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HotelCalculator.com to go live soon

admin — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 11:56:20 +0100

So we have just received information that a brand new hotel comparison engine a www.HotelCalculator.com is suppoosed to go live soon!
From what I heard it is supposed to search more than 20 major hotel booking sites and help users choose the one at the right price.

BA grounds all domestic flights

emil — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:55:47 +0100

British Airways is to cancel all UK domestic services from London Heathrow on Thursday following severe fog.

The firm said a significant number of European flights, including routes to Paris and Brussels served by the Eurostar, will also be grounded.

BA and other airlines cancelled more than 180 flights to and from Heathrow on Wednesday.

Some 18 Gatwick flights were affected as were services from Liverpool John Lennon and Cardiff International.

Rail travel to double by 2016

emil — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 00:16:39 +0100

Passenger numbers on some of Britain's busiest rail services could double in the next 10 years, it has been claimed.

The predicted rise suggested by South West Trains (SWT) is more than double previous industry estimates.

Some 440,000 passengers use SWT trains every day, mainly into and out of London's Waterloo station.

The firm is increasing capacity on some of its most crowded routes, including the London to Portsmouth line, with measures including longer trains.

Feelin' lonely in London during the week?

Mila — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 16:11:13 +0200

We can call London "The New York of Europe" because it never sleeps. If you are wondering what to do in the middle of the week, it's a very good choice to go between Kings Cross and Angel (a three-minute walk). Open Decks Night is in the middle of the week, where you can see many people having good time. There are comfortable pieces of furniture, a stunning choice of cocktails and stylish drinks. Usually in the middle of week there are young and now-beginning DJs.

Two Wonderful Castles in London

Mila — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 13:03:12 +0200

ELTHAM PALACE

A chef-d'ouvre of contemporary design, it shows on a large scale the splendour and vavavoom of 1930's style. Completely renovated by English Heritage, Eltham Palace displays in a marvellous way the smart and glamorous lifestyle of the people who did it - Stephen and Virginia Courtauld.

In 1933 the place was given for rent to Stephen Courtauld, who developd a modern house at the Great Hall. The building was richly decorated in a variety of styles, with biggest influence from Art Deco but without forgetting historical and classical elements.

The Kensington Palace - cultural centre worth visiting

Mila — Thu, 15 Jun 2006 19:22:20 +0200

One of the most impressive and largest museums in London is the Kensington Palace. Actually, parts of it are kept as private residence of the Royal family (for the last 300 years has been so). The good news is that big parts of the castle are open to the public - for example the State Apartments and the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collecton.
Until 1st of July 2007 an interesting exhibition of stylish photos of Princess Diana dressed in evening clothing will be on. The photographer is Mario Testino.

Tourism chief urges action by UK

emil — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 22:14:30 +0200

If the capacity of airports and the number of hotel rooms were increased, more people would visit the United Kingdom, a leading tourism expert has said.

World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) president, Jean-Claude Baumgarten, also said the 2012 Olympic Games in London offered a "huge" opportunity. He also warned that value for money was vital for tourists who saw London as an expensive destination. Mr Baumgarten was speaking as a WTTC report on UK tourism was published.

Claridge's top for afternoon tea

emil — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 00:56:40 +0200

One of London's top hotels has been voted the best place to indulge in afternoon tea in the city.

Claridge's in Mayfair scooped first place in the UK Tea Council awards after being scrutinised on 17 criteria by mystery diners.

Staff at the central London hotel impressed judges with their "excellent tea knowledge and attentive manner".

Afternoon tea, comprising tea, cakes, pastries and finger sandwiches is served daily and costs £28.50 each.

Cheap travel threatens tourism in London

emil — Wed, 29 Mar 2006 19:08:50 +0200

A survey suggest that cheap travel abroad will be preferred than fear of terrorism. This is threatening London's tourist industry.

Last year visits by foreign tourists to London rose 6.9%, while those by UK residents dropped by 6.3%.

Overall visits are believed to be picking up again after a sharp dip in the aftermath of the July bomb attacks.

But Visit London said low-cost airlines and confusion about what London had to offer were the main "barriers to domestic visits".