Tuesday, 9 April 2013

Brighton - the city by the sea

Visit the town with everything, Brighton. The town is full of top class attractions, a beautiful beachfront, a thriving cultural community, a fun night life and some excellent shopping. Brighton was voted one of the Top 10 beach break destinations in the world and its waterfront is legendary. Visitors can enjoy water sports, traditional seaside activities and a beachside club atmosphere at night. The beach has safe swimming, sailing, basketball and volleyball. Brighton's promenade has a wonderful cosmopolitan atmosphere with its fun cafés, bars and its Blue Flag pebble beach. The lower promenade near Brighton Pier features an Artists' Quarter that boasts some great galleries and art. The entire town has a thriving cultural community with many festivals, museums, film screenings and theatres. Brighton is a thriving, exciting town with something for everyone to enjoy.

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Arundel - a picturesque and historic town in West Sussex

Arundel is a picturesque town with a long history and many great historical attractions. The town is dominated by Arundel Castle, which is as close to a fairytale castle as it gets. This 11th century castle was remodelled in the 18th and 19th centuries and now serves as a popular tourist attractions with displays that tell of the castle's exciting history. Arundel Cathedral is another big attraction. This magnificent landmark was built by Henry, the 15th Duke of Norfolk in the 15th century and continues to impress. Visitors will also love Arundel Park, a 1,200 acre site that features public footpaths and a pond inhabited by wildfowl. The park hires row boats to visitors so that they paddle around the lake. Arundel itself features many lovely Georgian and Victorian houses. This wonderful, history rich town is a great place to spend a peaceful holiday.

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Monday, 8 April 2013

Southampton - the cruise capital of Europe

Explore Southampton, the largest city on the south coast. Southampton is one of the most popular leisure and cultural destinations in the south with its diverse night-life, large number of shopping opportunities, high quality leisure facilities, rich heritage and lovely waterfront location. Attractions include the wonderful Mayflower theatre, the historic Bargate and Tudor house and the city's Saxon era walls which are said to be haunted. It was from Southampton's harbour that Titanic left for its doomed voyaged in 1912, and visitors can see this harbour during their stay. Visitors can walk the self-guided Titanic Walk to learn more about that day. Another self-guided walk is the QE2 Mile. Southampton has museums, music venues, art galleries, award-winning parks and wonderful shopping facilities. A popular option is to take a guided tour of the Old Town. There are so many fun things to see and do in Southampton.

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Portsmouth – dynamic, vibrant city and home to the Royal Navy

Come visit the home of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth. The city has been home to the Royal Navy since Henry VII established the first dockyard in the city. There are many reasons to visit this celebrated city such as its proud naval and maritime heritage, its world-class attractions, museums, galleries, quirky shopping establishments, excellent restaurants and its beautiful seafront. Examples of things to do include to take a trip to the top of Spinnaker Tower, learn about historic landings at the D-Day Museum, see the Tudor-era Southsea Castle and learn about the history of the Royal Marines. Families with children can visit the fair at Clarence Pier or the Blue Reef Aquarium. Shopping in the city is great as the city features the award-winning Gunwharf Quays, many high street shops in the city centre and many independent, vintage and quirky shops in Southsea. Nature lovers will find a wealth of parks in the city. There is something for everyone to enjoy in Portsmouth.

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Lymington, Hampshire - famous world-wide for its sailing

Come visit the globally famous sailing resort of Lymington. The town features 2 large marinas, Berthon and Haven. There are 2 sailing clubs in town, RLYC and Lymington Town. Located near the sailing clubs is an open-air seawater bath that was constructed in 1833. The town's marina is always busy with both yachts and commercial shipping. Lymington features a mixture of Georgian and Victorian architecture, but the town actually dates back to medieval times when it was a centre of salt production. Some olde salterns workings can still be seen near the coast. Lymington also features a thriving market where visitors can get fresh, locally produced food. The market is held every Saturday in the High Street. The town also features many interesting independent shops as well as some designer boutiques to explore. A fun time out on the water is waiting in Lymington.

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Folkestone - so much more than just an international port

Come experience culture and art in Folkestone. The town's quaint streets are lined with cutting-edge art studios. Folkestone's creative corner houses around 100 artistic enterprises. After taking in the art visitors can explore the town's quirky stores, popular bars and high quality restaurants. Visitors can learn about Folkestone's history at the Folkestone Museum and the Martello Tower. For even more culture take the town's Eurotunnel Le Shuttle to Calais in France, which is just 35 minutes away. Just a short walk away from Folkestone is the Folkestone Leas, a mile long cliff top promenade that offers breathtaking views to France. Bands perform at the Leas Bandstand on weekends during the summer. Visitors can even ride the historic Leas Lift down to the Lower Leas to enjoy a picnic or a barbecue and then later relax on the town's Sunny Sands beach. A fun, culture-filled time is waiting to be had in Folkestone.

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