Monthly Archives: October 2008

Oct26

Nottinghamshire in England

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Nottinghamshire in England

Nottinghamshire is a county located in the center of England.  There are plenty of things to see and do within Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.  Visit the Galleries of Justice and City of Caves to find out about Nottingham’s past.

Nottingham Castle is associated with the legend of Robin Hood and the Sherrif of Nottingham.  Creswell Crags helps you understand life during the last Ice Age between 50,000 and 10,000 years ago. Nottinghamshire is the origin place of the Pilgrim Fathers and the Mayflower.

If you are looking to shop there is no better area.  The local market towns offer opportunities to find antique bargains.  Nottingham is line most big cities with a fine range of big names stores as well as boutiques and exclusive designers.   There are also opportunities to source Nottinghamshire car dealers.

Sports facilities include the Nottingham Tennis Centre, the Nottingham Racecourse, The National Watersports Centre, and National Ice Centre.  Cricket is hosted at historic Trent Bridge.

Oct20

Mallorca in the Balearic Islands

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Mallorca in the Balearic Islands

Mallorca one of the Balearic Islands off the coast of Spain is one of the most beautiful holiday destinations in Europe.   It’s weather, hotels, airport, beaches and landscape account for its sustained popularity. Mallorca is the largest Balearic Island and some of the best Balearic hotels are found here.  The main town – Palma has a beautiful old medieval part with cobbled streets which have wonderful shops, restaurants and nightclubs.

Mallorca has a fantastic array of beaches and whether it’s a quaint coves you are looking for or one of the extensive beaches serving the resorts you will find it here.  The Playa de Palma beach is 6 kilometer long and is one of the most popular beaches found to the east of Palma.  To the west of Palma are the Palma Nova and Magaluf beaches.  This is one of the most developed tourist sections including some of the best five star hotels in Mallorca.  These five star Mallorca hotels include the Hotel Cala Sant Vicenc and the Castillo Hotel Son Vida

But its not just about the beaches.  The landscape changes as you travel around the island.  From the rugged northern mountains of the Tramuntana, to the central plains, to the secluded coves and beaches there is planty to see on the island.  There is history too including the Lluc monastery,  the Pollensa church, and of course the old part of Palma.  Mallorca is an ideal spot to have either a relaxed or adventurous vacation.