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Showing posts with label UK Holidays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label UK Holidays. Show all posts

Saturday, 4 June 2011

Premier Inn : £29 room sale

Premier Inn : £29 room sale
 What: £29 room saleWhen: Until 4 Sept '11
How: Book via Premier InnsType: Budget Plus
Ends: Limited Period Where: UK nationwide
Restrictions: None
Hotel chain Premier Inn is selling 536,000 summer rooms for £29 per night.
  • Where can I go? There are 590 UK hotels to choose from, including Edinburgh, Manchester and Cardiff.

  • When can I go? You can stay until 4 Sept. There's no minimum stay.

  • How do I get it? Book via this Premier Inn page.

  • What are the rooms like? As an example of the savings, Premier Inn rooms normally cost from £50 up to £100. While marketed as a 'no frills' hotel chain, we hear good things from MoneySavers. It also just won the awards for Best Business Hotel & Best Leisure Hotel in the British Travel Awards.

Saturday, 25 September 2010

Make The Most From A Cheap Holiday

By Wayne Bromiley

There are many ways to get Cheap Holidays and Cheap Holiday Deals. Getting the best possible deal starts long before you get on a plane. The right preparation and fact finding will help you enjoy the best possible holiday for the best possible price.

The first thing to consider is travel insurance. Insurance for a single trip can cost as much as annual cover, so it is worth checking online or talking to a broker to see the best deal that you can get. Cover is also useful in the event of any problems with travel delays or companies going bust. Paying by credit card will also give extra protection. Some debit accounts also have insurance policies. Ask your bank for more information on the protection and insurance policies available.

When booking a holiday the advice is either to book very early or very late. Earlier booking will get you a cheaper deal and give you more time to organise your trip and compare prices. With later deals you can often get cheaper prices up to eight weeks before you travel. Either way, it is worth shopping around to see what is available.

Shopping around is the best way of getting the best deal. There are comparison sites for every aspect of your holiday, whether it is the hotel, car hire or insurance. Package deals are more tempting because they are all inclusive. However it may be more practical to go with a cheaper hotel chain or a self catering apartment, especially if you want to try authentic local cuisine!

The first thing to look at is where you intend to travel. Some places have favourable exchange rates and these are often attractive places to go to. Given recent financial problems a lot of places will be glad of the extra trade, so it is worth keeping an eye out for discount bookings. If possible, booking earlier will ensure you get a better deal. It will also give you more time to prepare and therefore less stress on the day you travel. On the other hand, it is also possible to get cheaper deals on last minute flights, sometimes up to eight weeks before travelling.

When on holiday it is important to be wary of hidden charges. When using your phone, international calls can prove very expensive. If you are accessing the internet on a smart phone that can also prove deceptively costly. Send texts instead of phone calls and keep internet use to a minimum.

Paying on a card in a restaurant on holiday is also something to be careful of. Some banks may limit the amount of countries you can use your card, so it is worth checking this before you travel. It is also worth asking whether you will be charged extra for taking out money from a foreign cash machine. When paying by card, make sure you pay using the local currency as the exchange will cost you extra money.

A good cheap deal should cover all your needs and still be an enjoyable experience. With the right information, cheap really can be cheerful!

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Saturday, 21 August 2010

London - Attractions Not To Miss Out On

By Mark Walters

There are many, many attractions that tourists in London visit annually but there are several that every London visitor has to see.

- Big Ben: the bell in the clock at the north end of Westminster Palace. Big Ben is the largest chiming clock with four faces in the world. It is the largest free standing clock tower in the world.

- The Tower of London: is on the north bank of the River Thames. It was founded in 1066 during the Norman Conquest. The White Tower, from which the castle takes its name, was built by William the Conqueror. It became a prison in 1100 and has been used as one since. The tower of London is a group of building set within two concentric rings of walls and a moat that surrounds it.

- London Bridge: spans the River Thames. It connects London City and Southwark in central London. The present bridge opened in 1793, one of many bridges to have appeared at the same site. In fact, a bridge has existed at or near the present site since the time of the Roman occupation, which was nearly 2,000 years ago.

- The Buckingham Palace Changing of the Guard: London's number one tourist attraction. In 1702 it was built as the London Home of the Duke of Buckingham. The state rooms of Buckingham Palace are open to the public from late July to September. The military groups that guard the royal residences in London are the Queen's Guard and the Queen's Life Guard.

- The London Eye (Millennium Wheel): is the largest Ferris wheel is Europe. It stands 443 feet or 135 metres tall. The number one paid tourist attraction in the UK, it is the largest Ferris wheel in Europe. It is on the South Bank of the Thames in the borough of Lambeth at the western end of Jubilee Gardens.

- Princess Diana's Memorial: was officially opened in July 2004 by Queen Elizabeth II. It was designed to express Princess Diana's love of children. It is in the southwest corner of Hyde Park.

Any visitor to London could be kept busy 24/7 visiting exciting places. The ones mentioned above are just the "tip of the iceberg" of things to do and see when visiting historic London.

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Tuesday, 3 August 2010

England's South Coast Has Much To Offer Tourists

By Mark Walters

There are many incredible places to visit and sights to see on England's South Coast. But before we get to that, let's discuss what England's south coast is comprised of. Southern England includes the southern counties of England bordering on the English Midlands. The government of the UK divides Southern England into South West England, South East England, Greater London and the East of England. So now that we know where we are, here are some attractions and places to visit on England's South Coast:

- Beachy Head: 5km or 3 miles south of Eastbourne is a snowy white cliff at the end of the South Downs. It has popular views and is reached by a lovely footpath. It is known for its striped lighthouse. The cliff path that passes through Cuckmere, Haven and Seaford is 3.5 miles or 6km long and provides a great hiking opportunity.

- Bramber Castle: is an English Heritage Property set on the west side of Bramber village. The original gatehouse was built by the Normans, although all that remains are the ruins.

- The Kent Battle of Britain Museum: is in Hawkinge. It's an old armory that contains the Luftwaffe Room, the Aircraft Armaments Room, the R.A.F. room and an art gallery.

- The Eurotunnel: is not to be missed. It crosses under the channel between France and Folkestone in Kent. It was complete in 1994 and is the fastest and newest transport system on the British coast. The visitor center is in Folkestone. There is also The Exhibition Centre in Cheriton which is west of Folkestone. This Centre explains the construction of the Eurotunnel.

- Borde Hill Gardens in Haywards Heath: is set on 200 acres of Sussex woods and parkland. It is a renowned botanical garden and displays a fabulous variety of colour through all seasons.

- Romney Marsh: extending from Hythe along the coast, is the beginning of almost 50,000 acres of area devoted mainly to the growing of flowers. It is especially beautiful in the spring.

- Mermaid Street: in Rye offers a historical stroll. You will want to see the home of Henry James, who wrote "The Wings of the Dove" and "The Golden Bowl" while living at Lamb House on Mermaid Street. Don't miss The Mermaid Inn, a 15th century pub distinguished by its reputation as a meeting place of smugglers. And then there's the Old Hospital, a triple-gabled, half timbered 15th-16th century building.

This is just a small sampling of the many things to do and see on England's South Coast. Be sure to learn about the many other attractions of this beautiful area of England.

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Saturday, 29 May 2010

Great Value City Break Deals By Air

By Craig Walker

Aberdeen in the northern part of Scotland has the busiest airports in the world for helicopter traffic. Mainly due to the massive number of oil platforms in the North Sea there is a massive amount of departures to and from Aberdeen taking staff out and back from the oilrigs. The oil industry in Aberdeen is huge and as such there is also a massive requirement for airline seats from within Britain and further a field to get to Aberdeen.

Partly because of the oil industry there are now some great British city destinations available for local people living in Aberdeen and the adjacent regions. There are various flight companies providing a great choice of UK city break destinations including Liverpool, Southampton and Cardiff. When people have a weekend break they usually do not have much time therefore they are limited to locations a short distance away. With direct flights you are able to go much further and enjoy someplace new.

If you are looking to get some bargain offers from Aberdeen you can do this as well. There are non-stop departures to the hottest destinations and vacation hotspots particularly in the summer months and also when the schools are out.

Due to the popularity of the web it is easier than ever to check about for the optimal flight or holiday offer for your main vacation. It is also simple to reserve flights on their own from Aberdeen and then add-on the accommodation of your choice to make your own holiday. There are many firms providing holiday hotels and apartments including the ones you find in the vacation booklets so it is possible to save money on the accommodation. If you get a bargain flight ticket as well you may save lots of money off instead of reserving a package deal.

There are flights from Aberdeen to Oslo and the London airports, which can supply you with connections to almost any destination on the planet. Whether you want to travel to Hong Kong or Rio you can go from Aberdeen.

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Wednesday, 12 May 2010

Ayr - South Ayrshire A Great Holiday Paradise

By Frederick Hoymer

With a population of more than 46000 inhabitants, Ayr is the largest town, port as well as settlement in the Ayrshire. Ayr has held the status of a royal burgh since 1205 and is currently the administration centre for the council area of south Ayrshire. Ayr was among the four Scottish counties competing for the commemorative status of the city upon Queen Elizabeth II's golden jubilee in the year 2002.

Since 1197, when a castle was first built by the river Ayr, Ayr has been the centre of many activities. A burgh being created in 1205 by King William the lion and the first parliament of Scotland being held by Robert the Bruce in 1315, Ayr was once commonly known as Invenrair/Invenrayr.

Ayr is a land of rich history, since the time the first castle was built by the riverside of Ayr; a burgh was soon built by King William I of Scotland in 1205. Ayr held the honors to hold the first parliament in Scotland in 1315. In times past, Ayr was once more commonly called Invenrair/Invenrayr and the name still holds in some Scottish dialects.

Ayr is a coastal county lying upon the mouth of the river Ayr. Most of the land in the area is flat and low. The climatic conditions in Ayr are very mild and pleasant, with cool summers and mild winters; the county of Ayr seldom experiences any snowfall. The outlying flat terrain also makes sure that any fog or mist is also a rarity here. Ayr lies at least 35 miles to the southwest of Glasgow.

The industry has slowly flourished through time with only one major setback to the economy. The county has major trade in and out flux because of the local harbor. Through time, the county has pulled its weight through various trades like ship building, coal and copper ore export and even textile industry.

Ayr is a well connected county; three main roads serve as connections to the outside world. Ayr has its own functional railway station and though ferry service is not yet available, traveling via air is possible through Glasgow Prestwick international airport just two miles farther. Though most of the European destinations are thus accessible, the Glasgow international airport just 35 miles away allows accessibility too many other destinations across the world.

The county of Ayr has 15 primary schools all told, access to 5 secondary schools and 2 each of colleges and universities. Ayr has a sandy beach with an esplanade, popular among joggers and day trippers. Many other leisure activities are also available, either upon the beach or in Ayr's leisure centre. Of late many new tourist venues are being built, all contributing towards making Ayr one of the most favored tourism spots outside Glasgow.

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