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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
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!
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.
UK Travellers face holiday habits scrutiny
UK Passports - Under the Spotlight
Are you heading on the holiday of a lifetime this year, or are you going on a few smaller trips?, perhaps to visit friends or family? Where are you going? How much did it cost and how did you pay for it?. If you think im being nosey, you better read on………………
An interesting travel story came to light this month, the importance of which seemed to get lost amongst news of the continuing economic problems.
Essentially, the UK government is compiling a massive database of all travel journeys taken from the UK. What this means is that each and every trip made from Britain by you and is going to be stored on computer records. That’s around 25 million flights, holidays, ferry and rail journeys over the next 10 years. The level of detail is where we got slightly worried – names, addresses, telephone numbers, seat reservations, itineraries and credit card details are all trackable elements. The UK government claim that this database is essential in order to effectively fight against illegal immigration, crime and terrorism. We would be slightly more confident if we we sure that this data is going to be completely secure and used for these noble purposes. We’ll be interested to see hope this story develops.
Classy Edinburgh
Hello and Welcome to Edinburgh, where the buzz of Scotland’s capital city sits in perfect contrast to the peaceful tranquility of the surrounding Lothians region.
Edinburgh has one if not the most beautiful cityscapes on the planet, making it the ideal city break destination. With Scotland’s most famous castle dominating the city skyline which is steeped in history, there is plenty to see and do with the perfect balance between all things traditional and contemporary.
The Night life is exceptional too with hundreds of classy restaurants, pubs and clubs. It might not be the largest city in the world by size but it certainly is with character.
Discover world-class museums and galleries, take a tour on an open-top bus or even visit the city’s own zoo. From the world famous Festivals to top-class restaurants and bars, not to mention fabulous shopping and Hotel Edinburgh accommodation you’ll be spoilt for choice.
Caribbean Luxury Options
Further to our post “Dreaming of Jamaica“, we have been looking at other Caribbean islands which offer a similar experience – albeit a little more relaxed. Read the rest of this entry »
World’s Most Expensive Cities – Eastern Surpirse
Those dreaming of luxury city breaks may be interested in a post over at HotelClub detailing The Most Expensive Cities in the World. The Predictable entries of London, Paris, Tokyo, New York and Stockholm are offset by a newcomer in Moscow where: Read the rest of this entry »
