Christine Brookes
Now in operation for 13 years, Air Canada Centre is the top venue for events such as concerts, conventions and sports games and is one of the most popular attractions of Toronto. It is also the base of the Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey Club, Toronto Rock Lacrosse Team and Toronto Raptors Basketball Club. Over the years it has been the winner of over 25 awards and has been the venue of choice for thousands of events, attended by more than 26,800,000 people. The Centre is regularly refurbished to ensure it consistently offers up to date facilities. One of the most recent projects is the Maple Leaf Square extension. The committed fan service package on offer ensures that those hosting events make Air Canada Centre their first port of call.
Basketball at The Air Canada Centre
Visit Canada’s Wonderland to see just why it is one of the most popular attractions in the country. It is an ideal entertainment destination for all the family, and will ensure that everyone has a great time! It is also an excellent place for groups of friends to hang out. This is the only park in the country to offer a Leviathan rollercoaster – a 201 kph thriller with an 80 degree drop – as the highlight. Other exciting rides include the Shockwave, 91.7-metre WindSeeker, Vortex and Behemoth. Children will love Dinosaurs Alive! and Planet Snoopy. Dinosaurs Alive! offers 2.8 fascinating hectares of educational displays, including more than 40 dinosaurs of actual size. As if all this was not enough, Canada’s Wonderland also is home to Splash Works, an eight-hectare water world with unforgettable rides such as Super Soaker, The Plunge and the Lazy River, to name just a few. Everyone is guaranteed to find a water ride here that they will love. Continue reading
The Grill on the Alley is the place to go if you want great seafood and steak, as well as top notch standards of service plus a vibrant atmosphere that guarantees an enjoyable night out. Seasonal ingredients are always a priority and the very popular steak of the month is a great opportunity to sample the differences in taste between the various breeds. The menu also offers more adventurous options such as ostrich. The fish and seafood is on display in the open kitchen, so you can see exactly what you are getting for your money. One of the great places to eat in Manchester.
The Grill on The Alley Manchester
El Rincon de Rafa is a must if authentic tapas with top quality ingredients, freshly prepared and cooked, as well as surroundings that will transport you to the Mediterranean, are what you are looking for. Some of the recommended items include the mini chorizo sausages, tortilla, meatballs, seafood (exquisite) and patatas bravas. The atmosphere is typically Mediterranean – full of action, and hustle and bustle. One doesn’t come here looking for fine dining service, but they certainly do if they want to give their taste buds a treat!
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There is a host of gorgeous temples among the sights of Bangkok - in fact, it is probably impossible to visit them all in one visit. However, three of the must-see temples in Bangkok are Wat Trimitr, Wat Pho and Wat Benjabophit. These three are mandatory if you want to catch a glimpse into the religious side of life in Bangkok. The holiest location in the country is The Grand Palace at Wat Phra Kaew. Here, worshippers come to pay homage to a carved jade statue called the Emerald Buddha. It may be only 46 centimetre high, but it is revered by many and to witness their devotion in action is a humbling experience.
The Grand Palace at Wat Phra Kaew
Ayutthaya is an excellent day trip from Bangkok as, although there is much to see, you can take it at your own pace. A recommended itinerary is to spend the morning wandering amongst the war-scarred ruins of what used to be the capital of Siam before spending the afternoon relaxing on board a river cruiser. Your feet may be tired from a few hours of exploring ancient temples, but your mind will be serene as you take in the warm breeze and admire Bangkok’s awe-inspiring skyline.
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At Riverside Museum, visitors are encouraged to interact with a number of the exhibits. In this way, they can get a proper sense of what it felt like to be a passenger on public transport in the olden days. The biggest attraction is the South African locomotive. Here, they have also had the novel idea of recreating an entire Glasgow street as it would have looked in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Walking its length, one feels that they have gone back in time. Again interactivity is the key – you are welcome to walk into and around the various subways and shops. With more than 3000 things to see, above as well as around you, be careful not to knock into anything!
Riverside Museum Glasgow
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is much more than what it at first seems – it is, in fact, 22 modern galleries, each with its own unique theme. Between these 22 galleries, a total of more than 8000 exhibits teach the visitor about a huge range of subjects. These range from natural history to the history of the military, to art through the ages, to name just a few. This is a family friendly institution, with a host of activities and interactive exhibits to keep the kids entertained. Once you visit, you will see why this is one of Glasgow’s most visited free attractions.
In 2011, the Bond Place Hotel was totally overhauled to give it a modern, stylish look. Whether you are staying here for work or pleasure, you are guaranteed to be given the ultimate in friendly service. Smoking is not allowed in any of the bedrooms, which are equipped with spa bathrooms and flat screen televisions. One also has the option to upgrade to a suite, junior suite or business class room. Not only this, but the Bond Place Hotel offers an up to date gym, modern reception and conference rooms. An airport shuttle service will drop you off right on the hotel’s doorstep. It is perfectly located in Downtown Toronto, where Dundas and Yonge Squares meet. Hence the Eaton Centre and Toronto Theatre District are only a stone’s throw away, in addition to a host of great restaurants.
Bond Place Hotel Toronto
The Comfort Hotel Downtown is located in Toronto’s vibrant Bloor-Yorkville neighbourhood, so it is near many of the city’s prime tourist attractions, as well as unique stores and galleries. Its proximity to Downtown Toronto’s Financial District, in addition to its spacious meeting rooms with a maximum capacity of 100 persons, means it is also a perfect base for the working visitor. The hotel’s 113 stylish guestrooms have all the modern conveniences one could ask for, and the excellent restaurant provides room service. Not far from the Comfort Hotel Downtown are Nathan Phillips Square and Toronto City Hall.
Croatian continental dishes generally have early proto-Slavic origins. In more recent times, as Croatia has developed closer ties with countries which have very specific style of cooking, such as Hungary, Austria and Turkey, dishes using freshwater fish, various cuts of meat, and vegetables have become more popular. These ingredients now feature in the majority of continental Croatian dishes.
Slavonian Kulen Sausage
Croatia’s coastal dishes have been heavily influenced over the centuries, as one would expect, by Greek, Roman and Illyrian styles of cooking. In more recent times, Mediterranean styles – in particular Italian and French – have also featured highly. As cuttlefish, squid, shrimp octopus and lobster are all readily available here, a number of different preparation and cooking methods using prosciutto, olive oil and vegetables are employed to create delicious seafood dishes.
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Alter Wirt, beside Munich’s Isar River, offers traditional Bavarian dishes, like oven roast pork in dark beer sauce and marinated free range steaks. However, it also serves dishes from around the world, like enchiladas, fajitas and an assortment of homemade burgers. The menu changes regularly, with themed days like ‘American BBQ’ and ‘Schnitzel massacre’. Outside, there is a cosy beer garden and a kids’ play area. Not only this, but lodgings are available upstairs in case the eating, drinking and merriment ends up continuing until the wee hours of the morning.
Alter Wirt Restaurant Munich
In the mid 18th century, Asam-Schlössl was the rural retreat of Cosmas Damian Asam, a prestigious painter. In the early 90s, this immensely attractive building was given a complete facelift thanks to the Augustiner brewery. With Birgit Netzle at the helm, the restaurant went from strength to strength serving delectable cuisine. It has been awarded many accolades, both within Munich and beyond.
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The now disused Ancoats Mills Complex was once at the heart and soul of Manchester’s industrial community – a time now long gone. The imposing mills produced products like cotton, glass and chemicals and were affectionately termed “the workshop of the world”. What is now Anita Street was previously known as Sanitary Street, due to its row of dedicated workers’ residences, which were always kept in spick and span condition.
Ancoats Mills Complex in Manchester
The Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive has recently had a revamp and now boasts an exhibition on local history. More displays have also been added, dedicated to the life and times of the people who lived here, such as Samuel Crompton. This man will forever go down in history as being the inventor of the Spinning Mule. This revolutionised the cotton industries in Manchester and Lancashire, and allowed it to grow exponentially as production took off.
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One of Québec’s many claims to fame is the size and quality of its national parks. Through exploring these protected treasures, one can fully appreciate just how rich in biodiversity this province is. Each national park is special for its own reason; whether it be as the last remaining stronghold of an animal or plant, or the site of a distinctive geological feature, such as a rare type of crater or cave.
Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve in Quebec
National parks are located just about everywhere in Québec province. These range from the most remote reaches of the Gaspé Peninsula to Abitibi-Témiscamingue. A large number are also easily accessible from cities such as Québec and Montréal. The majority are run by the Société des Établissements de Plein Air du Québec (also known as SÉPAQ). However, Parks Canada manages Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve, La Mauricie National Park and Forillon National Park. The two organisations co-operatively run Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park.
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The Montréal Biodôme, in the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve district of the city, is home to 4800 creatures representing 230 species. There are also 750 species of plants. Here, the visitor is guided on a tour of four completely different ecosystems; start your journey in the Tropical Rainforest, continue on to the Laurentian Maple Forest, before entering the Gulf of St. Lawrence and finally the Sub-Antarctic Islands. Along the way you will marvel at the different mammals, birds, fish and plants that live in these diverse habitats.
The Montreal Biodome
The Montréal Biosphère is an environmental museum located at Parc Jean-Drapeau. It is situated in the former host building of Expo 67. It informs, educates and creates awareness on the importance of clean air and water, how human activities are influencing climate change, how we can all make small changes in our lives to halt this destructive pattern and environmentally responsible commerce. It does this through both temporary and permanent displays, events and workshops that encourage learning through fun. Guided tours for groups are recommended.
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