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Where To Go and Stay in Birmingham
Despite its not-so-attractive industrial past, the city of Birmingham attracts more than 30 million visitors every year. In recent times, the City Council has made an effort to revamp the city and make it more pleasant to both residents and visitors. Read on to discover Birmingham’s must-see attractions and find out about the best places to stay.
Top-3 Birmingham attractions
1- The canals
These historic remains are a clear reminder of Birmingham’s industrial past. Originally used to facilitate trading, the canals have been given a face-lift and are now one of the city’s main attractions.
The canals criss-cross the city and many scenic tours are available. It is easy to sightsee most of Birmingham from one of the boats. Longer cruises area also an option: circular routes take the visitor from Birmingham to Wolverhampton and back, making for a perfect day in tranquil settings.
2- Cadbury World
Cadbury World lies four miles south of the city, and it will surely be worth the trip for visiting chocoholics. Self-guided tours allow the visitor to learn about the history of chocolate-making. Although the entrance fee is not cheap, it includes a bag of chocolate goodies.
3- Birmingham’s clubs
Being the UK’s second largest city, Birmingham has no shortage of entertainment venues. And as a student city, prices are often more than reasonable. The visitor will only need to pick a style: from indie to Latin, not forgetting punk and techno, Birmingham’s clubs cater to all.
Where to stay
Budget lodging options are available from £35 per night. The majority of inexpensive and mid-range hotels are concentrated around the city centre area.
Those looking to splurge can choose from several four-star options. The Hyatt Regency offers over 300 rooms and suites, most of which overlook the canals. The exquisitely appointed rooms feature full-length windows that offer panoramic views of the city, and flat-screen TVs. Suites offer whirlpool baths, an in-room sauna, and a fully-equipped kitchen. The hotel also has a spa and a fitness centre, with sauna, solarium, and the latest pampering treatments. Bookings at the spa can be made online and the facilities are open to non-guests.
Among the best Birmingham hotels we can highlight the Radisson Blue, which occupies an impressive skyscraper in the city centre. Modernity and style infuse the 219 rooms at this hotel. Its innovative restaurant offers a three-course pre-theatre menu with the best of Italian cuisine, for those who are on their way to a nearby show.
Family Travel
Traveling can be a very enjoyable experience for the whole family. It is a time to bond, enjoy and learn new things together. If the trip is in a place or another country with a very different culture and language that a family is used to, it can then be a very rich time of trying a new language and yes, learning a new culture.
The big challenge, however, is if a family travels together, with about 5 or more members. This means that the trip can be pretty costly. One has to consider the airfares and other fares during the length of the trip, the food and of course, the lodging. It would really help then if the family could find one of those good but cheap hotels to stay in.
Lining Up Luxury Ski Holidays
A ski holiday is almost always fun and an exciting way to spend your time but it can also be a thoroughly relaxing time as well, particularly if you are able to bag yourself a stay within luxury accommodation. As you may well know from first-hand experience, snow sports can be genuinely exhausting, however fit or experienced you are. So having someone else on hand to do the cooking and the cleaning during your stay by the slopes can be a huge relief and give you the chance to really make the most of your experiences.
And luxury ski holidays can be particularly enticing for families who want to ease their own organisational burden while having a wonderful time in a beautiful part of the world. Children and adults alike love a good beach and sunshine holiday of course but during the winter months there is no better way to indulge yourself than with some luxury and with some top quality skiing or snowboarding action.
The good news for cash-strapped but adventure-loving households is that there are discount deals and cut-price bargains being made available throughout the year on luxury snowbound getaways. The secret is to carry out some research online and to be clear about your stipulations. Even a little work in terms of research can help you save some significant sums of money and to find just the kind of holiday package you’ve been after.
But if the winter months slip by before you’ve had chance to book a snowy escape then there are also plenty of opportunities for you and your family or friends to holiday somewhere amazing and to make the most of the great outdoors. Adventure tours run all year round and take energetic groups from the UK to some of the most interesting and exciting parts of Europe and beyond.
Fun and Learning During Family Travel Times
A friend of mine told me that some of the best moments she has had with her family was their family travel times. She said that it was such great fun to travel together. They traveled to another country. To my friend, it meant a rich learning experience for her. She experienced a different culture with her family. It meant trying new foods and yes, trying a new language. Their family must have had a great time together during that trip – they ended up deciding to make it a yearly family habit. Each year, they plan and prepare well ahead where they can possibly travel that year. My friend says there’s nothing like traveling together – it’s not only a fun time but also a learning one as well.
Tenerife: Turning the Tables
Once upon a time Tenerife holidays were synonymous with all-night parties and big name DJs spinning the latest tunes in its world-famous clubs. But over the years the tables have turned and as so many visitors to this sunny island know, there is much more to Tenerife than just nightlife, making it a great choice for holidaymakers of all ages, tastes and budgets.
Tenerife is a big draw for families who come here for its sandy beaches and sheltered coves, but also for the fantastic range of hotels, many of which offer qualified kids’ clubs and excellent childcare facilities. There is also plenty of children’s entertainment on offer on the island such as aqua parks, notably the huge Siam Park Water Kingdom, and wildlife parks. Among these the popular Loro Parque stands out as one of the best, featuring dolphins, orcas, sea lions, penguins, parrots and much more – which is bound to keep your little ones entertained for a while.
An absolute must-see for anyone who likes to explore or get out and about is the Teide National Park. Home of the imposing Mount Teide, a soaring volcano and the highest peak in Spain, this stunning park makes for a great day out – especially if you reach the summit of the mountain. Hike your way to the top or take the fast option by whizzing up by cable car and enjoy spectacular views across the island.
Getting to Tenerife is easy enough – book a scheduled flight or opt for a package holiday through a reputable tour operator such as Thomas Cook. You can book Thomas Cook holidays online to take advantage of online discounts, and it’s also worth keeping an eye on late deals if you want to take advantage of some great discounts.
Whatever you choose to do in Tenerife – whether it’s hiking, sunbathing or dancing the night away – this sun-drenched island has got the lot.
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