According to a survey carried out by TripAdvisor on 3,000 travellers. Brits are the best behaved hotel guests. Habits of British, French, German, Italian and Spanish travellers were compared and it was discovered that 43% of Brits make their own beds and 79% hang clothes neatly in the wardrobe. However they are the most clumsiest and accident prone and admit to a tendency to break things. So next time you are in a hotel remember to fly the flag for Britain and think twice before trashing your hotel room!
Monthly Archives: March 2009
Hebrides Islands five day trip
Filed under Accommodation, Attractions
Mckinlay Kidd are offering a new five-day trip to the smallest and most picturesque Hebridean Islands. The trip offers scenic ferry crossings from Oban to the beautiful island of Mull and then to the tiny islands of Colonsay and Iona. Ideal for lovers of walking you can take in heather coated hills, stunning sandy beaches and a glorious array of wild birds such as sea eagles and buzzards. Mckinlay Kidd offers packages starting from £349 per person for Bed and Breakfast.
Deals in Devon
Filed under Accommodation
With only three weeks until Easter many of you may be thinking of a last minute getaway. Many holiday cottages in the UK are under occupied and as a result there are lots of great deals to be had. A fine example from Coast and Country is the excellent Combehaven in Devon which lies on the beautiful water’s edge in Salcombe. There is also Hoppells Barn in picturesque South Hams. Both wonderful family friendly properties start from an amazing £850 per week. What are you waiting for!?
Picture of the day: Malmesbury House
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Today’s picture of the day is of Malmesbury House in Salisbury, Wiltshire. The Harris family settled in this building in 1660 and their descendants were the Earls of Malmesbury. Today it remains a family home so you can only view the interior by prior appointment.
BAA to sell three airports
Filed under Transport
After a two year investigation into BAA’s dominance over airports in Scotland and South East England they have been ordered by The Competition Commission to sell its airports at Gatwick, Stansted and either Edinburgh or Glasgow. They must be sold within the next two years and Gatwick will go first, the sale of which has already begun. The Commission states that the lack of competition between airports owned by BAA is detrimental to passengers and as a result three must be sold. The airport operator argues that analysis is flawed and “its remedies may be impractical in current economic conditions.” However Virgin Atlantic praise the Commission stating “The break up of BAA is something Virgin Atlantic has requested for many years. Better airport facilities in the UK and lower prices will be the result and we therefore congratulate The Competition Commissions on its findings.”
New Marriott Courtyard at Gatwick
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Situated just minutes away from the South Terminal at Gatwick Airport is one of the first new style Courtyard by Marriott Hotels in the UK. It is designed to appeal to travellers who are seeking a full service hotel experience at a good price. The hotel is offering an excellent introductory rate of £69 until the end of May 2009. The modern interior offers a light and airy atrium and contemporary Italian furniture. Guests have a choice of three dining options; casual dining in the lounge, a Mediterranean restaurant and the Volare restaurant. Flight information is displayed in the lobby and guests can check in and print off boarding cards.
Apex Hotels for Edinburgh
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190 years after the Waterloo Place Hotel was unveiled as Edinburgh’s first purpose built hotel, The Apex Hotels Group is reopening it’s doors. The new hotel offers 187 bedrooms with contemporary decor and modern amenities. The Grade A listed building retains many of its original features and showcases impressive architecture in its grand reception rooms. The array of facilities on offer within the hotel include corporate amenities, a bar and restaurant, and a luxurious health suite providing a swimming pool, gym, sauna and steam room. The Apex Hotels Group has revealed the results of research carried out on this wonderful building and findings show that the hotel had many famous guests such as Charles Dickens, former Prime Minister Charles Grey and 2nd Earl Grey. The General Manager said “The opening has produced us with a great opportunity to recruit and develop a new team who will be dedicated to maintaining our reputation for excellence in service.”
Picture of the day: Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum
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Today’s picture of the day is of the Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum in Dunfermline, Fife. Once the world’s richest man, Andrew Carnegie was a weaver’s son who became known as ‘King Steel’ in America. At certain times of the year, you can visit the museum and enjoy weaving demonstrations.
Hotel packages for Epsom Derby
Filed under Attractions, Events
Keith Prowse Tours are now offering excellent packages for the Derby Festival at Epsom Downs. Scheduled for July 5th-6th 2009 the package offers one nights accommodation at the nearby Holiday Inn in Chessington and include breakfast. Also included in the package is a Grandstand ticket and prices start from only £110 per person. It is important to note that prices are based on two people sharing a room and are subject to availability. Upgraded tickets in the Queens stand and additional nights in the hotel are available.
70 years since Sutton Hoo’s discovery
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This year (2009) is the 70th anniversary of the amazing discovery of the ship burial of an Anglo-Saxon warrior King along with most of his most treasured possessions. The discovery was made in Sutton Hoo, Suffolk 1939. To mark the occasion The National Trust are holding 1 1930’s garden party similar to that held at the time. The finding of the 27 metre long ship was made by Basil Brown, John Jacobs and William Spooner as they investigated the mounds in an estate owned by Mrs Edith Pretty. The National Trust now cares for the site and will offer visitors the chance to see inside Tranmer House, Edith’s former home. There will be talks by experts and guided tours of the burial mounds.
