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Visiting Kenilworth Castle — practical tips for first-time visitors

This practical guide is aimed at first-time visitors to Kenilworth Castle and its Elizabethan garden. Find out how to get there, current ticket prices and opening hours, parking and accessibility, the best times to visit, and nearby sites to combine into the same day. Kenilworth…

Hitler and the Third Reich walking tour in Munich: A practical guide for visitors

Munich was once called the “capital of the movement” by Hitler and the Nazi Party. Today, visitors can learn how the city became central to the rise of the Third Reich on a walking tour that traces the story through its surviving landmarks. This guide…

Why it’s worth paying to visit Malamala Beach Club from Port Denarau

When you’re staying on Viti Levu - whether in Nadi, Denarau or the Coral Coast - it’s tempting to stick to mainland beaches. But heading out to Malamala Beach Club offers something entirely different: a private-island beach experience, a resort-style infinity pool, and clear offshore…

Hampton Court Palace in London, England.

Guide to parking at Hampton Court Palace

If you’re planning to visit Hampton Court Palace, it’s best to go by public transport, as on-site parking is limited. However, if you insist on taking the car, this guide to parking at Hampton Court Palace should help you find the right spot. On-site parking…

Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire.

Shakespeare’s Birthplace guide – ticket prices, hours, parking & booking tips

This no-nonsense travel guide for first-time visitors to Shakespeare’s Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon covers how to get there, opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, plus smart timing and nearby attractions for a fuller visit. Shakespeare’s birthplace: a brief overview Shakespeare’s Birthplace is a carefully restored 16th-century…

What you see on a helicopter tour over Toronto

A helicopter ride over Toronto gives a different perspective on Canada’s largest city, compressing a vast number of landmarks into a short but memorable flight. The 7‑minute tour may be brief, but when it costs from $183 per person, it’s about as cheap as you…

Hever Castle in Kent, South-East England.

Plan your visit to Hever Castle: Opening hours, ticket prices, parking, and accessibility

First time visiting Hever Castle? This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. A brief history of Hever Castle The original Hever Castle, constructed as a medieval defensive stronghold complete with a gatehouse and walled bailey, received its licence…

Plan your visit to Camber Sands: Opening hours, parking, accessibility and things to do

First time visiting Camber Sands? This guide covers opening hours, parking, accessibility, and things to do at this popular East Sussex beach. Why visit Camber Sands? Often called the closest sandy beach to London, Camber Sands stands out from most beaches in the South-East, which…

Museo Reina Sofía, Madrid: ticket prices, hours and planning tips

The Museo Reina Sofía in Madrid is Spain’s leading modern art museum. Here’s a practical guide to planning your visit, including opening times, ticket prices, accessibility, and the best times to go for avoiding long queues. To skip the information and just book tickets, head…

Chartwell in Kent, England - Winston Churchill's home.

Plan your visit to Chartwell: Opening hours, ticket prices and parking

First time visiting Chartwell? This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. Why visit Chartwell? Chartwell was the much-loved home of Sir Winston Churchill and his family from 1924 until the end of his life. The house remains much…