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German Christmas Markets in the UK

Seasonal shopping, an abundance of food stalls, endless mulled wine and gorgeous Christmas light displays await at this year’s German Christmas Markets! Guaranteed to leave you feeling fuzzy and warm inside, we’ve rounded up a selection of UK destinations ticking the boxes for a Christmas market paired with a weekend getaway. With so much magic and sparkle, it’s the perfect way to get into the festive spirit! Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market Frankfurt Christmas Market in Birmingham is the largest authentic German Christmas Market outside of Austria and Germany! Visitors can enjoy more than 80 market stalls in the city centre

5 UK Christmas Light Switch-on Events You’ll Love!

November 9, 2018 Jan Dee Christmas, Christmas Shopping

November is here and that means only one thing; the countdown to Christmas has begun! There’s no better way to celebrate the lead up to the festive period than with the excitement of Christmas light switch-on events. Throw on some woolie gloves and a hat, indulge in a hot chocolate and some late-night shopping, and you’ve got yourself a perfect evening out! We’ve rounded up a selection of UK Christmas light switch-on events we think you’ll love! Regent Street Christmas Light Switch-on One of London’s biggest Christmas light installations is back from the 15 November. Designed by leading British lighting

A Seaside Escape in Weymouth at Acqua Beach Hotel!

November 5, 2018 Jan Dee Coastal Hotels

Overlooking the beautiful seafront, Acqua Beach Hotel and the friendly hotel team are waiting with a warm Weymouth welcome! Ticking all the boxes for a southerly seaside escape, the hotel provides a comfortable and funky base for exploring all the delights of Dorset. Facilities at Acqua Beach Hotel Enjoy views of the sea or the Georgian or Victorian rooftops of Weymouth during your stay at Aqcua Beach Hotel. All guest rooms are en-suite and have tea and coffee making facilities. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel. Watching boat races, fireworks and festivals from the hotel make a stay here even

Combine a sparkling stay in London with Bonfire Night

November 2, 2018 Jan Dee Bonfire Night 2018

Bonfire Night is almost here! As firework displays get bigger and better every year, there is a great choice of organised displays for everyone to enjoy. The Houses of Parliament in London are known for being the scene of the failed Gunpowder Plot in 1605 when Guy Fawkes attempted to blow up the king and parliament. This is why we have Bonfire Night. Keeping it in London, we’ve selected some of the fabulous organised firework displays which take place this weekend. We’re certain you’ll love them! Brent Firework Night – North London Wembley Stadium will be alive with an incredible firework

5 UK Christmas Shopping Destinations

November 1, 2018 Jan Dee Christmas, Christmas Shopping

The festive season is fast approaching and the shops are filling their shelves with gift sets! To beat the December rush, we’ve rounded up five fabulous shopping destinations in the UK, which are guaranteed to add magic and sparkle to this year’s present searching! Oxford Street, London A must for those who love the ultimate shopping experience, and not just for Christmas, but all year round! Last year, 40 million shoppers made their pilgrimage to Oxford Street to shop for Christmas presents and there’s no surprise given the sheer variety this famous shopping area has to offer those looking for

Spooktacular Destinations for Halloween

October 30, 2018 Jan Dee Halloween Destinations

As the UK is home to some of the spookiest paranormal activity in the world, visiting spooktacular destinations for Halloween is a must for ghost and ghoul hunters! And with that in mind, we’ve put together five destinations offering haunting stories and scary sightings to sink your teeth into for Halloween and all year round! Pluckley, Kent Stephen Nunney / Saint Nicholas Church, Pluckley / CC BY-SA 2.0 According to the Guinness Book of Records in 1989, Pluckley was the most haunted village in England. Sightings include a Watercress Woman who reportedly haunts Pinnock Bridge and local residents and tourists have spotted her a

5 UK Firework Displays for Bonfire Night 2018

October 26, 2018 Jan Dee Bonfire Night 2018, Events

Remember, remember the 5th of November! It’s that time again when the anniversary of the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605 is remembered with the burning of Guy Fawkes on a bonfire and the night sky is illuminated with dazzling fireworks displays. This annual commemoration has evolved into the ultimate extravaganza and today it provides the perfect excuse for a few nights away with your loved ones! To make it easy, we’re shining the spotlight on 5 UK Firework Displays we think you’ll love for Bonfire Night 2018. And you can add in some shopping and sightseeing too! Leeds Castle Fireworks

Spotlight on the Go Glasgow Urban Hotel!

October 23, 2018 Jan Dee Fine Dining, Glasgow, Go Glasgow Urban Hotel, Scotland, Top Cities

The Go Glasgow Urban Hotel is offering guests the chance to explore the area for less! Combine accommodation offers with a fantastic location in vibrant and exciting Glasgow. It’s ideal for those looking for somewhere to stay during a Scottish escape! Go Glasgow Urban Hotel Location The hotel is close to Glasgow’s city centre, minutes away from the M8 motorway and a short taxi drive to Glasgow Airport. If you are hoping to see the sights without spending too much time travelling, this place is ideal as the main attractions are in walking distance. The SEC (Scottish Event Campus), Glasgow

Haunted Halloween Hotels!

October 15, 2018 Jan Dee Haunted Hotels for 2018

Dare to hang out in one of our haunted Halloween hotels? We have some spooktacular hotels where a bump in the night could send you diving under the duvet! Not just for Halloween; these haunted hotels have long been experiencing supernatural visits! So, if you can’t get away for a haunted Halloween stay, make some time later in the year for a ghostly night or two in one of these haunted hotels! Haunted Hallmark Hotel Flitwick Manor No one really knows if the ghost at Flitwick Manor is the former lady of the manor or a housekeeper. What we do

Bournemouth West Cliff hits the spot!

October 10, 2018 Jan Dee Bournemouth West Cliff

Seven miles of beautiful beaches, Victorian architecture and a nightlife that is very much alive and thriving has put Bournemouth on the map as one of the UK’s most popular seaside resorts. The time when the southerly resort was associated with retirement homes and the blue rinse brigade is dead! The football team have a regular spot in the Premier League. Talent from the two universities and a growing younger population are contributing to keeping Bournemouth current, cultural and a centrepiece attraction on the south coast. The fantastic microclimate has to help too! What to do in Bournemouth Pop princess

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