Stonehenge is located on Salisbury Plain in the county of Wiltshire. The nearest accommodation to Stonehenge is in the town of Amesbury, about 2 miles away. Amesbury has one independent hotel and a budget Travelodge hotel. Salisbury, which lies around 8 miles from Stonehenge, has a much wider range of accommodation, including a number of good Bed & Breakfasts and several privately-run hotels.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Stonehenge – Accommodation
Stonehenge is located on Salisbury Plain in the county of Wiltshire. The nearest accommodation to Stonehenge is in the town of Amesbury, about 2 miles away. Amesbury has one independent hotel and a budget Travelodge hotel. Salisbury, which lies around 8 miles from Stonehenge, has a much wider range of accommodation, including a number of good Bed & Breakfasts and several privately-run hotels.
Inverness – Tourist Attractions
Inverness is more than just a travel hub, it has many attractions of its own. Perhaps the biggest tourist attraction in Inverness is its castle. This sits on a low hill overlooking the River Ness (which flows from Loch Ness and gives Inverness its name). Other tourist attractions in Inverness include the Inverness Museum and Art Gallery and St Andrew's Cathedral.
Inverness – Accommodation
Inverness makes a great base for exploring the Scottish Highlands and accommodation in Inverness is easy to find. The city of Inverness boasts everything from hostels to 5-star hotels. There is also a wide variety of smaller hotels and Bed & Breakfasts that offer accommodation. After Edinburgh, Inverness is Scotland's top destination for tourists. Booking accommodation in Inverness is perhaps easiest through the Internet. Most of the best hotels and booking agents now place ads with Google.
Bath – The Roman Baths
The Romans called Bath Aquae Sulis – literally The Waters of Sulis (a Roman goddess). Today the Roman Baths remain and are the main attraction for most of the people who visit the city. Bath, of course, is named for its Roman Baths. The largest and most photogenic is the Great Bath (above), which lies a stone's throw away from Bath Abbey and Bath city centre.
Bath – Accommodation
Bath has no shortage of accommodation, with everything from youth hostels to 5-star hotels. Bath also has its own YMCA and many smaller, privately-run hotels. Booking accommodation in Bath is easily done through the Internet. Most of the best Bath hotels and their booking agents now place ads with Google.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Bath – Bath Spa
The Bath Spa is Bath's newest attraction. Located in the centre of the city a short walk from the ancient Roman Baths it is fed by the same hot spa water, which wells up naturally from underground. The Bath Spa (or Thermae Bath Spa, as it is known officially) has three separate bathing sections: The New Royal Bath, The Hot Bath and The Cross Bath. The New Royal Bath is itself split into two sections – the indoor Minerva Bath and the open-air Rooftop Bath.
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