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Destination Focus: Brighton

Posted by Paul Lucascomment on June 17, 2013 15:15
Whisper it quietly, but summer has arrived in the UK: and it appears we’re on track to enjoy a much better season when compared to last year’s record-breaking washout. As such, many of us are contemplating saving some money and capitalising on the decent weather in the UK rather than jetting off abroad: and if you want a beach break on home turf, then there are not many holidays that can match a stay in Brighton. WHERE IS BRIGHTON? Part of th... [Read Full Post]
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Destination Focus: Weston-Super-Mare

Posted by Paul Lucascomment on May 1, 2013 05:00
May has finally arrived: and that means bank holidays, a school half-term and the official start of summer. So if you’re looking for something fun to do during your time off then why not try out a destination a little closer to home: such as the classic UK seaside destination that is Weston-super-Mare. With an array of attractions and one of the most popular beaches in the entire UK, Weston-super-Mare has an enduring appeal. So isn’t it about t... [Read Full Post]
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Destination Focus: Manchester

Posted by Paul Lucascomment on April 5, 2013 16:00
There’s a certain amount of irony about April in the UK. After all, April is famous for its “showers”: but anyone who lives here knows that showers rarely go away. So why not do something to embrace April and head to the city in the UK that is perhaps most famous for its rain: Manchester. Manchester is famous for much more than rain of course: including two rather large football teams; many notable museums; and one of the hottest nightlife scene... [Read Full Post]
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Destination Focus: Lake District

Posted by Paul Lucascomment on March 6, 2013 15:00
March has arrived and that means the nights are getting lighter and the weather is getting better… or at least, that’s the theory. Of course in the UK we can never rely on the sun so if you’re looking for a holiday getaway this month it’s good to find a location that isn’t going to be wasted by bad weather too. In this regard, a stay in the Lake District can oblige as it is truly one of Britain’s most beautiful locations whatever the weather. ... [Read Full Post]
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Destination Focus: Bath

Posted by Paul Lucascomment on February 14, 2013 09:00
Ah February, the month for lovers. Whether you think that Valentine’s Day is the most romantic day of the year; or whether you deride it as sentimental and commercial claptrap; there’s no denying it gives us an excuse (and a prompt) to show the ones we love how we feel. However, if you’re sick of flowers and chocolates then why not go to a special effort and really give your loved one a February to remember: with a stay in Bath? WHERE IS BATH? ... [Read Full Post]
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Destination Focus: The Cairngorms

Posted by Paul Lucascomment on January 31, 2013 19:00
Us Brits are a funny lot: we talk about how we long for a white Christmas; how we wish we could see a bit of snow… yet as soon as it arrives we start moaning about the trouble it causes, how we’re never prepared and we wish it would just go away. If you’re a snow fan then the start of 2013 has not disappointed with plenty of the white stuff across the UK. However, if you’d rather replace the hazardous conditions and the slippery walkways with so... [Read Full Post]
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Twin Cities Special: Oxford On A Budget Or Saskatoon

Posted by Paul Lucascomment on December 28, 2012 19:00
Rapidly establishing itself as one of Canada’s most talked about tourist destinations, Saskatoon, in Saskatchewan, contains some of the country’s finest hotels and has a real buzz about it with a cool combination of bustling nightlife, a rural setting and some top cultural institutions. However, can an emerging hotspot compete with Oxford, in Oxfordshire, one of England’s most well-established and revered city break destinations? Here we look at... [Read Full Post]
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Twin Cities Special: Glasgow On A Budget Or Turin

Posted by Paul Lucascomment on December 21, 2012 19:00
Capital of the Piedmont region of Italy, Turin is one of the major cultural centres of Europe known for its art galleries, libraries, theatres, museums, parks and gardens. With architecture highlighting the Art Nouveau, baroque and neo-classical periods, it has become a consistent favourite among city break enthusiasts looking to experience cultural delights and embrace the artist within. Compare that then to a stay in Glasgow, in Scotland. The ... [Read Full Post]
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Twin Cities Special: Exeter On A Budget Or Rennes

Posted by Paul Lucascomment on December 14, 2012 19:00
As the capital of the French region of Brittany, Rennes has become a popular tourist destination for Brits looking for a home away from home. The Britons are notoriously bigger fans of the British than they are of the French and this beautiful city is the perfect starting place to discover that warm hospitality. However, if there’s “no place like home” then what about a stay in the twin city of Rennes: Exeter, in Devon? Despite its location in o... [Read Full Post]
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Twin Cities Special: Dundee On A Budget Or Dubai

Posted by Paul Lucascomment on December 7, 2012 19:00
With blistering hot temperatures, and hot summers averaging 42 degrees Celsius, and some years yielding no more than just a few minutes of showers, Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, could hardly seem further apart from Dundee, in Scotland. Yet remarkably, the two are twin cities. So how can a resurgent Dundee compete with perhaps the most progressive and forward thinking emirate in the UAE? Here we take a look at a stay in Dubai and a stay in... [Read Full Post]
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Twin Cities Special: Bristol On A Budget Or Porto

Posted by Paul Lucascomment on November 30, 2012 20:00
What springs to mind when you think of Porto, in Portugal? Perhaps the beautiful sunshine associated with the region; maybe its brilliant architecture; or how about its famous football team that won the Champions’ League under Jose Mourinho? No matter which image springs to mind, one thing is assured: you’ll have glamour and prestige firmly in your thoughts. Compare it then to its twin city of Bristol, in Somerset: and chances are you have a ver... [Read Full Post]
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Twin Cities Special: Gloucester On A Budget Or Metz, France

Posted by Paul Lucascomment on November 23, 2012 20:00
As the capital of the Lorraine region, Metz, in France, is both an eye catching and beautiful city noted for its 3,000 year history and the fact that it is steeped in Romance culture having been strongly linked with its Germanic neighbours. So how does this city of romance compare to the Roman city of Gloucester, in Gloucestershire, its twin city neighbour in South West England? Can this city, noted for its links to the Tudors and Stuarts prove... [Read Full Post]
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Twin Cities Special: Newcastle-Upon-Tyne On A Budget Or Atlanta, GA

Posted by Paul Lucascomment on November 16, 2012 09:00
More than 4,000 miles apart, the twin cities of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, in Northumberland, and Atlanta, Georgia, in America’s deep-south, appear, at least on the surface to be cultural opposites. However, anyone who has enjoyed a stay in Newcastle and a stay in Atlanta will tell you that the two have much more in common than you may expect. Both are brave, bold and beautiful cities that have developed rapidly in recent years and are starting to es... [Read Full Post]
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Twin Cities Special: Edinburgh On A Budget Or Munich

Posted by Paul Lucascomment on November 9, 2012 20:00
Think of Edinburgh, in Scotland, and Munich, in Germany, and the most obvious thing that the two cities appear to have in common is that they both love their festivals. From the world renowned Edinburgh festivals to the famous Munich Beer Festivals, it’s fair to say that both cities love a good time. However, scratch a little deeper and you’ll find that a stay in Edinburgh and a stay in Munich will have much more to offer including some fantasti... [Read Full Post]
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Twin Cities Special: Manchester On A Budget Or St Petersburg

Posted by Paul Lucascomment on November 2, 2012 20:00
There have been plenty of name changes for the Russian city of St Petersburg, which was once known as Petrograd and Leningrad, but one thing has remained consistent: its remarkable beauty. With staggering architecture, a stunning cityscape and brilliant museums and parks it’s a natural draw for city break tourists looking to explore the Eastern bloc. So how then can its twin city in the North West of England, Manchester, possibly compete? Though... [Read Full Post]
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