Archive for October 6th, 2008

London, the capital city of England and the U.K., has a large selection of visitor attractions, a great many of which are amongst the most popular in the country. For generations London has been an astoundingly popular vacation destination and much of this interest is due to the immensity of the historical buildings and the widely varied culture. While a noticeable number of the visitor attractions found in London have some history associated with them, such as the Tower of London, Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace, there are many others that are rather modern, such as the Millenium Dome, London Aquarium, Millennium Bridgethe Millennium Bridge, Millenium Dome, London Aquarium, and the more popular of these, the London Eye.

The London Eye is usually called the Millennium Wheel as it was erected in nineteen ninety nine to celebrate the arrival of the new millennium. It was officially opened by the British Prime Minister, Mr. Tony Blair, in the evening of the thirty first of December sadly there were safety issues therefore it was not opened to the public until March 2000. At a heaight of 135 meters above London it is now an incredibly visible, and unmistakable landmark.

In eighteen eighty five, at Earl’s Court, was found the Great Wheel of London, which was a huge big Ferris Wheel which was able to entertain about sixteen hundred passengers a go. Unfortunately it was demolished in 1907 but these days London has something rather similar in the London Eye. Although it is not the hugest Ferris wheel in the world it can legally state that it is the worlds hugest cantilever observation tower!

Although the London Eye cannot accommodate as much passengers as could the Great Wheel of London, it can manage to carry 25 passengers in each of its thirty two capsules. In contrast to a Ferris wheel, in the London Eye, you are able to stand up and walk about in a pod but you may decide that you want to sit down as it takes about half an hour for it to finish a full revolution.

With as much as 3.5 passengers traveling on the London Eye every year it’s, now, the number one most visited paid for tourist attraction in London and the UK. The likely reason why passengers choose to take a trip on the London Eye is to witness the most astounding sights seen from it. During a revolution of the London Eye a person is able to see as far as 4 miles. At this incredible viewpoint it is possible to see such well known landmarks as St Paul’s, Hampton Court Palace, Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. Obviously these are just a small number as you can also see the best possible views of the majority of the landmarks of London. In fact the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben look as though they are directly below you.

The London Eye has been the scene of many a marriage proposal and a number of weddings, which can be booked as a package. When booking a flight it is also possible to book other things such as educational trips for small groups of students of all ages.

If if you are staying short time the London Eye can be a real life saver as it is possible for you to take in nearly all of the primary London landmarks during the half hour ride which is impossible to do any other way (excluding a helicopter or balloon ride). Luckily it is reasonably easy to find hotel near the London Eye which should save you more time. If you are on a tight budget you will be relieved to know that it is also possible to book cheap London hotels without too much hassle

Looking for bars with fantastic atmosphere, great music, and tasty drinks? Did you know that Barcelona is home to some of the best bars in Europe? If not, where have you been hiding then? Here you will find the guide to my favourite bars in Barcelona, and as I am a apartments in Barcelona and Barcelona nightlife expert, take note!

First and foremost, get yourself down to “Can Can”. One of the newest bars around, you will find this amazing bar at 48 Carrer de las Carretes, just off Las Ramblas at Carrer de l’Hospital. Edgy, buzzing and home to one of the sexiest cocktail makers I’ve ever seen, Can Can offers exciting and reasonably priced cocktail classics (e.g Mojito and Caipirinha) as well as an ample selection of creative concoctions; red apple martini, Strawberry Caipiroska and a drink made from spicy polish vodka, cinnamon and apple juice which tastes of apple pie. Basically, if you want it, they’ve probably got it… A definite must for a cracking night out in Barcelona, the bar also has a dj and a lively party atmosphere…

A weekend with friends in the bars in Raval is not to be missed. It was with them that I discovered my home from home – Manchester Bar!! So happy was I to discover this, that I actually asked if any jobs were going! Although named “Manchester bar” this bar is very Spanish and its red lights and cosy atmosphere make it perfect for a good drink with friends. The bar plays music by Mancs and has photos and memorabilia on the walls. The mojitos are pretty nice too!!

My third favourite bar is La Fira in Carrer de Proven

In today’s economy it would be a huge mistake to avoid using any Deals or Las Vegas Coupons when the savings are so sizable! We’re talking about the entire cost of your trip being cut by 50% and more! Yes, there are some fantastic deals out there, and by surfing the net it can either make or break your vacation plans!

In recent years you may have noticed that the use of Coupons and special Deals for traveling and accommodations, especially to destinations like Las Vegas have become more and more popular! Las Vegas has always given discounts, even when no one else did, but not on the scale that they do now!

Discounts in Las Vegas are not limited to Travel and accommodations. You can easily find Coupons and Deals for your rental car, Fine Dining, Gambling, Attractions, and Entertainment as well! Having the ability to obtain these Coupons before you even board the plane, is amazing in itself!

Even if you fail to obtain Coupons and Discounts for your trip BEFORE you leave for Las Vegas, you can still get coupons after you arrive from the Las Vegas Hotels where you are staying. The good new is that you can also get Coupons and Discounts from other hotels, even if you aren’t staying there! They can be picked up at just about any hotel on the Strip you walk into, and the same goes for Downtown!

It used to be that people only received Coupons after they reached their destination or hotel at the front desk–$1.00 here, $1.50 there, a roll of nickels etc. but now it has taken on an entirely new form! Your whole trip, rental car, flight, meals and entertainment, with other perks can give you a trip that you may have otherwise had to say no to!

Even if you fail to get Coupons and Discounts for your trip BEFORE you leave for Las Vegas, you can still get coupons after you arrive from the hotel where you are staying. The good news is that you can also get Coupons and Discounts from other hotels, even if you aren’t staying there! They can be picked up at just about any hotel on the Strip you walk into, and the same goes for Downtown!
It’s always a good idea to watch your newspaper for Deals as well! If you’re working with a Travel agent, its always a good idea to try a second Travel agent because they would like very much to earn your business by offering you less expensive options than the one you’ve been working with.

Most Casinos also have a “Club Card” or a “Rewards Card” that you can get for free just by signing up for it. This will provide a variety of discounts and special Deals within the establishment where you obtained it. It is the same size as a credit card and it fits into the Slot machines and earns gifts and points that you can benefit from on other purchases. There are kiosks situated all over the Casinos for you to scan your card to determine how many points you have earned. It’s not difficult to get a 2-for-1 credit for the buffet or other dining within the hotel and Casino!

Remember, if the Hotel you want to stay in has accommodations for $200 dollars per night, why wouldn’t you get a Discount and pay $95 dollars a night? Look everywhere!- Online, Magazines, newspapers, and in your mailbox. These Las Vegas Deals are very real and are out there for you to take advantage of! You have NO excuse, unless of course you have too much money that you desperately need to get rid of, in which case I’ll leave my contact information below.