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posted by Vacation Home Rentals on Jun 26

The city of Cambridge is known all over the planet for being the home of the University of Cambridge, one of the most prestigious centres of learning in England. The University has a total of 31 colleges including; Queens’ College, Robinson College, St Catharine’s College and St Edmund’s College which dominate the city. Although large numbers of people arrive in Cambridge with their main aim being to view the University, Cambridge has so much more to see other than the colleges of the University.  Fortunately there is a large selection of bed and breakfasts in Cambridge to choose from (Important: more information in the last paragraph).

The city is an ancient town dating back to the medieval period and therefore there is a wealth of fantastic architecture. One can walk amongst the ancient streets, relax one of the many parks or gardens or even take a punt down the River Cam. If you like the idea of punting, then you could hire a punt or as an alternative one can hire a chauffeured punt. You will find a fair number of firms offering this facility along the river. Otherwise a small journey up and down the River Cam in a narrowboat.

Cambridge is also known for its churches, thirteen of which are located within the city confines. Of the thirteen churches found in Cambridge town centre it is All Saints Church which is reckoned to be one of the most fine samples of Gothic revival architecture in the country. A further noteworthy church is Church of the Holy Sepulchre, which is one of only 4 Norman round churches in the country. The tiniest church in Cambridge is the Church of St Peter’s, which hides in a quiet part of the town centre. Some of the most breathtaking panoramic views of the city and colleges of the University are to be found from the site of the Great St Mary’s Church, the University church.

As there is such a vast selection of tourist attractions to visit in Cambridge, it would be near impossible to see them all in just one day.  We therefore strongly advise that you stay for a minimum of two days in Cambridge. If you are in the process of deciding upon spending some time in the city of  Cambridge it is vital that you book your  lodgings at the earliest moment as, unfortunately guest houses and hotels in Cambridge tend to be amazingly busy and are frequently fully booked months in advance. If you are a large group you might find that Cambridge apartments prove to be less expensive option.

posted by Vacation Home Rentals on May 22

The United Kingdom of Great Britain is  an excellent  destination in which to take a vacation. The reasons for this include an incredibly interesting history and breathtaking countryside. The types of available vacations  is astounding  with such a enormous choice of places to stay  each  feature immensely different  facilities  and scenery  which range from areas with lots of mountains  to amazingly flat parts.  In the following article I take a look at the seaside  and suggest  the seaside resort of Southport, in England’s North West, as the finest  seaside vacation destination in the United Kingdom.

Situated on the shores of North West England, Southport tourist attractions include, Southport Pier, Hesketh Park, Lord Street, Churchtown village, the Botanic Gardens at Churchtown, Botanic Gardens Museum, Wayfarers’ Arcade and more.

Southport’s Famous Lord Street

Lord Street is Southport’s main street.  All along one side of Lord Street the pavement are covered by exquisite Victorian iron work and a line of lush green trees closer to the road. On the other side of the street you will find  pools and fountains, flower beds and gardens and a Victorian bandstand. At the very of Lord Street is more than likely the most lavish war memorials in England with an obelisk in the middle and two other memorials on each side which feature huge columns. It is along Lord Street that you will find some of the finest architecture in Southport and it is where you will discover the enchanting Wayfarers’ Arcade.

Southport’s Parks And Gardens

Hesketh Park

At the end of Lord Street is the incredibly beautiful Hesketh Park. Hesketh Park gets its name from the Hesketh family just as Lord Street has plenty of trees the park also benefits from extensive tree plantings. Hesketh Park also has wonderful flower beds, hidden gardens, a play park, glass house and more however the most prominent feature is the gorgeous lake.

Botanic Gardens, Churchtown

You will find another wonderful park, the Botanic Gardens in Chruchtown which features a river/lake which has plenty of wildlife, swans and ducks plus an ornate bridge and boating plus if animals and birds are your thing the gardens also has a very small zoo, just across the way from the museum and cafe. The village of Churchtown is a gorgeous number of ancient cottages, fishermen’s cottages and houses mostly white and a few feature a roof of thatch. It is vital that you take a walk around and that you are not afraid to peer around corners as there are a few hidden places of interest well worth the hassle to discover.

Hotels And Guest Houses

Finding Southport bed and breakfast is pretty easy with a large selection of hotels and guest houses  taking bookings online. There are guest houses and hotels  for all budgets and tastes  from pretty cheap  guest house to the amazingly highly priced  superior luxury  accommodation in Southport’s town centre or just outside.

If you are currently planning a seaside vacation then please take a look at our comprehensive listings of hotels in Southport.

posted by Vacation Home Rentals on Jun 16

Most people go on holiday to release any built up stress and just enjoy themselves in general. Most only get a few weeks a year to enjoy their holidays so they choose the chilled out variety. Of course everyone finds different types of holidays relaxing, from a luxury cruise to trekking the rain forest.  Here are some of the more popular choices though.

Beach holidays.Almost since modern holidays began, the beach vacation has the been the getaway of choice for anyone seeking a bit of R & R. This is largely true because you can for the most part spend your days lying down, sipping cold drinks and getting a tan.The warm weather can deter some people however as they get hot and restless, so whilst beach holidays are very popular, they are not everyone’s first choice.

Cruises. Cruise holidays, especially river cruise holidays are another popular choice for those seeking a relaxing time. Cruise ships tend to contain everything you could need for any occasion, meaning if you forget to bring something its not the end of the world and you can just relax. People can see a series of some of the world’s most spectacular sites without even standing up and they can do whilst enjoying world class food at the same time. Also with cruises such as Oceania cruises, you’ve got a high chance of enjoying some great sun as well so you don’t miss out here either.

City Breaks. This one is maybe not something you normally consider as a relaxing holiday. However, when you visit a new city you tend to enter tourist mode. This is a very strange phenomenon where tourists stroll around the city in a trance like state, studying the architecture and watching the people go about their business. This quite often leads to a great feeling of relaxation as you realize you are there to enjoy yourself and you don’t have to worry about the same work and home stresses that those around are.