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Article by Simon Haughtone

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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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.

This social media news release and more content is available at: – http://blogit.realwire.com/?ReleaseID=23153

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It appears that every occasion I’m at the magazine rack I find a new list of the “Best Places for Paper Airplane Lovers” or the “Top Ten Towns for Boomers,” or the “Ten Most Affordable Retirement Places.” You get the idea. Whatever the list may be, though, the places always seem to be the same, and till now I can’t figure out how they are picked.

What makes these Carolina towns the finest? No one queried me even once, “What’s important to me in considering a town for my Perfect Place?” The suitable question is: ”What is required to see that a Carolina town is your own ideal place?” When I commenced checking on towns in North and South Carolina, for relocating my family, I realized, after I went through every one of the “Best Places” lists, I even then was not aware what “Best Place” represented for me. So, I compiled a listing of the crucial queries to ask when assessing a new location. Through it, I was able to cut through all the media gloss and hype enveloping the true details.

Given underneath is a section of a handful of the things I looked at ahead of making up my mind whether a Carolina town is one I’d like to reside in, and if it meets the criteria as a town for my individual Best Place list:

One of the essential aspects to take into account is weather. Although we’re only considering a pair of states here, the interior areas of the Carolina’s are the hottest and frequently are the most humid, whereas at the coast you will have more breezy conditions. The mountains have the lowest temperatures, and in the winter you’ll receive a little snow and ice. If metropolitan areas or suburban stretches aren’t for you, consider a more peaceful locality, and be willing to drive a bit further for whatever you want. There are a number of pretty little spots “outside of a Carolina town,” having access to all your requirements, should you be prepared to drive extra to get there. How quickly is the area growing, and is there infrastructure available for development? Will your sleepy hollow turn into a bustling thoroughfare? In what way will the expansion influence your daily commute and shopping? Based on the extent of your flying this could be an important question. There are numerous minor airports right through South and North Carolina, a number of which have connecting flights to major airports. Most of our towns are within 60 minutes of a major airport. Average housing costs fluctuate greatly throughout the Carolinas. Picking one town in preference to a second, even less than a few miles of each other could make a large difference.

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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.

Don’t make your choice on the basis of other people’s criteria. There’s but one way to figure out what Carolina town is ideal for you, and that is by putting the correct questions and making enquiries. Are you all set to find your own Best Place in the Carolinas?!

Visit www.PlacesOfValue.com for more articles on best places in North Carolina and South Carolina, relocation and/or retirement made easy, top retirement communities, cost of living, and designing and building your Dream Home.

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The York River is one of the four primary rivers in Virginia. Because of the natural depth of the river, it is a strategic waterway for amassing troops and supplies. During the Revolutionary War, the British held both New York City and Charleston, SC. They wanted another foothold. Yorktown, a sleepy tobacco port on the York River, was chosen. Lord Cornwallis, an excellent General, was chosen to reinforce this area.

He controlled both sides of the River and built a series of Earthworks to defend his position by land. The majestic British Navy controlled the River and Bay. What he did not realize is that the French became allies with the revolutionaries. This was his downfall. The French Navy fought the British Navy to a stalemate at the Battle of the Capes. By luck of position, the French Navy retreated into the River, while the British had to return to NYC for repairs. Cornwallis also expected some 5,000 additional men to reinforce his 8,300 seasoned veterans and replace the ones lost to guerilla warfare from Lafayette’s troops. He fell back from his outer perimeter and concentrated his forces against the enemy, about 17,000 strong.

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If it wasn’t for the French, he still would have won. When Washington and Rochambeau arrived with their troops, They decided to use siege warfare to subdue Cornwallis. Washington knew nothing about sieges. But Rochambeau was an expert. Cornwallis tried to move his troops across the River to safety, but lost many boats due to a violent thunderstorm. The rest is history. Why is Yorktown so important? This was the largest amount of POWs the British lost until the fall of Singapore during W.W.II. They grew tired of the war: having to beat both the Colonists and the French and the Spanish. Oh how history repeats itself.

The battlefield and town of Yorktown are under the auspices of the National Park Service. Rangers give excellent tours of both places. Being a tobacco center, the product was packed into barrels (hogsheads) weighing between 500 and 700 pounds. These were rolled down a road (tobacco road) to be loaded on a ship.

Two important houses are open for visitation on Tuesdays (the best day to visit). The brick home of Thomas Nelson, Jr. is located in the town. Nelson was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. For obvious reasons he was out of town during the siege. He was with the Allied artillery and helped to position the cannon to fire on his house and the other important buildings. The cannon shot is still imbedded in the Eastern walls.

The other house, Augustine Moore house, is located about one mile East of the battlefield. Here both sides came together to negotiate the terms of surrender. Mr. Moore, a friend of Nelson, was also out of town at this time. This house is almost as important as Independence Hall in Philadelphia, PA. There the war began on paper. Here it ended. It took another two years to iron out all of the details for the Treaty of Paris to take place.

Figure to spend an entire day at Yorktown. What was just another fact in American History becomes alive. Being a Monday morning Quarterback is an amazing feeling, just walking around and visualizing the events, which took place over two hundred years ago. Many details come into proper prospective.

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Article by Ruchira Roy

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Cape Town is an incredible city by day, but night is when the city truly comes to life. And if you’re a fan of hitting the clubs and dancing the night away, you couldn’t be situated in a better place. Packed with a plethora of bars and nightclubs that cater to all different styles and tastes, you’re bound to find the perfect venue that suits when it comes to style, price, music and aesthetic – so get exploring and join in on the party!

One of the most stylish clubs that you can be sure of mingling with all of the coolest Cape Town residents – and maybe even a famous face or two – is the Bang Bang Club. This excellent nightclub is open on Wednesdays through Saturdays and is often hired out for private parties on the nights in between. If you want to find out who’s worth knowing around town, the Bang Bang Club makes for the perfect starting point and is often one of the best places to begin a night on the town.

If you’d prefer something a little more out there, Chevelle is a unique and eye-catching nightclub with attractive décor and a clearly-devoted team of staff.

One of the best things about Chevelle is its constant drive to keep on the cutting edge of style and you can always be sure that, before any new trend sweeps across the city, it’s found at Chevelle first. This is the perfect spot for trendsetters.

Hip hop, house and r’n'b fans rejoice at one of the hippest joints in South Africa – Chrome is one of the city’s most popular night spots and is considered to be the crème de la crème of Cape Town clubs. It’s not very easy to get into, however, so you may have to do some negotiating beforehand rather than chance your luck at the door – but if you do make it, you can be sure that you’re in for a night you’ll never forget. If Chrome doesn’t sound like your style, however, head to ClubRas Discotheque where you can enjoy incredible cocktails in a club that never stops.

There are so many Cape Town clubs that it’s impossible to list them all, but you can be sure you’ll easily find a night that’ll suit your music and dancing needs. And if you really want to make sure your club of choice hits the spot, it’s a good idea to do your research online and, failing that, simply ask the locals where the coolest night spots are! You’ll be sure to have a good night wherever they suggest!

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