When looking for some fun in England head to Brighton! With its fabulous beaches, multitude of shopping experiences, and its offerings in the arts, Brighton is the place to be during any season. Its biggest attraction is, of course, the beach. All types of beach activities abound: surfing, sailing, volleyball, skateboarding or just working on a tan. The Lanes offers a great variety of shops in a lovely setting.
As every English seaside town should have, Brighton has a pier. Actually, it boasts two piers but one has, unfortunately, been ravaged by storms over the centuries and is now awaiting redevelopment. The pier which survives intact is now known simply as Brighton Pier and with the dodgems, roller-coaster, arcades, cafes and restaurants, it’s a typically-English affair. The pier acts as the focus for fireworks displays during the summer months and these line the beach front with a mass of visitors… Read the rest
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The UK is a great place to spend a vacation. It provides much in the way of history, culture and attractions. Therefore, it is of no surprise that it attracts so many visitors each year. Those visiting have a choice of accommodation options available to them, with these being the main ones…
Chain Hotels - Pretty much all of the big hotel chains (Hilton, Marriott, Holiday Inn, etc.) have establishments in the UK. You will find these types of hotels in most of the UK’s major cities. In fact, London even has multiple hotels from the same company. This is the most expensive type of accommodation but you get what you pay for. You can expect to be have to pay at least $100 per night.
Independent Hotels - These are one-off establishments that range from five star luxury to one star bare-bones. They can be found in most cities… Read the rest
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London, being as big as it is, offers a great number of different experiences, depending on which part of it you visit. Basically, London is comprised of a number of towns all connected to one another. The best of these towns to visit are:
Camden - Despite not being particularly visually attractive, Camden Town still manages to huge numbers of visitors. People like to go there to see its lively market and its large underground music scene. Each weekend, approximately 100,000 visitors go to the market to find objects that they would not otherwise be able to purchase in one shopping trip.
Covent Garden & The Strand - Host to a mixture of theatres, hotels and shops, the Strand, which is a wide street that runs from Trafalgar Square towards the City, is invariably thronged with people and vehicles. Off the Strand you will find Covent Garden which is filled… Read the rest
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