Formerly a colony of the British Empire it is now a ‘Special Administrative Region’ of the People’s Republic of China It is among the most densely populated areas in the world and one of the world’s top financial centres. Often described as a place where “East meets West”, because of the mix of its Chinese…
The 4 star Best Western Hotel Cristal is a perfect base for either the working or pleasure traveller. This is because its location just down the road from the Central Station means guests can easily access both Munich Airport and the Trade Fair. Its location in the heart of the city makes it perfect for…
Beijing’s Forbidden City dates from the late 14th century, during the time of the era of the Ming Dynasty, and has survived to this day. It is one of the sights of Beijing nobody should miss. With a total of 9,999 rooms, it boasts the distinction of being the world’s biggest and most complete imperial…
Posh Pads at The Casartelli has something for everyone; whether you want an apartment just for one night, for a week or maybe even as long as a month, they have something for you. Not only can you book accommodation for whatever duration you like, but you can be guaranteed that it will be generously…
London has hundreds of hotels ranging from two-star to five-star. The prices can range from very reasonable to very expensive. Here are five hotels in London UK ranging from budget hotels to luxury hotels. The 5 star Dorchester Hotel sits in what must be the most enviable location in London, at the centre of Mayfair…
The Steppenwolf Theatre Company has humble beginnings; a group of friends started practicing their craft in a spare room, and it grew from there to eventually a National Medal of Arts, nine Tony Awards and a large number of Joseph Jefferson commendations. Notable names in the group include John Mahoney of Frasier fame, John Malkovich…
Bruges is one of the oldest cities in Belgium dating from Roman times and flourishing during its ‘Golden Age’ from the 12th to the 15th century. Built on a series of circular canals Bruges Belgium retains many of its old buildings streets and squares. This is a very popular tourist destination because of its beauty…
Brussels Belgium is the location of the European Parliament and thousands of staff who work for the EU live there and many others commute from all over Europe. A wide variety of nationalities and cultures makes Brussels a very diverse and interesting city with a very lively night life and many different ethnic restaurants. The…
Belgium Facts Population: 11.2mLanguage: Dutch (Flemish), French, GermanCapital: BrusselsWeather: Temperate maritime climate affected by the North Sea and Atlantic Ocean.Cool summers and moderate winters. Currency: EuroVisa Requirements: Visas are not required by other EU residents but a residence permit is needed if staying over 3 months.Special Visa requirements apply to Non EU nationals. For a…
These are some of the best hotels in Barcelona. Each one has its own specialities but all have one thing in common – they all out the comfort of their guests first and provide a first class service. Click on each hotel to see more detail of their accommodation and services The Gran Hotel La…
London has so many tourist attractions that it is difficult to select five that will define the city. These may not be the top 5 London tourist attractions in terms of visitor numbers but they are nevertheless, very popular and among the most visited. They might be considered ‘Must See Sights in London’. The Tower…
Paris has hundreds of great hotels ranging from basic to luxurious. But how do you find one that is a little different, that stands out from the crowd?Here are five unique hotels in Paris that offer an individual style and personality.Just because they are unique hotels in Paris does’nt mean that they are necessarily expensive….