Traces of London history

August 8, 2007

A capital of Great Britain is one of the biggest, oldest and interesting cities on Earth. Here the ancient history is harmonically combined with the latest technical and architectural achievements. Fashion, business and art meet here to create one of the most attractive destinations for those who tend to entertain, work or invest money.

The history of London began in 43 AD when the Romans appeared on the Thames banks and founded a settlement named Londinium. After the fall of the Roman Empire London had bad times and its resurrection began only in VII century. The first cathedral - St. Paul's Cathedral was raised in 604 AD. [Read more]

Free Pocket Travel Guide of London England by Flashbooking budget reservation website

August 5, 2007

Useful tool Flashbooking staff has put at travellers’ disposal is the London Pocket City Guide: this free travel guide of London contains, just in a few pages, all the essential information and very good suggestions about the Great Britain Capital as shopping areas and markets, Museums and Art Galleries, budget restaurants and cheap accommodations, classic itineraries you can’t miss, transports and a lot more.

Flashbooking.com is a young dynamic hostels-booker that provides students, independent travellers, backpackers, conscious tourists, families etc. with an online secure booking service.

Looking for hotels in London is not as daunting as you might think

August 3, 2007

When it comes to planning trips to London, the question of where you'll find accommodation can be a tricky one. After all, across the capital's various neighbourhoods lie a range of hotels and guest houses that caters to a range of different people. But what sort of London hotel will suit your requirements best - and, more importantly, where in this huge city will be the optimum location for your planned activities? Whatever your interests - or budget - it's entirely possible for you to find a hotel in London that will match up to your needs.

For instance, if you're a theatre buff, you'll want to find hotels near London's famous West End. The West End is a hub of artistic and commercial activity in London, with new musicals and theatrical productions opening almost constantly. Today's most popular West End productions, such as the Sound of Music and Dirty Dancing, see audiences flocking to the theatres from all over Britain. So if you're looking for a hotel in London's West End, you can be sure that you'll find hotels near London's top theatres. [Read more]

London theatre breaks are a fantastic way to spend your weekend

August 2, 2007

As it becomes increasingly easier and cheaper to travel from one area to another, people in today's modern world have started taking a number of weekend breaks to various parts of the country. Individuals and couples, both young and old, have begun travelling more often through a variety of mediums - be it by train, coach or aeroplane; many people these days are just as likely to spend a weekend in Rome or Madrid as they are in Blackpool or Cornwall. However, as weekend break locations have evolved, they have also become more imaginative; a rising number of people are taking mini-cruise breaks, weekend golf breaks, and even weekend theme park breaks. [Read more]