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Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland and it is also the largest city that has a substantial history from disruption, conflict, and destruction called the Troubles. Now it has undergone sustained period of calm, free from the intense political violence of former years, and substantial economic and commercial growth. The past history and current arts, entertainment and attracts make it a great cultural city to visit as well as easy to get to from mainland UK with flights to Belfast International Airport.
When visiting Belfast you will never be short of things to do and if you’re only going for a weekend break you may find yourself wanting to spend more time there. You can go to world class venues such as the Waterfront Hall and the Odyssey Arena and enjoy lots of exciting concerts, plays and exhibitions and take in the historical and cultural to the scientific and literary in the city that inspired Narnia. You can also take in some great architecture such as Belfast Cathedral/St Anne’s Cathedral or enjoy the natural beauty at one of many parks in Belfast such as Falls Park which is popular with families, children and sports teams and Groveland’s which is popular with gardeners due to its wide variety of trees, shrubs, conifers, heathers, bedding displays and lawns which provide interest and colour throughout the year.
Belfast also has an abundance of restaurants, bars, pubs and clubs where you can sample the best of what Belfast has to offer from smart and stylish restaurants to historical hostelries and from gastro pubs and bars to funk and happening nightclubs there is something for everyone.
If you fancy a fun break away for the weekend you can get some great deals on cheap flights to either Belfast International Airport or George Best Belfast City Airport, both which have excellent transport links.
Off piste skiing also known as ski touring, backcountry skiing or ski mountaineering is a little different from what you may normally do on your skiing holiday. Off piste skiing is skiing in a rural region over unkempt slopes or pistes either within the ski resort’s boundaries or in the backcountry among trees and undergrowth and on freshly laid snow also known as powder snow. These areas are generally not monitored, patrolled or maintained and usually there is no access via ski lifts so a lot of the time you have to make your own way there. You can get guided tours at some resorts that can involve single or multi-day trips through the snow and camping or using mountain huts if available.
The types of off piste skiing, ski touring, backcountry skiing or ski mountaineering can vary from country to country and resort to resort, some resorts offer off piste skiing a few metres away from or between controlled trails and slopes where as some resorts offer ski touring or ski mountaineering which is not near marked slopes at all, or cannot be accessed by ski-lifts. All types of off piste skiing requires a good level of ability and knowledge of the area and some survival techniques if you get into trouble, you will also need a good level of fitness as because many places will have to be reached on foot and you can encounter dangers such as avalanches, exhaustion, and changing mountain weather, as well as cliffs, rock fall and tree wells.
If you are a competent skier and wish to try off piste skiing you need to check whether your resort will permit it so it’s worth when looking for ski deals to check before booking.
One of the world’s most recognisable ports, with world famous features such as The Harbour Bridge and distinctive Opera House Sydney is a vibrant, happening city and a great place to start your journey. On an Australasia cruise holiday you get to experience a whole range of place, people and cultures from the magnificent Opera House, lively streets and beautiful beaches in Sydney to the croc` infested Kakadu wilderness which is reachable from Darwin. You can also enjoy the Great Barrier Reef which is a diver`s or snorkeler’s paradise. Full of colourful fish and coral, this underwater world is as exciting and varied as you’ll find anywhere and is also world renowned.
After exploring the majestic sights of Australia the cruise will then take you onto New Zealand which offers some of the most stunning scenery and natural beauty you will ever see. Like the mud pools of Rotorua or the abundant marine life at Bay of Islands where you can also learn about New Zealand’s colonial history. New Zealand also offers a vibrant city life with Auckland New Zealand’s largest, most pulsating city with plenty to see and do.
If you fancy a cultural and exciting cruise where you will learn and see a lot you can find great cruise deals to Australasia.
North Americas largest ski resort, Whistler is home to this year’s Vancouver Winter Olympics, the resort which has seen many major improvements recently including the impressive Peak to Peak gondola linking Blackcomb and Whistler Mountains which opened last season.
Whistler is also one of North Americas top ski resorts repeatedly in the top groups from around the world, it has a linked network of 39 lifts making it the closest North America has to a mega resort. It also has a varied terrain to suit all sorts of skiers from novices to Olympic level skiers a run for groups of mixed ability is the Burnt Slew trail from the top of Harmony Express chair all the way down to the village.
Whistler is an ideal ski resort for anyone who wishes to experience the most from their skiing holiday as it offers the closest thing to Alpine skiing in North America as well as there being no language barrier as well as a Canadian high level of service. You can also experience the European style après-ski culture missing from most North American resorts with its wide variety of bars and clubs not to mention top notch restaurants.
If you’re looking for good ski deals then Whistler will suit you, there are many bargains to be found as well as during your stay you won’t be overspending as the food and refreshments in the resort as you do get value for money.
Manchester’s newest development is The Quays, once the Salford Quays and Trafford Wharf which shipped cotton goods to the world, the redeveloped waterfront now offers architecture, art, culture, drama, sport and shopping to peoples from across the globe. It’s a 10 minute drive from Manchester Piccadilly Station and is also easy to get to from Manchester airport.
Manchester has a reputation to be a party culture city filled with lively bars, pubs and clubs but beyond that there are many great things to explore and The Quays is one of those great places. Its main feature is the multi award winning Imperial War Museum North which was designed by Daniel Libeskind and shows the story of the effects of war from 1914 to the present on ordinary people from across the former commonwealth. The museum also offered visitors the chance to take part in supervised handling of items from the collection there are plenty of interactive exhibits and the hourly audio visual shows.
At the other side of the Manchester Ship canal opposite the Imperial War Museum North is The Lowry Centre which two theatres that provides a diverse visual arts programme from opera, West End shows and ballet to panto, live music and stand-up comedy, while the studio provides space for staging innovative and daring theatre from new and emerging companies. As well as an arts programme The Lowry is also home to a free to enter gallery showcasing an impressive collection of L S Lowry’s industrial landscapes, film and information on the Salford artist.
Along with great places to visit there are also plenty of places to eat and drink across the Quays and many places to shop if you want a break from taking in all the history. There are also many hotels scattered across the area so you will easily find somewhere to stay and you can find great deals on flights to Manchester.
When it comes to Valentine’s Day you may find the idea of another year of Valentines flowers, tacky cards and bland chocolates doesn’t quite cover what you want to say, now is time to do something really special and a change from your norm, a Valentine’s Day holiday for just the two of you. This year you can treat yourself and the love of your life to an unforgettable Valentines break somewhere quiet and secluded, where you can both just spend some much needed time together, away from the distractions of home and work.
There are many holiday destinations around the world which are simply perfect for a romantic Valentine’s Day break no matter what your budget. Surrounded by beautiful scenery in far flung places or somewhere that is closer to home, where you can relax and share some special moments for the Valentines break.
After a year of the ‘credit crunch’, doom and gloom over the recession and strikes, delays and restrictions at airports and on the Eurotunnel people are returning to the good old faithful way to cross the channel on a ferry. Now it may not be as glamorous as a cruise holiday but you still get the same effect with a decent level of service on board for your money.
Currently ferry companies are desperate to fill ships and reduce prices to tempt more passengers aboard, you can now get a return trip to France for less than a meal out at a restaurant meaning you can easily get away for a break and enjoy the samples of France. Many of the newer ferries are much bigger and feel more like a cruise ship with great on board amenities. It’s also relatively cheap to take your car across which means you can explore much more of what France has to offer.
Beirut has survived a decade and a half of conflict in the once ruined City Centre a huge reconstruction project is underway to create a new commercial and residential district for the 21st century, improving banking, construction, import-export and service industries. You can get flights to Beirut’s newly renovated Rafic Hariri International Airport which has transport links to the city by service cab or taxi cab.
Beirut has lots of ancient history, it stands on the site of a very ancient settlement going back at least 5,000 years and has been continuously inhabited for millennia, until recently most of the few archaeological discoveries in Beirut were accidental, until conflict ended in 1991 and more archaeological investigations could take place. Beirut has lots of Roman sites to visit like the Group of five columns, Roman Exedra, Roman baths and many floor mosaics. As well as lots of Roman archaeology there is also lots of medieval buildings to admire.
Beirut also has plenty of entertainment and was named one of the ten liveliest cities in the world by Lonely Planet, thanks to its night life districts which have many pubs and clubs. You can choose from a large selection of local restaurants specialising in Lebanese food as well as western restaurants.
The street markets of Beirut off many traditional crafts, high fashion, jewellery and your everyday needs, all are easy to find. There are also many art shows and exhibitions going on all year round with hundreds of galleries in the suburbs of Beirut.
Beirut is an ideal city to visit it has a wide variety of mixed culture including Greeks, Romans and Arabs you can easily get to Beirut to experience it all with cheap flights departing from many of the UK’s major airports.
When we think of skiing, naturally the Alps come to mind and it is here that you will certainly find some of the best skiing in the world. But, there is more to be had and your ski holiday specialist will be able to offer ski deals in more than 100 resorts in 20 countries throughout the world, not just in our traditional winter either, so if you are really keen you can ski somewhere all year round!
You ski holidays provider is the place to look as they update on a daily basis; ski deals are available and they will come up with a stream of offers to the best ski locations. Last minute chalet deals can crop up for a number of reasons and these can offer truly fantastic value for money, remember chalet ski holidays are all inclusive and you will eat fab meals and be awash with good wine to make merry with like minded people. Registering with a ski holiday provider is the best way to secure one of the great last minute deals, they will be able to contact you by text, mobile or e-mail so you can snap up a skiing bargain
Ski holidays are a much safer way to enjoy skiing, rather than trying to make your own makeshift slope at home. Ski resorts have numerous safety measures in place to reduce the risk of accidents from beginners to pro’s, plus there are paramedics close at hand to offer aid if you do manage to injure yourself.
No matter what your level of experience is you should always invest in a few ski lessons as terrain varies from resort to resort, obviously the less experience you have had the more lessons you will need. It also helps to have guidance from experts who have been into these sports for years so that you can improve your performance and safety on piste. If you have never skied before there are plenty of fully trained staff to help get started and teach you how to ski, lessons are fun and easy.
All ski resorts give you the option to hire equipment if you do not own your own as you need to make sure you the correct equipment, suitable for your needs and fitted to the right size for you. This will then give you more protection against serious injury.
You can easily find great ski deals at resorts all around the world, so there will be no need to attempt to ski down some snow covered stairs.
