The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) has released a league table declaring The British Museum as the most visited tourist attraction in 2008. The museum successfully fought off competition from the Tate Modern and the National Gallery. The British Museum is a national museum for the whole of the UK and features a spectacular [...]
Premier Inn unveils plans for Britain’s first floating hotel. During 2009, Britain’s largest budget hotel chain, Premier Inn plans to build a ‘Floatel’ in the picturesque Hartlepool Marina. The first time a budget hotel has been purpose built on water, the new hotel will offer the same quality and value as the rest of the [...]
If you are feeling the pinch and are worried about paying for a holiday abroad this year, don’t overlook the beautiful British countryside and the endless possibilities and excellent holidays it has to offer. It can be much more cost effective than leaving the UK. The Cotswolds in Gloucestershire is one of the most beautiful [...]
As Spring fast approaches so does the finer and warmer weather. Enjoy a lazy Sunday with the family and treat them to a delicious picnic. Be at one with nature and enjoy the beautiful countryside in one of Britain’s most interesting picnic spots. Favourites include; Hardcastle Crags Somerset House Eynsford Tower Hill Tea Garden Devils [...]
Next month the new London Aquarium opens its doors. See a spectacular array of sharks and sting rays and hundreds of other types of marine life. The aquarium is split into 14 themed areas. take the submarine like lift to the bottom of the Atlantic and start your journey at the Ray Pod where you [...]
Easter is fast approaching and Easter holidays are an excellent opportunity for families to come together and enjoy exciting activities and fantastic short breaks. Enjoy a family adventure holiday in the area of Perthshire in Scotland where activities include mountain biking, rock climbing, gorge walking and canoeing. Wilderness Scotland can put together family packages to suit [...]
The Caravan Club has reported a 40% increase in advanced caravan holiday bookings for 2009. The National Caravan Council (NCC) believes that the number of Britons choosing UK caravan holidays could reach around 13.9 million, beating the expected UK visitors travelling to Spain this year. Director of the NCC, John Nally commented, “There is evidence [...]
With a wonderful winding driveway and a welcoming log fire, The Grove Hotel is a fantastic retreat in Pembrokeshire. The luxuriously decorated guest rooms have high ceilings and four poster beds. They are well equipped with modern amenities and sparkling bathrooms and excellent underfloor heating. Each room enjoys spectacular views of the gardens, surrounding picturesque [...]
Offering water heated by nature alone, spas and springs offer a perfect relaxing retreat. The Matlock Spa in Bath, Derbyshire offers a beautiful 18th century indoor swimming pool at The New Bath Hotel which is filled by glorious thermal waters. There is also a delightful outdoor swimming pool also fed by the spring. The city [...]
A magnificent £100 million ship has started convenient services between Plymouth in the South of England and Roscoff in Brittany, France. It can carry up to 1,500 passengers and offers a wide selection of bars, excellent boutiques, relaxing lounges and exquisite restaurants. Also on board are two cinemas showing the latest films and special areas designed [...]
