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Apart from the glitz and glamour associated with five star Las Vegas mega-hotels, tinkling sounds of money from world-class casinos, non-stop entertainment action from the nightclubs, theatres, bars and restaurants along the Las Vegas Strip, the city of Las Vega also offers a wealth of culture, fabulous desert scenery and plenty of adventurous leisure activities. Located in the heart of the Nevada desert and starting life as a sleepy little supply store for pioneers headed out west, Las Vegas has grown into a mega-city that attract millions of visitors from across the globe.

The fantasy-like atmosphere created by lavishly decorated casino hotels, each one trying to outdo the one before both with attention to detail and theme attracts families on vacation, weekend getaways and tourists who simple cannot resist the magnetic attractions of this almighty city. Since the legalizing of gambling in the state of Nevada in 1931 and the opening of the first luxurious hotel resort, El Rancho in 1941with the Flamingo Hotel opening shortly thereafter, the city has continued to grow at an unprecedented rate.

The city center and Las Vegas business and financial hub is located a few miles north of Las Vegas Boulevard South and the famous Strip hotels offering some great shopping, plenty of restaurants and casinos that are mostly favored by the locals. A highlight of a trip downtown is the Freemont Street Experience, a stunning array of light shows and multi-media displayed on a giant canopy that takes place nightly in the pedestrianized mall. This offers great fun for the whole family.

The Strip itself consists of  the famous Las Vegas hotels cheek-by-jowl as well as fashionable shopping malls and massive conference centers. High-end stores offer designer boutiques, luxury merchandise and even luxury car dealerships. Fabulous shopping malls in hotels such as the Forum Shops and Apian Way at Caesars Palace or the Grand Canal Shoppes in the Venetian include free shows and canals with gondoliers for lazy rides.

This is a city synonymous with excess and this is very evident in the stunning array of fabulous restaurants catering for all tastes and desires. From some of the most famous buffets in the world at the Rio, Bellagio, Paris, Wynn and Planet Hollywood, to award winning restaurant with celebrity chefs offering international dishes, seafood extravaganzas and unique banquets, this is the place to eat till your heart’s content. Lazy lunches around infinity edge pools with sundecks, floating bars and casinos are perfect for those who like to enjoy the day in the sun while family steakhouses, a myriad of fast-food outlets, bistros and cafes provide for the whole family.

And after the sun goes down, the lights go on with spectacular free light shows of the Fountains of the Bellagio and the erupting “volcano” in front of the Mirage casino. With neons ablaze, this is the time to head or one of the fabulous shows which include seven famous Cirque du Soleil shows which tell a story through music, lights, dance, amazing feats and impressive costumes. Other headliner shows feature international celebrities and entertainers while magic shows, adult-only performances, musical tributes and free family shows ensures there is something for everyone.

Las Vegas is viewed by many as the wedding capital of the world and with numerous chapels around the Strip, happy couple can tie the knot with an elaborate wedding theme or simple small ceremony. Fabulous conference facilities makes this the perfect city in which to host meetings, private parties and team building exercises while just outside the city, visitors can enjoy some of America’s finest rock climbing and hiking at Red Rock Canyon, water sports at Lake Mead, hot-air ballooning and skydiving.

Las Vegas offers an all-round vacation destination that offers non-stop excitement, frenzied activity, gaming, exclusive dining and accommodation surrounded by a stunning desert landscape.

Located in the central part of North West England, the large populous city of Manchester has shed its gloomy industrial cloak and has embraced the 21^st century with vigor. Today, Manchester is a dynamic and innovative city attracting visitors from far and wide and is the most visited city in England by foreigners outside of London.

The city has an intriguing history that precedes its founding in the 13^th century. Starting life as a small farming district, real growth only took place during the Industrial Revolution of the 18^th and 19^th centuries when the city became an important center for trade and industry. As the center for the cotton, motor and aviation industries, Manchester developed rapidly into one of the 10 biggest urban centers in the world. Fabulous architecture showcase the city’s history with magnificent examples of neo-classical and neo-gothic architecture gracing the downtown districts. As with many industrial cities of this era, the inner city was subjected to urban decay but following a bomb blast in 1996, the city center has undergone a total rejuvenation and is now the entertainment and shopping heart of the city.

Home to two very large universities and world-famous sporting venues, Manchester boasts a young, lively and student atmosphere. Who hasn’t heard of venues such as Manchester United’s Old Trafford and Manchester City Stadium both of which attract a huge following of football and other followers? On match days, the city is alive with excitement and a contagious vibrancy that absorbs both locals and visitors. The pubs, bars and restaurants are teaming with young and old alike and with an exuberant night life scene that includes clubs and live music venues, the party carries on till dawn.

To cater for the influx of visitors, Manchester is teaming with hotels for both the budget-minded visitor as well as the sophisticated traveler in search of world-class hotel facilities. Ranging from immaculately restored 19^th century buildings which have retained their grace, charm and identity of yesteryear to cutting edge contemporary architectural masterpiece of glass and chrome, Manchester offers a variety of accommodation options to suit all tastes and preferences. Health centers and spas, a solarium or steam rooms, indoor heated swimming pools and outdoor pools are just some of the wonderful facilities for visitors to Manchester to make use of.

Centrally situated, many Manchester hotels offer easy access to the amazing sights, sounds and tastes of the city. Absorb the city’s culture, listen to the Halle Orchestra at the Bridgewater Hall, take in a movie at one of the many movie theatres at the Northern Quarter or meander over the landmark Trinity Bridge and enjoy a picnic along the river. The Manchester Convention Center is easily accessed as are world-class shopping centers, museums and art galleries.

Access to the city is via the Manchester International Airport with buses and trains offering easy access to the business central hub. It is also located on all the major bus, train and highway routs and linked to all the cities in northern England. Getting around Manchester is also easy as the city is well served by metro-shuttles, taxis, buses and trams with plenty of stops in all the strategic places. Of course, walking is the best option in the city center and the best way to admire the many architectural gems on offer.

The mild and warm summers and rather cold winters make this an attractive city to visit all year round although it can be rather on the wet side so visitors are encouraged not to forget their rain apparel.

Manchester is a hugely popular cosmopolitan and gay-friendly city with so much to offer. With an infectious youthful culture and a vibrant modern economy, this is one of England’s most popular cities and is sure to enchant all visitors.

Beginning life as a sleepy little fishing village, the city of Brighton started to develop in the 18th century when seawater and sea-bathing was prescribed by fashionable doctors of the time. This led to the development of the Georgian Terraces and following the Royal visit of the Prince Regent in 1783 and the arrival of the railway, the city blossomed into a fashionable resort. Today, it remains a fashionable, vibrant, colorful and creative seaside resort, on the south coast of England and being only an hours’ drive from London, is a favorite day trip for city dwellers, particularly during the sunny summer months.

The city is also the home of two universities and is known as the “Gay Capital of Britain” adding to its Bohemian and youthful culture. Access is easy with cheap train tickets available from London or along the coast. The center of the city is rather congested and visitors are advised to leave their cars at a park and Ride and take a bus. Many parades and festivals also attract their fair share of visitors. These include the Children’s Parade Day at the start of the Brighton Festival, the annual London to Brighton Bike Ride, the Brighton and Hove Gay Pride Week as well as the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run. Once in the city, an extensive bus and rail network will get visitors to wherever they want to be while bike riding is also becoming a very popular means of transportation.

For visitors interested in history, Brighton offers a number of attractions. The Brighton Pier has all the usual seaside appeal with a funfair, restaurants and an arcade hall. The Royal Pavilion built as a royal palace for the Prince Regent and notable for its Indo-Saracenic architecture and Oriental interior is today a vibrant and chic supper club. Brighton beach is packed with sunbathers and swimmers during the summer months while just to the east of the pebble beach is a designated nudist beach. The Sea Life Center with a walkthrough underwater tunnel is the oldest working aquarium in the world while the Theatre Royal, Pavilion Theatre and Dome Concert Hall all offer a glimpse into a bygone era.

Offering plenty of theatres and shops, restaurants and pubs, the city is teaming with a plethora of things to do. A huge array of independent shops and boutiques attract many shoppers to Brighton with North Laine and The Lanes being favorite haunts.  With up-market shops and flea markets, antique shops, jewelers and shops selling war memorabilia, there is indeed something for everyone. Restaurants include Britain’s most famous vegetarian eatery, while cheap takeaways and pub-grub are always in demand. As night falls, seaside restaurants serving Chinese, Italian and traditional English cuisine come alive and these are filled to capacity with diners. Fake medieval traditional old pubs never lose their young appeal and are packed with late night revelers while clubs keep the young at heart up till the early hours.

Brighton Hotels range from budget hotels and bed and breakfast accommodation to seafront mid-range hotels and fabulous luxury hotels including the five-star Claremont Hotel. Offering breathtaking channel views, courtyards, spacious rooms, spas and swimming pools, these are perfect venues for stunning seaside vacations. Catering for families, couples and tourists, there is accommodation to suit all budgets and tastes.

Brighton offers visitors a cosmopolitan, free-spirited atmosphere, full of energy and fun and is the perfect place for a day trip or a leisurely vacation in the south of England. Offering a fabulous mix of trendy arts and culture, iconic attractions, modern entertainment and year round festivals, it is the perfect place for young families, romantic weekends and tourists.