Fergus Brandon

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Things to see and do in Cambridge

The very first thing that probably pops into your mind when you hear the name Cambridge is its world famous University. While the University is indeed the most prominent attraction and focal point of life in the city, there is plenty more to see and do on a trip to Cambridge.

Finding accommodation is never an issue as there are plenty of fine hotels in Cambridge, UK. From budget accommodation to student hostels that are plenty of places to stay.

For those who prefer to stay in comfort at an affordable price The Tamburlaine Hotel Cambridge offers the perfect place to stay. With the best of facilities and amenities and impeccable customer service it is the ideal hotel to stay when in town. Some of places to visit and things to do in Cambridge are:

Enjoy a picnic: There is nothing quite as relaxing as a picnic and there is no better place than the many parks and green open spaces in...

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Why it is important to hire an SEO expert to help increase reservations and profits

Hotel companies need to really think about investing in search engine optimization (SEO) to get ahead of rival companies in this modern digital age. SEO is a crucial part of advertising a hotel on the web, and is definitely the best way for getting guests to visit a hotel site. The website’s homepage, booking engine and its blogs must be peppered with relevant and interesting keywords and phrases for this to work properly. This will increase web traffic to the site as companies will appear higher on major search engines such as Google, Yahoo and Bing. A vital part of this process is firms need to also keep up with new online trends.

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Companies should definitely consider hiring a marketing agency that has an SEO expert that can take the time to learn about the property and apply these details to the website. The best hotel SEO plan will steer firms to the top of organic searches to...

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London’s Attractions for Teenagers

When you are in your teens, you are neither a kid nor an adult and as such, you would neither be interested in kids’ activities nor would you be capable of exploring on your own. However, for families with teenagers visiting London there is no dearth of things to do and places to explore in this mega metropolis, as long as they know where to find them. Given below are a few suggestions.

The Fear Factor:

Teenagers have young blood in them and an adventurous spirit due to which they love to explore the mysterious and the spooky areas. There are many avenues connected with horror in London and families with teenagers can easily find a lot that will interest their young members. One of these is the London Dungeon that is an interesting mix of a haunted house and clever recreation of historical events. It is more of a horror show in which you can see recreated torture chambers from the...

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Tips to enjoy a sustainable holiday in London

If you are an eco-conscious traveller London is the ideal destination to spend a holiday. Like with most major cities in the world Londoners are quite eco-conscious and most try to minimise the carbon footprint they leave behind.

One of the best ways to accomplish this is by staying at eco-friendly accommodation like the Park Grand Hotel London, which strives to be eco-friendly in the items it uses and services and facilities.

Its location close to the airport makes it the ideal London Heathrow hotel to stay while on a trip. Reasonably priced it offers excellent facilities and outstanding customer service, which makes it a popular choice for leisure and business travellers.

A few tips that can come in handy in enjoying a sustainable holiday in the city are:

 While travel by plane is unavoidable by plane if you are an overseas traveller, those living in Europe can choose the...

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Tips to enjoy a budget summer holiday in London

If you want to truly have a spectacular holiday visit London this summer. The warm weather makes it ideal to explore the many tourist spots and enjoy the plethora of outdoor activities and events in the city. While London is certainly expensive there are ways you could have a lovely holiday while not having to exceed your budget.

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A few useful tips to enjoy London on a budget are:

Find a suitable hotel: The first thing is to find a hotel that is budget friendly, while also located in a convenient location. The best place to stay in central London in at boutique hotel that is affordable is The Montcalm Royal London House hotel. Apart from its wallet friendly prices it offers the best of premium facilities you can expect from a luxury boutique hotel.

Get an Oyster card:

If you are on holiday in London, you will need to travel a fair bit to enjoy its many tourist spots. The most...

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How excellent Meta Search engine advertising ideas can get higher hotel bookings

Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) with huge budgets are clearly in the best position to do well with Meta Search sites. Accommodations can benefit from Meta Search channels so they must not be put off from using them. A Meta Search engine uses search engine data for its own results, and good online examples are Google Hotel Finder and TripAdvisor. This type of search channel means instead of getting results from just one search engine, the results will be combined from a variety of search engines. A helpful tip for firms who want to win at competing against OTAs is to decrease the room rates lower than they are offering.

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This would be very helpful as the algorithm on Meta Search sites is designed to indicate the lowest rates near the top. Although being at the top is considered favourable it is not actually vital sometimes, as often customers come through to the site and do not book a...

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Why travellers will adore heading to the OC BikeFest in the US state of Maryland

There are usually a huge range of excellent sights and landmarks to head to when going on holiday, but tourists should also factor in annual events and special occasions. Venturing to a holiday destination on a special date in the diary is a great way to sample the area at its very best. Ocean City in the US state of Maryland is one of those great holiday spots where there is a lot going on, where travellers can plan exciting days out with family and friends. The OC BikeFest is a superb example of this type of event and brings together motorbike builders, stunt shows, live bands, food and entertainment at the OC Convention Center.
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Motorbike fans

This brilliant annual event that will be held this year for four days from September 14 is for fans of two wheels, although it is a fascinating event for anyone to attend. Travellers come from across the United States and the world to enjoy...

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The best travel technology solutions hotel companies must be aware of to win guests

Something hotel companies really need to get to grips with is making sure they are aware of new travel technology. In this modern digital age there are many businesses in the travel sector making it a very competitive market. Many firms actually ignored the internet when it first arrived, deciding not to make a website for their company. That was clearly a mistake as businesses that had a website thrived and won over customers from their rivals. Nowadays every business must have a strong online presence and provide guests with a superb site. Firms know that a brilliant web design and social media links will attract new customers.
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Technology can be used to increase a loyal customer database, build a brand and promote unique selling points to the buying public. Creating a brilliant hotel booking engine and using modern software is important when generating a website. Customers really...

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Discover London’s Excellent Music Scene

London, a hub of great entertainment has always made travellers fall for it. The popularity of this destination among tourists has been increasing now. Some travel here for work, however some for leisure. Those who do for fun can have the best of all the worlds here in London. It is a fabulous city with plethora of things to do and places to watch. The city has so much to offer that you would want to extend your vacations as few days will not be enough. Even for those who have travelled to the city multiple times now they are able to explore something new every time they come here. This clearly shows that there is no dearth of options here.
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The city offers you the chance to witness fabulous attractions, splendid architecture, elite shopping, the best of entertainment and also a chance to stay at some of the best hotels in the world. Those who are not travelling under budget constraints...

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A Truly Personalised Bath Experience

Imagine the delight of arriving back to your hotel room after a busy day spent shopping or playing tourist and being able to relax and soak up your very own personalised bath experience. Many leading 5 star hotels have now started offering this service to their guests and it comes in various guises from baths accompanied by carefully selected cocktails and foods to baths which themselves consist of food and drink!
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Whether you want to soak in your sparkling wine or drink it, here are some of the best personalised bath experiences currently out there:-

Chocolate Baths

Imagine a bath filled to the brim with melted chocolate and accompanied with a side of fresh fruit, perfect for dipping. There are a number of hotels, particularly those in spas, which offer this service but there is a particular hotel in Italy which is leading the way when it comes to providing this service directly in...

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