Posts Tagged "holiday"

  Birmingham – Discover the history of chocolate and see it being made. The Cadbury factory at Bourneville has a visitor centre that is dedicated to the history of chocolate. Visitors can learn about how cocoa beans are grown, how they came to be imported to Europe and made into the chocolate that we know today. There is also a factory shop where visitors can purchase a wide range of Cadbury products at factory prices. A restaurant/cafeteria can be found on site and there is a play area for children. Special features include a 3D video story and an interactive theatre which deals not only with chocolate, its manufacture and its advertising but also provides an insight into the Cadbury family who created the  UK’s favourite chocolate produce. The new...

So you want to go to Orlando for your holiday? Great choice! There is so much to do in Orlando it’s usually a case of managing to fit it all in, but there are a few important decisions that you need to make before you commit to your vacation. One of the most important decisions is where to stay. If you plan to visit the Disney World resorts then it’s very easy to be talked into staying in one of their on site hotels. This is fine for many people or couples but if you are travelling in a large group it can sometimes become a big expense that you don’t necessarily need to spend. Around the Disney area there are many holiday villas that are privately owned, and the owners let them out to people who are visiting the area on holiday. A privately...

If you’ve never been to London, or have even been there several times, there are points of interest throughout the city that are worth checking out. London is not only rich in history, but offers wonderfully famous buildings. Visiting them during your trip is definitely a must. Perhaps one of the most famous buildings in London is Buckingham Palace. The home of Queen Elizabeth II, it has housed Britain’s sovereigns since 1837. Since then it has evolved from a mere town house that was once owned by the Dukes of Buckingham in the 18th century. Other famous buildings that house London’s royalty are St. James Place, Clarence House, and also Kensington Palace. Kensington Palace was started in 1689 when William and Mary purchased the mansion shortly after their...