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In recent Years increasing numbers folk are looking for new holiday destinations which afford something different or, at the very least something alternative to the common vacation of sand and sun. Under the current economic conditions many groups of people are, sadly discovering that they have far less money for buying a holiday and are, annoyingly, forced to making cutbacks to stretch their money further. A way of meeting this requirement is to search out a cheaper destination. The article below introduces you to the English town of Birmingham. With the euro and dollar so strong against the pound Sterling Birmingham hotels are  something of a bargain... Read More

When people visit England they usually want to see and experience something typically “English”. This may be a visit to Buckingham Palace or the Tower of London but besides the city of London there are few cities which ooze English character more than Cambridge. Visions of wigged judges and barristers walking in strange parades and students riding bicycles along cobbled streets is what springs to many a mind when thinking of English towns and when we look at Cambridge it isn’t too far from the truth... Read More

During my formative years I travelled around the United Kingdom, mainly during the summer months and mainly in the country of England. One of the places, besides the city of Liverpool, in which I spent most time, was the seaside town of  Southport, also in Merseyside (although locals would prefer it was still part of Lancashire and even choose to address letters as such!). Winter wasn’t much fun in the town but come summer it came alive with the most wonderful atmosphere... Read More

It has been a while since I posted a blog here as I have been busy working on a new travel related site which covers the whole of the United Kingdom and focuses on providing the most comprehensive bed and breakfast accommodation listings on the Internet (well that is the aim). Today I took a look at the town of Bristol which I have not visited since my mid teens. I remember it clearly as a gorilla escaped from the amazing Bristol Zoo while I was staying with family. These days I have no family there so I will have to stay in Bristol bed & breakfast so finding the cheapest available has been my main aim. In the blog below I introduce the  reader to the wonderful city of Bristol, a great place for a family vacation but also highly suitable for a wild weekend break:.. Read More

The capital city of England, London, is almost as well known for its exciting opportunities for shopping as it is for its prestigious history and fascinating culture People from all ’round the planet take city breaks in London to sample the incredible number of departments stores, specialist markets and boutique stores. With the strong $ and the weak Pound those from the USA will find goods are much cheaper as it has been, the same can be said for those folk traveling from other countries in Europe because the UK Pound is also struggling against the Euro... Read More

Nottingham is the largest city in the East Midlands. Over the centuries it has been home to many different races and cultures. During Anglo Saxon (600 AD) times The Saxon chief (called Snot) gave the town its name at the time - Snottingham. Later, in the 9th century, the town was home to the Vikings and it was one of the 5 major towns they held. .. Read More

The town of Swindon is to be found in the county of Wiltshire, England and can be easily reached by road or railway.  It is about forty miles from both Bristol and Reading. It is also around 80 miles from London. .. Read More

Eastbourne is a town in East Sussex, on the southern coast of England. The British have been taking vacations in Eastbourne for many years. However, it’s popularity really started to increase when the railway system first ran to the town in Edwardian times. .. Read More