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Book London And Paris Hotels For Top Summer Events

Thursday, May 26th, 2011

Book your hotels now for a summer of top event in Paris and London, from food events  to live music! These are just three of the top dates worth putting in your calendar in the next couple of months. 

Running for 18 years the Hampton Court Festival is a fantastic event, offering world class artists and sensational location which have contributed to its enduring success. Taking place from the 8th-18th June, music appreciators everywhere will find something for them with this eclectic mix of live musical performances. This summer you can enjoy the best of such artists as Ringo Starr, James Blunt and Don McLean as they perform their best loved tracks within the surrounds of Hampton Court Palace’s gardens.

Caribbean musician and entrepreneur Levi Roots hosts the Lazy Sunday festival in Brockwell Park at the end of May, where you can watch live performances, taste Caribbean cuisine, and dance to the pure-summer sound of steel drums and reggae musicians. This free event is the perfect place to kick back, relax and have some fun with the family and sample some of Levi’s wonderful Caribbean cooking.  They call it soul food for good reason! There are plenty of London hotels nearby which won’t break the bank, and means you can stay out until the end of the festival.

If your taste in music sways more towards jazz, then head to the Paris Jazz Festival for some true European culture. This world renowned festival sees established jazz legends perform alongside exciting emerging talents in the beautiful setting of Parc Floral for two wonderful months of free Jazz.  The festival has also gone interactive so visitors can see photo exhibits, take part in debates and discussions and find out information about the modern jazz scene. But don’t get too busy; sit back, soak up the atmosphere, relax and enjoy. There are lots of great Paris hotels to choose from and if you look online you can find some good deals so you can be amidst all the activity.

 

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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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Explore Around London Hotels To Find The Best Pubs In The English Capital

Monday, January 17th, 2011

If you want to learn more about London’s history, then do it with a difference by going to one of the city’s pubs. Many pubs have an incredible heritage, and still look as they may have done in the 16th century. With so many London hotels close to the best pubs, you won’t have far to go after a big night of drinking!

After wandering around the Tate Modern, head to the Anchor, just beside Borough Park. This pub has a brilliant location, a few minutes walk from Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and the Tate Modern Gallery. It is believed that this pub was the place that Samuel Pepys wrote in his famous diary and was even the place that he witnessed the Great Fire of London in 1666.

For a relaxing pint after wandering around the British museum, go to the Museum Tavern - it’s the perfect place to refuel. This is the perfect place to stop off for a quick bite to eat, with a very reasonably priced lunch menu. There is a brilliant choice of quintessentially English meals including arguably the best fish and chips in the city.

For one of the oldest pubs in London, go to Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese just off Fleet Street, close to Chancery Lane tube station. This pub is a tourist favourite, as it was known to be the choice pub of Samuel Johnson. After drinking a few pints of some of the pub’s brilliant ale, head back to one of the your hotels to unwind in preparation for the next day’s activities.

If you want to go to a pub with the quintessential British clientele go to the George Inn. Found just around the corner from London Bridge, this is a brilliant place to come after taking in the Tower of London. The unique selling point of this pub is its famous clientele, which included Charles Dickens and Shakespeare. This pub is in a brilliant area, so think about staying in one of the London hotels in this area, so you can drink here every night.

 

 

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The New Holiday Hotspots: Manchester, Edinburgh And London Hotels

Friday, October 29th, 2010

The UK’s hottest cities have it all; steeped in history, culture, fun activities and more! There is a range of accommodation on offer, with Edinburgh, London and Manchester hotels to suit all needs and any budget; all of which can rival any resort abroad. Discover more with the guide below:

 

If you’re looking for a cool and cosmopolitan city, Manchester is for you. Get out of the many Manchester hotels to start exploring! Best known for its two football clubs – United and City – and the enormous indoor shopping centre, The Trafford Centre (you’ll need to save your pennies for that!) Manchester has a great nightlife scene, with plenty of bars, pubs and restaurants to choose from. Go celeb spotting as many soap stars and footballers frequent the bars and clubs here.

 

If you head to Edinburgh, you’ll want to grab a kilt! Try and stay around the Royal Mile in one of the many Edinburgh hotels here, as it is the city’s oldest street and home to many attractions. Plus, you’ll be in the shadow of the majestic castle. Whether you’re looking for an energetic break – mountains to climb, towers to reach the top of and more – or a relaxed holiday, Edinburgh caters for everyone.

 

First off, decide where you want to stay whilst in London – there are a great number of London hotels all over the city, so choose your favourite area and go! Along with the obvious tourist spots, such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and London Zoo, use this holiday to get to know the city. London is a great place to wander around – the proximity of everything means you can stroll from north to south in a matter of moments. Discover your own favourite areas, restaurants and bars by stepping off the tourist trail. Places such as Portobello Road are made for lazy Sundays, with a range of vintage and unique shops to enjoy; Camden is a brilliant area to people watch and witness the diversity of London in its glory; and the East End may not be the most aesthetically pleasing, but with so much history and character in each and every corner.

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Capital Comedy Gold At London Hotels

Monday, October 4th, 2010

If you’re looking for a chance to soak up a bit of culture and have a good time, it’s definitely worth thinking about booking a city break to London. The capital’s world-renowned comedy clubs are often overlooked amidst all the bright lights of London’s theatreland, but those visitors who opt for a night of stand-up rarely leave the capital feeling shortchanged on entertainment value. A night out to a stand-up comedy show followed by a stay at one of the most luxurious London hotels is the perfect way to spend an autumn getaway.

 

Despite the fact that the Edinburgh festival is drawing to a close, there’s still plenty going on south of the border, and London’s comedy clubs offer star-studded line-ups throughout the autumn and winter months. The Soho Theatre, for example, is a perfect place to check out some of the country’s very best comedians before heading out for a night on the tiles in London’s West End.

 

Leicester Square is probably the best place to enjoy an evening of unrivalled hilarity with friends, and it’s long been a Mecca for comedy lovers and aspiring performers looking to tread the boards on some of the country’s most famous clubs. The Comedy Store in Leicester Square, for example, is where some of the biggest names in the business started out, including Alexei Sayle.

 

If you fancy doing something a bit different, why not drop in to The Boat Show on Victoria Embankment? It’s hard to think of a more interesting venue to see comedy than a refurbished paddle steamer moored on the Thames. Situated in the heart of the city, directly opposite the London Eye and close to some of the best London hotels a night at The Boat Show is an unforgettable experience.

 

Those willing to travel further afield could stay in East London, which is soon to host the annual Greenwich Comedy Festival. This year’s performers include Bill Bailey, Ed Byrne, Phil Jupitus and many more. Visitors can pass the daytime at local attractions such as the Cutty Sark, Greenwich Observatory and National Maritime Museum before taking in a night of comedy and retiring to one of the many East London hotels.

 

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