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Four Star Hotels in Dubai
Dubai in luxury.dubai marina image by Handjani from Fotolia.comDubai is the second largest of the seven Emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates. The city, one of the most modern and international in the world, has a population of 1.5 million people, an impressive number considering...
Hotels in Carrick-on-Suir in Ireland
Carrick-on-Suir is a small town in County Tipperary in the south of Ireland, with a population of about 5800 as of 2006. It is an area with centuries of history and plenty of old buildings and landmarks. Set in a rural area, the town currently offers one small hotel and one or two...
Hotels & Guest Houses in Lymington Hants, Uk
Lymington is a town located in the United Kingdom county of Hampshire, often referred to as Hants. Situated on the west banks of the Solent strait, the town comprises five villages that are home to a variety of historical architecture, including the 600-year-old St. Thomas of the Apostle...
How to Tour England & Germany by Rail
Europe has some of the most advanced public-transit systems in the world, including a rail system. Traveling by rail in both England and Germany is convenient and often the cheapest way to travel. You can even travel between the two countries by train--even with the English Channel separating Englan
How to Visit the Hillside Chalk Drawings in England
The hill figures of Great Britain are most commonly giant drawings created by cutting deep trenches into hillsides, revealing the underlying rock, which is in most cases white chalk. Although these hill figures are often assumed to date back from ancient times, most of the ones still visible today o
St. Ives Hotels in Cornwall, England
Cornwallcornwall"s tin mines. image by peejay from Fotolia.comSt. Ives is a small resort town on the Celtic Sea, on the north coast of Cornwall, England. With a temperate climate all year round, St. Ives is the ideal destination for a vacation in Cornwall. St. Ives offers several lodging...
Hotels in Dromoland
Dromoland is a small town along Ireland's western coast a little more than six miles north of Shannon, a 19 mile-drive from Limerick and about an hour from Galway. Dromoland is best-known for its castle, noble estate and links-style golf course that surround one of the area hotels. Dromoland provide
How to Travel to Iona, Scotland
Iona is a small island off the west coast of Scotland. At its largest point, Iona is three miles long and one mile wide. Iona may be small, but it's a popular destination and can get especially busy in the summer months. Visitors to Iona can tour the abbey and the only village on the island. The
Tours of the Tower of London in the United Kingdom
The Tower of London is a must-see for every tourist.The Tower, London image by Elzbieta Sekowska from Fotolia.comNo visit to London is complete without touring the Tower of London. It dates from the reign of William I, progenitor of the current British royal family. Its stone walls have...
Hotels in the Northwest UK
Derwent Lake, Lake District, is an example of Britain's spectacular countryside.Derwent Lake, Keswick, Lake District National Park image by Kryzstofer from Fotolia.comThe northwest United Kingdom (UK) is one of the most vibrant and varied areas in Britain. With its vast expanses of...
London Tourism
Traveling to London is a chance to sample culture in one of the major capitals of the world. London tourism offers a view of cosmopolitan bustle without losing its hold on the old-world British charm. As London is packed with numerous attractions on the tourism front, travelers from all walks of lif
Hotels in Oxenholme
Oxenholme is the name of a small residential community in Cumbria, UK. It is located in the heart of what is known as the Lake District, just two miles from the town of Kendal. The community has some local stores and its own railway station and a hotel. For visitors to the area, a number of other ho
Fun Places in the North of England
Visit pigs at a fun farm in the North of England.Pigs image by vin5 from Fotolia.comNorthern England, also referred to as the North of England, is a region consisting of twelve counties near the border with Scotland. Known for its hilly landscapes and large cities of Liverpool and...
Hotels & Lodging in Titchfield, UK
Located near England's southern coast between Southampton and Portsmouth, the small village of Titchfield was a port during the medieval period. Today, numerous historic buildings dot the area, some dating back to the middle ages. Several lodging options can be found in and near...
Beachfront Cottages in the United Kingdom
Beachfront cottages are located in different regions of the United Kingdom.english village house image by Chris Lofty from Fotolia.comBeachfront cottages in the United Kingdom offer guests standard amenities and accommodations for groups of six to 14 people. Coastal regions of the United...
Cheap Hotels in Brighton, United Kingdom
Visit Brighton for its beaches and nightlife.brighton (uk) image by Jerome Dancette from Fotolia.comBrighton is a seaside town on the southeast coast of Britain, in the county of East Sussex. Brighton is popular with visitors for its beaches, nightlife and the Brighton Festival--Britain's...
Hotels in Wakefield, U.K.
Wakefield is a district in the United Kingdom.map.uk/united kingdom road map. london.cities' image by L. Shat from Fotolia.comWakefield is a district within the United Kingdom that is located in the center of England in the heart of the communications network of the United Kingdom. The...
Hotels in Ascot, Berkshire
Windsor Castle lies approximately 6 miles from Ascot, Berkshire.windsor castle image by Gon?¡ìalo Carreira from Fotolia.comAscot, Berkshire lies six miles from Windsor Castle, the 1,000-year-old castle the Queen uses as an official residence. The area's claim to fame has more to do with...
Hotels near Loughton, Essex
Loughton attractions include lush green parks.rural england image by Alistair Dick from Fotolia.comLoughton, Essex, is located in the northeastern outskirts of greater London, England. Visitors are drawn to Loughton for its historic buildings dating back to the 1500s, as well as Hainault...
Hotels in Kensington, England
The Albert Memorial is one of Kensington's visitor attractions.London Memorial image by FJ Medrano from Fotolia.comKensington is an affluent area of west London, England. It makes up part of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Kensington has a number of attractions such as...