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Cardiff Bay
Cardiff Bay [or as it was then called Cardiff Docks] was once upon a time the largest single coal exporting venue in the world. Now that there is not so much demand for Welsh coal as there once was the decision was made to develop the area for commerce & leisure.
The first thing that had to be done was something to counteract the tide. The Cardiff Bay barrage was put in place during the 1990s, with completion in 1999. This in effect caused a massive freshwater lake which made it easier for boating.
The next thing they had to do was renovate the area and invest in infrastructure so that companies would want to set up business in the new venture. This was done and now Cardiff Bay is one of the most vibrant areas of this stunning new city. There is a large number of shops and other commercial venues in the development, along with bars, cafes and restaurants. It doesn’t close down at night time either, there are hotels and Night Clubs.
But it isn’t all modern. This is in many ways a historical site of great cultural importance. Overlooking the whole development is the ‘Sjømannskirken’ or seaman’s Church. This highlights the time when Cardiff was a vast port and the Norwegian Merchant Navy was one of the largest in the world. The church was built to serve the large Norwegian population that had come to live in Cardiff. These days now that Cardiff is no longer the Mecca for Norwegians that it once was, the building has been converted into an arts and cultural centre.
And the future continues to look rosy for the Cardiff Bay development, as more and more initiatives take place, soon there will be the new Sports Village to complement the other leisure and commercial facilities.
Luxury in Chester
cruise Night Club
Chester might not be known as one of the world’s top luxury locations, but if you have not been before you will find out it is a little hidden gem. Now regarded as a cosmopolitan city that is surrounded by beautiful countryside tourists can find the best of both worlds in this vibrant city.
If it’s the party seen you are looking to engage with then you won’t be disappointed, Chester is full of trendy bars and clubs that poor award winning cocktails well into the small hours of the morning.
The new buzz around town is the newly opened “cruise” night club, is Chester’s largest capacity night club, with six different themed dance floors and chill out areas there is something for all tastes.
There is a wide range of Accommodation in Chester that will suit all tastes and budgets. For one is the Ramada Jarvis. Located just two miles away from the bustling party life of the city center, you would think this country side retreat is a million miles away from the fast pasted streets you had just left behind. The wide range of hotels Chester UK will keep all tastes happy.
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.
