Scotland

UK vacations are extremely popular at the moment and while many put this increase (in the nummber of visitors) down to the low strength of the £ I would like to think that much has to do with the fact that there is simply so much to see and do in England, Scotland and Wales. Obviously the rich and long histories of each respective country means that there are plenty of fine country houses, fortified houses, castles and the likes. One of the places I am considering spending some time in early next year is the city of Nottingham... Read More

Spending most of my summer vacation on the beach isn’t my idea of fun. Please do not get the wrong idea, at times I really do enjoy relaxing on a sandy beach, however, I also like to travel a little inland too. I love to soak in the atmosphere, which is often unique, I like to sample the local food and culture. If the truth is to be known I simply enjoy visiting new places each year and I try very hard attempting to find something totally different. Most probably this is why I so thoroughly enjoy visits to the island in the Hebrides known as the Isle of Harris and why I frequently choose to book a self catering cottage on Harris... Read More

France is the top tourist destination in the world, which comes as no surprise since it has many spectacular attractions. Indeed, France is home to many historic and interesting sites which are all equally captivating, which is why you might have a hard time knowing where to start. It doesn’t matter where you do, though, as long as you visit these top France attractions during your stay... Read More

Blackpool is an amazingly popular seaside resort on the English North West coast, which remains amazingly popular with tourists traveling from the close by towns which include Manchester, Liverpool, Warrington and more. The resort is also fanatically popular with folk from Scotland who turn up in large groups in a similar way to the groups of factory workers of old on their company day out. Sometimes it would appear that the seaside town is nothing but hotel accommodation and tourist attractions and although there is a great deal of Blackpool bed & breakfasts it is still best to book ahead to be safe. Accommodation varies from the cheap and chearful to first class. Many are on the sea front but, if you would rather stay somewhere far less lively you will find a few further inland... Read More

Madeira has an excellent climate best for a holiday trip. 17° centigrade during winter and during summer its maximum temperature is 29° centigrade. Such temperatures are tolerable. The climate is different in the whole island itself. There are great chances of rain when you go more on the northern part. If you travel to the southerly coast and go west from Funchal (the capital city), the weather is unbearable... Read More

The city of Bradford is situated in the English county of West Yorkshire. Lying near to the Pennines Bradford was ideally placed to profit during the time of the industrial revolution. In truth, during the nineteenth century, the town of Bradford was at the forefront of the Industrial revolution and the town very quickly became an important international centre of textile manufacture, especially in wool and the city of Bradford gained the name of being the world’s wool capital. As a result of the plentiful raw materials of soft water, coal and iron ore the town witnessed extremely rapid growth of its manufacturing base and an equally quick population growth. Sadly the textile industry fell into decline in the middle of the twentieth century. Since then the city of Bradford has developed into   a rather popular visitor destination with a a surprising number of hotels offering bed and breakfast accommodation in Bradford... Read More

Here are two of the more unusual facts that I’ve read recently about France and it’s capital Paris. For instance, France is the most visited country in the world by tourists. Another unusual one is that the most disappointing tourist attraction in the world in the Eiffel Tower. Who came up with these so called facts is not exactly clear but the truth is that there is plenty to see and do in France and Paris that you won’t be left twiddling your thumbs next time you plan a visit. Here is some must see things while you are there... Read More

Bournemouth is a lively, vibrant and extremely exciting city, despite its nickname ‘God’s waiting Room’. The reason for the nickname is that a great many old people choose the town as their retirement place. However, the city of Bournemouth has an incredible youth culture, with a a high proportion of university students. Obviously a place such as this could be a excellent place to spend a few days but, there is a great deal  more to keep you entertained. In fact Bournemouth is surprisingly popular with groups of all ages, probably the reason why there are so many guest houses and hotels offering bed and breakfast in Bournemouth to choose from... Read More