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Diss – Norfolk, UK is one of the oldest market towns situated on the border of Suffolk and Norfolk. The markets have been in town for over five hundred years. The wonderful Waveney Valley adds more beauty to the town and makes it an ideal holiday destination.

The deepest inland natural lake is here which makes the town iconic. Lake Mere is a tourist attraction for the people all over the country. There are plans to build a fountain on the lake.

There are elegant Edwardian and Georgian buildings all around the town. Most people spend time in the markets and shopping spots. The Museum is located to the north of the Market Place and the Banham Zoo is great places to holiday.

Fair Green is a family place where occasional fairs and circus happens. In the historical times however more traditional sports took place here. Diss- actually means village of the dancing horse.

A weekly auction of antiques and collectibles is held on Friday. Apart from this the local markets such as Farmers markets and Flea markets are also run every week. So there is always hustle and bustle in the town center. The town has always encouraged great fresh produce and food.

Apart from fresh produce, fish and cheese are specialty products. The town promotes the idea of ‘Slow Towns’. Diss is a station on the line from London to Norwich.

Over seven thousand people live here. Some of the places to visit are: 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum, Bressingham Steam Museum and Dolphin House. The Dolphin House is a sixteenth century old building close to the Market Street.

Mainly a Christian town, Sports is big here and you have the popular Diss Town FC. Thomas lord, founder of Lord’s Cricket Stadium is from this town. There is also a Parish Church and Unitarian Church here.

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Article by Paul McCarthy

With humble origins as a barter trade hub, the town of Swindon in Wiltshire United Kingdom has developed into the progressive and busy town it is today. Its traditional courtyards and rustic accommodations, and modern pubs and other various establishments present a combination of past and the present.

Swindon’s Town Centre’s vast array of sights and services showcase the town’s versatile nature. The Brunel Centre presents a range of options for the modern shopper, with high-class establishments like Marks and Spencer, Argos, Waterstones, and Virgin Megastore. Alongside are retail outlets, like Deja Vous and John Antony. The pedestrian shopping areas like The Parade, Canal Walk, and Regent Street also hold high-end shopping establishments like Debenhams, Woolworths and H&M. Museums, theatres, and restaurants are also available.

The afterhours come alive in the Swindon Town Centre, with various nightspots both in the town centre and in “Old Town”. Clubs like McKenzies, Longs Bar, and Apartment promise exciting spots for anyone to hang up their coats, let their hair down, and dance the night away with friends.

For those looking to go to Swindon for a night out, a number of accommodations are available, each within walking distance of all the town’s hotspots.

Madison Hotel

One of the town’s popular hotels is the Madison Hotel and Conference Center. Featuring amenities and services like Satellite TV, a laundry and valet service, a lobby with a fireplace and hardwood floors, a bar, and 24-hour reception and room service. The Madison hotel usually offers really cheap rates, which is great if you’re looking to crash with a couple of mates after a night on the town.

The Madison is an excellent place to stay for anyone planning to take in such sights as the city of Bath and Stonehenge.

The Lodge

Another hotel to consider would be The Lodge Guest House, an expansive Victorian residence later converted into a tiny hotel with considerable reputation.

This seemingly small establishment offers a range of services, including WiFi connection, a parking lot, a restaurant, in-room tea/coffee making facilities, and color TVs. This tiny guest house, which by the way allows pets, goes the extra mile with its billiards/snooker area. It is within walking distance from the Swindon Town Centre.

The Menzies Hotel

There is also the Menzies Hotel, a slightly more upmarket choice, which brings the irresistible combination of comfort and luxury. The hotel offers services including laundry, maid service, and secure parking, not to mention the cable/satellite televisions, Wifi service, the hotel bar/lounge, meeting rooms and facilities, and an award-winning restaurant.

With exciting tourist spots and accommodation at such great prices, it’s worth paying a visit to Swindon. Whilst Swindon is a busy town and rapidly expanding town, it still has the feel of a small area; the traffic is usually fine as long as you avoid the rush hours, the countryside is a 10 minute drive in any direction and the M4 is accessbile via two junctions depending on which part of the town you are in. With easy access to Bath, Bristol, Cheltenham, Stonehenge, Avebury, Marlborough, Devizes, The White Horses and so on, Swindon is the perfect central hub location. Even London is only 35 minutes on the train.

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Article by Simon Haughtone

We do not know what you think, but we absolutely enjoy going to those small towns. There is just something about them. Everyone seems to know everyone and most of all, everyone has on a friendly face. Those small towns seem to be so peaceful and relaxing. We come from a small town, so that may be why we draw to other little towns. One small town that we have gained a lot of interest in is Eyemouth, which is in the Scottish Borders. In this town, according to a survey that was taken during the year 2004, you are going to find a population of about 3, 420. Are you interested in learning more about this small town? If so, then continue reading the paragraphs we have written below…

The town has gotten its name from its located. You see, it is sitting right at the opening of the Eye Water, hence the name “Eyemouth.” On the coastline, you are going to five high cliffs that are looking over clear water that is deep. There are also sandy covers and harbours that are a must see.

Also in the town, you are going to find a fishing port, which has gained a lot of popularity throughout the years. Each year, the town celebrates a Herring Queen Festival. As you are traveling through the area, you are going to come across many notable buildings.

There are many other interesting buildings that are in this town. One of the ones we find very interesting is the Gunsgreen House. Why is this interesting? Because this home was built in order to protect the cemetary from resurrectionists also known as body snatchers.

All trades and crafts that go on in this area have been associated with the fishing industry. You have everything from ship building to net making and repair. You are also going to come across smoke houses, which are used in order to prepare fish the traditional small town way.

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Malampuzha is a major tourist attraction for its trekking trails and the large irrigation dam. Malampuzha is also considered the headquarters of the inland fishery activities of Kerala.

How to reach Malampuzha

By Bus:-
Malampuzha is well-connected to almost all the cities in Kerala and Tamil Nadu by state government public transport buses. Number of deluxe buses is available from major cities including Bangalore, Chennai, Trivandrum, Kozhikode and Cochin to Palakkad. From Bangalore, it is a comfortable drive over the Bandipur-Mudumalai Hills and the eastern face of the Western Ghats from Coimbatore.

By Train:-

Palakkad Junction, the most important junctions of the southern railways, is the nearest railway station to reach in Malampuzha. Palakkad is an important railway station which is well-connected with all cities in India. Palakkad Junction is almost 5 km away from the main city of Malampuzha.

By Air:-
Coimbatore is the nearest airport to Malampuzha which is almost 55 km away, and the taxi fair is about Rs. 1000. Cochin International Airport, which is connected with all cities in India, is the other nearest airport to reach in Malampuzha. The distance from Cochin to Malampuzha is around 160 km and the taxi fair is about Rs. 3000.

Things to see and enjoy

1. Malampuzha Dam:-
Malampuzha dam is one of the well-known dams in Kerala. The dam project was begun in the year, 1949 and ended in 1955. Malampuzha dam, the largest reservoir in Kerala, is 6,066 feet high and it crosses the Malampuzha River. The capacity of this dam is 115.06 meters and it created the largest irrigation system in Kerala with a network of canals.

2. Malampuzha Garden:-
Malampuzha garden, known as the vrindavan of Kerala, is one of the major attractions at Malampuzha. The rose garden itself is reputed to have over a hundred verities. The beauty of the river, surrounding mountains, lush green lawns, glittering pools, and water fountains attract the tourists again to this place.

3. The Reservoir and Garden House:-
The reservoir created by the dam is used as a boating destination for the tourists. The reservoir has amusement facilities. One can hire rowboats, pedal-boats, water scooters and motor-boats from 10 am to 6 pm to take you around the reservoir’s cool blue lake. There is also a fairly decent swimming pool for the people to enjoy.

4. Fantasy Park:-
Malampuzha’s Fantasy Park is the first amusement park of Kerala. It was designed by Neo Tech Amusements and Resorts Ltd. There are beautiful gardens and fountain for people to enjoy. It offers a menu of 20 rides. The largest wave pool in the park can give you some thrilling moments in your life. Zip Zap Zoop, Swing slam bob, Dragon Coaster, Oriental Express Train, Saya Trooper, and Water Merry-Go-Round, Tora Tora etc. are for adult as well as for children to try. Water Kiddy Ride, Baby Train and Battery Car are there for kid’s entertainment. Conveniently enough, there is a hygienic restaurant and ice-cream parlour in the park.

5. The Passenger Ropeway:-
The passenger ropeway, claimed to be the first and the only one in South India, will give you a clear picture of the Malampuzha gardens, the dam, the distant hills, the blue strip of the reservoir etc. from a height of 60 ft. The 20-minute ride in the sky will thrill your kids.

6. Fish Shaped Aquarium:-
The fresh water aquarium in Malampuzha is itself in the shape of a fishes .People get inside the aquarium through the wide opened mouth of the fish. The aquarium complex is artistic in architecture and is amazing in structure though only few fishes are there. The aquarium is surrounded by water with lot of fishes. We can see that fishes swim by propelling themselves in a wave-like fashion. The aquarium is opened to all visitors from 11 am to 8 pm.

7.Thread Garden:-
Thread garden in Malampuzha has been designed by Mr. Antony Joseph, using only embroidery colour threads and without the aid of needles or any special devices. Years of labour and yards of coloured embroidery thread have resulted in a rich collection of life-like replicas of plants and animals, all made of thread.

8. Snakes Park:-
Snakes Park in Malampuzha was set up in 1984 by the state government. In the park you can see a variety of vipers like rock pit viper, saw-scaled viper, hump-nosed pit viper and Russell viper. Several kinds of cobras are also there like common cobra, king cobra, spectacled cobra and monocled cobras. The rare species of snakes like the Forsten’s cat snake, the brown vine snake etc. is also in the park. Other species of snakes are krait, India rock python, wolf snake and trinket snake. Also in the park are some varieties of water snakes, crocodiles and the American green iguana.

9 .Hanging Bridge:-
Other attractions here are the beautiful hanging bridge across the river. The bridge is made up of rope. It can’t carry more than 50 people at a time. Some people are afraid to go through the bridge while some of them take it as craze.

10. Sculpture of Gigantic Yakshi:-
Another interesting feature in Malampuzha is the enormous statue of Yakshi, sculptured in concrete by Kanai Kunjiraman, Kerala’s best-known contemporary sculptor. She sits with her head flung back, hands about to tear her hair, with nary a stitch on her body. The specialty of this statue is that only one huge piece of rock is used for its construction. The Yakshi, who sits in the main part of Malampuzha Garden, attracts all the tourists mainly because of her huge naked body.

11. Rock Garden:-
Malampuzha Rock Garden is the first rock garden of South India. The garden is a master work of sculptor Padmasree Neck Chand Saini of Chandigarh. The most interesting feature of the rock garden is that the whole place of this garden is made up of unwanted and broken pieces of bangles, tiles, used plastic cans, tins and other waste materials. If you happen to visit the garden on a weekend or on a national holiday, you will find it bathed in coloured lights from 7-8 pm. On other days, if there are enough visitors, you can get the officials to turn on the lights for a fee.

12. Telescopic Tower:-
The telescopic tower in the garden with a powerful telescope provides a terrestrial view of up to 40 miles. It gives you a panoramic view of the park around the lake.

13. Japanese Garden:-
This is a small exotic garden designed in Japanese Style. The wonderful work of the human mind and its creativity mould ones mind rosy.

14 .Road Train:-
The road train is a toy train for amusement that runs on the Road with inflatable wheels. All the bogies of this train is in the shape of different types of toys. It attracts children. It takes one around Malampuzha Garden and its vicinity.

Important Places around Malampuzha
1.Palakkad
Palakkad is known as the Rice Bowel of Kerala. This quiet town is the gateway between Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Palakkad Fort built by Hyder Ali of Mysore in 1776, now popularly called Tippu’s Court is one of the best preserved forts of Kerala. It is protected by the Archeological Survey of India. The children’s park in Palakkad is a major amusement for children.

2.Nelliampathy
Nelliampathy is a small, beautiful tea-and-orange hill station worth a visit. It is almost 89 kms away from Malampuzha. Evergreen forests, waterfalls, valleys and tea gardens around this area attract more visitors to this place. Seethakundu at Nelliampathy is a very beautiful spot from where we can get a panoramic view of almost the whole of Palakkad town.

3.Pothundi Reservoir
The Pothundi Reservoir, a nice picnic spot, is on the way to Nelliampathy. It is 17 kms out of Palakkad. This is a good place to stop to stretch your legs on your way to Nelliampathy. There are also provisions in place for boating.

4.Chulannur
There is a Peacock Protection Centre in Chulannur. It is 22 kms away from Palakkad. The tropical forest named Kunjan Nambiar Smrudhi Forest is also in Chulannur area. (Kunjan Nambiar was one of the famous poets in Malayalam.)

5.Parambikulam Sanctuary
Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary covers an area of 285 sq km, spread around three dams-Parambikulam, Peruvaripalam and Thoonakkadavu. The highest point in the sanctuary is Karimala Gopuram, from where several streams originate and flow down to Chalakudi River. This place is an ideal home for animals and birds. This virgin valley that is the pride of Palakkad district is 124 kms away from Palakkad town. There is also a national park and a reservoir in the location.

6.Silent Valley National Park
The Silent Valley Forest was declared as a National Park on 15th November 1984 by the Sate Government under the act of Wildlife Protection. It is located at southwest corner of Nilgiri Hills. The park is home for several exotic species of trees and plants. It is 40 km away from Mannarkkadu. (Mannarkkadu is an important town in Palakkad district). Silent Valley is home to the largest population of animals like lion tailed macaque, elephant, leopard, tiger, nilgiri thar, malabar giant squirrel, deer, gaur and large population of birds like hornbills, malabar whistling thrush etc. It is considered one of the most ecologically diverse areas on the planet.

7.JP Smrithivanam and Deer Park
JP Smrithivanam and Deer Park are located at Walayar Reserve Forest. This is situated 22 kms away from Palakkad town in Palakkad-Coimbatore road. The animals roam here as natural habitats of the region. Facilities for elephant riding are also available here.

8.Dhoni
Dhoni is a reserve forest area with its small and beautiful waterfalls. This is one among the most magnificent gift of nature to mankind. There is also a farm house, harbouring hundreds of cattle of Swiss variety.

Other Important Places
Mangalam Dam, Kottayi, Meenkara Dam, Chulliyar Dam, Thiruthala Temple, Jain Temple, Attappady, Chittur Gurumadam, Killikurissi Mangalam etc. are other important tourist spots around Malampuzha.

Where to Stay

Important Hotels in Malampuzha

Malampuzha has good place to stay. Malampuzha Hotels give you an unforgettable budget stay. The important hotels in Malampuzha are the following.

1. The Irrigation Department’s Malampuzha Resort: – It is very near to the Malampuzha gardens.
2. Malampuzha Garden House: – It offers all essential facilities needed for a comfortable stay. It arranges boating on the lake.
3. Tripenta Hotel: – It is a professionally managed three star hotel. It offers ayurvedic massages.
4. Hotel Dam Palace: – It is also a good option near the dam.
Important Hotels in Palakkad
Numbers of hotels are available in Palakkad. One can decide the hotels according to the budget. Almost all the hotels in Palakkad are famous for its hospitality. The important hotels among them are given below.
1. Sri Chakra International
Location: – 3 kms from Palakkad Bus Stand.
Facilities: – Room service, parking, laundry, travel desk, doctor, locker, business centre, foreign exchange, health club, pool, ayurvedic centre and restaurant.
2. Santhigiri Ashram
Location: – 7 km from Palakkad Town.
Facilities: – Ayurvedic treatment, taxi arrangement, room service, laundry and restaurant.
3. Fort Palace Hotel
Location: – West Fort Road.
Facilities: – Parking, doctor, room service, laundry, TV, travel desk and restaurant.
4. Hotel Indraprastha
Location: – English Church Road.
Facilities: – Travel assistance, safe deposit, foreign exchange, book shop, internet, TV and doctor.
5. Hotel Rajadhani
Location: – Near KSRTC Bus Station.
Facilities: – Travel desk, room service, doctor, parking, laundry and restaurant.
6. ATS Residency
Location: – Yakara Road, near DPO.
Facilities: – Room service, taxi arrangement, doctor, laundry, travel desk, laundry, TV and restaurant.
7. KPM International
Location: – Press Club Road.
Facilities: – Sightseeing trips, parking, room services, laundry, doctor, beauty parlour, taxi arrangement and restaurant.
8. Hotel Gazala
Location: – Town Centre, near Head Post Office.
Facilities: – Pick-up and drop to bus/station, room services, parking, laundry, travel desk, doctor and restaurant.
9. Hotel Revathy
Location: – Robinson Road, opposite of Government Hospital.
Facilities: – Room service, parking, taxi arrangement, laundry and restaurant.
Malampuzha, the beautiful hill station in God’s own country, certainly will give you some unforgettable memories and experience in your life. So get ready soon for a family picnic and enjoy your life.
 

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Article by Andrey

Interested buyers looking for Dartmouth houses will be thrilled by the selection this Massachusetts town has to offer. A variety of budget friendly single-family homes exist. The majority of homes are located in peaceful communities with well kept yards. The actual homes come in different shapes and sizes, but most offerings will tantalize your interest with their three to four bedroom and two to three bathroom combinations.

The town itself is home to approximately 30,000 residents whom often enjoy its beautiful state parks full of wildlife and sandy salt water beaches that are open all year round for visitors.

Continuing on into Rhode Island, frugal spenders will find Johnston Houses very pleasing to the naked eye as well as your wallet. An abundance of one and two storey homes, with upwards of five bedroom and multiple bathroom combinations are waiting to be toured and to be fallen in love with.

The town of Johnston has a population hovering around the 29,000 resident mark. On any given day you’ll be able to sample the wonderful Italian cuisine that Johnston has to offer because of its vibrant Italian roots and demographics. Be sure to check out the romantic local Water/Fire attraction when in town.

Lastly, for those in search of the thriftiest housing deals, look no further than Sulphur Louisiana. Sulphur homes consist of beautiful brick ranch and bungalow styled houses which boast upwards of three to four bedrooms as well as two or more bathrooms.

Sulphur itself is quite pleasant with a small-town familiarity type vibe floating throughout the community. The residents of Sulphur will be quick to point out its wonderful fairs and festivals held all year round. For those interested in enjoying wet and wild water slides during the summer heat, Sulphur Parks Water Park is an ideal destination.

Log on http://www.dartmouthhouses.com, http://www.johnstonhouses.com or http://www.sulphurhomes.com to know more!

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The charming town of Ipswich, located in Suffolk on the banks of the river Orwell, offers vacationers and travellers a slightly medieval flair. Renowned for being one of England’s oldest towns, this quaint and rustic small city provides an authentic getaway for those seeking a cultural vacation. Take yourself back in time and experience the refreshing and rejuvenating taste of England by booking a stay in a country house hotel in Ipswich.

Getting away to Ipswich can be a great way to escape from all of the pressures of modern life and enjoy the simple pleasures of a bygone era. Today, historical properties in Ipswich once owned by aristocratic families of the past are open to the public as country house hotels that provide guests with terrific customer service, excellent dining options and terrific vistas of the countryside.

Why stay at a hotel in Ipswich?

- Food: unique selection of English pubs, seafood restaurants at Ipswich marina, and antiquated bistros.
- Arts and Culture: theatres, art galleries and historic art museums. If you visit at the right time of year, you may be able to see the annual Ip-Art festival.
- Countryside: hotels in Ipswich are surrounded by the citys rolling hills.

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- Sport: Ipswich Town Football Club are the local team and you may be fortunate enough to catch them playing at their home ground, the Portman Road Stadium.
- War-time Ipswich: stay at a hotel in Ipswich and visit the Clifford Road Air Raid Shelter Museum which provides a fascinating insight into some of the conditions that would have been experienced during World War Two.

Many hotels in Ipswich are buildings that have been in place for hundreds of years, and both casual and dedicated architectural enthusiasts are sure to find plenty of breathtaking architecture. Most of the country house hotels here have at least a couple of members of staff on hand who are well acquainted with architecture and the history of their particular building who can provide some very useful insights into how the building was designed and constructed.

Another benefit of staying at country house hotels is the chance to enjoy the bucolic setting of these old estate homes. During every season of the year, these hotels in Ipswich allow guests to immerse themselves in the rhythms and patterns of the natural world so that they can return to their urban lives feeling rejuvenated and refreshed. Visit Ipswich during the spring to watch the flora and fauna awaken from their winter slumber, or visit during the autumn to take in beautiful views of fall foliage changing colours along the gentle rolling hills.

Country house hotels in Ipswich offer much more intimate guest services than most types of hotels. Large hotels usually have 100+ rooms whereas country house hotels rarely have more than 40 rooms. As a result, many of these hotels in Ipswich have earned a reputation for being extremely family friendly and offering customers hands-on services ranging from learning the history of the hotel to enjoying impeccable meals featuring locally produced foods and wines.

Hotels in Ipswich are also popular destinations for special events like weddings and important meetings. Every year, countless couples choose to have weddings held at romantic country house hotels where friends and family members can join them by staying at the hotel until the end of the ceremony. After the couple are married, the wedding party can then make their way home to allow the newlyweds to enjoy a luxurious country house honeymoon in Ipswich

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Henfield – West Sussex is great for walking, and there is much to see and do.

Henfield museum houses many items from the “Georgian and Victorian periods. You will even find a horse drawn plough and water pump outside. You may also see period clothing, including locally made and worn military uniforms. See historic Henfield through pictures, paintings and drawing, the collection here is quite excellent, and paints a fantastic picture. There is much, much more to see here. This is an excellent museum. You will certainly want to see this.

Mondays in Henfield feature the Henfield market. This sixteen year old ongoing market has something for everyone. From food to clothing and shoes, this market is chock full of great bargains. Even second hand items and antiques can be found here. This is also a great opportunity to get to know the locals.

“Danny house” is a magnificent red brick, Elizabethan mansion with fifty six bedrooms.

It is claimed that the grounds surrounding this amazing house are haunted. It is said that during the Victorian times, a young girl drowned in “Danny pond”, and has since haunted the area.

“Newtimber place” is a moated house built in fifteen sixty seven. It is known for it’s 18th Century Etruscan style wall paintings in it’s hallways. You must make a reservation in order to join a half hour guided tour. This is a very lovely estate.

Henfield is perfect for people who enjoy walking. There are many beautiful, natural sights which are seen best on foot.

There are plenty of restaurants and shopping, as well as places to stay. There is a great deal to see and do in and around Henfield. Definitely add it to your list of places to visit.

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Recently Cape Town has been more and more popular for its beautiful suburbs. Those neighborhoods extending east from the Table Mountain slopes and south toward the False Bay coast, is full of high quality hotels and guesthouses. Restaurants, shopping stores and entertainment sites are plenty. Victorian and Cape Dutch houses are lined with the streets.

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens

Just south of the Cape Town suburb of Newlands are the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, one of the most important botanical collections in the world. The Cape Floral Kingdom of the Western Cape is one of the world’s six major floral kingdoms. Of the estimated 8,600 species of plants it contains, 5,800 of them are found nowhere else on earth in a wild state.

The magnificent Kirstenbosch Gardens, located under looming Table Mountain, contain about 7,000 of these species. This is a place where you could easily spend a day following the many walking trails from one gorgeous section to another. This is a must-see for any visitor to Cape Town.

Birthplace of the Wine Industry

Constantia lies on the lower slopes of Table Mountain and the Constantia Mountains, and has lovely views of False Bay. This was the birthplace of the South African wine industry. It was here in 1685 that the governor of Cape Town, Simon Van der Stel, planted the colony’s first vines. He had an estate here, and was soon followed by others of the colony’s social elite. Thus, the community has many examples of beautiful old Cape Dutch architecture. The Groot Constantia estate is still an active winery, and visitors can go through Van der Stel’s manor house, which has been fully restored and is now a popular Cape Town museum. Two other beautiful estates on the Klein Constantia Road are Klein Constantia and Buitenverwachting. Klein Constantia makes Vin de Constance, a dessert wine that was one of Napoleon’s favourites. Visitors can now buy it in replicas of the original bottle.

Museums and Memorials

The suburb of Rosebank is the location of the Irma Stern Museum, which is in the Expressionist artist’s former home. Nearby is the Baxter Theatre Complex, one of the most important centres for the arts in Cape Town. In Rondebosch, south of Rosebank, you can see many fine old Victorian buildings, including the grand looking University of Cape Town. On the slopes of Devil’s Peak you will see the stone steps and majestic stone lions that lead up to the magnificent Rhodes Memorial. This monument in the form of a Greek temple is a memorial to the 19th century South African statesman Cecil Rhodes. The views from here are spectacular.

South African Rugby Museum

The suburb of Newlands is of great importance to sports fans in Cape Town and across the country. This is the site of Norwich Park, headquarters of the Western Province Cricket and Rugby Unions, and the site of international rugby and cricket matches. Newlands also has the South African Rugby Museum, the largest museum of its kind in the world. It is practically a shrine to the beloved national team, the Springboks. Also of interest to visitors here is the Josephine Mill, which is an old watermill that is still in operation. The mill is the office of the Cape Town Historical Society. Be sure to go to the suburb of Maynardville for the open air Shakespearean Festival in the summer.

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South Africa’s Cape Town has the most to offer in sightseeing, extreme adventure, wine tasting, or just plain soaking in the sun and fun whole day and night. You either go in during the peak season or settle for the less busy months after the summer holidays. Because there are lots of tourist hotspots all over the cape, you can always take your pick of Cape Town accommodation from youth hostels to five-star hotels in every nook and cranny of this mesmerizing holiday destination.

Whatever you are looking for, there are several accommodations to fit your budget and style such as bed and breakfast, backpacker’s hostels, country inns and houses, guesthouses, hotels, and resorts.

You can always find Cape Town hotels in every inch of scenic Cape Town within a heartbeat to the touristy trails or to the least beaten path. Perhaps you want a taste of a traditional fishing village where the food is sumptuous and unpretentious. Hike off to Paternoster where you can stay at thatched guesthouses. This place is fast becoming a foodie resort where a host of whitewashed cottages make it unique and reminiscent of the ancient fishing villages of Sardinia.

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So where exactly should you stay? Here is a list of the best places that will give value for your money:

Mount Nelsen. If money is not an issue, hobnob with the nouveau riche and Hollywood stars in this premiere hotel. You’ll find the grand dame of Cape Town hotels on 76 Orange Street. The hotel is set on nine acres of breathtaking gardens. You have a choice of quaint garden cottages or you can stay in the main hotel building.  An African Villa. The mix of ethnic and chick shows in this two-storey Victorian-style house. People like the welcoming atmosphere and the affordable price. To get a room, better have a reservation way ahead of time. Aba’s Place. The place is a suite of apartments for the business traveler who has to entertain guests. There is a choice of one- or two-bedroom apartments that sleeps 1 to 4 people. 

Bannockburn. They offer three-bedroom apartments that open to a spectacular view of the Table Mountain and Table Bay. Cape Grace. This is a classy joint that has its private quay and overlooks the scenic Table Mountain.

Cliff Lodge is a B&B lodge set on the cliffs that offer a panoramic view of Walker Bay. You can book a shark safari during your stay in this lodge situated in a quiet neighborhood.  De Kelders B&B. This B&B house along the coast of Walker Bay offers a home atmosphere, informal service, and a stunning view of the bay. This is the base for extreme adventures as it is in close proximity to kayak as well as cave tours.

Aan-den-Weg. You will find a perfect combination of rose gardens and the vineyards of Stellenbosch Kloof Valley here.

Chapman’s Peak Drive. The 117-year-old hotel overlooks the beach and has the opulent charm of bygone eras.  

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iwi announces launch of SuperFun Town on Facebook

London, UK – New social games company, iwi today announced the launch of SuperFun Town, the most advanced city building social game available on Facebook at http://apps.facebook.com/superfuntown/.

SuperFun Town lets players create the town of their dreams. Starting from a sleepy farm, players grow their towns by attracting new residents. Players build homes ranging from Trailer Parks to Skyscrapers to house their new residents while also constructing shops and factories to generate income, for further expansion. Public works such as Fire Stations and Hospitals keep residents satisfied and players can splash out on attractions, like Fun Fairs or Casinos to attract even more new arrivals to their town.

Personalisation is an important part of SuperFun Town. As well as a huge range of decorations, players can repaint all of their residents’ homes for further customisation. With all items fully rotatable and easy to expand land tiles, SuperFun Town is one of the most sophisticated games available through Facebook.

Social features include the ability to house or hire Facebook friends in the town, gaining an increase on the income from the building. Tough decisions await the player: who gets to work in the Donut Hut and who will be working a double shift in the Seedy Bar? Visiting friends’ towns lets players gift donuts to the workers there, improving their morale – if not their waistlines, better build a Gym!

“SuperFun Town lets players get creative to build the town of their dreams” said Tom Newton, Head of iwi, “…and with over 400m users, Facebook is the perfect platform for friends to interact through SuperFun Town.”

SuperFun Town is the 3rd game launched by iwi this year, following Bingo.net – the best 75 ball bingo game on facebook, and the highly addictive and highly viral ‘World Keepie Uppie Cup’.

Notes to editors: Founded in November 2009, iwi is a start-up social games company with a mission to create fun and entertaining games for everyone. iwi launched Deal or No Deal Live (powered by iwi games platform, in conjunction with Endemol PLC) in 2009. iwi HQ is in central London.

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I trust these five guidelines on the way to select your ideal destinations, provide you an excellent beginning, deciding on what’s important to you.

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