Destinations Articles
In truth Leicester is neither quaint, nor full of historic places to visit. However, the few truly ancient or historic buildings it has are shown off well and the city is quite rightly proud of them. Here are a few of the sites worth seeing in Leicester.
Tue, 1 May 2007: Shopping in Leicester
The Victorian Clock Tower, situated at the meeting point of seven city streets, is generally acknowledged as the main meeting point in Leicester. It is also the focus point for most of the city’s shops with the two main shopping centres
Tue, 1 May 2007: Recreational and sports amenities in Leicester
Leicester has a strong tradition of being represented at national level in our three main sports. ie Football, Rugby and Cricket, with the rugby team, Leicester Tigers, being the most consistent in their achievements.
Tue, 1 May 2007: The Geography of Leicester
The world map reference for Leicester is latitude 52o38’06†north and latitude 1o08’06†west. The River Soar running through it is one of the few geographical features of this city, which is, by and large, flat and featureless
Tue, 1 May 2007: Entertainment, Restaurants and Bars in Leicester
The diversity of ethnicities and cultures in Leicester makes it one of the most varied and vibrant cities in the country. The substantial Asian community has brought with it many interesting events which the city enjoys supporting.
Tue, 1 May 2007: Business and Industry in Leicester
Historically Leicester has always been most closely associated with clothing and footwear manufacturing trades. Whilst the City of Leicester employment profile shows the largest proportion of city workers to be engaged in manufacturing
Tue, 1 May 2007: Transport in and around Leicester
Leicester is on the main route north from London, passing through the midlands. As such it is well served by both road and rail links.
Tue, 1 May 2007: Accommodation for visitors in Leicester
Leicester has the usual range of places for the visitor to stay from hostels to 5 star hotels. However, Leicester is not renowned as a tourist centre and so the accommodation provision is mainly from the major chains that can be found anywhere. An advantage of that is, of course, that a Holiday Inn is the same in Leicester, London or Leeds.
Tue, 1 May 2007: A brief history of Leicester
Dating back over 2000 years, Leicester is one of the oldest cities in England and has plenty to interest historians. The history of the origins of Leicester are, of course, lost in time. However, there are two main theories concerning the origin of the settlement now known as Leicester.
Mon, 30 Apr 2007: Finding a Place to Lay Your Head in Spain
There's nothing like a vacation to relax your soul and renew your outlook on life. Particularly if you're visiting a foreign country, like Spain, where there are many historical and cultural sights an
Mon, 30 Apr 2007: A Review of Hotel Omm - 5 Star, Luxury Hotel in Barcelona
Hotel Omm - After looking at the Hotel Omm website, which is part of the Grupo Tragaluz chain of boutique and trendy 5 star and luxury hotels and restaurants in Barcelona, we thought it would be perfe
Mon, 30 Apr 2007: A Hostel is the Most Affordable Discount Hotel New York City Offers
Some people want to visit NYC and drop a lot of cash in the process of "living it up." Others are looking for the best discount hotel New York City provides so that they can use their budgeted "trip
Sun, 29 Apr 2007: Tips For Finding An Amazing New York Travel Deal
Almost everybody has a dream of someday traveling to New York State. Whether it is the sights of the Big Apple or the beauty of the Adirondack Mountains and outdoor activities around the Finger Lakes.
Sun, 29 Apr 2007: Sleeping in Seville, Spain
Seville, Spain is considered the artistic, cultural, and financial capital of Southern Spain. The people who inhabit this beautiful, historical city are called Sevillanos (men) or Sevillanas (women).
Sun, 29 Apr 2007: The Elephant Festival in Jaipur
The Rajasthan Tourism Board has revived the Holi Tradition by adding Elephants to the colorful celebrations.Lisbon 5th March 2007 - The Elephant Festival, in Jaipur, precedes the Holi Festival and is
Sat, 28 Apr 2007: Vacation Accommodations in Costa del Sol
Costa del Sol literally translates as "Sunny Coast." With a name like that, it's naturally a fabulous tourist attraction because of its gorgeous beaches. Costa del Sol is located in the south of Spain
Sat, 28 Apr 2007: Finding Holiday Accommodations in Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain is a beautiful city located on the Mediterranean coast between the mouths of two rivers. It is the second largest city in Spain and the capital of Catalonia. Barcelona is a major tour
Thu, 26 Apr 2007: A Hostel is a Brilliant New York Travel Deal
Some people want to visit New York City and spend a noteworthy amount of cash in the course of "living it up." Others are looking for a New York travel deal so that they can use their budgeted "trip
Thu, 26 Apr 2007: A New 7 Wonder Nominee in Granada, Spain: Alhambra
History is in the making and this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be apart of it. Visit Alhambra, in Granada, and discover a different World Wonder.Lisbon, 06th of March 2007 - In Spain stands
Thu, 26 Apr 2007: Manchester Night Life
When you think of Manchester England, do you think of just the schools and culture? What about the nightlife, though. Well, if you haven't really paid attention to this cultural part of Manchester, y
Wed, 25 Apr 2007: Galapagos: How Find The Right Galapagos Cruise?
When is the best season to travel to Galapagos Islands?The Galapagos have the spectacular flora and fauna all rear round. My preference are the month February and March because of the warm water tempe
Wed, 25 Apr 2007: Ocean Grove - A Charming Jersey Shore Town Where Recreation, History, and Religion Prosper
This Jersey Shore town is unique with its charming tree lined village, Victorian breakfast and breakfast inns, a beach with a rustic boardwalk, and a large, attractive historic wooden auditorium that
Wed, 25 Apr 2007: Branson Missouri's Free Attractions
Coming to Branson, Missouri on your next vacation does not mean you have to pay an arm and a leg to have a good time. You will find there are several different ways to spend your time in Branson witho
Tue, 24 Apr 2007: Discount Hotel New York City
Looking for a Discount Hotel? New York City has a surprisingly large selection.While the sights are alluring, the price tag for a trip to NY can be steep. Many people look for a hotel at a discount,
Sun, 22 Apr 2007: Ulalena, Must See Show on Maui
Ulalena has many meanings on the island of Maui. Ulalena is a state-of-the-art venue that was built for a phenomenal show idea, but it also has another meaning. Ulalena is said to be a special wind th
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