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Five Ways to Add a Bit of Royal Windsor To Your London Holiday
Have a Royal Windsor experience this summer The official Diamond Jubilee celebrations may have passed, but the Queen is still enjoying her Jubilee year making 2012 the perfect time to enjoy a royal-themed holiday. Windsor, with its famous castle and long royal associations, has plenty to...
An Unexpected Passion For London Musicals
I'd always been told that a visit to London isn't complete without seeing a show. I couldn't understand why so many friends were so keen on "theatre shows", by which they meant, musicals. I always thought they weren't for me. That has all changed. The drama snob My...
Guide To The Many Charms of Leeds England
Let us guide you to Leeds, a lovely community in West Yorkshire, a full 200 miles north of London and about 40 miles northeast of Manchester. Historically, Leeds was a market town that emerged as one of the centers for the wool trade, and you'll find...
5 of the World's Best Train Trips
Its official: the train is still the most romantic and glamorous way to travel. Whatever the destination, going by train makes your holiday all about the journey – below, we list 5 of the world's best train trips with the most spectacular rail lines in...
England's Popular Train Journeys – Explore Britain By Rail
Travelling throughout Britain is getting harder and more expensive with rising fuel costs and busy motorways, but there is a much easier way to travel – by Britain's extensive train service. Travelling in this way can mean increased comfort and the whole family will be...
London Guide – How To Visit London On The Cheap
Our London Guide is all about keeping money in your pocket and helping your enjoy this intriguing city while doing London On The Cheap. People often think of a London vacation as a trip that requires a lot of money, but a successful trip to London...
Beware! Bogus UK Olympics Booking Sites Are On The Rise
Many will travel to the UK for the London 2012 Olympic Games only to find that they have been swindled by bogus booking sites - don't let this happen to you! You know what they say: "One rotten apple spoils the whole barrel". And with the Olympics...
Best of London's West End Threatre For Spring and Summer 2012
2012 looks set to be an exciting year in London, with the buzz building up to the Olympics in July. The theatre world is no exception, with a number of exciting productions being announced for the West End. If you're planning a trip to London,...
World's Top Concert Destinations To Rock Your Summer Vacation
Some concert aficionados appreciate more than just whatever band or artist is on stage at the moment. Sometimes it is about the venue itself. It's not strictly about acoustics either. An argument can be made that a true concert experience is the atmosphere of the...
London Nightlife Goes Retro With Swinging Blitz Parties
The 1930s and 1940s might seem like an unlikely era to emulate when it comes to partying, but the combination of swing music, kitsch Union Jack-bedecked decor and the chance to dress up in polka dots, stockings and pin-up icon make-up provide a hip escape...
8 Rockin' Hostels That Treat You Like Family On Christmas & New Years Eve
Make the most of your end-of-year holidays and spend Christmas and New Year's Eve abroad. As well as the big city celebrations around the world, some hostels have also arranged parties on-site to create a friendly and festive atmosphere. Party where you're sleeping and there...
5 Must-Do Sightseeing Activities in Edinburgh Scotland
Anyone who thinks of Edinburgh is likely to first associate it with the regular and fantastic festivals, which the city does a great job of organizing and hosting each year. For many people this is the only reason to visit the city, but there is...
Dazzling London Theatre Performances At Christmas Time
Winter is the perfect time to visit the 'big smoke' with the numerous shopping streets selling everything from sweaters to mulled wine, and for its historic and infamous Theatreland. The options of shows are boundless, with classic musicals such as Wicked, Billy Elliot and The...
Three Major Airlines Put Europe On Sale
To celebrate the one-year anniversary of their joint transatlantic partnership, British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia Airlines have launched a terrific winter sale. British Airways is quoting fares as low as $86* round-trip from New York (and major east coast airports) to London....
Golfing in Ireland and Scotland Has Never Been Easier or More Affordable
[caption id="attachment_10444" align="alignleft" width="176" caption="Old Head Golf Club, Kinsale"][/caption] Most golf enthusiasts have one common day-dream, to play golf once in their lifetime on legendary courses in Ireland and Scotland. Perhaps nowhere else on earth is the love of golf more prevalent than in the British...
12 Fascinating Sites To Visit In York, England
In the city of York, with its colourful and fascinating history and wealth of attractions, it can be difficult to know what to visit first. A good place for art lovers to begin exploring York, is Tower Street, where both established and promising artists exhibit...
5 Outragous Destinations for a Stag (Bachelor Party) Weekend
If you're planning a stag weekend (a.k.a bachelor party), you want it to be a once in a lifetime experience. Don't bother following the crowd and visiting the same destinations, hitting up the same bars and beaches as all your friends have. You only get...
Take A Ferry-Cruise From England To Holland, Belgium and Beyond
Being an island nation our seafaring past is still evident in our ferry ports and the numbers of people who choose to travel to the continent by ferry. The ferries are used for day trips to the continent, two night mini cruise getaways, or simply...
Lively Liverpool Makes A Great City Break Destination
If you're thinking of heading to the UK and exploring beyond London, why not visit one of the most famous cities in the world - Liverpool? Situated in the North West of England, Liverpool is a two hour train ride from London, and is...
Favorite Cheap High-Quality Hotels in Top European Cities
We've selected our favorite inexpensive accommodations in three of our favorite European destinations, London, Paris and Budapest to help you stretch your vacation budget.
When you think about the term 'cheap accommodation', what comes to mind? Visions of dingy shared hostel dorms with iron bunk beds and thirty people to each bathroom? Subsistence meals from all-you-can-eat buffets? Poor security and sketchy neighborhoods?
These types of lodging certainly exist, but cheap doesn't automatically mean substandard. If you want to save stretch your budget when traveling, there are plenty of youth hostels and cheap hotels available that will give you a great stay. Here are some of our favorite top value hotels and hostels: