The City of Plymouth, which is located on the South West coast of England, is becoming extremely popular with tourists from around the world. Today there are plenty of Plymouth attractions that one can enjoy during a visit to this historic city.

The city is famous as being the place where the Mayflower with the Pilgrims onboard sailed from to journey to the New World. It is at the base of the West Pier you will find a white archway, which was erected back in 1934 and commemorates the spot from where the Mayflower sailed. On top of these, you will see both the flags of the United Kingdom and United States flying each day.

The archway that was built in 1934 incorporates into it the granite monument that was originally erected on the site back in 1891. More commonly, you will find that today this particular site is referred to by locals as the Mayflower Steps or the Memorial Gateway. Along with this attraction, there are plenty of others one can visit during your time in Plymouth and below we take a look at some more.

1. National Marine Aquarium - This is one of the best aquariums in all of the UK and is located near to the center of Plymouth harbour area. Along with freshwater fish, this attraction has a large number of seawater fish that one can view. Plus there is the Shark Theatre where you can go and watch the sharks that the place houses being fed. Also, it has the facility available that allows you to walk directly under the sharks as they swim around in their holding tank.

2. Prysten House - This was built during 1940 and is now a working museum. Inside you will find a model showing what Plymouth looked like during the 1620's. Plus it also houses tapestries that depict how the English colonized America. As you enter the house, you will see a gravestone for the Captain of the US Brig Argus who died on the 15 August 1813 during a battle in the English Channel.

3. Plymouth Gin Distillery - This is one of the oldest surviving buildings in the city and it has been here that for more than 200 years now the distinctive Plymouth Gin has been made. It is the house where all the Pilgrims who sailed from England to the New World would meet before boarding their ships.

Today you can take a tour around the building and included within the ticket price for this of all the interesting Plymouth Attractions is you get to sample the drink that is made here. So why not spend some time in this attraction and many others discovering more about the history of this city.

When you stay in Plymouth, it's worth considering the historic Plymouth Hoe. This is a bustling area of the city and - as you would expect - is quite maritime in nature. Elsewhere is the city there is a wide range of guest houses and hotels to ensure that you find somewhere to suit your budget.

By: Simon Haughtone
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Aberdeen situated on the North East coast of Scotland is well known for its clean and friendly atmosphere, and the clear cut lines of its architecture emphasized by the strong and sparkling granite buildings. Despite it conservative exterior, Aberdeen is a city that enjoys a good time with so much to see and do there both in the day as well as in the night.

Since the oil boom that began in the early 1970's with the discovery of "black gold" in the North Sea not far of Aberdeen's coast line, the city has developed more of a cosmopolitan flair with visitors from all over the globe arriving since then to work in and support Scotland's thriving oil industry. The money that the oil boom has brought to Aberdeen and its surrounding areas has been well spent in improving the city's facilities and the quality of life in the North East of Scotland is among the highest in Great Britain.

Aberdeen is Scotland's third largest city and the Aberdonians know how to let their hair down. There are pubs and night clubs a plenty and even on the coldest winter night the streets are throbbing with night life

For the tourist or the business traveler, there is a fantastic choice in first class restaurants to suit every taste and palate as well as hotels for every budget. Aberdeen's Union Street is the main thoroughfare in city, and boasts some of the finest shopping in all of Scotland if not all of the UK.

Aberdeen is known as the center of the Grampian highlands and an ideal central base for planning a tour or a business trip of the region. No matter if you are visiting the region for business or pleasure, take the time (but not the car) to travel the famous Malt Whisky trail. This is a day visit to eight of the most well known Whisky Distilleries that dot the region. It is a tour that takes all day, escorted by a tour guide and a "tee-total" driver for an unforgettable experience of tasting Scotland's most famous export.

Indeed Aberdeen and the highlands of the Scottish North East is a veritable Aladdin's cage of tourist attractions. There are breathtaking views of the rugged North Sea, fishing villages with their whitewashed houses. For the lovers of castles you can take a trip to visit the Queens Scottish residence, the magnificent Balmoral Castle amongst others. The Grampian region also offers alot for the sporting enthusiasts including skiers' trekkers and golfers.

Renting a car can be an economical way to travel around Aberdeen and the Grampian region. There are a few major car hire companies operating in the city, with some firms even offering discounts for rentals of three days and over. Car Hire in Aberdeen usually comes as a 'fully inclusive' package which includes unlimited mileage, collision damage waiver, passenger indemnity insurance and cover for third party, fire and theft - but not usually insurance excess. To rent a car anywhere in the United Kingdom, you must show a full driver's licence and a credit card in the driver's name. Cars are usually rented to customers between the ages of 21 to 70 years. Many people are reluctant to hire cars and drive around the city with Aberdeen's center can be congested and parking a problem. Taxis are not expensive and are readily available around the clock, and take a lot of the pressure out of traveling around the center of Aberdeen city. Hiring a car is a great idea if you want to use Aberdeen as your base for a three day minimum travel experience around the Grampian region.

By: David Muldoon
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The holiday center for visitors to the south coast of England, the city of Bournemouth's seven miles of sandy beaches draws visitors from all over the UK as well as Europe. The city is renowned for its temperate climate, its warm and friendly population and it's seemingly never ending list of tourist attractions catering for all tastes as well as all ages.

Bournemouth in the county of Dorset is perfect for a family holiday, with plenty to do to keep the kids amused all day long. What could be better than a day on the beach, with the clear blue waters lapping in around a myriad of pleasure activities organized by the local council such as the daily sand castle building competition for kids of all ages. If you are feeling a bit sporty there are always volleyball competitions to compete in to burn of any excess energy.

The Waterfront Entertainment Complex situated right on the shore provides some of the most up to the minute electronic entertainment as well as a traditional funfair with all the fairground attractions that are so much part and parcel of a typical English holiday resort. For those of us who enjoy gardening, then Bournemouth offers probably the largest and most spectacular setting in the South of England with more than two thousand acres of award winning and beautifully tended gardens and parks to stroll through.

Shoppers love visiting Bournemouth and its Victorian architecture houses a very wide choice of all the leading high street stores as well as privately owned boutiques and designer stores. The city's proximity to France and French culture can be readily felt in the choices of goods for sale. Fir those who just want to sit back and watch the world go by, then The Square is the place to be and be seen. For lovers of night life, there is so much to do and see in Bournemouth, from excellent restaurants, discos and night clubs and bars. And if you want to join in to one of Bournemouth's famous all night beach parties all you have to do is turn up.

In recent years, Bournemouth has become the host of some major international conferences, since the opening of the Bournemouth International Centre center in 2004. Visitors from abroad especially enjoy the added bonus of attending a conference in the pleasant seaside town of Bournemouth, and enjoying all of its facilities. The BIC also hosts regular pop concerts with some leading UK bands and artists from yesterday and today. To add a "sporting" flavor in recent years, Bournemouth has had the honor of becoming the venue for the annual UK Professional Darts Championship, and is widely tipped to become the venue for the World Championship finals in the not too distant future.

What makes Bournemouth such an attraction is its relative proximity to London, which can be reached either by road or rail. In addition most UK and European connections cab be reached through the city's international airport.

Renting a car can be an economical way to travel around Bournemouth and the South Coast region. There are a few major car hire companies operating in the city, with some firms even offering discounts for rentals of three days and over. Car Hire in Bournemouth usually comes as a 'fully inclusive' package which includes unlimited mileage, collision damage waiver, passenger indemnity insurance and cover for third party, fire and theft - but not usually insurance excess.

To rent a car anywhere in the United Kingdom, you must show a full driver's license and a credit card in the driver's name. Cars are usually rented to customers between the ages of 21 to 70 years. Many people are reluctant to hire cars and drive around the Bournemouth's city center can be congested and parking a problem. Taxis are not expensive and are readily available around the clock, and take a lot of the pressure out of traveling around the center of the city. Hiring a car is a great idea if you want to use Bournemouth as your base for a three day minimum travel experience around the South Coast region.

By: David Muldoon
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Although many people would not consider taking time out to visit Birmingham in the West Midlands of England as a vacation spot. If they were to carry out a little research on the internet they would discover that the city and its surrounding locations have much to offer the visitor today. In fact when it comes to Birmingham attractions that visitors will enjoy taking time to go to there are literally hundreds to choose from. However below we will take a look at some of the ones which are more popular.

1. Cadbury World

If you are someone who has a sweet tooth and a penchant for chocolate then visiting this attraction should not be missed. During your visit to the theme park and museum you will not only learn about the making of chocolate in general but also about that made by Cadbury's themselves. As well as the chance for the kids to play on the rides you also get the chance to sample what this particular chocolate manufacturer makes for free. But at know stage will you be afforded the chance of actually seeing how their products are produced at the facility which is located close by.

2. Sarehole Mill

This was built in 1765 and is only one of 2 water mills still standing of the 50 that were built and which helped to power the various factories that were built during the industrial revolution in Birmingham. The museum which is now located within this building is only open from April until October and the miller who ran it whilst JRR Tolkein (Lord of the Rings author) based one of the characters in this works on him as he was scared of him as he grew up as young boy. But even when the actual museum is closed it is still worth taking time out to visit the site also.

3. Museum of the Jewelry Quarter

For more than 200 years now Birmingham has been renowned for making some of the finest jewelry to be worn the world over. It is through this museum that you will learn about the history of jewelry making along with taking a tour of the kinds of workshops that were used in order to produce the items that were sold. During your visit to the museum which is located in an old factory the tour guide will demonstrate some of the various techniques that are used in order to produce jewelry of such fine quality. Plus there are still jewellers located close to the museum who are producing pieces which can often be purchased for a bargain price.

Above we have mentioned a few of the Birmingham attractions that visitors can go to during their time in the city. But by contacting the local tourist office or carrying out a search of the internet there are plenty of other places and sites to visit during a vacation trip to the area.

By: Arthur Townlands
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The seaside resort of Eastbourne has been popular with locals and tourists alike since the Stone Age. It is close to the famous Beachy Head chalk cliffs, which rise a dramatic 530 feet above the sea level. You may recognize them if you've seen the film Quadrophenia. Or more recently they were the backdrop to a sketch in "Little Britain". The cliffs themselves are marked by a prominent lighthouse to make sure that ships on the busy English Channel keep their distance.

The main focus of Eastbourne nowadays is to keep tourists happy. There are four miles of beach, which is comprised mainly of shingle, and the sea front itself is lined with a wide range of hotels and guest houses - be sure to book a sea view room if you want to ensure that you will be able to watch the ocean from your room when you stay in a hotel in Eastbourne.

As you wander around the town and surrounding South Downs, you may well recognize areas made famous by authors such as Lewis Carroll and Charles Dickens, who have made Eastbourne their home over the years.

Fans of "Little Britain" may recognize the promenade in the town - the character Emily Howard strolled along it during various appearances.

The Eastbourne Pier stretches 1,000 feet out to sea and features a camera obscura (a much larger version of a pinhole camera), which has been on site since Victorian times and has been fully restored in recent years. Whilst there are no longer any theatres on the pier - although there are several in the town itself - the pier caters for a younger crowd with a nightclub and bar instead. The pier also regularly holds the International Birdman competition as well as a local raft race where rafters have to get round the pier whilst avoiding the water cannon that is aiming at them.

Other events in Eastbourne include a 4 day international air show - be sure to book your room early if you stay when this is on. The show normally features the famous Red Arrows display team as well as holding other flights to commemorate the Battle of Britain.

History buffs will want to visit the Redoubt Fortress, which was built to support the Martello Towers and defend England against Napoleon. More recently, in World War II, the fortress was used to house Canadian troops before the D-Day landings. Nowadays the site houses a museum where you can trace its history and see reconstructions of how it would have looked.

Whenever you decide to visit Eastbourne, there is a multitude of places to stay. These range from small, family run hotels and guest houses - often on the seafront, for some quite spectacular sea views - through to larger hotels. If you are visiting the town for a specific event, it pays to make sure that your chosen lodging is close to where the main event is being held if there is still space available there. That said, there are always regular buses running around the town.

By: Simon Haughtone
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Famous for its university, Cambridge is full of history as well as a number of high tech modern companies, giving rise to the name "Silicon Fen". If you ever owned an Acorn computer, this is where it was made as were its rivals Sinclair, who were also based in the city.

There have been people living in the Cambridge area since at least 1,000 BC. The university has been in the city since 1209, although the earliest college that still exists is Peterhouse, which can trace its roots back as far as 1284.

Whether your visit to Cambridge is for business or pleasure, you will find plenty to do in this thriving city. Although because its older streets are narrow and congested, it could be worth thinking about renting a bicycle to get around - the roads are fairly flat, so it won't be too strenuous! Alternatively, there is an excellent park and ride service to whisk you into central Cambridge. If you are able to choose the time of your visit, you may wish to consider timing it to coincide with one of the many festivals and other events that are regularly held here.

For instance, there is an annual Midsummer Fair which features all the usual funfair rides as well as having a medieval market alongside.

Folk music fans will want to time their visit so that they can attend the annual Cambridge Folk Festival, although make sure to buy your ticket well in advance as they are in high demand.

The first Saturday in June sees a free event called the Strawberry Fair. This features a mixture of music, arts, crafts as well as lots of entertainment to keep you occupied. If you have children with you, they may well want to witness the colourful parade that starts off the fair.

Although not as famous as Cannes, the Cambridge Film Festival is one of the largest such festivals in Britain. It runs during early July and has been a feature of the city's calendar since 1977.

When you visit Cambridge, you will find a wide range of places to stay. If you venture outside the city, you could even decide to stay on a farm or in a secluded rural location. The city of Cambridge itself has a good choice of accommodation - you could choose to stay in a small family run guest house in Cambridge itself or somewhere larger.

As you would expect from a large city with students aplenty, shoppers in Cambridge are spoiled for choice. Whether you are looking for something from one of the large national chains or would prefer something more unusual, you won't be disappointed. Look out for the arts and crafts markets if you want to buy that special gift for someone you know.

Fiction fans can explore Cambridge from the point of view of their favourite author, whether that is Douglas Adams (who set some of his less famous Dirk Gently novels in the city), Tom Sharpe, E M Forster or many other authors who have spent time in the city.

By: Frederick Hoymer
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