Bewleys Hotel at Manchester airport, England, is obviously purpose built to serve the needs of travellers stopping off for the night before and after taking their flights. It is sold as the closest hotel to the airport and really can’t be beaten for its convenience. Guests wishing to park and fly from here can leave their vehicles in the hotel car park overnight and then take the five minute drive to the airport parking, which the hotel provides, where frequent shuttle buses will take you to the terminal doors.
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Bewleys Hotel at Manchester Airport
July 1st, 2009Best Cheese Shops in NYC
July 1st, 2009Maybe it was when you tasted your first creamy bites of fresh Mozzarella Caprese in an authentic Italian restaurant. Or maybe it was at a wine tasting, where the host served bits of mellow Raclette with the Beaujolais. However it happened, it’s official: you’re a cheese lover, and grocery store bricks of cheddar are no longer going to satisfy your craving for the best. Luckily for New Yorkers, the city has cheese shops offering not just the best in the country, but also the best in the world. Read the rest of this entry »
Pilgrimage To Besakih
June 30th, 2009Volcanoes – Bali is full of them. To those who know Bali only as beaches, surfing and cheap shopping, this may come as a surprise.
A chain of volcanoes makes up the spine of the island, stretching from east to west. They more or less determine the character of Balinese culture, which looks inward to the peaks, and away from the ocean.
Berlin hotels
June 30th, 2009If you’re planning a vacation to Berlin, your main concern is likely finding a hotel that fits your needs. Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about several top hotels in Berlin, whether you’re pinching pennies, or not on a budget at all. Read the rest of this entry »
Boutique Hotels of Berlin
June 30th, 2009Booking a stay in Berlin is a delightful endeavor given the wide range hotel choices in and around the city. But there is a class of specialty hotels that offers more than just a room; Berlin’s various boutique hotels can dramatically enhance a stay in the city and transform a visit into a memorable experience. From quaint turn-of-the-century lodgings to modern abodes with palatial grandeur and tech-friendly attributes, there are many wonderful hotels to book for a stay in the German capital.
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Beaches Along Big Sur
June 30th, 2009The beaches along Big Sur are not as easily accessible as those in southern California. However, they do afford visitors a wide range of recreational opportunities.
Big Sur’s beaches usually have much cooler weather than those of southern California, because of a blanket of fog that often hugs the coastline. Bring along warm clothes and a pair of comfortable, sturdy shoes. When you arrive at the beaches along Big Sur, you will be tempted to hike along the scenic trails at least once while you’re in the area.
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Unusual Holidays: Visit the World’s Historic Battlefields
June 30th, 2009Visiting battlefields is not only a pastime for the military history buff. The world’s battlefields are also poignant reminders of the futility of war and sacrifices made. Pacifists will find them just as moving. Some countries have literally been shaped by war. Tourists who wish to gain a real knowledge of the countries that they visit will find their understanding enriched by visiting these sites.
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Bahama Travel Tips
June 30th, 2009With the dog days of Summer fast approaching, you’re probably in a hurry to get your vacation planning underway. If tropical paradise and sand between your toes is just what the doctor ordered, The Bahamas can surely fit the bill. Read more to find out important information about The Bahamas that will make your tropical paradise planning much easier. Read the rest of this entry »
Destination: The Bahamas
June 30th, 2009A traveler’s guide to a kid-friendly Bahamas
So you’re going to The Bahamas for some R&R on the Bahamian island of Nassau. And – you’re taking the kids. Before you begin to worry about how you’re going to entertain them, rest assured that Nassau has many kid friendly activities to offer that are sure to appease even the shortest attention span. Perhaps the best thing about the kid friendly side of The Bahamas is that the activities are just as enjoyable by the adults as they are they kids! Let’s take a look at what there is to do around the islands before the boredom sets in.
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Bed and Breakfasts: Cozy Hideaways in the Heart of Berlin
June 30th, 2009For many vacationers, much of the fun of visiting faraway places is in pampering themselves with a stay in a hotel — preferably one with a pedigree of more than three stars — in order to avail themselves of luxurious bedding, spacious rooms, big-screen television sets, upscale restaurants, well-stocked bars, room service, and maybe a bird’s-eye view of their host city. There is certainly no shortage of great hotels offering such amenities in Berlin near to whatever it is you seek: shops, museums, theaters, tiny cafes, superb restaurants and sites commemorating the city’s rich and multi-faceted history.
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