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September Shows From Manchester Hotels
Thursday, September 29th, 2011 • SkiTripper

September is a good month to visit Manchester as then there is so much going on in this bustling city. You’ll need to determine which areas you want to visit in this big city so you can plan where to stay and which Manchester hotels are available.

Nicknamed the Wimbledon of squash, the ROWE British Grand Prix Squash Championships take place from September 19th to the 25th. Part of the Super Series Tournament, it sees over 700 competitors from 35 different countries participate.

Keep your eyes peeled for cheap hotels in the Exchange Square area, as it’s a lovely place to stay. It also happens to be where a big screen is situated, ready to broadcast the BBC Proms in The Park on September 10. The nice thing about the broadcast is that you can enjoy the music and relax without having to compete with the usual crowds that you get at concerts.

The Baby Show comes to the Manchester Central Convention Complex  from September 2-4. This is the place to see all the latest inventions for mothers, try out the new gadgets and there’s plenty of freebies available from the big names such as Dettol and Pampers. Cited as the UK’s largest consumer event of its kind for pregnant women and parents, it regularly attracts in the region of 20,000 visitors.

As well as the famous clubs such as Manchester United and Manchester City, there are a lot of smaller football clubs in the area too who are worth watching. 

The Selco Masters Cup Final on September 4th at the MEN Arena sees retired professional players from around the world compete against each other in six-a-side indoor football.

If you’re interested in creative crafts, knitting and needlework, come to The Stitch and Creative Crafts show in Manchester on September 1-3. This artistic event which is held at Manchester Central, regularly attracts over 14, 000 visitors all eager to see the latest innovations in the craft market. The Radisson Edwardian Manchester, a five start luxurious hotel, is ideally placed for the convention centre. It’s worth searching for hotel deals at this fabulous hotel which has satellite TV, high speed internet access and a recommended restaurant as well as a spa with a range of treatments. If you fancy visiting the Manchester Museum of Science and Industry, the hotel is near that too.

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London Hotels: The Olympics Start Here
Friday, September 23rd, 2011 • SkiTripper

You don’t need a ticket to the games to join in the celebrations of the London 2012 Olympics. Even before the first game, the city is busy preparing itself for the big day and you can join in that fun too. London hotels may be in demand during this time, but you can still grab a room to join in the Olympic fun.

Landing in the UK from Greece on Friday 18 May 2012, the Olympic Flame will officially kick off the run up to the Games in a 70-day Torch Relay. Starting at Land’s End, Cornwall, it is estimated to travel 8,000 miles across the country before arriving at the Olympic Stadium for the Opening Ceremony on 27 July 2012. During this time 66 celebratory events will take place, offering an array of fantastic local events – giving thousands of people across the country a chance to take part in the build up. There is an array of cheap hotels to choose from based near the events, so book now so you don’t miss out.

Thanks to Radio 1, London 2012 looks to have one of the most impressive soundtracks you’ll have heard in recent years. June will hold Radio 1’s biggest ever live music ticketed event on Hackney Marshes, as part of the UK-wide London 2012 Festival. Artists include Leona Lewis and Plan B perform over the two-day event, where an expected 100,000 music fans will bop along to the music. Acts from all over the globe and UK will perform, with over 80 different artists expected to be seen on stage. Make the most of the two-day event by booking one of the fantastic hotel deals in the area. 

You can also discover how the Games started. From July 27, the Royal Opera House will play host to The Olympic Journey: The Story of the Games, an exhibition full of artefacts and items of note from the Olympic Museum in Lausanne. Charting the history of the Olympics, this will be the first time many of these historic exhibits will be on display in London and a fantastic way to understand where the Games have come from.

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Staycations Are Hot Right Now, But Cheap Hotels Can Be Found In Europe
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 • SkiTripper

Good and bad things can be said for both European breaks and staying in the country. Europe and the UK both offer great cheap hotels so the choice is really what you want to do while you’re away. Everyday life can become monotonous, if you just want a change of scenery a trip to the English countryside is perfect but if you’re hoping to bask in the sun, you might need to head further afield.

Rome has a charm that you just can’t find in a UK city; Italian architecture, friendly vibes and plenty of authentic pizza and gelato. Sightseeing opportunities include the Trevi Fountain and the Vatican. When in the Vatican City, you’ll be able to visit the famous St Peter’s church and Sistine Chapel which feature artwork from Renaissance artists.

It doesn’t matter if you like surfing big water, cycling through the country or staying up all night in clubs, Cornwall has something for everyone. One of the prettiest places in England is Cornwall, the sun makes the sea sparkle. A cheaper way to experience Waikiki waves is to head to Newquay and hit the surf. You’ll also be able to unleash your inner party animal as Newquay is home to some great clubs, very popular with locals and tourists alike.

European city breaks might be a better option if you want to really get away from daily life and experience something new, hotel deals are also easily found abroad. Different local food and art museums are just some of the highlights of visiting a new country rather than staying at home. Trekking to the top of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is very rewarding, the views are stunning, and arrive early if you want to beat the queues for the lift up to the Eiffel Tower; other attractions include the lengthy shopping strip of the Champs Elysees.

If you want a beach holiday but not the longhaul flight, wait for a sunny weekend and head down to Brighton. Even though you won’t be heading overseas, you can still relax and enjoy yourself with a good book or whatever you enjoy. Browns restaurant is a lovely place to stop in for a champagne afternoon tea, or you can check out of the cheap hotels such as the Radisson Blu hotel.

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Save Your Pennies With Majorca Hotels
Thursday, August 11th, 2011 • SkiTripper

We’re often told that when it comes to holidays, it pays to book early but in fact, the opposite can often ring more true. Majorca hotels can be pretty alluring, especially if you take advantage of the late deals to the Balearics brilliant complexes and resorts. Whether you’re jetting off with a group of mates, treating your loved one to a much needed break or bringing the whole family along, there are plenty of cheap hotels to suit your needs. We’ll give you a head start with three suggestions for great hotels at teeny tiny prices.

We all know that there are some youthful members of the summer holiday brigade to whom the lure of a non-stop party is stronger than the need to lie between Egyptian cotton sheets after an in-house massage. And they’re probably heading to Magalluf. If you’re happy to shun the five-star treatment and want to stay in one of the many cheerful and cheap hotels, you’ll be looking at as little as £6.11 per night. The small complex of The Kensington Apts Econotel in Magalluf is near everything you’ll need, from shops to banks to nightclubs and restaurants.

If you’re travelling with your family, you’ll be in luck with the range of hotels in Majorca to choose from. The Bellevue Club in Alcudia is the epitome of good value with its balance of facilities with price. Self-catering and catered deals are available here meaning you can really make this stay what you want – and need – it to be. You won’t get much more for your buck than at the Bellevue Club.

Everyone loves to discover new things on their holiday, so choose one of the many Majorca hotels located near the capital Palma, where you’ll find many of the island’s most popular attractions. When it comes to hotels that are true value for money, you can’t beat the 3-star Mirablau Hotel, opposite Cala Major beach. A mere 4m from the hustling town centre, you’ll feel the benefits of the countryside whilst being close enough to Palma to gain the most from you stay here.

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Exploring Europe From Cheap Hotels
Thursday, August 11th, 2011 • SkiTripper

A comprehensive rail network links mainland Europe’s cheap hotels and resorts to the Mediterranean and Scandinavia. The InterRail Global Pass enables you to explore Europe, which has got to be better than the usual boring summer holidays sat on a beach somewhere in the drizzle. With the opportunity to visit 30 countries, there’s got to be something that will appeal to everyone.

For British citizens, InterRail passes are not valid on trains in the United Kingdom. This means that you’ll have to book a cheap flight, ferry, or Eurostar ticket to get you to and from mainland Europe. Once on the continent the pass is valid in all 30 participating countries.

Europe music festivals like the Spanish Festival Internacional de Benicassim are amongst some of the best in the world. The entertaining mixture of music, theatre, art, fashion  and cinema is staged in a beautiful location. When the festival has ended, there’s nothing to stop you finding cheap hotel deals in Barcelona and going and exploring that cultural centre. Sites to see include Gaudi’s Park Guell, a garden city created by the artist, the Miro museum as well as the famous shopping centre  Las Ramblas.

Art lovers will love Florence with its many art galleries and Renaissance monuments celebrating its cultural history. The most important gallery, probably in the whole of Italy has to be The Uffizi Gallery. This 16th century gallery, constructed by the Medici, has works inside of Caravaggio, da Vinci, Michelangelo and Raphael.

There are many hotels in Dubrovnik, some with their own private beaches. The Hotel Adriatic is to be recommended if you are looking for cheap hotels in the city. The Hotel Adriatic is ideally situated close to Lapad beach as well as being near Dubrovnik’s famous landmarks, Onofrio’s Fountain and the Pile Gate. 

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Inexplicable Splendour: Cheap Turkey Hotels
Saturday, May 28th, 2011 • SkiTripper

Authors of Turkey guidebooks cannot resist starting, clichetically, with a reference to its liminality; it is a place, they say, that extends across two continents, incorporating Aegean, Balkan and Middle Eastern characteristics. Today the ruins of ancient Hittite cities stand evocatively beside those of Roman theatres and temples, while Orthodox incantations can be heard against the backdrop of Islamic adhans. The towering minarets and mighty domes of Istanbul attract tourists throughout the year, while holidaymakers flock to Turkey’s sun-kissed western shores during the summer months. Whether you follow the crowds of tourists enjoying Turkey hotels or choose to discover the more remote, less well known stretches of coastline, the often breathtaking scenery and oft-described local hospitality will give you reason to return year after year. 

Side

The ancient port of Side has undergone a fairly significant, and sometimes unsympathetic, transformation in recent years, as rapid development has attempted to meet increasing demand from tourists looking to enjoy affordable Turkey hotels. Despite its rise, Side remains an attractive resort that has a lot to offer visitors. The archaeological traces of Side’s rich classical past and its wonderful beaches are overlooked by the much photographed Corinthian columns of the Temple of Apollo. For a break from the beach, Aspendos is only 25km along the coast and its monumental Roman theatre is Turkey’s answer to Epidaurus. 

Belek

The epic scale of Belek, another of Turkey’s rapidly up-and-coming resorts, is something that must be witnessed firsthand to be fully appreciated.  It is unquestionably an area of remarkable beauty. Its golden, pristine sandy beaches are sandwiched between bright blue bays and verdant, tree-swathed mountains. For a break from the beach, visitors should head to the famous Hellenistic and Roman site at Perge. However, Belek has another side. A clutch of newly built luxury hotels offering 7-star opulence have seen Belek touted as the Turkish answer to Dubai. 

Oludeniz

Regularly included in lists of the world’s best beaches, the azure lagoon and white sands of Oludeniz are instantly recognisable to most from the covers of glossy brochures and guidebooks. Just 10km south of Fethiye, where holidaymakers base themselves, it is within easy reach by the local dolmuses. With warm, if occasionally turbid, waters from early spring, the lagoon is ideal for more sedate water sports such as kayaking, whereas motorised sports are allowed in the open sea and are a staple of many all inclusive and cheap hotels in Turkey.

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Cheap Hotels: Ideal For Music Festival Escape
Monday, April 25th, 2011 • SkiTripper

If you’re a huge music fan but the idea of staying in a field next to a group of rowdy teenagers leaves you feeling stone cold, why not consider staying in one of the cheap hotels located nearby.Not everyone enjoys camping and there’s no reason why you should force yourself to put up with it. Instead could there be anything better than waking up in a warm bed and helping yourself to the continental breakfast buffet before heading off for a day of watching your bands. 

One of the best festivals with nearby accommodation is the Rock haven Download which is situated only two and a half miles from East Midlands Airport where there are plenty of cheap hotels. Between the 10th and 12th and June you could be resting up with friends or family in somewhere like the unbelievably affordable four-star Hilton East Midlands Airport hotel after an enjoyable day at Download seeing the likes of Thin Lizzy, Pendulum, Alice Copper and Linkin Park. 

Top bands such as Muse and Panic at the Disco can be seen at Leeds this year which is being held at Bramham Park in West Yorkshire. Leeds is easy to reach by car as all routes start via the M1 or A1 regardless of which direction you are coming from. There are plenty of affordable hotels in Leeds perfect for festival goers. Take a look at the two-star Discovery Inn Leeds which is close to the city centre and has front desk which is open 24hours seven days a week. 

The Isle of Wight festival is one of the most historic music festivals in the UK. The festival has attracted Bob Dylan, The Who and Jimi Hendrix. The Foo Fighters and Kings of Leon are heading up the Isle of the Wight festival this year.Look for accomodation close to Newport, but make sure you’re quick as hotels are booking up fast.

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Edinburgh Hotels: A Base For Exploration
Saturday, March 19th, 2011 • SkiTripper

Visitors to Scotland should start their journey in Edinburgh which is the perfect gateway to the rest of the city offering visitors a perfect blend of tradition, art and culture. Edinburgh has a whole host of attractions designed to please even the fussiest tourist, with something for everyone whether you’re into hiking or Hogwarts. From the famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival, to the Edinburgh International Book Festival and the Military Tattoo, Scotland’s capital runs several world famous festivals throughout the year.However, if festivals don’t take your fancy you’ll find that there’s plenty to do on a year round basis, as well as numerous cheap hotels to choose from:

Go on a Ghost Walk

For something a little on the spookier side why not consider a ghost walk around the city and try to catch a glimpse of some of Edinburgh’s former residents. You can journey into the vaulted chambers below The Royal Mile – this underground area is supposedly the most haunted place in Scotland. Forget about the monsters that go bump in the night and after the tour escape to one of the comfortable and brightly lit Edinburgh hotels where you can enjoy a delectable meal away from the spooks.

Taste a Bit of Scottish History

If you don’t know the difference between whisky or whiskey or what differentiates a malt from a blend then you should visit the Scottish Whisky Experiment – and if you do, well you should go along anyway! A stop in the tasting room and a thrilling barrel ride are all part of the interactive tour that tells the story of Scotland’s most famous drink. When the tour ends, visit the shop and put your new found knowledge of Scottish whisky to use by buying souvenir bottles for your friends and loved ones back home. Stumble back to one of the affordable hotels once that’s over and enjoy a good night’s sleep before you embark on new adventures the next day.

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Enjoy Sightseeing While Staying At Hotels In Ibiza
Tuesday, March 08th, 2011 • SkiTripper

There are some beautiful areas of Ibiza if you venture away from the party towns. If you’re looking for scenic and relaxing holidays, then visit Es Cana or Portinax – the quieter areas of the Island. There are so many phenomenal sights on the Island including some beautiful ports and lighthouses, which will give you breathtaking views over the Island. With some very affordable hotels in Ibiza, it has never been easier to explore this extraordinary Island.

Es Botafoc is a must-see site whilst sightseeing in Ibiza. Built in 1861, it is located on a tiny island, which you can reach by walking along the promenade Paseo Maritimo. If you climb to the top, the lighthouse allows you to see panoramic views over Ibiza. The small island or, in its proper term, ‘isolate’ where Es Botafoc stands is one of seven such ‘isolates’, you can see the other lighthouses on Esalmdor, Bledes and Penjats.

If you head away from the tourist hot spots around Ibiza Town, you can find some great bargains on hotels. Couples and families are welcomed to the three-star Costa Sur hotel which is a short 400m distance from the stunning beach. Another San Antonio hotel with an excellent reputation for customer service is the wonderfully inexpensive Rosamar Aparthotel. This hotel offers you four-star accommodation at an extremely competitive price. Make sure that you head to Rosamar port to see an idyllic beach and enjoy freshly caught fish in one of the family-run restaurants.

There are restaurants serving many different varieties of cuisine in Ibiza. Choose the warm and relaxing Casita Restaurant for a romantic evening meal. You can choose whether to have your meal in the candlelit interior or on the garden terrace. There are some incredible dishes on the menu, all for very reasonable prices. Al Fresco dining is one of the best parts about enjoying suppers on holiday. You’ll find plenty of luxurious hotels in Ibiza within walking distance from Sa Flama – one of the best restaurants on the Island. If you like Mexican food, you’ll be very happy here – the menu is Mexican inspired and has some great fajitas.

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Planning For An Outdoor Vacation This Summer?
Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 • SkiTripper

With a lot choices available, selecting the right summer vacation could be a headache. That is why it is important to choose what it is that you want to do before you actually book anything. For example, do you want to do something different on holiday or are you just getting away from it all and you wish to unwind? If you are looking for fun then an amusement park might be precisely what you are looking for.  

Vacationing at an Amusement Park

With regards to finding an amusement park to accommodate you and your family, you may wish to also search for “theme parks”. This is because in many different parts of the world, amusement parks are also known as theme parks and thus, it opens up your options. However, if you’re on a budget then it would be a great idea to head to an amusement park rather close to home. This way, you will not need to spend hardly any money on travel and you will not need to pay over the top for accommodation either.

One primary problem which you may come across with amusement parks, is the kind of activities which are found there. Each park will be different and thus, it’s vital that you see precisely what’s offered near the destination you are travelling to. If there are no decent parks local to you then it might be worth paying that extra money to stay at a better amusement park.

Something you may not have thought about, are amusement park resorts. These are essentially where you are able to stay at the resort and you can make use of their facilities as part of your package. Generally you’ll find things like golf, hotels and restaurants in an amusement park resort and they offer everything that you could perhaps need for a good summer vacation. Nevertheless, these resorts come at a price and so, they’re certainly not something that you could afford if you are on a budget. Nevertheless, you may be able to find a late deal on certain amusement park resorts if you’re lucky.   

If money is a problem you then can always simply stay with ordinary amusement parks because they sometimes provide camping facilities. Overall amusement park outdoor vacations are quite well-known and they can be fun for kids. So it is always worth considering them the next time you are considering taking a family vacation.

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