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Disneyland Resort Paris
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8
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At Disneyland Paris you can meet Disney characters and watch parades and shows. You can even choose to stay in a themed Disney hotel. There are plenty of things to see and do while you are there, you can visit 5 imaginary lands in Disneyland Park, go to Walt Disney Studios Park, or if you prefer to be more active, you could play a round at Disneyland Golf, or even enrol for the Manchester United soccer school. Special online offers are available with virtual tours available to help you to decide, and you can book tickets and packages online.
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Despite the best efforts of the power to its north, the
sun still shines on Cuba. It's the Caribbean's largest and
least commercialized island and one of the world's last
bastions of communism. The island's relative political isolation
has prevented it from being overrun by tourists, and locals
are sincerely friendly to those who do venture in - even
blockade runners from the US get a warm welcome! The Helms-Burton
Act has allowed Cuba to find its place in the post-Soviet
world gradually, without the sudden destabilizing shock
of mass consumer tourism from the United States. It's only
a matter of time before American-imposed travel and trade
barriers fall. No doubt millions will come when flights
from Miami resume. Clearly, the time to go is now.
Although you can't quite hear the colonial architecture
peeling in the streets, even Cuba's larger towns are pretty
relaxed. The most frenetic it gets is in the middle of an
enthusiastic chachachá, and the loudest it gets is
behind one of the huge finned American cars chugging the
streets. If you want it even quieter, Cuba's backcountry
and beaches are perfect chillout destinations for hikers,
swimmers, cyclers, spelunkers or those who just want to
smoke a fine cigar under a palm tree.
Cuba has undergone a transformation since it first opened
its doors to global tourism after almost three decades of
isolation. Most noteworthy has been the rapid growth in
private accommodation, the extensive network of casas particulares
allowing the independent traveller the opportunity, not
only to experience life more as it is lived by the average
Cubano, but also to explore corners of the country that
had previously been inaccessible or off-limits. Good news
for the tourist is the growing choice of resorts and the
number of new or refurbished hotels that are opening in
towns across the country. While eco-tourism is still in
its infancy and much of the island’s extraordinary
natural beauty remains to be discovered, the government
is already making strides in the right direction
Cuba really can offer something for all types of travellers
and holiday makers. Whether you are looking for a picture
perfect paradise with palm trees shading the pure white
sand beaches and blue lagoons, or for an interesting baptism
into a culture moulded by its unique history and political
climate, next time you draft up your short list of vacations...
make sure Cuba is on it.
VITAL STATISTICS:
• Full country name: Republic
of Cuba
• Location: Caribbean, island between the Caribbean
Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, south of Florida
• Geographic coordinates: 21 30 N, 80 00 W
• Map references: Central America and the Caribbean
• Area: total: 110,860 sq km
• Land: 110,860 sq km
• Land boundaries: 29 km
• Water: 0 sq km
• Population: 11 million
• Capital city: Havana (pop 2,200,000)
• People: 60% Spanish descent, 22% mixed-race, 11%
African descent, 1% Chinese
• Language: Spanish
• Religion: 47% Catholic, 4% Protestant, 2% Santería
(many Catholics also practice Santería
• Government: Communist republic
• Head of State: Fidel Castro
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Haven Holiday Parks
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Rating:
9
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Haven Holidays offer fun-filled breaks at award-winning family holiday parks around the UK. With a choice of ‘All-Action’ parks for non-stop entertainment, or ‘Lively’ parks which also give the chance to unwind, there is something to suit the tastes of all family members. All the parks have excellent facilities such as all-weather sports courts, indoor and outdoor pools, crazy golf and mini-bowling, adventure playgrounds, kid’s clubs and much more. There are also daytime and nightime shows full of music and spectacular floorshows, often from big-name star performers, so you’ll never be short of something to do, day or night.
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Warner Holidays
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Rating:
9
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Warner holidays offer breaks exclusively for adults. They have a range of properties including historic hotels and listed buildings set in stunning grounds, or you could choose a more traditional holiday in a classic resort. Beautiful locations in the country or by the coast, the breaks include breakfast, a 3-course evening meal a wide range of activities and live evening entertainment. Special offers are available on their website.
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With a choice of over 50 properties located throughout the UK, Ramada Jarvis are likely to have a hotel which suits your needs. Choose from airport, city or beautiful countryside locations with extensive grounds. Packages are available for family or romantic breaks, sports and activities, murder mystery weekends, theatre breaks, or special interest. There are special offers online and photos and information for each hotel, to help you make the right decision.
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Macdonald Hotels
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Rating:
8
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Macdonald Hotels have established themselves as a leading name for special functions. They offer a range of character properties across the UK, from former coaching inns to elegant manor houses set in extensive grounds, to more contemporary city locations. They are able to provide wedding packages and services for that perfect day in a beautiful setting.
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Macdonald Hotels
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Rating:
8
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Macdonald hotels are a leading name for specialist functions with a range of character properties across the UK. From elegant manor houses set in breathtaking grounds to contemporary city locations, Macdonald hotels are sure to have the perfect hotel for you. Dine on local produce served in their award-winning restaurants, or enjoy a specialist golf or spa break, a murder mystery weekend or find the perfect location for a wedding.
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