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Joanna Lawton on Feb 24th, 2012
Prague is the capital city of the recently formed Czech Republic. It is home to over 1.2 million residents and is one of Western Europe's medium sized cities; however what it has to offer is far from middle of the road. It was formerly known as Zlata Praha and is situated on the banks of the river Vlatava, which is in central Bohemia.
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Joanna Lawton on Feb 16th, 2012
Prague is one of the most popular travel destinations in Europe and with its fairytale architecture the city has attracted visitors from around the globe for many years. When selecting holiday and short break locations, it should not be forgotten that Prague is one of the most beautiful cities in all of Central Europe and is a great place to visit.
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Joanna Lawton on Jan 9th, 2012
If you are looking for great value for your holiday, one way to get this is through cheap hotels, Belfast being one of the best cities to offer value for money in this field. How many other capital cities are able to offer so much history, tradition and modern shopping and eating facilities on such a reasonable price.
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Joanna Lawton on Jan 2nd, 2012
When it comes to booking a long weekend or a holiday, the quality of the shopping on offer can have a large sway on the final decision made. The current economic situation has made many people reappraise their buying decisions and the need to obtain value for money in every purchase is very obvious.
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Joanna Lawton on Nov 23rd, 2011
Jersey is a great destination for a short break, and lots of people choose to visit there for a relaxing or romantic weekend away with their loved one. The island is easy to reach from the UK, and benefits from using the English pound rather than the Euro, so that you don't need to convert any money before or after your trip.
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Joanna Lawton on Nov 12th, 2011
There are a number of great reasons to book a hotel in Jersey UK. Jersey is the largest of the Channel Islands and offers the perfect blend of a good climate, stunning and unspoilt scenery and a range of fascinating historical sites, such as Elizabeth Castle and Mont Orgueil Castle.
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Joanna Lawton on Oct 28th, 2011
Given that Prague is the ancient capital of the Bohemian Kingdom, it should come as no surprise to find that Prague's city centre is a fairly exciting place to visit. With the old and new town combining to offer the best of both worlds, everything you could ask for in shops, restaurants, cafes and bars are waiting to be explored and enjoyed.
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Joanna Lawton on Oct 22nd, 2011
Even though the current economic climate has affected people in all walks of life, there is still a need for people to take a break and relax from the pressures of everyday life. There may be sacrifices needed to be made and many of life's luxuries can be done away with but the idea of a relaxing break is what gets many people through their working day.
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Joanna Lawton on Sep 28th, 2011
There are so many great reasons to take a holiday in Jersey and it is no surprise to see it rising in popularity as a holiday destination. With close proximity to the UK, a warmer climate and numerous home comforts, you can easily see Jersey as one of the best destinations for UK residents. One fantastic reason for visiting Jersey comes in the great value for money that can be found on the island.
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Joanna Lawton on Sep 20th, 2011
Jersey might not be at the top of everyone's list when it comes to planning a holiday. The majority of us swarm to the warmer climes of the med or even further to escape the UK weather and to recharge in the sun for a few weeks.
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Joanna Lawton on Sep 10th, 2011
Having a trip to look forward to is a great feeling, the anticipation and expectation of what is to come is a thrilling feeling. There are so many places from which to choose and the options are endless. Nowadays "the world is our oyster" and we can - with money and time - go pretty much anywhere in the world for a holiday.
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Joanna Lawton on Aug 28th, 2011
A girly weekend away can be the perfect excuse to pamper yourself, catch up with old friends, or even treat a special mum or sister. If you'd like to plan a city break for yourself and your friends or family, then why not consider going to Belfast?
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Joanna Lawton on May 21st, 2011
Belfast has had a chequered past, however over the last 15 years it has risen from the shadow of terrorism and is now becoming a very popular place to visit. There are a great many areas of interest in Belfast, including the shipyards from which the city was formed and where the ill-fated Titanic was built.
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Joanna Lawton on May 15th, 2011
Imagine a place so rich in culture and steeped in history that is almost overwhelming. Well if you find yourself in London, the English Capital city, then you have found history and atmosphere in abundance. There is so much to do and see in London that it can be very daunting.
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Joanna Lawton on May 8th, 2011
The news is filled with stories about the credit crunch, it is safe to say that we are all fully immersed in it and will be for the foreseeable future. What does this mean for the everyman? Life is no longer as secure as it once was, companies are falling by the way side at an alarming rate and many people will suffer as a result of this.
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Joanna Lawton on Apr 22nd, 2011
Jersey is among the collection of island located in the channel between England and France, known as the Channel Islands. It is also the furthest south and the largest of these Islands.
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Joanna Lawton on Apr 18th, 2011
If you find that you have some holiday time coming up at work, perhaps a few weeks to take or maybe even just a long weekend, it might be worth a trip to Belfast. Belfast is an up and coming tourist hub and despite its somewhat chequered past is fast becoming a very popular place to visit.