The World-Famous Hyde Park

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TRAVEL DREAMS TURNED INTO REALITY

Most people, visit Europe to see the famous sights they've always heard about. But an equally important part of any travel experience is to savor the real flavor of the city or country. Stay where the Europeans stay, eat where the European eat, and share the European view of Europe.
Europe is known for its cozy little inns, its family-run pensions, and its bistros and trattorias tucked away on side streets. These establishments offer all the charm and atmosphere of Europe, and, not surprisingly, they cost a great deal less than big, fancy hotels and restaurants.
We call this, traveling "European Style".

More than one-third of all people traveling are single or traveling alone. So the best thing to do is to get an alternative for single room supplement and get reservations on a "guaranteed share" basis, where they charge the basic price and match up singles of the same gender in twin-bedded rooms. For mutual comfort, a no-smoking rule in shared rooms are being adopted.

For single travelers who prefer the privacy of their own room, single room accommodation can, of course be reserved.

The Tour Director :
Because the person you are most likely to remember from your travel experience is your tour director, we go to great lengths to find the most professional guides. All native Europeans they deliver commentary in English but are able to speak at least one other language, so that they get around with ease in multilingual Europe.

They often have bright, witty personalities, and love to share anecdotes and chit-chat with "their family". They can fill you in on a quaint little bistro, just a block away from your hotel or suggest a shop where you'll find the best buys in Swiss watches. They handle the red tape with border guards and will clarify for you the nuances of Italian cuisine, so that you don't confuse spumoni with rigatoni!

These very knowledgeable, delightful professional can truly make your European vacation a breeze. They ensure that you don't only see the sights of Europe, but that you experience Europe through European eyes.

This is my way of sharing to you on how to discover the best ways to explore Europe. So, come on, join me!

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Castles in England

The England castles features are some of the most famous in world as well as a major tourist attraction. Castles have been an important part of life in England since the early days of the Norman conquerors, and have served as defensive strongholds, homes, and historic sites throughout the years. While some tourists come to see the castles England features as the primary focus of their Europe vacation, other travelers hope to visit the castles England has as part of a larger trip. No matter what your particular focus, castles in England are one of the most impressive attractions in England.

Details about some of the most notable castles in England:


Windsor Castle




Winsor Castle is the largest inhabited stronghold in the world as well as the largest castle to be found in England. Windsor castle is a favorite residence of the current royal family, and has served the purposes of the monarchy since the days of William the Conqueror. Tours of the castle are available daily.

A visit to Windsor Castle makes a great day-trip from London and a good break from the capital city’s urban attractions. The grandest of all castles in England is also situated just two miles from Legoland, a good place to take the kids after trekking them around this historic fortress.


Knole



Knole
is a stately home situated close to Sevenoaks in north-west Kent, surrounded by a 1000 acre deer park. It is remarkable in England for the degree to which the early 17th-century appearance of its state rooms is preserved: the interiors of many houses of this period were altered later on. The surrounding deer park is also a remarkable survivor, having changed little over the past 400 years except for the loss of many trees in the Great Storm of 1987.

It is one of the most unique castles in England. Knole features 365 rooms (one for each day of the year), 52 staircases (weeks in the year), and 7 courts (days of the week). Of England castles with a Tudor theme, Knole is one of the best examples. Tours are available daily.


Hatfield House

England castles all come with fascinating stories, and Hatfield is no different. It was here that Elizabeth I first learned, while playing under a tree, that she had become Queen of England. This is one of the most beautiful resident castles in England, with lovely maintained grounds and exquisite artwork featured inside the castle, where tours are available.


Hever Castle and Gardens

This is one of the England castles that remains a favorite among history lovers. The former home of the famous Anne Boleyn, this castle has since been purchased and restored.


Woburn Abbey

This castle has a Wild Animal Kingdom with one of the most extensive collections of animals in all of England. Woburn Abbey was also one of the castles of England loved by Queen Victoria, and tours of the castle will include a view of her former bedroom.


Thornbury Castle

Thornbury is one of the delightful castle hotels England features. Castle hotels England has to offer generally combine history with modern luxury. The Thornbury Castle is 500 years old, and guests will experience the thrill of walking the same halls as Henry VIII, as well as many other historical kings and queens. Of the castle hotels England offers, Thornbury Castle is one of the oldest, and the only Tudor castle to be opened as a hotel.


Whether you plan to spend the night in an English castle, or simply hope to make a tour of some of the more prominent castles in the country, the castles of England are one of the most fascinating sites in Europe. Tours of the castles of England can be arranged through travel companies, many which combine sightseeing with accommodation and other activities.

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