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A Tale Of Two Haunted Cities With London And Paris Hotels
Written by MichaelZ on December 20, 2011 – 12:46 pm -Ghost walks in central London provide visitors with an ideal opportunity to see the capital at ground level. Tours cross paths with many of the famous London hotels, meaning you won’t have to travel far to join in the fun.
The city can be seen in great detail by going on one of these macabre journeys. The matinee hours also provide tours so you’ll still be able to take part in them even if you have young children or plans for the evening. During the evening tours though, a greater sense of the paranormal is garnered as London’s historical buildings take on new characteristics.
With so many tours, it can be difficult to find one which will suit you. ‘Ghosts of the Old City’ is a tour interested in phantoms and erstwhile spirits. Visitors will negotiate dark alleyways and navigate the backstreets with an eccentric tour guide known as ‘the shadow walker’.
One of the premier tours starts in Tower Hill and takes visitors into the dark world of Victorian London. A serial killer known as Jack the Ripper came to prominence in the late nineteen hundreds and put the city on the map for all the wrong reasons. The possible identity of the world’s most famous serial killer is examined in this walk.
The city of lights cannot illuminate the darkness that reigns in certain parts of Paris. Romantic hotels and restaurants co-exist among locations formally used for torture and cannibalism. Rue de Lombard is the meeting point for a popular walk in close proximity to a wealth of fashionable Paris hotels. Entertaining and convincing raconteurs lead the tours and have an intimate knowledge of their city.
Some incredible stories can be heard at many famous landmarks that make up another centrally based ghost walk. One of the most haunted locations in Paris is the Louvre and as well as exploring the Catacombs, the tour goes via the Knights Templar.
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Girls’ City Breaks From London Hotels
Written by MichaelZ on August 20, 2011 – 11:02 am -Whether it’s a hedonistic hen party or a casual catch up with friends, we all need a little bit of girly time every once in a while. From London hotels to Manchester music venues, check out the top picks.
There’s so many things for girls to buy in the London stores and designer boutiques, that you’re literally spoilt for choice. Take time out after pounding the plastic to refresh yourselves at one of the famous London hotels near the West End or visit some of the comfortable restaurants in the area.
Newcastle is the ideal place to catch up with the latest gossip with your friends as there are plenty of clubs in the city centre, the intimate bars of Jesmond’s Osborne Road and check out the city’s oldest restaurant, ‘Blackfriars’. If all the partying gets a little too much too, the beautiful Blue Flag beaches of Tynemouth and South Shields are within easy reach.
Boasting much more than football, Manchester has transformed in recent years with a number of luxury Manchester hotels and a dramatic and musical revival. As well as live music venues such as Matt & Phred’s Jazz Club, the Bridgewater Hall and the restored Band on the Wall, it is also home to five main theatres.
For relaxing spa treatments in thermal baths which have been here for more than 2000 years and the chance to shop in a busy city, you can’t beat Bath. Visit one of the open air rooftop pools with your friends and chat whilst relaxing in the warm spa and watching the comings and goings in the Georgian city below.
Edinburgh is a city of history with its famous ghost tours, narrow spooky alleyways, Arthur’s Seat and of course, the imposing ancient Castle. Not least in the pubs, where you’ll find endless volumes of Scotch whiskey to try a dram or two. If you have managed to grab one of the lucky New Year’s Eve or comedy tickets however, be sure to book early as Edinburgh hotels fill up quickly during this time.
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London Hotels And The UK’s Best Food Festivals
Written by MichaelZ on July 24, 2011 – 6:08 pm -Amongst all the music, art, fares and fetes the UK has a thriving foodie festival scene. There are lots of great London hotels to choose from if you want to enjoy a weekend away and the capital has numerous fantastic events of varying sorts to satisfy every food lover. The rest of the country should not be forgotten however, as there is a wealth of wonderful food to parade across the whole of the UK.
Celebrating its fifth year, the innovative EAT! Festival hits Newcastle and Gateshead, running from June 17-26 in various venues across the area. With its giant edible cake maps, its eat-along-films and chocolate festival, it’s easy to see why EAT! has continued to rise in popularity. The festival has the usual food stalls, cookery demonstrations and market stalls, alongside a wealth of creativity. If you’re visiting the area there are lots of great cheap hotels to choose from for your stay.
Delivering great food and live music, The Sizzle runs from May 27-30 in Belfast’s wonderful botanic gardens. Some of Northern Ireland’s top chefs will be at The Sizzle grilling up some of their restaurant’s signature dishes, as it really does haveBarbequing at its heart. Belfast has got some great B&B’s and hotels to choose from if you need somewhere to stay whilst you’re there.
The home of Blackburn Rovers will once again play host to Nigel’s Fantastic Food Show, as Nigel Haworth returns to Ewood Park from June 11-12. There is a whole host of things to see and do here, with fine local artisan produce, chef demonstrations, cookery workshops, children’s events, and food markets, making sure it is no bog standard food festival. There will of course be the obligatory scattering of celebrity chefs at the event too, with the likes of Simon Rimmer and rising star, Atkar Islam.
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