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Archive for September, 2009

What you could find in Cheshire

The hidden gem of North West England has to be the city of Chester. The City was established by the Romans more than two thousand years ago. Believe it or not, this ancient old city was called Deva for hundreds of years. The name was established after the Romans embarked up the river Dee.

Alton Towers in Cheshire

Alton Towers in Cheshire

Nowadays Chester and the surrounding countryside area are the perfect getaway destination among countryside loving Brits and is often regarded as the gateway to North Wales and the lovely countryside it’s blessed with.  Tourists and weekend drivers also love the stunning scenery on offer when traveling around the city countryside that leads you through Cheshire and Wirrel.

Chester City is surrounded by midlevel walls built by the Romans in bygone times. These are now popular walkways around the city and stretch for more than two miles, only interrupted by the huge ancient gates, imposing stone arches and stunning historic towers.

As ancient as this area might be – it has still got a cosmopolitan feel to it with all the stunning Chester Hotels, Restaurants, Pubs and Clubs. Other modern day attractions in the area include Alton Towers, if you have not heard of Alton Towers, you are not from the United Kingdom. For those of you who are not originally from here then you have to go, especially if you have kids. If you would like to find out more about the attraction in the area then pleas follow this link >>>>>>>

Cardiff Bay

Cardiff, the capital of Wales is enjoying a renassaisance of sorts thanks to the development of its bay area. Here you will find around 20 quality restaurants all competing for you hard earned cash. The entire development has a website of its own where you can browse whats on offer. The general consensus from the top 10 website seem to suggest that Woods Brasserie and Garcon are the best places to eat.

If anyone has any experience of Cardiff then please leave us a comment – we’re due to visit in a few weeks and would appreciate some ideas!

The Village Cardiff Hotel looks like an excellent option for a stay in the city.

Cardiff Bay

Cardiff Bay

Why people go to Brighton

Hotels in Brighton and facts of the City

Brighton Palace

Brighton Palace

The amount of people you get staying in hotels in Brighton these days is a very wide selection of groups and ages. With so much going on it is no wonder that the old town of Brighton is still very popular among all.

Even more party goers sleep in hotels in Brighton as it is busy, creative, vibrant, fun place – London-by-Sea, just 50 minutes on the train. It’s a place of day trips, club nights, stag weekends – the home town of Simon Cowell, Fatboy Slim and Jordan. Hotels in Brighton are serviced by London Gatwick Airport, which is located around 40kms from Brighton city centre and operates as the main pickup point for most car hire companies. To find cheap car hire in Brighton it is advisable to reserve your car ahead of your visit, there by guaranteeing your vehicle and having it waiting for you on arrival.

Hotels in Brighton are incredibly convenient in the respect that they have all the amenities you need on their doorstep. Brighton is home to the most exotic seaside palace in Europe, the magnificent Royal Pavilion, with its Indian domes and minarets. People also stay in hotels in Brighton as it is a delight for shoppers, with several different shopping areas. You can find jewelry and chic designer labels in the 17th-century Lanes, vintage clothing and unique gifts in the North Laine or high-street favorites at Churchill Square and Brighton Marina.