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Visit London Hotels To Enjoy Spectacular Celebrations For The Chinese New Year

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011

You’ll find that Chinese New Year is increasingly celebrated in the key international cities. London has so many different activities and events around the city to celebrate the start of a new Chinese year every February. The lively celebrations for the New Year can be found all around the city, with everything from fashion exhibitions to fireworks to feasts on offer. To get into the celebration of prosperity and good fortune, book one of the central London hotels and celebrate Chinese New Year. Try to venture away from the hub of celebrations around Leicester Square to find more traditional activities and festivities.

If you want to celebrate the Chinese New Year in a unique way, whilst learning something fascinating, visit the National Maritime museum. The Chinese culture lends meaning to star gazing and you can enjoy stargazing from a Chinese perspective here. Spend an evening deciphering the night sky the Chinese way with an unforgettable evening at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich on 12th February. You’ll have the chance to see the constellations through a huge telescope, whilst learning more about the Chinese understanding of astrology.

You’ll soon see why the astonishing fireworks display is the best part of the Chinese New Year. Every year thousands of revellers come to Leicester square to celebrate the Chinese New Year in style. This year the fireworks are scheduled for the 6th February. It’s not just incredible displays of pyrotechnics you can enjoy; the whole of Leicester Square comes alive with stalls and dance and art performances too. With plenty of London hotels located around the Leicester Square area, it’s easy to join in with these celebrations.

For many, it’s the feasts that make Chinese New Year so memorable. You’ll be spoilt for choice, with so many different restaurants and stalls serving traditional dishes. Traditional dishes include raw fish salad, said to bring luck, prawns for liveliness and noodles to guarantee long life to all diners at the table. It can get very busy at this time of year, so book one of the central hotels to make sure that you can join in with the Chinese New Year celebrations.

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Impressive Stately Homes Close To Manchester Hotels

Friday, March 18th, 2011

The UK is famous for its hundreds of palatial stately homes, scattered around the country. If you want a city break a little closer to home, then consider discovering Manchester, which is chock full of historic and cultural attractions. Manchester hotels like the Britannia Sachas Hotel offer a great base for those wanting to explore the many grand houses in the region.

Found a few miles out of Stockport, close to plenty of cheap hotels, is Bramall Hall, which is one of the most beautiful Tudor Manor houses in the country. This home is particularly well-suited to a warm, sunny day out with the family as there is a lovely play area for toddlers to enjoy. The lakes in the garden make beautiful photographs so be sure to take a camera to capture the beauty of this grand house.

If you loved the BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, visit the incredible house that the drama was set in. Lyme Hall and Park is known to many as Pemberley, the beautiful home featured in the well-loved series. You’ll find that it’s worth staying at hotels in Manchester just to see some of the astounding attractions here that include a 18th century hunting tower and a massive clock collection.

It’s worth visiting Macclesfield to see Adlington Hall, which has areas of the house dating from as far back as the 15th century. The house is made up of alterations and extensions dating back hundreds of years and all built in contrasting styles according to the fashion at the time. The house is bursting with historic artefacts but the 17th century organ it houses is particularly special and definitely worth a visit.

Altrincham is famous for being home to footballers and WAGs so anyone staying in Manchester hotels should be on the lookout for celebrities if they visit Dunham Massey Hall Park and Gardens. The site is now a National Trust property so there are often planned events and lots of activities for everyone in the family to enjoy.

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Tips for staying in Tenerife hotels this winter

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

The popular Canary Island of Tenerife is a great getaway for those after out-of-season sun. Holidaymakers looking for a winter break will be greeted by stunning sandy beaches, numerous activities and plenty of affordable Tenerife hotels as well as temperatures which remain above 20°C for most of the year round.

Finding the right accommodation
Staying somewhere suitable is paramount to make the most out of a holiday. Luckily, visitors will be spoilt for choice amongst all the fabulous options Tenerife has on offer. From cheap hotels and self catering apartments to luxury resorts, there is something for every type of traveller.

Entertainment for everyone
Tenerife has a huge amount to offer visitors of all ages so it is easy to find activities that everyone will enjoy, whether travelling with family, friends or a partner. Both adults and children alike can enjoy a journey through Teide National Park, marvelling at the scenery as they head towards the summit of Mount Teide. More family fun can be found at the various zoos, water parks and amusement parks on the island, and then of course there is the beach, where water sports, sunbathing and other beach activities will make for a very merry winter holiday all round.

De-stressing
Relaxing and unwinding is essential to a good holiday and luckily Tenerife offers loads of options for revive your body and spirit. Laying back in the sunshine on the beach is an obvious start, but for those needing a more intense de-stress there are spa facilities available at a number of the major Tenerife hotels.

Keeping with the Christmas spirit
Guests enjoying a staying over Christmas will be sure to experience a lot of holiday cheer. Tenerife is a well established tourist destination meaning there is plenty of traditional Christmas spirit to be found on the island, from tinsel to turkey. Those enjoying Christmas on the island will be able to find special food and entertainment, and possibly even snow on Mount Teide.

Creative Christmas presents
For those planning to be on the island for Christmas day itself, creative present buying can help to save money, save baggage space and make sure the holiday truly is one to remember. Rather than hauling your gifts with you on the airplane, consider making purchasing an experience for a loved one - from diving sessions to spa treatments and beach-side horseback rides, there are loads of options.

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Fun for all the family with Benidorm hotels

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

Benidorm, in Spain, is the ideal choice for family friendly holiday in the sun. This seaside resort town on the Costa Blanca near Alicante boasts over six kilometres of calm, golden sand beaches that are among the best in Europe. What sets the city apart for other destinations of its calibre, however, are its multitude of tourist focused amenities and facilities and the huge range of cheap Benidorm hotels.

From Poniente Beach in the west to Levante Beach in the east, Benidorm’s luxurious stretch of coast is perfect for families. Benidorm provides safety with its good number of lifeguard patrols and its waters are regularly rated for blue flag bathing. Temperatures in the area rarely drop below 18 degrees C making Benidorm a good choice for year round holidaying. With such wonderful weather, the only thing you and your family will have to worry about is whether you want to spend the day sunbathing, parasailing, wind surfing, scuba diving, boating, or water skiing at the impressive cable park.

There is always something exciting to do in the town, so after checking into one of the many cheap hotels prepare for a good time. Terra Mitica Fun Park, which is in fact Europe’s largest theme park, is a popular place to go. On warmer days, however, families might want to try out Aqualandia, Benidorm’s thrilling water park. For those who would prefer less of an adrenaline rush, but still plenty of fun, there are a good range of wildlife parks to be explored, including Mundomar and Terra Natura.

Another natural option that also provides panoramic views of Benidorm and the sea from its hilltop perch is Cactuslandia, a large cactus garden and natural history museum. For some retail therapy, there are also many wonderful flea markets in Benidorm with nearly everything you could imagine on sale, including the Benidorm Outdoor Market and El Cisne Flea Market.

With all of these attractions, the beautiful beaches, 41,000 hotel beds, 1,000 restaurants, and 800 bars, it is unlikely that your family will want to leave Benidorm. There is even more to see out of town, with breathtaking destinations, including Algar Falls and Canelobre Caves, all available to explore on a day trip. Also, the famous Green Tour company offers free environmental day trips all over Costa Blanca. If you are in need of a good time just book a flight, take your pick from one of the many great Benidorm hotels, and visit this value holiday dream destination soon.

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Things to do on holiday while staying at Lanzarote hotels

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

Lanzarote, a beautiful Spanish island located in the eastern part of the Canary Islands chain, offers amazing volcanic mountains as well as expansive beaches. Its stunning natural beauty is complemented by the many tourist activities and amenities on offer, from the restaurants, shops and clubs to top Lanzarote hotels. Since the island is designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve protected site, there are numerous restrictions on the style and amount of development on the island. This means that no high-rise apartments or condominiums are on the island and billboard advertising is not allowed. As a result, many Lanzarote hotels and villas tend to be more natural developments with enhanced privacy. In fact, many of the hotels offer so many amenities and such beautiful beaches that some visitors decide not to leave their resort. If you do decide to venture out, however, there are plenty of sights worth seeing.

Timanfaya National Park

Lanzarote’s Montañas del Fuego - or Fire Mountains - give this region of the island an almost martian look since the landscape is barren and desert-like. Created by a series of volcanic eruptions in the 18th and 19th centuries, the mountains are an iconic and important part of the island. There are plenty of rare plant species to marvel at in this fertile area and guided tours around the park will help you to make the most of the region - there is even the chance to view the landscape while riding a camel.

Jameos del Agua

This extensive network of caves, created by a volcanic eruption three or four thousand years ago, have been turned into a complex with a swimming pool, auditorium, restaurants, and gardens that look like a natural part of the surrounding caves.

Lanzarote Aquarium

This large, interactive aquarium, allows holidaymakers to get up close and personal with a large selection of Canary Islands marine life. Visitors can see many creatures native to the island chain including warm water sharks and can interact with some of the creatures in the three touching-pools.

Castillo de San Jose

This fortress has an intriguing history, having been originally built to help protect the island from pirate attacks in 1799, and now it has been turned into a modern art gallery and restaurant with beautiful views of the harbour.

With so many sights on offer, alongside the many restaurants, bars, shops and cheap hotels, your island holiday experience is guarenteed to be one to remember.

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