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Important Destinations for the Travellers in Great Britain during Christmas and New Year

In Great Britain there are many cities that are of special significance during the Christmas time. Places like London, Cornwall, Queensland, and Bayswater are popular tourist destinations during the year-end. Cornwall in this context has magnificent coastlines and beaches that attract tourists from far and wide. Tourism is a big industry in Britain and therefore there are a number of important hotels, cottages in different parts of the country including Cornwall. The country has grown to a winter destination for global tourists.

The content highlights how the various important cities in the Britain fare as destinations during the winter season.

St Ives

This place is located far-west of London and is immensely popular during the New Year. The town has a community that becomes active during this part of the year. The community is the reason behind spontaneous bonfires and fireworks at...

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A First-Timers Guide to Get the Most Of London

London can be a tricky place for first timers. Even for travel veterans for whom Hong Kong is a weekend spot, can face challenge while visiting London for the first time. So here are some clever ways to see the best of London.

Get ready to walk a lot

Try to plan visits to neighborhoods rather than specific sites. You can go for a morning walk down the streets of Notting Hill. If you are a keen observer of antiques you can work down the Portobello Road. The East London is a favourite of shopaholics. Every trendy fashion, the styles right from the ramp walk are available in the weekly market of Brick Lane. After all the walking feel free to grab a bite at the Park Grand Restuarant, which provides the most authentic and delicious food.

Opt for the Hop-On-Hop-Off bus

These buses are for tourists too. Travelling in these ‘hoho’ buses makes the journey easier without spending a lot. The...

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Nightlife in London Is One of The Most Exciting Things To Do

If you are a tourist and visiting London first time or second time, there is a whole lot of things to do in London that’s for sure. From historic talking point to electric walking tours and London eye trip, there are many more to do and experience the best in London at night. But it is not possible to cover every sort of thing as a tourist. Do you have to choose the best right? Here are some recommendations that you can try and get the best nightlife experience in London.

Rooftop Bar:

Why are you wasting your time and money on an average bar? Do you like the boring view? Go to a rooftop bar and you can enjoy a beautiful rooftop view from their rooftop and enjoy your quality time. You will get to know about the city more, how it looks at night. There are many rooftop bars in London who offers you the luxurious drink at a very reasonable price. Try those who serve something different...

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Visiting London on a Budget

London is not only one of the most sought-after tourist destinations being rich in culture, history, class, and number of attractions but it is also one of the most expensive cities in the world in all aspects of the stay. However, by following a few suggestions and taking a few precautions, it is possible to enjoy a stay in London even with a restricted budget.
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Free Things Galore:

Undoubtedly, some of the famous attractions and enjoyable things to do in London are quite expensive, but the city also offers loads of free things to see and so including free museums, attractions, spectacles, and a whole lot of free events. Museums such as Madame Tussauds Wax Museum are quite expensive but there are many others such as Tate Modern, National Gallery, Museum of London, and the British Museum are all free to visit. Most of the parks such as the Royal Parks and other open spaces such as...

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How to Find a Hotel Room in Peak Season in London

Summer is the perfect time to visit London but this does mean that it is a peak period of time and can get very busy.

If you are planning a last minute trip to London this summer, you may be worried that all the best hotel rooms in London will be booked up. However, there are a few things to do to ensure you get great hotel rooms even at the last minute.

Figure out WHERE
The first thing you will want to do is figure out which part of London you want to stay in. Remember that all of London is connected with the underground, so it does not take long to travel from one area of London to the next. Try and broaden your search, otherwise you may be limiting yourself.

Figure out WHEN
Try and be flexible with your dates. You may have a certain weekend in mind but dates will be less booked up midweek, or from a Monday. If you can be flexible, you might find you have more choice.

Don’t feel...

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Factors to consider when choosing a hotel in London

So, you have chosen London as your holiday destination to visit this summer. The next thing to decide is the type of accommodation you want to stay in on your trip. An abundance of accommodation options available in London makes it quite a challenge deciding which hotel to choose. Selecting the right accommodation is a crucial factor to enjoy a wonderful holiday in any city.

A few factors to bear in mind when deciding about your choice of hotel in London are:

Book with the hotel: Book directly instead of using a third-party vendor. While legally it is mandatory for the hotel to offer the same prices as OTAs, they always have some very attractive deals and special package offers, exclusively available only on their site. These could be in the form of perks like complimentary spa treatments, room upgrades etc. You could use the OTA websites to compare prices and after you select the...

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A great way to spend the weekend in Rochester, NY

Very scenic with heaps of activity - Rochester is the perfect getaway on the weekends to escape from the hyperactivity of New York! Whatever your age or interest, the city has attractions and activities that cater to all.

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If you are in the Big Apple and looking to head out of town on the weekend, look no further than Rochester!

Finding
luxury hotels in Rochester is easy with a good variety of properties to choose among.

The Rochester Riverside hotel would be great in terms of luxury and facilities with budget-friendly prices too. If you are travelling with family and your pet this is among a few pet-friendly hotels in the area.

After arriving on Friday evening you could plan your itinerary as follows:

After checking into the hotel, if you want the best barbecue in town, head to Dinosaur Bar-B-Que considered among the best in town. Do not miss the delicious ribs dish on the...

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Unusual things to do in Shoreditch

If you want to experience the quirky and cool side of London, Shoreditch - located in the city’s East End - is just the place to visit. It offers a unique insight into the alternate side of glamorous London with its own unique flavour and character, making it an interesting change to explore when on holiday.

There are a good number of boutique hotels in Shoreditch to stay while in the city.

The M by Montcalm Shoreditch London Tech City is a budget-friendly boutique property with all the facilities and amenities one can expect from a top-notch luxury hotel. The perfect accommodation to settle into before setting off on a tour of the Shoreditch area!

Travel to Shoreditch is convenient and easy via Rail, Tube and bus. The stations include Aldgate East, Shoreditch High Street, and Liverpool Street Station etc.

A great place to shop for unique items: The area is famous for its quirky...

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Bucket list for London

London has so much variety that deciding what to see and do can get a bit overwhelming for first-time visitors to the city! If you are planning a trip to London and visiting for the first time, it is best to make a bucket list of the places to visit and activities you plan for on your trip.
Keep an eye out for any of the special London hotels offers available at different parts of the year. This could be a good way to save on accommodation expenses as London is an expensive city to visit.
If you are looking for luxury accommodation in central London at an attractive price [the montcalm chiswell street (http://www.themontcalmlondoncity.co.uk//?test)
hotel would be the place to stay. Affordably priced with premium facilities its location makes it ideal to stay when in London.

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Some of the places and things to have on your London bucket list could be:

Tourist attractions

Two...

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Non-touristy spots in Central & East London

Most visitors to London, head to the top attractions and tourist spots in town like Notting Hill, The West End, Camden and other popular locations in the city. London has heaps of other areas to explore each with a distinctive character of its own. There is incredible variety to explore and if you want to step off the beaten path and explore the non-touristy side of the city, exploring the areas mentioned below would be well worth it.
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When selecting a hotel in London the area of Shoreditch is a good location to stay in town. The restaurants and bars in Shoreditch
offer plenty of variety in terms of food and drinks and are a major draw for visitors in the area.

The M by Montcalm Shoreditch London Tech City Hotel
would be a good choice to stay as it offers premium luxury and facilities at a budget-friendly price.

If you want to experience alternate London some of the spots to...

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