Top Reasons For Visiting Austria

Austria is a European nation steeped in a rich cultural history that is evident throughout its cities and countryside. It used to be part of the all-conquering Austro-Hungarian Empire until as recently as towards the end of the nineteenth century and consequently there is evidence everywhere of its glorious past such as the stunning architecture, especially in the capital city of Vienna. Aforementioned architecture means that if, like me, you are a bit of a fan of luxury hotels Vienna will provide you with a plethora of options with regards to indulging your taste for opulence. There are also a wide range of hotels in Vienna to suit any budget, so whether you’ve got loads of dough you’re looking to blow or you’re traveling on a bit of a shoe-string budget, you’ll still have no trouble finding a room somewhere.

The Scottish Rugby Union has announced that the Scottish leg of the IRB World Sevens Series will be moved from Edinburgh to Glasgow.

The Royal Commonwealth Pool will be reopening for the public in Edinburgh. Located next to any major Edinburgh castle hotel, the pool has been lucky to face a refurbishment and now will reopen for public use on March 21st (2012).

The UK’s Top Three Destinations for Christmas Shopping

Christmas markets are a beautiful tradition in the UK, and there are some wonderful examples to be enjoyed all across the country. No matter whether you’re taking a weekend break in the West Country, or even travelling up to a luxury hotel Edinburgh, be sure to check out the nearby markets over the festive season. Here are three of the finest examples on offer, in no particular order:

Germany: Home of the Best Breakfast Ever

While it is never advisable to make generalizations about people and places, there are certain things that one is allowed to say. In Germany, one of the best things about the country is probably a little underappreciated in general, but which is so important to anyone who goes there: breakfast.

The Best Cafes in Shrewsbury

A recent study by EPIC (the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition) showed the Northern Europeans are much more likely to consume meals out of the home than Southern Europeans. Of those meals, or times spent ‘eating out’, 47.7% of this activity was spent consuming coffee, teas, and waters alone. Given this information, it is no wonder that cafe culture has grown by leaps and bounds in the last decade. In this case, the competition is stiff in most places for running an exceptional establishment and producing a quality product. Therefore, when visiting places in the UK, it makes sense that trying out a variety of cafes in the town or city one is visiting is an excellent way to experience the best the city. For instance, when staying at one of the many hotels Shrewsbury town centre has to offer, one should visit at least on the following establishments.

Inspirational Highland Scenery & the Higgs Boson

It was in 1964 while hiking through the Cairngorms in the north of Scotland that epiphany struck Professor Peter Higgs. It was here that the existence of the Higgs Boson or 'God Particle' was first conceived of - A theory which purported to explain how everything in the universe obtains it's mass.

The River Mersey

The River Mersey is a picturesque waterway in the north of England, which stretches a total of 70 miles between Stockport and Liverpool Bay. If you want to visit this majestic river, you’ll find a great selection of Liverpool city centre hotels, all of which will put you within easy reach of the banks of the Mersey.