before you go through security.
Speaking of Security
When you are planning to leave Edinburgh Airport, you need to remember to arrive quite early before your flight. The security has become stricter. If you have an international flight you will need to check in as early as 3 hours before you depart. If you are taking a European flight, you will need to check in as early as 2 hours and domestic flights mean you will need to check in 1 hour before you leave.
What to do Before Flying
When traveling you are only allowed to bring 1 carry-on bag with the dimensions of 22 inches in length17.5 inches in height and 9.85 inches in depth including the wheels, handles, and any pockets, everything else must be checked into the cargo hold. If you bring a laptop case, that will be considered your one bag allowed on the plane. If you have a wheelchair or other walking aid, you will be allowed to have them in the cabin, but they will be separately screened.
Pack your carry-on bag with your airline tickets, any insurance documents for traveling, a form of id like a driver's license, any traveler's checks, credit card, any vital medication, tour guide book, change of clothing, your glasses, anything to help pass the time as you fly. Next, you need to pack your suitcase and be sure you include any adapters for your electrical appliances, a copy of your person information such as a passport placed in a separate location, and any toiletries.
What to Leave Behind When Packing
As important as it is to figure out what you can take, you must also remember it's just as important to remember the items you cannot bring such as scissors, razors, knives, tweezers, and needles unless used for medical reasons, guns and toy guns, and knitting needles along with anything else that could be misunderstood to be weapons.
If you remember the above tips, you will have a wonderful trip. You will be able to create wonderful memories while in the Edinburgh Airport during your visit to the UK.
Mark Farrell owns and runs MF Airport Parking. For the best Airport Parking throughout the UK visit our site today - http://www.mfairportparking.com
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Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Three Britain's best B&B breaks
It's "odds on for a barbecue summer", says the Met Office. Combine that with a weak pound and 2009 is fast becoming the year of the Great British Holiday – why pay for overpriced continental coffee when you could enjoy your breakfast at one of these fabulous British guesthouses?
Augill Castle in Cumbria has just been named the English Tourist Board's best English bed-and-breakfast retreat. Housed in a Victorian folly dating from 1841, the place has a distinctly Gothic feel, thanks to its turrets, stained-glass windows and four-poster beds. One room even boasts a four-poster bath.
This rather unusual house was once a correction facility for boys. Fortunately, the current owners seek only to indulge guests. The most striking room is the dining room, says Jane Knith in The Times, with its blue-panelled ceiling and large central table where guests dine together. "Breakfast, which rarely starts before nine and continues until the last person struggles downstairs, sees the table groaning with homemade bread, the best Cumberland bacon, local oak-smoked salmon and free-range eggs from the farm next door."
The full article is here
Friday, May 8, 2009
Britain be a part of UK
Britain is made up of the United Kingdom of Great Britain, together with the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. Whichever direction you travel you will find a wide variety of landscapes and diverse cultures to explore. There's something for everyone in Britain from the wealth of natural and historical heritage to the vibrant and cosmopolitan towns and cities.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Rent a House in Liverpool
Self catering village house in Liverpool, United Kingdom, in the centre of Woolton Village, just for £500 to £750 (GBP) p/w! Sleeps max. of 7.
The house is 5 min from the airport, 15 min from city Centre.
It comprises 4 bedrooms in total; 2 double, 1 twin, 1 single. . This gives room for up to 7 people. Bed linen and towels are provided for your use.
There is room for 5 in the living room and 5 in the dining room. The open fire can be used to create a comfortable atmosphere. To prepare food you will find a cooker, an oven, a microwave, a fridge, a freezer, a kettle, a toaster. You will also find a dish washer, a washing machine, a clothes drier, an iron and ironing board. The owner has also provided cutlery, crockery, glassware, cooking utensils.
To see more details and availability calendar click on the photo below:
The house is 5 min from the airport, 15 min from city Centre.
It comprises 4 bedrooms in total; 2 double, 1 twin, 1 single. . This gives room for up to 7 people. Bed linen and towels are provided for your use.
There is room for 5 in the living room and 5 in the dining room. The open fire can be used to create a comfortable atmosphere. To prepare food you will find a cooker, an oven, a microwave, a fridge, a freezer, a kettle, a toaster. You will also find a dish washer, a washing machine, a clothes drier, an iron and ironing board. The owner has also provided cutlery, crockery, glassware, cooking utensils.
To see more details and availability calendar click on the photo below:
| View Details | grade 2 Listed terrace cottage | ||
 | In the centre of Woolton Village. 150 yds from St Peters church where John Lennon first met Paul Mcartney and where Elanor Rigby is burried | ||
| grade 2 Listed terrace cottage | /Merseyside with Liverpool /England /United Kingdom /Europe / | ||
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City Centre Apartment In Brighton
Self catering apartment with sea views in Brighton, United Kingdom. The price range is £315 to £435 (GBP) p/w. Sleeps max. 4.
The apartment is 0.1 miles from Sea, 0.1 miles from City centre, 0.1 km from Shops.
The apartment comprises 1 bedrooms in total; 1 double. The property also has 1 double sofa bed located in the In the living room.
To view the images, check availability and proceed to the booking page click upon the picture below:
The apartment is 0.1 miles from Sea, 0.1 miles from City centre, 0.1 km from Shops.
The apartment comprises 1 bedrooms in total; 1 double. The property also has 1 double sofa bed located in the In the living room.
To view the images, check availability and proceed to the booking page click upon the picture below:
| View Details | City Centre Apartment with sea views, Brighton | ||
 | Funky flat with fabulous views. FOR LARGER GROUPS, BOOK WITH THE DELANEY APPT. IN SAME BLDG. | ||
| City Centre Apartment with sea views, Brighton | /Brighton & Hove /Sussex /England /United Kingdom /Europe / | ||
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