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Farnley Tower

4 of 5 stars
Gloucester
Nov 24, 2009

Just returned from a two night stay and this hotel is perfect. Great alternative to impersonal chains, this is a lovely old property, with good sized rooms, comfortable beds and great service. Staff...more

Beamish Hall Country House Hotel

5 of 5 stars
Newmarket
Nov 24, 2009

Stayed here because of it's proximity to Durham and the Beamish Museum which if you have string legs and good walking shoes you can reach on foot. The room was nicely appointed, we had a corner room...more

Beamish Hall Country House Hotel

4 of 5 stars
Preston,Lancashire
Nov 23, 2009

The hotel was booked for me by (MAB - see review), I found my room to be fine ,no issues at all. The food was very good, Mussels for staeters follwed by a fillet steak cooked to perfection and I must...more

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Maui, Hawaii
  • Resident population: 117,644 (est.)
  • Major features: beaches, hiking, water sports
  • 32,223 TripAdvisor reviews of 734 accommodations, 272 attractions and 535 restaurants
If watching the sunrise from atop a 10,000-foot volcano, swimming under waterfalls, hiking through craters and luxuriating on white-, red- and even black-sand beaches sounds like paradise, then Maui awaits.
Bangkok, Thailand
  • Resident population: 5,658,953 Annual visitors: 10,350,000 (est.)
  • Major features: temples, palaces, nightlife
  • 30,657 TripAdvisor reviews of 695 accommodations, 195 attractions and 610 restaurants
Bangkok is a city to overload the senses. Streets are crowded by tuk-tuks (motorized tri-shaws) and the occasional elephant weaving through congested traffic.
Venice, Italy
  • Resident population: 268,993 Annual visitors: 2,927,000 (est.)
  • Major features: canals, museums, piazzas, architecture, bridges
  • 47,455 TripAdvisor reviews of 1,413 accommodations, 185 attractions and 526 restaurants
Venice makes you a believer in fairy tales. Cars are banned, so the only way to get around the 1,500-year-old city is by foot or by water.
Madrid, Spain
  • Resident population: 2,905,100 Annual visitors: 3,921,000 (est.)
  • Major features: art museums, cultural events, bullfighting, nightlife
  • 26,815 TripAdvisor reviews of 861 accommodations, 316 attractions and 2,691 restaurants
Strolling through Madrid is a great way to see the lavish Royal Palace, the 16th-century Puerta del Sol (Sun's Gate) marking the center of Spain, the old Moorish quarter of Moreria and much more.
  • Resident population: 3,971,020 Annual visitors: 3,687,000 (est.)
  • Major features: water sports, beaches, nature tours
  • 24,417 TripAdvisor reviews of 404 accommodations, 368 attractions and 680 restaurants
Culture-seekers will be charmed be La Isla's heritage and history, from Old San Juan's charms to folk art and festivals in the outlying towns.