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If you are struggling to decide where you should go for your summer holiday this year, why not consider visiting one of the Canary Islands – specifically Gran Canaria.

This beautiful Island is a really popular holiday destination, especially for families and couples who want to go on a romantic break. There are many resorts to choose from on this Island including Playa Del Ingles, Maspalomas, San Augustin, and Puerto Mogan. The latter is the quietest and most relaxing of the resorts, while the other three attract a lot more tourists and have a vibrant night life. However they are all great places to stay during holidays to Gran Canaria.

During the day you can enjoy relaxing on one of the many beaches that stretch across the coast of this amazing Island. The weather in this part of the world is truly amazing, and Gran Canaria itself has over 300 days of sunshine. The water surrounding this Island is really clean and it sparkles in the sunlight. It is also home to some exotic sea life, you can get up close to this by going on a scuba dive. Alternatively if you are not too keen on diving you can explore the sea life via submarine.

If you intend to spend a lot of your time partying whilst on holiday then your best bet would be to go on an all inclusive to playa del ingles. This is possibly the liveliest resort on the Island, and it has several clubs. Combine that with the cheap booze on offer and you have the recipe for a great night out.

There are many shops in Gran Canaria, particularly souvenir shops. So there’s no excuse for you not to buy presents for the people you left at home!

As you can see Gran Canaria has the best of both worlds! It has clubs and pubs, but then it has the most amazing natural beauty!

All of my life I have wanted to go to Moscow, and finally this year I will be able to visit. It is somewhere with so much history and so much beauty – I have always wanted to see the beautiful Kremlin up close and that is one of the first things I will do on my trip.

I am also fascinated with everything that took place in the 60’s and 70’s during the space race between Russia and America, and I can’t wait to look into that in more detail. I found on the internet that you can actually take a tour to baikonur which will be absolutely amazing. I can’t wait to see how exciting that place will be!

As well as being fascinated by what Moscow offers on the ground, I am also excited to see what I can do in the air! I have decided to take to the skies during my trip and I am going to book a trip to fly mig of course with the aid of a pilot. I don’t of course get to fly the jet myself, but I will be inside it as we take to the skies and mypilot performs an array of airborne tricks and turns that are sure to leave me breathless!

While in Russia I also plan to see as much of the country as possible, and this will even include a trip to the north pole. I know that the north pole population is very low but I am not travelling there to see people! I want to see the barren wilderness that’s on offer, and Whatever I end up doing on my trip to Russia, I am sure it will be a memorable experience.

Limassol has a population of 228,000 and is the second biggest city in Cyrpus. Located on Akrotiri Bay it offers lots to do for the holidaymaker. Here are some ‘must do’ things if you make to this incredible part of the world.

Limassol’s Beaches
Many people visit Limassol for the beaches, and rightly so! Ladies Mile Beach offers incredible sandy beaches with clear blue waters. Much of the same is delivered at Curium Beach, although the waters can be wild and wavy. However the beach is quite simply breathtaking. Pissouri Beach is another beach situated a little out of Limassol in the picturesque village of Pissouri.

Kykkos Monastery
In 1997 this monastery gained international attention when a statue known as the ‘Icon of the Virgin Mary’ wept for a whole month. Kykkos was the founded in 1092 by the Byzantines and is an incredible building in itself.
There are also many things to do outwith Limassol, but close enough for a day trip.
Kolossi Castle
Sitting just outside Limassol and is set amongst fields of vineyards. The castle was originally built in the 13th Century and when you cross the drawbridge to gain access, its medieval heritage is clearly apparent. Look above and you will see the spot where invaders were repelled by boiling oil being poured onto their heads. The castle was restored by the British in 1933 and keenly illustrates the struggles that Cyprus has had with invaders for centuries.
In the centre of Cyprus and within easy access of Limassol is Nicosia. The 1,000-year-old capital city is an essential stop for any visitor to Cyprus. Nicosia is the only divided city in Europe. The ‘Green line’ that divides the city into the Republic and the Turkish Northern Cyprus. Interestingly the only country that recognises Northern Cyprus is Turkey, whilst the rest of the international community recognises the Republic of Cyprus as the whole island. Quite apart from the political complexity the city offers many historical buildings and monuments; and the old walled city, built by the Venetians in the 16th Century, is incredible.
So if you’re just after the Sun and the Sand you won’t be disappointed on your cheap holidays to Limassol. But there are many other sites to be explored in this fascinating destination.

There are many party venues across the UK, but which to choose? Well, rather than go for your run-of-the-mill hotel, here are a few hand-picked places which are a little bit different to say the least.

If you want your party to be a real scream, then there’s nowhere better than Alton Towers Resort. The leading Midlands Conference Centre, it has something for everyone. Especially as it can cater to groups as small as 16 people and as large at 15,000+ with exclusive use of the entire park, for those who want a party of mega proportions! With such a wide choice, Alton Towers Resort can’t help but make any party a unique and memorable experience. For example, you can take over one of their themed hotels, have a exotic poolside party in their Water Park, or if you want a day that young and old alike can enjoy, then take advantage of their Corporate Family Fun Days.

Another venue which is a scream, albeit a different sort, is the Edinburgh Dungeon. From kids’ parties and hen dos to corporate events, this is sure to be one venue everyone will be dying to get to. Especially as it can combine real history, live actors and scary special effects to give an evening’s entertainment that is sure to be real hit. With music and dancing also available, the Edinburgh Dungeon is terror-ific!

If you’re looking for sophistication, style and breathtaking scenery, then there’s Altitude 360 London.  Set on the 29^th floor of the Millbank Tower, this ultra-modern party venue offers simply stunning views which take in London’s most famous landmarks. Boasting white marble floor, white-washed walls, black leather seating and penthouse designer furniture, this is one place where you can enjoy the height of luxury no matter what you’re celebrating.

Last and by no means least, there is SNO!Zone in Scotland, Castlefield and Milton Keynes. From children’s sledging to skiing parties, everyone can have fun in the snow, no matter what the weather outside. All you need to do is make sure everyone wraps up warm as they’re going to be on real snow. Everything else needed is supplied and they can even offer lederhosen if you want to take part in their Bavarian fun day. So, for a really cool party, grab your hat and scarf, and head for SNO!Zone.

For many adventure addicts, the prospect of staying put in a luxury hotel really doesn’t cut it. As decadent as it is to be entertained in opulent surroundings, the static nature of a hotel means that you can only see a certain part of a particular country or region. Nevertheless, where can you stay in luxury, but fully experience the atmosphere of your chosen holiday destination? Yacht charters offer the best of both worlds, as the most extravagant boats can be sailed from island to island, at your whim.

It doesn’t matter if you have had sailing experience before, as a fully crewed yacht can be hired, including a skipper, chef, housekeeping and scuba dive instructor. For a more intimate holiday, you can get a bareboat yacht charter, meaning that it is just you, your boat and any significant other that you would like to accompany you.

A variety of boats are on offer from traditional or classic types, to the latest in modern yachting design. As with style, yachts are readily available in a range of sizes, from boats to sleep four to large yachts to host 30 people – perfect for those grand corporate parties.

Once you have decided that sailing the open seas in a beautiful yacht is the perfect break for you, now is the time to contemplate where you would like to explore. Popular locations include the Caribbean, Italy, Greece and Turkey. The latter is becoming a hotspot for such holidays with a warm climate, cobalt seas and ancient cultural gems to explore by yacht charter. Turkey also offers colourful markets, tasty cuisine, quiet beaches and excellent shopping opportunities for those that enjoy variation in their holiday experience.

Away from the mainland, the shores off Turkey house an array of Mediterranean islands including Dalyan, Rhodes, Olu Deniz and Kalkan – ready for you to simply sail your luxury vessel across the Med to a destination of choice.

After a day of sightseeing, the beauty of a yacht is its comfort and privacy. Simply pour a drink and relax on deck before retiring to your luxury bedroom. Or if you feel like a quieter day, you can use the skills of that scuba dive instructor and enjoy taking in the plethora of sea life that the ocean has to offer.

Puerto del Carmen ticks all the boxes for anyone seeking a modern and vibrant tourist resort with great beaches and excellent weather.   As this bustling destination is located on the sunshine island of Lanzarote in the Canaries.

Puerto del Carmen is the largest and oldest holiday resort on the island.  This is the spot where the first package tourists first dropped their suitcases in the late 1960’s, when there was just the one hotel to stay in and no roads on the island at all.

Today that has all changed dramatically, along with the name of the resort.  As back then it was known as La Tinosa, before taking on the name of the local patron saint of fishermen in an image makeover.  Indeed Puerto del Carmen has recently undergone a second large scale transformation as over the last year local authorities have invested over 16 million euro here.  Improving facilities and amenities in order to maintain the resorts popularity in the face of competition from newer and more novel destinations, such as Egypt and Turkey.

Puerto del Carmen however remain a real firm favourite with British tourists who adore its beaches, restaurants and excellent nightlife.  The resort is also home to a decent selection of self catering accommodation, with villas in Puerto del Carmen available from around €500 per week.  For those who prefer to let someone else do the cooking whilst they are on holiday Puerto del Carmen also boasts a good range of Lanzarote hotels. The best known of which are the Los Fariones and the San Antonio which both enjoy enviable beachfront locations.

Wherever visitors to Puerto del Carmen choose to stay they will find that there is loads to do here.  Boat trips along the coastline and across to the next door island of Fuerteventura are available throughout the day from the Old Town harbor area.  Whilst families will love the Wild West themed action of Rancho Texas, which is also home to the largest zoo on Lanzarote.  Sports enthusiasts will also be delighted to hear that a new golf course has also opened recently just on the edge of the town.

But for the majority of visitors Puerto del Carmen is all about beaches – and life here revolves around the aptly named Playa Grande which is the largest and best beach in the resort. Boasting plenty of amenities such as sun shades and showers.

If you are having to organise a stag do for someone then it can be quite difficult to decide where to hold the event. Some people still like to organise a night out in their home town, but modern thought is that this is a bit on the ordinary side. It is nice to do something a bit special for the stag, and create a night, or even a weekend, that he will never forget.

A lot of people throughout the UK now head down to London for their stag or hen weekends. This is because there is more on offer in London than anywhere else. Whatever you are into, London can probably provide it, and if you head into Central London you will come across more party goers, and more pubs and clubs than anywhere else in England. At times there is an absolutely electric atmosphere in this part of London, and it is easy to see why there are so many large groups out enjoying themselves on any given night.

If you think you want to go wild in London for the weekend, then there is help at hand to organise your event. Search for stag weekends uk to find Eclipseleisure.co.uk. This company specialise in organising the most wild stag do’s on offer. All you need to do is tell them where you would like the event to take place, and what sorts of things you would like to get up to, and they will worry about the rest, while you make sure that all of your mates can come. It really does take the stress out of trying to organise a great night out for the stag. After all, you want to enjoy the night yourself, rather than spend the whole time worrying that he is having fun.

Belfast is the Capital city of Northern Ireland and has for many years been a popular tourist destination for people from the rest of the United Kingdom and beyond. Belfast has a static population of 267,000 but it is thought that this figure pales into insignificance when compared to how many people are in the city at one time due to the influx of visitors. A quick look at an online guide, such as GotoBelfast.com or the official Belfast City Council website shows just how popular this city is as a holiday destination.

Belfast is a remarkably easy city to visit due to the amount of different transport links. It is possible to fly and sail to the city from a number of destinations all over the world, although navigating the English channel generally requires a vessel sailing from England so most people find it easier to get flights to Belfast.

People travel to Belfast on holiday for a number of reasons. It is a city full of culture, beautiful architecture and it is of fascinating historical importance, but a huge number of people travel to Belfast for the nightlife. The Northern Irish are renowned the world over for their conviviality and welcoming nature, and the amount of bars and clubs is testament to the pleasure they take in a drink or two! Belfast has in recent years become a mecca for people attending Stag weekend’s, and it is not incorrect to say that you will probably encounter more than your fair share of large groups of revellers if you choose to visit the popular areas during the night time. That being said, the atmosphere is friendly and fun, and it is easy to be carried along by the excitement in the air.

Those looking for a more cultured visit to this famous city will not be disappointed. The main talking point is of course the political troubles of the past twenty years which still permeate the city today. The city’s population is about half Protestant and half Catholic and this of course makes for a city with remarkable cultural differences. As you walk through the streets, you will undoubtedly see signs of past conflict, and even today, there remains a divide between the two cultural groups, with Protestant areas of the city, and Catholic areas. The City is also blessed with a number of beautiful parks and gardens which are well worth a visit at most times of the year.