RECOMENDED LINKS The following links have been carefully selected for their content, value for money services offered and useful information to make your journey and holiday more exciting and memorable. To recommend your own or another web site to be listed on this page please click here. 8 DAY INTERNATIONAL CYCLING RACE - The National Dairy Council and FBD Insurance will once again sponsor the FBD MILK RAS 8 Day International Cycle Race when it takes place from 18th to 25th May this year. This will be the 21st year of sponsorship by the NDC and 20th year of FBD sponsorship and in that time the race has developed into a much sought after event by professional and amateur teams from many parts of the world. As part of the elite international calendar it is eligible to award qualifying points that are required for participation in Olympic Games and World Cycling Championships. Stena Ferry Line is proud to be a selected carrier for participants in this prestigious event. <www.fbdmilkras.com> AMERICAN EXPATS - A site dedicated to assisting Americans living in or planning to move to the United Kingdom. Loads of very useful information on where to stay, meeting other Americans, immigration, employment and where to shop for American groceries. <www.americanexpats.co.uk> ANGLOMANIE - L'Association Anglomanie organise des placements au pair en Angleterre, en Irlande, aux Etats-Unis, en France, en Espagne et aux Pays-Bas. Les séjours sont pour une durée minimum de 2 à 3 mois l'été et peuvent durer jusqu'à un an. L'Association organise aussi des séjours linguistiques à Bournemouth, dans le Dorset pour les plus de 18 ans. (Au Pairs and mothers help for the EU, UK and USA) <www.anglomanie.com> ART HOLIDAYS IN FRANCE - These remarkable Art Holidays take place in and around Le Touquet, Etaples and Montreuil on the northern coast of France during May, June and July of each year. Within an ideally suited, relaxing yet invigorating holiday setting, we offer guidance and (many a client has said) inspirational art tuition to novice and experienced artists. <www.insightfrance.com> AUBERGE SUR LA MONTAGNE - The Auberge is a British-run, traditional, rustic Savoyard chalet-hotel in the heart of the French Alps. Close to Val d'Isère, it is equally well-placed for winter skiing or snow-boarding holidays, and summer hiking or biking holidays. The Auberge has eight recently refurbished guest bedrooms with sleeping accommodation for up to twenty-four people and a high tech outdoor hot-tub and sauna perfect for relaxing in after a long day on the piste. Highly recommended! <www.auberge-montagne.co.uk> BEECH HILL HOUSE - This lovely Georgian style house set in the peaceful Holywood Hills offers luxury Bed and Breakfast Accommodation in Northern Ireland enjoys a 5 Diamiond AA Rating. Conveniently located 15 minutes from Belfast City Airport, 20 minutes from the Ferry Terminals and 45 minutes from Belfast International (Aldergrove) Airport with easy access to Belfast City Centre and its many business, conference and exhibition venues, as well as the many amenities of County Down and further afield, including an abundance of Golf Courses and Sailing clubs. Local towns include Bangor, Holywood and Newtownards all only a few minutes drive from Beech Hill. <www.beech-hill.net> BICYCLE BEANO CYCLING HOLIDAYS - Bicycle Beano holidays are cycling idealism come true – the tours combine the best countryside in Wales, the quietest roads, gorgeous accommodation and a superb bounty of home-made vegetarian food. <www.bicycle-beano.co.uk> BIKING IN THE ALPS - A must visit page for all motorcycle enthusiasts visiting the Alpine regions with up-to-date information on where to ride, what to do and where to stay. <www.alpineroads.com> BRITAIN TOURIST INFORMATION - The official web travel guide of U.K. Tourism. Everything you need to know about visiting Britain including where to stay, what to see, transport, entertainment and much, much more. <www.visitbritain.com> CRUISE IN FRANCE - Before you reserve a cruise in France, check with the experts. Let us help you choose the right boat to cruise at the right price. Cruise-in-France have a wealth of knowledge and expert tips to ensure that you have truly memorable cruise holiday. <www.cruise-in-france.com> EXMOOR DEVON ACCOMMODATION GUIDE - An approved U.K. accommodation directory, area guide and links for Exmoor National Park, Devon and Somerset regions of Great Britain. Hotels, inns, guesthouses, 300 self catering cottages, B&B's, farm and country house's, shooting lodges, camping and caravan parks, cycling, horse riding and walking holidays. Fast and very user friendly web site. <www.exmoor-accommodation.co.uk> FOODIES IN FRANCE - The Les Mimosas Guesthouse & Cook School, Roquebrun, France is the ideal holiday destination for all food lovers. A comfortable country guesthouse in the beautiful village of Roquebrun. English-speaking hosts who not only cook gourmet meals for you every day but also teach you how to cook them yourself for when you reluctantly have to go back home! <www.foodiesinfrance.com> FORGE BASSE - Located in Dordogne, South West France three idyllic riverside properties with swimming pool for holiday rental. The Barn, the Cottage and the Forgemaster's House make up Forge Basse, the site of a forge on the river Bandiat since the 14th century. The three properties are set in the most glorious grounds of woodland and meadow, about 10 acres in all, running along the riverbank. This is a perfect destination for both romantic couples and families with children. Last minute deals offering large discounts are offered throughout the year. <www.forgebasse.com> GREEDY BRITS - Complete guide to duty free shopping across the channel for cheap wine, beer, spirits and cigarettes! Be a Greedy Brit & cross the channel for cheap wine, beer, spirits and Champagne. Save by shopping in Calais, or take their Virtual Booze Cruise. <www.cooletc.com> HOLIDAY PROOF - Offer free accurate and valuable information on holiday accommodation & resorts throughout the world. All their reviews have been provided by people who have real and recent experience. Well worth a visit before booking your next holiday or even to write your own review of your holiday experience. <www.holidayproof.com> IRELAND ACCOMMODATION GUIDE - the Irish Accommodation Guide is the leading online resource for quality approved hotel, guesthouse, B&B, farmhouse and self-catering accommodation throughout Ireland. <www.irishaccommodationguide.com> IRISH BED AND BREAKFAST - Need Accommodation in Ireland or planning a trip to the Emerald Isle? Browse through Irish Bed and Breakfast.co.uk and begin planning your Ireland vacation the right way. Offers a very good search engine for B&B, guesthouse, self-catering apartment, cottage, house and flat accommodation. <www.irishbedandbreakfast.co.uk> KARIBUNI - Get ready for adventure in Britain & France. A range of quality weekend trips and ski holidays with small groups successfully combining adventure and outdoor activities with relaxation and fun. Karibuni offer a wide range of fantastic small group trips suitable for all age groups and interests. <www.karibuni.co.uk> LA TOUPINE
- Haute Provence - Gite to Rent (Tourist Office 3-star)
<www.latoupine.com> LYMPLEY LODGE is a Victorian Gentleman's residence built in the castlelated style of the 1870's and is situated beneath the Little Orme overlooking Llandudno Bay. The house is set within lovely walled gardens with splendid views. It is a perfect base for visiting North Wales' many famous beauty spots, such as Snowdonia, Betws Y Coed, Conwy and Anglesey. <www.lympleylodge.co.uk> PIGEON WOOD HOUSE - Just seven minutes from the Channel Tunnel or fifteen minutes from Dover ferry port Pigeon Wood House is the perfect stop for cross channel travelers. Set in rural tranquility in the North Downs above Folkestone it is the original farmhouse of the local area in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The views are spectacular covering the surrounding countryside and across the sea to France. Highly recommended. <www.pigeonwood.com> PORTSMOUTH PEMBROKE PARK HOTEL - John & Clare have a reputation for high standards and attention to detail .This is reflected in their 8 guest rooms, which are individually decorated with stenciling, pictures, and many unique features .All rooms have T.V, hospitality tray and local information. <www.hotel.uk.net> SECURE INTERNATIONAL INTERNET ACCESS - Access your email and any web site on the Internet securely, privately and anonymously from any country in the world including China and the UAE. <www.anonymisers.com> SHANNON FERRY - The main tourist routes of the West of Ireland's Shannon Region are linked via the Killimer-Tarbert car ferry. This pleasant, 20 minute journey across the Shannon Estuary will save 85 miles (137 km) from ferry terminal to ferry terminal providing a staging point for the many attractions of Clare, Kerry and adjoining counties. <www.shannonferries.com> SHOPPING IN THE UNITED KINGDOM - An excellent site for online shopping in the U.K. with an easy to use price comparison tool that allows you to find the best price from multiple stores. <www.shop-online-and-save.co.uk> THE WALES INDEX - Anything and everything you ever need to or want to find out about Wales including where to stay, what to do , what to avoid and how to make most out of your visit to Wales. <www.walesindex.co.uk> UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER TRANSPORT STUDIES GROUP - The Transport Studies Group comprises a multi-disciplinary team of research and teaching staff at the University of Westminster's Marylebone Road campus offering a range of publications and short courses. Its expertise in the research areas such as air transport freight and logistics, public transport, road traffic and planning impact studies and evaluation, mobility management and market research is internationally renowned. In addition to its core research activity, the Group runs a number of short courses and conferences aimed at practitioners at a postgraduate level, covering Masters courses, and MPhil and PhD research. <www.wmin.ac.uk/transport/> |