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.

Blair Drummond Safari Park

One of the most popular attractions of Scotland is the Blair Drummond Safari Park, to which I have had the pleasure of visiting last year. Although our Hotel Dunkeld was located a little further away from this attraction, we felt that it was necessary to expose our children to this very unique feature of Scotland. It is very reasonably priced and has attractions that will entertain any age.

Celebration of Life

A funeral is never an occasion that one looks forward to. There are so many preparations to be made during such a sad time, that it is a wonder that anything gets accomplished at all. I, like so many others, have had my share of funerals during my life.

Breathless in the Highlands

To provide you with a brief description of what you can do in the Highlands of Scotland would be near impossible, as the opportunities are endless. If you are looking for guided tours around the area, your best option would be to approach one of the Scottish highland hotels in the area.

Twitching in Corby

Birding (or bird watching as it is more commonly called) is not always a tranquil activity. Sometimes it can be a hectic chase. A reported sighting of a spoon-billed sandpiper, for example, will compel many birders to drop everything to pick up the pursuit. They are often willing to travel hundreds of miles to see a rare bird. This activity, called twitching, can get extremely competitive as birders try to check species off their list.