In many ways, the popular county of Essex, in England, sums up all that is appealing about British culture, past and present.Located in the south east of England and within easy access of London, this uniquely English county has so much to offer the discerning traveller who wants to take in the sights and ambience of Britain, arguably at its best.A Few Good Reasons to Visit EssexThe reasons why tourists from across the globe choose to visit Essex...more
Europe, a historical, cultural and geographical mammoth that squares up confidently to any other continent on earth. From its Northern Lights to its Southern shores, this drama queen keeps on thrilling, surprising and confusing with her extraordinary wealth of sights, sounds, peoples and parties Europe offers you a new and a fresh experience. Europe having a proud cultural heritage, leads the others in fashion, art, music, architecture and...more
Famous for its world renowned Sea Salt and proud holder of the Green Flag award since 2001, Maldon is a town that mixes old and new in an interesting and unique way. Conveniently only a relatively short journey from the hustle and bustle of our capital city, Maldon and its surrounding district offers you the chance to get close to nature in its many green areas open to the public.Visit Maldon and you will find various activities and areas to amuse children. Opened in 2006 and free to use is the very popular childrens Splash Park. The Splash Park is open all summer, weather permitting of course. Having taken my own children there recently, I can confirm that they had a great time and didnt want to leave.Also located in the Promenade Park is a large ornamental lake, amphitheatre, play galleon and fort, aerial runway, model boating, crabbing lake, three sand pits, childrens play area, childrens maze, skateboard and BMX area, a scenic riverside walk, formal gardens, cricket and football pitches, tennis courts and a variety of shops selling food and refreshment.There is plenty of room in the pay and display parking areas, including dedicated disabled spaces, should you travel by car and...more
NASA says it's inviting fifth- through eighth-grade U.S. students to take part in a water limitation management and recycling design competition."Participants in the competition will design and test water recycling systems that could be used for future exploration of the moon," the space agency said in a statement. "The top three teams will receive...more
Responsible travel is a bit like The Big Bang; most people believe in it but cant always explain it! Well, while I dont know much about the origins of the universe, I can certainly shed some light on what responsible travels all about and a few ways of being a responsible traveller, especially while on your by: Bruce HaxtonAbout the...more
Saffron Walden is a medieval town full of history and owes its success to the past trading of various items such as Saffron and Malt, and the Cattle Market which closed during the 1980s.When you visit Saffron Walden, probably the best way to explore the towns many interesting buildings and tourist attractions is to follow the Saffron Walden Town Trail.Originally launched on the 4th of November 2007 by the Mayor and Mayoress of Saffron Walden, Councillor Sarfraz Anjum and Mrs Lubana Anjum, the Town Trail starts at the Market Place. Here you will find the popular Town Market, which takes place twice weekly in the Market Square every Tuesday and Saturday, has numerous stalls ranging from fruit and vegetables and plants through to antiques, household goods, jewellery and everything in between. The Market has also just had improvement work completed by the Essex County Council in order to enhance the historic Market Square.From here the Trail moves on to the Old Sun Inn; a collection of Grade 1 listed homes and shops dating back to the 14th century. The crossroads at which the Inn is located has marvellous timber framed buildings on each of its corners.Next on your journey would be the...more
With its rich source of cultural heritage, Egypt has proven to be a spectacular tourist spot for vacations and travels. One can avail various tourist services, which include Egypt Tour Packages, Egypt Holiday Packages, Egypt travel, Luxor and Egypt...more
Selecting an Egypt tour or holiday can be overwhelming because there are a lot of places to see in Egypt and various custom tour packages to choose from. Few other countries on earth can actually boast a longer recorded and glorious history than...more
The Senior Tour and WSM have brought a new plan to the tour with ISPS in Japan to help bring more strength. The idea is to make a close tie to the far east.There will be a one year initial partnership between the Senior Tour, WSM Sponsorship and...more
So you've just taken delivery of a new off road trailer tent and you're itching to give it a whirl. Where are you going to take it to test out its off road handling capabilities?Look no further than Queensland's beautiful Moreton Bay Islands. For...more
Pack up the RV and your kids and head to Colorado for some great RV Road Trip adventures. The Rocky Mountain region alone is worth the visit but there's also fossils, dinosaurs, and ancient cliff dwellings to explore.Before we go further, here are...more
Going to Wildwood next summer? Thinking about Wildwood or another Jersey Shore town? Wildwood is a great shore town choice! Why? Wildwood has all that the other towns have to offer and more. It has the best beaches and they are free. You have...more