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Destinations that are a cut above the restMegan Fox Spotted at Heathrow Airport
Megan Fox - Tranformer's
Yesterday the stunning Megan Fox was spotted at Heathrow Airport by Heathrow hotel guests and customers at the airport. She has been spotted all over world of late and this week it was London’s turn. It was unsure if Megan Fox was on movie business or vacation. The Transformer’s actress was dressed comfortably and looked relaxed whistled in the airport.
The movie has so far been a huge hit in the UK and cinemas are still seeing a large numbers of customers going through their gates.
Brighton Back On The Map
Brighton might not be regarded as being a luxury holiday destination these days but with more and more holiday makers staying at home this year due to the global slump in the economy we thought it would be worth a mention as it will be one of the top tourist destinations among Brits this year. During the past three or four decades the number of visitors to Brighton has been in decline due to the cheap and affordable price of flying abroad to hotter climates but as mentioned above the Tide is turning in Brighton’s favour.
For those who do decide to holiday in Brighton this year they wont be disappointed with the entertainment on offer, especially when it comes to the dance seen. It is now regarded as one of the top spots for night clubs which can now attract the best DJ’s in the world.
If the world of house and drum and base is not your thing then don’t panic as Brighton still has some of the traditional and still very popular acts of the past, ball room dancing and comedy clubs can still be found in abundance. As for Restaurants and bars, well, you would need to live there permanently to sample a refreshment or meal in them all. Even though Brighton hotels UK has hundreds of places offering accommodation it is still advisable to book early as this year is expected to be a sell out.
The city of Edinburgh
A review on Edinburgh Restaurants
Continuing of our UK city guide, today we are going to have a look at restaurants in the city of Edinburgh in Scotland; there really is something for all tastes in this great city, I don’t think there will be a cuisine that has not got a dedicated restaurant in its honor.
There is an abundance of restaurants that serve stylish Scottish cuisine that is cooked with fresh local produce, one thing you will notice in Edinburgh is that the competition is so completive that the chefs and restaurants not only cook good food but they also cook and serve with flair.
This list is just some of the more popular dishes that get dished up in one of Edinburgh’s impressive list of restaurants, with a choice of French restaurants, Italian cooking, Spanish tapas, Scottish cuisine, spicy Indian dishes and Cantonese you won’t be disappointed when visiting Scotland’s capital.
Brighton Holiday Season
Brighton has been a great holiday destination for over 100 years now, in the last couple of decades the holiday population has declined as the price of traveling abroad got cheaper and cheaper, now with the credit crunch it looks like the fortunes of Brighton could be on the up again as more and more Brits are staying at home, not only has the credit crunch put people out of jobs it has also let the Euro catch up in value, for that reason it is now a lot cheaper to travel to the likes of Brighton & Blackpool respectfully. If the British weather is good to us then there is no reason to grumble either with their being plenty to do and hundreds of good quality hotels brighton for families and party goers.
Glasgow Links – The best hotels, food, drink and attractions!
Glasgow is a very much underestimated city. The city has a proud industrial past that it retains strong links to – however, the city is now emerging as a stylish and vibrant alternative to Edinburgh. The city is now second only to London in terms of retail, has a world renowned reputation for a vibrant and diverse nightlife and has a wide range of accomodation types to suit a wide variety of needs.
These are some of our favourite Glasgow links:
Hotels and Accomodation
- If you’re looking for a quality hotel in Glasgow City Centre then the Ramada is a great option. Situated in the heart of the city, this elegant hotel is a great option for a short stay in Glasgow.
- Those looking for a little luxury should seriously consider the Hotel du Vin in the stylish West End of the city. This multi-award winning hotel has been home to a wide range of A-List guests throughout the years.
- Malmaison Glasgow
Food and Drink
- Rogano, Glasgow – One of Glasgow’s most famous and oldest restaurants the Rogano has a worldwide reputation for excellent seafood.
- The Scottish Food Guide has an excellent page devoted to some of the best eateries in Glasgow.
- Glasgow Guide – Pubs – A wide and varied list of pubs in Glasgow.
- Cafe Andaluz
The Rogano, Glasgow
Events and Attractions
- Kelvingrove Art Gallery
- Glasgow Transport Museum
- The Glasgow Science Centre
- The SECC – Concerts and Events
- Glasgow University
These are just a few of our top links for Glasgow, if there are any that you fell should be added, don’t hesitate to let us know!
Where are the best restaurants in London?
We are lucky enough to be on our way to short stay in London next month, flying into Heathrow – we are going to stay at one of the heathrow airport hotels. As we haven’t been to London for a long time we thought that we would treat ourselves to a slap up meal at a quality restaurant. After doing a little internet research, we have uncovered a number of possibilities – any of the London Eating Guide’s top recommendations sound very appealing:
1. Clos Maggiore (French)
2. Awana (Malaysian)
3. Stef’s (Italian)
4. Terra (Mediterranean)
5. The Gun (Modern British)
6. Christopher’s -The American Grill (American)
7. Mango Tree (Thai)
8. The Ivy (British)
9. Hakkasan (Chinese)
Has anyone out there been lucky enough to eat in one of these establishments? – let us know where you recommend!
Travel and Leisure names top 10 Best New Hotels
Somehow, we managed to miss this interesting list from Travel and Leisure at the tail end of last year, where they have named their top 10 best new hotels of 2008. There are some extremely exciting looking locations on this list, has anyone managed to stay in any of these hotels yet? – let us know what you thought! The full list is as follows, click the link for the slideshow.
- Habita Monterrey, Mexico
- Mondrian, Miami
- Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus, Turkey
- Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai
- Xudum Delta Lodge, Botswana
- St. Regis Bali Resort, Indonesia
- Mandarin Oriental, Boston
- Mama Shelter, Paris
- Valle Perdido Wine Resort, Argentina
- W, Hong Kong
Our personal choices would be the Mondrian in Miami and a trip to the Xudum lodge in Botswana – that would certainly be a unique experience.
Scandinavian Travel Tips
Scandinavian Countries Explained
Here are some useful tips if you ever decide to go on a Scandinavian ferries cruise or if you ever step foot in any of the countries on the Scandinavian Peninsula. The true Nordic countries are Norway, Sweden and Denmark which recognize each other as parts of Scandinavia – which reflect the cultural similarity and history, Although the countries have their own independence they are proud of the Scandinavian heritage and are somewhat offended when other countries get mentioned to be part of the group. Sometimes Iceland, Faroe Islands and Finland are also mentioned of being part of Scandinavia.
Sweden, Finland and Norway is recognized as being Scandinavia in Germany while in Great Britain it is Sweden, Norway and Denmark that is recognized and often the likes of Iceland, Finland and even Greenland are often included as being part.
So the next time you are on a ferry trip to any of the main 3 Scandinavian countries beware these meanings are taken offense to quite often and especially the British terms of the district.
Killer whale Safari in Norway
Killer Whale Safari
Killer whale in Norway
Ever wanted to see the spectacular sea creatures the killer whale, well now is your chance and not only do you get the chance to spot the whales you are also helping out with our unique research by listening and recording the sounds, once on board the ship you will get an hour’s introduction about the whales and the research that we and our clients have been doing.
The whales only come to this stretch of water in the months of November through till January, there is 3 different packages available and the all depend on how brave you are, if you prefer to be at a safe distance then you would be better off traveling on our larger safari boat and if you are feeling a little braver then the best boat to travel in is the Zodiac boat, the zodiac is fitted with all the research equipment so if you want to help out the this is the best package for you, If you are a thrill seeker who is not afraid of the water then the kayak is the thing for you, fully kitted out with all the gear you could even dive in for a swim with the killer whales if you think you are brave enough, note when I mention the name killer whales might put you off swimming with them but they are very friendly towards humans.
Even if you don’t fancy the safari – the town of Lofoten offers exceptional scenery and is well worth the visit just to see the dramatic landscape.
