We were planning on adding High Force Waterfall as this week’s entry to ‘101 places to go’ because it allowed us to make a hilarious joke about April showers (seriously, it was brilliant). But wouldn’t you know, the weather’s been so lovely in the past few days that we’ll have to make do with letting England’s biggest waterfall sell itself.
Located in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the land surrounding High Force is worth a visit, even if you don’t take the tranquil woodland walk to the falls. Below are a couple of our favourite things to see and do.
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Looking for a fun Fourth of July party? Boston is definitely one of the best places in the country to celebrate Independence Day. The city puts on quite a show on the banks of the Charles River, where folks flock to see the Boston Pops perform their annual Fireworks Spectacular. Bed down in luxury at one of the top addresses in Back Bay, just steps from the festivities, and get an extra night on the house. The Mandarin Oriental Hotel– boasting amenity-stocked rooms that are the most spacious average room size in Boston– is offering an “Extra Day Away” so guests can enjoy an extended July 4th celebration.
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BIEBER fever hit St Lucia last week as teen sensation Justin holidayed on the Caribbean island for the SECOND time this year.
The Canadian singer spent the New Year there with his rumoured girlfriend, US actress Selena Gomez.
But his latest visit was all about his friends as he messed about on the beach and headed out waterskiing.
Follow in his footsteps and stay at the new Smugglers Cove Resort & Spa, in the north-west of St Lucia, and you can enjoy seven nights all-inclusive for 849.
The large, village-style, four-star resort opened just four months ago and is spread over a 45-acre estate complete with its own secluded bay.
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Canterbury tourism is to get a $1.6 million boost from the government, Christchurch airport and the council. Prime Minister John Key said the Ministry of Economic Development and airport will provide half of it, with the other half to come from the council. He said the message needs to be sent that Christchurch is open for business. “This is a collaborative approach that is designed to help CCT stabilise its business and operations and rebuild existing tourism and travel activity,” said Key. “Despite the severe impact of the earthquake, CCT has played a vital role in helping Canterbury’s tourism industry to recover, but this would be impossible to continue without additional funding. Find more…
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For its first location in the Central Asian Republic of Turkmenistan, Sofitel chose the capital city of Ashgabat. With a booming economy based on extensive resources of oil and natural gas, plus the vibrant local cotton industry, the city is a modern oasis amid the desert of Karakum.
The unabashed modernity of the glistening white marble and glass façade of the Sofitel Ashgabat Oguzkent reflects the vibrant state of the young nation of Turkmenistan.
Prestige Of the hotel’s 299 rooms, 48 are suites. Ea
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