Discover the Obscured Part of London

From too much hectic schedule and tiredness everyone wants spend a better luxury short breaks and add spice to life. If you are also getting bored of your routine work and looking a chance to relax and rejuvenate in the lap of nature’s beauty and serenity, then one place automatically arise in mind is the great city of Britain, London.

With a glittering skyline dominated by modern architectures along with the treasure of historical palaces, towers, magnificent cathedrals and bridges, London is the city where vibrant traditions come to life together. A holiday in London has been always very exciting and remarkable.if you are especially with your family then your enjoyments touches the sky.

London is a great place to visit, with so many attractions like museums, parks and historical buildings and landmarks . There are lots of London hotels UK located near parks, museums, exclusive neighborhoods, and prime locations. So there are some off-beat spots which are less popular among tourists but are really nice and family-friendly for a family trip to London.

List of some family friendly places in London-
1. Sherlock Holmes Museum
Being opened in the year 1990, Sherlock Holmes Museum is a popular privately-run museum, ideally situated in Baker Street. Popular among all the members of a family, this museum is something for which all family members tend to agree upon. Mostly famous for the Doyle novels, this little museum is dedicated to the fictional detective.

2. Royal artillery Museum

The Royal Artillery Museum was another spot that appealed to most family members, be it for its cultural value, its uniquely British appeal or just a boyish love for anything artillery related. Not only the boring guns and ancient weapons, this museum has something for younger people also. For the young ones, check out the paintball range within the premises. And including in this for child fun and enjoyment, it also offers to host children’s parties.


3. Dan Dare and the Birth of Hi-Tech Britain

Being on a trip to this hi-tech city of Britain in London, this is something which should never be missed out. As science and technology sights mostly appeal to most of the families. This exhibition in Science Museum ends in last week of October. Focusing on various technologies and innovations which helped UK in its development, this exhibition is really very fruitful and informative for a family to obtain knowledge about Britain.

4. The Charles Dickens Museum in London

Charles Dickens, how can a person in your family forget his name, let be your children or any adult member, all will be curious to know about him. So ideal for family travel, informative and child friendly, Charles Dickens Museum is a great museum, holding the world’s most important collection of paintings, rare editions, manuscripts, original furniture and other items relating to the life and work of Dickens. Housed in the a typical Georgian terraced house which was Charles Dickens' home, this museum is Charles Dickens' home from March 25th , 1837 to December 1839. Mainly famous among children for Dickens fan, this museum provides information regarding Charles Dickens life and his work.

In addition to these unexplored attractions, for accommodation needs, families can look for hotels in exotic location like parks, museums, exclusive neighborhoods, and prime locations. These London hotels are very family-friendly and child-friendly as well with all modern facilities.Undoubtly you can say these family hotels offer the comforts and privacy of a home.

The 2011 Tangopostale Festival in Toulouse

you can take the chance of being a part of the Tangopostale Festival If you are visiting Toulouse during 6th and 10th July. This festival is devoted to tango style of dancing. Toulouse is the birth place of Carlos Gardel, the person who started this style of dancing. Therefore, Toulouse is also sometimes called as the “Tango City.” In the Tangopostale Festival 2011, you can have the chance of enjoying live performance by world-class tango performers. The festival will showcase Tango as an urban culture through various ways including the folklore, music, exhibitions, films, concerts and workshops. You can also take a chance to enjoy popular tango dance in this festival.Tango visitors and lovers can book one of the Toulouse apartments for their stay when attending this festival.

Participate in this five-day festival and devote yourself to learn the tango style of dancing. As most of the events are free, so you have good chance to enjoy highly creative and rich cultural programme dedicated to tango dancing.

Summer Nights in Barcelona

Barcelona is celebrating the Summer Night in july, fantastic way to explore the culture and enjoy. During this celebration, people will have the nice opportunity to enjoy various activities including musical, theatrical shows, exhibitions and various outdoor funs. You can participate in the recitals, film screenings, night-time tours,concerts and festivals like the Grec and Montjuïc. you can take the amusement of visiting popular landmarks of Barcelona such as La Pedrera and the Casa Batlló.
Barcelona hotels
Enjoy great time during the Summer Nights in Barcelona for various festivals, for that you can book one of the Barcelona hotels for stay. Good recommended hotels in Barcelona are available at best rates include:

Hotel Alimara

Hotel Sabadell

Hotel Evenia Rocafort

Catalonia Gran Hotel Verdi

Hotel Catalonia Bristol

wonderful holiday in Paris Apartments

Visiting Paris- the capital city of France, for a short weekend or holiday break will certainly douse the fire burning inside you to explore the deeply rooted French culture. Paris is a perfect holiday destination as it has wealth of galleries and museums, which display a good collection of art works inspired by the French culture. There are also several awe-inspiring historical landmarks that offer you an opportunity to have insight into the history of France. As a tourist, you will have a great time in exploring them all. For accommodation, you can opt to stay in the budget or luxury Paris apartments, which let you experience the unique Parisian lifestyle. Search online for suitable Paris apartments that meet your every requirement and need. Ask the travel experts who will offer best recommendations on where to look for an apartment in Paris, so that you can have exciting break.

Search for Paris apartments which offer easy accessibility to the important transport links like metro stations and bus station. The benefit of staying in the apartments with important links nearby is that you can enjoy easy connectivity to various arrondissements of Paris. While screening Paris holiday apartments for your stay, you should also look for special passes like Museum Pass, ParisPass and ComboPass which can be used in metro and RER train stations as well as an entry card to the museums and galleries. Visit the most acclaimed museum of Paris, the Louvre, which is regarded as the ‘museum among museums.’ Take your time admiring the architectural excellence in historical and world-renowned attractions such as Notre Dame Cathedral, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and Chateau de Versailles.

Your holiday in Paris is however, incomplete if you do not sample the authentic French cuisine. You will find a range of restaurants and bars close to your accommodation in Paris, which will be serving you with a selection of delicious French food. Also, take the pleasure of shopping in the fashionable boutiques and shops of Paris. Enjoy exploring the heritage and culture of Paris.

Explore the Culture and Tradition of Istanbul

Istanbul is an energetic and colourful city. Comfortably settled on the both sides of the Bosphorus, Istanbul is an important cultural and financial centre of Turkey. In this city, you will get to celebrate both the Asian and European culture. The history of Istanbul is vivid and is greatly influenced by various empires such as Romans, Byzantine and Ottoman. On visiting this city, you will not be surprised with the wealth of historic and religious monuments that are speckled all over the city. However, today the scene of Istanbul has changed to an extent. There are numerous chic restaurants, bars, stylish shopping malls and a range of Istanbul apartments.

Holidaymakers, from Turkey and beyond, find Istanbul as an exciting holiday destination as it offers a myriad of things to explore and enjoy. From historical sites like Hagia Sophia, Sultanahmet Mosque, Tokapi Palace and Basilica Cistern to contemporary styled museums like Military Museum and several waterfront mansions, you will get to see a remarkable conflict of old and new architecture. Those keen in exploring the old city can search for Istanbul apartments around Sultanahmet Square and Old City. However, the culture of Istanbul can best experienced in the New City, the main business centre located north of Taksim Square. Not only will you get a range of modern shopping malls, restaurants and bars, but also a good range of budget and luxury Istanbul accommodation for your stay.

To know the culture of Istanbul, try to experience the long followed traditions. There are lots of activities that you can indulge when staying in one of the apartments in Istanbul. A visit to Turkey is incomplete, if you do not visit the hamams in Istanbul. In the neighbourhood of your Istanbul accommodation, you will surely find a hamam. Pamper yourself with scrubbing and massage service in the historical hamams. The Turkish water pipe, locally called Nargile, is another surprise Istanbul has to offer. The local Turkish people consider it a pleasure. If you want to give it a try, then Yeniceriler Caddesi, Corlulu Ali Pasa, Koca Sinan Pasa Turbesi, Rumeli Kahvesi and Yeni Marmara are just a few places where you can consider visiting. The classic Bosphorus Cruise, too, is quite adventurous. You can board the cruise from the east of the Galata Bridge and sail through the Black Sea covering various stops and enjoying scenic views of Istanbul.

Apart from these wonders, you can always enjoy shopping in the grand bazaars, eating in fine restaurants and bars and playing football, the popular sport of Turkey. Book one of the apartments in Istanbul, a perfect base to enjoy Turkish holiday.