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June 19, 2019 Lifestyle, Round the world, Travel

The UK Travel: 15 Compelling Reasons to Make Newcastle the Newest Addition to Your Bucket List

Newcastle upon Tyne is a city known mainly for its industrial heritage, delicious brown ale, vibrant nightlife, and distinct ‘Geordie’ dialect. To us, it’s certainly one of the highlights of the North of England but why should you put in on your bucket list? We’ve put together a list of facts to convince you to visit our wonderful, colourful corner of the UK, close to your perfect accommodation in Newcastle, PREMIER SUITES.

[1] FIRST SWING BRIDGE

The Gateshead Millennium Bridge is a pedestrian and cyclist tilt bridge spanning the River Tyne in England between Gateshead’s Quays arts quarter on the south bank, and the Quayside of Newcastle upon Tyne on the north bank. Opened for public use in 2001, the award-winning structure was conceived and designed by architect Wilkinson Eyre and structural engineer Gifford. The bridge is sometimes referred to as the ‘Blinking Eye Bridge’ or the ‘Winking Eye Bridge’ due to its shape and its tilting method. In terms of height, the Gateshead Millennium Bridge is slightly shorter than the neighbouring Tyne Bridge and stands as the sixteenth tallest structure in the city.

Did you know the Millennium Bridge was the world’s first swing bridge? The bridge is fondly nicknamed the blinking eye bridge due to the shape. The city actually has 7 bridges across half a mile of the River Tyne.

[2] ENGLISH ICON

The Angel of the North is a contemporary sculpture, designed by Antony Gormley, located in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England.

In 2016, the beautiful Angel of the North Statue was decreed an official English Icon by the Government. It was built in 1998 by sculptor Anthony Gormley to commemorate the two centuries of coal mining in Newcastle and as a symbol of our hopes and fears.

[3] WALL OF DEFENSE

Hadrian's Wall Newcastle upon Tyne — Hadrian’s Wall (Newcastle upon Tyne) – 2019 All You Need to Know Before You Go (with Photos) – Newcastle upon Tyne, England | TripAdvisor

Hadrian’s Wall, which was built on the orders of the Roman Emperor of the same name, was once a defensive fortification dotted with Forts and spanning a huge 73 miles. It is one of the largest Roman Artefacts still standing today and has earned its badge as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Some of the walls are still visible in Newcastle.

[4] SPORT STADIUM

St. James Park

St. James Park

St James Park, home of the Premier League club Newcastle United F.C. is one of the oldest football stadiums in the UK and has a capacity of over 52,000 people.

[5] TALENTS

Ant and Dec meet Prince Charles in Newcastle — IC : http://www.antanddec.com

Some of the world’s best comedians, singers and presenters hail from Newcastle. Among those are a renowned comedian and actor Rowan Atkinson (aka. Mr. Bean), former Girls Aloud singer turned reality TV judge Cheryl Cole and award-winning presenting duo Ant and Dec.

[6] CLIMATE LOVE

Snow in Newcastle — Newcastle Gateshead Quayside in Winter

It may not sound very attractive, but Newcastle is known as the coldest city in the UK! Luckily due to our geographical position and being in the rain shadow of the North Pennines, we are also the driest with less rainfall than anywhere in the UK.

[7] GEORDIES

Locals are called Geordies because the city was the only one in the North East that supported George II during the rebellion of 1745.

[8] FRIENDLY ACCENT

Friendly people in Britain — Friendly- Source Video blocks

The Geordie accent that we are so famous for has been voted one of the friendliest in Britain.

[9] PARK

Newcastle Town Manor — Source-Right Move

Newcastle Town Manor, located in the city just 20-minutes’ walk from PREMIER SUITES, high-quality serviced apartments in Newcastle, is larger than most of the parks in London, including Hyde Park (363 acres) and Hampstead Heath (790 acres).

[10] ROLLING RESIDENTS

Windscreen wiper invented in Newcastle — Windscreen viper

The windscreen wiper was invented in Newcastle, proving we have some very innovative residents!

[11] GINGER WHAT?

Ginger hair, Tyne area Newcastle — Dress Fashion Red Hair Ginger Woman Female

The North East has the greatest variety of ginger hair in the world with over 47 shades in the Tyne area.

[12] E-LIT STREET

Mosley Street Newcastle upon Tyne — by LVNWtransFoto Mosley Street Newcastle Upon Tyne.

Mosley Street was the first street in the world to be illuminated by electric light.

[13] UP FOR SHOPPING

The largest shopping complex in Great Britain. The MetroCentre in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England. Short drive from Newcastle — The largest shopping complex in Great Britain. The MetroCentre in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England.
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The Metro Centre, a short drive from your accommodation in Newcastle, is one of Europe’s top 10 largest shopping malls and has a fantastic variety of shops and outlets.

[14] UNIVERSITY PRIDE

Newcastle university — Newcastle University peaks in global subject ranking IC: Newcastle University

Newcastle University is officially one of the best universities in the world, ranking in the top 1% according to QS World rankings, it’s also said to have the best student nightlife in the UK.

[15] FOOD FOR THE WIN

Cadbury Wispa, Newcastle — Cadbury Wispa Chocolate Multipack 4 X30g IC: Chocolate – Tesco Groceries

Newcastle also has some of the best food in the world (we may be biased about this one!). The energy drink Lucozade was invented in Newcastle. The beloved Cadbury chocolate bar, Wispa was launched here and Gosforth was home to the first-ever Greggs Bakery in 1983.

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AUTHOR BIO:

Katie McGarr is a daytime writer for PREMIER SUITES Newcastle, an exemplary traditional hotel alternative offering bright and spacious serviced apartments for locals and travellers. Travel and lifestyle make up a big portion of what she mostly writes about. For her, the beauty of this world is worth-sharing and appreciating.

June 18, 2019 Travel, Round the world

What are the top 10 places you want to travel to and why?

1 Bora Bora: This place is at the top of my list. I would never miss a chance to visit this . It is the island in the French Polynesia having a beautiful turquoise color water and an overwater bunglows . Also this place is best if you are planning for honeymoon.

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2. Inca trail trek: Located in South America , Inca trail is the most difficult hiking destination in the world. It is trek in Peru and terminates at Machu Picchu.

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3. Alberta: It is the most impressive scenic beauty in Canada which attracts millions of tourist . The glaciers and turquoise lake has its own incredible beauty.

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4. Pitvice lake national park: Located in the continent of Europe , it is considered one of the best places around the world. This park is known for 16 terraced joined for waterfalls. It has blend of oak forests, Meadows and limestone rocks makes it the best spot for photography.

Pitvice Lake National Park

5. Paris: The largest city in the France, has the best tower in the world the Eiffel Tower. Wanted to be at the top of the Eiffel tower at night and want to view the citylights of Paris.

Paris, places to travel

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6. Iguazu Falls: Separating the border of Argentina and Brazil, it has the incredibly beautiful waterfall and want to hear the noise of that. The falls lie split between Brazil and Argentina in a large expanse of national park, much of it rain-forest teeming with unique flora and fauna.

Iguazu Falls, places to travel

7. Bali : An island in the Indonesia is the relaxing and beautiful. And also is budget friendly. It is known forvolcanic mountains, iconic rice paddies and coral reef. Ulwatu temple is the best place in Bali.

Bali, Indonesia

8. Gardens by the bay in Singapore: Best tourist attraction in Singapore. There are 18 trees in the garden and 12 of them are clustered and named as super trees groove.

Gardens by the bay in Singapore

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9. Valley of flowers: Located in Uttarakhand , India it has thousands of varieties of flowers and known for its Meadows and Alpine flowers and varieties of Flora.

Valley of flowers, Utttarakhand

10. Cape Town: A place in South Africa, which is crowned by the table mountain national park. From the national park there is a complete view of the city which is magnificent to see.

Cape Town, places to travel

So, what are your top ten places you want to travel to and why?

Isha Arora, studies at LDRP Institute of Technology (2020)

June 12, 2019 Travel, Within India

Romancing in God’s Own Country: How to Plan an Exquisite Honeymoon to Kerala

Kerala is situated in the south-western tip of Indian subcontinent. The enchanting serene beauty of Kerala has earned the state, the term “God’s Own Country” and is definitely one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in Asia. Kerala was featured by the National Geographic Traveller as one of the 50 must-visit destinations of a lifetime and has also been identified as one of the thirteen paradises in the world.

Some of the special attractions of Kerala that invite newlyweds can be listed as follows-

Munnar Tea Gardens

The luxurious carpet of unending stretches of tea gardens of Munnar presents a breath-taking scenery that covers the mountain slopes of the Nilgiris of the Western Ghats. There is the greenness of tea gardens below and the white fluffy clouds up in the sky that presents a striking combination.

Munnar tea gardens, honeymoon Kerala

You can see the colourful girls with big baskets plucking the tender leaves from the tea bushes and they make for a very pleasant site. The tea estates covering the mountain slope of Munnar is a popular honeymoon destination in Kerala.

Step out among the tea gardens to make some memories and click away till infinity. After visiting the gardens, the honeymoon couples can go for a visit to the tea processing factory and taste some fresh aromatic tea of various flavours and can even pack some for back home.

Wayanad, Chembra Peak and Heart Shaped Honeymoon Lake

The fascinating Chembra Peak is the highest peak in the Wayanad district of Kerala. There is an equally stunning heart-shaped perennial lake half-way to the Chembra peak.

Wayanad, honeymoon Kerala

This tourist point is a very popular honeymoon spot of Kerala. The lake contains water all through the year and from the lake a gentle hike of about a kilometre takes you to the peak. The trekking path leads through dense trees to reach the top of the peak. The Lake remains enveloped in mist and snow and is ideal to spend some romantic moments with your loved one in a honeymoon trip.

Kumarakom: Houseboat Cruise in Backwaters

Houseboat cruise, honeymoon Kerala

Kerala is widely known for its unmatched beauty of backwaters in Alleppey and Kumarakom. In your honeymoon, go for a cruise through the myriad wide backwaters of Kumarakom or the bit narrower backwaters of Alleppey and enjoy the soothing green of paddy fields and verdant coconut plantations. Kumarakom backwaters offer a more silent and less crowded destination to enjoy freely.

Marari Beach: Traditional Kerala Cottage with Private Swimming Pool

Marari Beach has glimmering turquoise-blue waters that mix with the bright sun rays and create a magical water kingdom for the honeymoon couple to enjoy and explore. The delicious food is a major attraction for honeymooners and various other domestic and international travellers.

Marari beach, honeymoon Kerala

Take a dip in the pool or go for a rejuvenating walk along the beaches. Laze around in the pool or the beach with a cool glass of drink. The pool area is secluded and offers some primate intimate moments with the partner. Play around in the pool and have a cool day. Relax and spend a blissful honeymoon.

Athirappilly: Treehouse Watching Over the Waterfalls

This is the most secluded and exotic treehouse looking over the tumbling waterfalls. Watch the furore of the glorious waterfalls from the peace and sanctity of the treehouse. Make your childhood dream of staying in a real treehouse come true at Athirappilly with your loved one.

Athirappilly treehouse honeymoon Kerala

Enjoy the solitude and explore the beauty of Kerala to the hilt. This destination forms a hidden jewel of Kerala very suitable for romantic couples.

Rocky Solitary Beaches of Kovalam

The rocky shores of the Kovalam Beach is an absolutely romantic and out of a real picture book gallery. It makes every nature lover’s dream come true with surreal beauty. The massive rocky highland protruding out on the seas over the beach creates a mesmeric bay that is beautiful and a safe haven to bathe and swim. Kovalam has a lot of offer with its unique cliff top and quaint fishing villages where you can enjoy watching the simple, rustic village life of Southern parts of India. Kovalam presents a plethora of options in cultural shows where the classical and ancient dance forms are rendered.

Moreover, the beach offers a pleasant stroll across the sands with the gentle waves lapping. Early morning walk through the beachfront or walk at dusk is most pleasurable. You can climb by the lighthouse of Kovalam to watch out for the Kovalam shoreline and the Arabian Sea spread beyond.

Spend the day sightseeing the interesting places of Kovalam, be it the beaches or the lush green seaside villages. There are several properties along the beach ranging from luxurious beach resorts to moderate budget hotels and resorts to budget accommodations and home–stay facilities. The beach resorts are acclaimed for their world-class dining facilities, end-to-end seamless customer services and palatable cuisines.

Honeymoon couples do enjoy the sunbathing, lazy swimming along the shallow waters of the beaches, herbal body massages, Ayurvedic treatments, colourful local cultural performances such as Kathakali dance shows and Kalaripayattu, the traditional and ancient form of martial arts demonstration.

Floating Cottages in Poovar Estuary

Thinking of an absolutely solitary, two-some intimate stay that would make for a memorable honeymoon vacation. The endlessly stretching golden sands of Poovar beach and gently blending shoreline with the seas beyond along with the golden sunrises and sunsets that light up a fire on the ocean waters create an ethereal beauty that is best enjoyed with the loved ones.

Floating cottages in Poovar Estuary, honeymoon Kerala

The greenery of the coconut palms stretching mindlessly to the far corners of the backwater merge with the emerald green backwaters.

Floating cottages of Poovar are isolated havens of love and solitude. Catch up infinite moments of intimacy in these lovely surroundings. The small balconies of the cottages facing the backwaters command a fabulous view of the Poovar estuary where you can take in the enchantment of the beach, backwaters, lake and sea altogether.

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June 7, 2019 Travel

11 must haves on a long haul flight?

Long haul flight

As a career traveler with hundreds of flights to my name, here are the things I absolutely, categorically, must have on board with me for an international flight. These things are for convenience, comfort, health, and safety.

Hand Sanitizer.

According to a recent study, self check-in screens at the airport have about a gazillion times more bacteria (the bad kind) than the average public toilet seat. I use hand sanitizer every time I touch something that other people in the airport and on the plane have touched.

Moist Wipes.

As soon as I sit in my seat, I pull out a moist wipe and wipe down my armrests, tray table, and entertainment screen. Why? Consider how often these things are actually cleaned. Apparently if you’re lucky, it’s once a month. With airlines flying multiple times per day, consider how many travelers before you have picked their nose in your very seat since it has last been cleaned.

Scarf/Pashmina.

The temperatures on international flights are pretty cold, and airplane blankets are small and sometimes scratchy. My scarf/pashmina can be used as an additional blanket, or to keep my neck warm, or as an additional pillow, and more. It’s also great to have on the ground on when flying from a warm place to a cold place or vice versa. I’ve even been known to put it over my head while sleeping to block out light and other distractions, and my breath helps to keep me warm!

A Change of Clothes.

An already long journey can be made a whole lot longer if your flight is delayed. A change of clothes means you can arrive fresh even if you’ve been traveling for days.

A Change of Clothes (again).

I mention this again because your change of clothes could come in very handy if your checked luggage doesn’t arrive when you do. Having two outfits can get you through at least the first few days at your destination (wash one while you wear the other).

Prescription Medication/Nutritional Supplements.

Again this is extremely important in case your luggage is lost or delayed.

Pen.

Don’t be that person who has to ask the flight attendant or another passenger to borrow a pen so you can fill out the customs/immigration forms.

E-book.

Often the on-board entertainment systems don’t work for takeoff and landing. I amuse myself with my ebook during these times.

Power Bank/Portable Charger.

There’s no guarantee that you’ll have an outlet (or a functioning one anyway) for your phone and other devices. A power bank ensures your phone will still have a charge when you land.

Reusable water bottle (1 litre, full).

I don’t use single-use plastics/waste, which means if I want to stay hydrated on my flight, I need to bring water on board with me, so I don’t need to ask for a plastic cup every time I want a few swallows of water. (Edit: to clarify, bring the water bottle through security empty, and then fill it after clearing security)

Laptop (fully charged).

While this is obvious for most people (nobody checks their laptop), I mention it anyway, because as a location independent entrepreneur, my laptop is essential to my travels, and a long-haul international flight is a great place to get work done.

Nora Dunn, Traveled full-time for 12 years (The Professional Hobo)

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