If you think you sit in the seats of the row of emergency exits is a bonus, many airlines also believe and therefore recharge the fare that is in occupation. Air Europa is one of them, which recently began to implement the measure.

The premium prices of the seats from the ranks of the emergency exit range from 10 to 50 euros, paid charge online check in for international flights of the company.

The company has called these seats “XL” because there is more room to stretch your legs and therefore what the surcharge, in addition to many other commercial aviation is implemented as a somewhat diffuse to alleviate the crisis.

Vueling is another company that charges for occupying these seats, increasing the rate of ten euro banknotes. However, in both cases you must meet certain requirements in addition to the additional payment, to ensure that these people be able to block or enable the emergency exit if directed staff if needed.

This current is followed by all airlines, including foreign ones, looking to increase their income in some way or another.

Posted: June 19th, 2010 under Travel.
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The crisis in the hotel and tourism has been reflected in problematic economic, social, cultural and political figures that has devastated the housing and foreigners in our country. Beginning in 1999, experienced the largest depression because of the violence, the government and the misdistribution of money. This was manifested dare of the figures and the delay of tourism development.

It is also evident, and has been shown historically that the economy and tourism are closely linked and there is a strong correlation in their behavior. When economic growth is high, tourism is growing and improving, but instead in times of contraction and a slowing economy and performance indicators fall tour. Today investments are key to the success of the hotel. Millions of investors are still plotting and dynamic hotel projects that are based on trends and prospects informed because the hotel is linked to the full with the economy and more than a growing country like ours. The government has also played a roll too important in the growth of hotel projects because they have implemented ideas to promote hotel investment and tax cuts in new or remodeled hotels.

What impact has created in our country hotel employment from 1999 to this year?

In Colombia, the economy in 1999 historical record ends. The first by low inflation and the second for his sharp recession and high unemployment. The problem that is generated in our country was so sharp economic contraction, which had many causes, some immediately and the international financial crisis unleashed in 1998 and others that were brewing slowly.

Faced with this grave situation the country was also lived social crisis that prevented tourism and its sub-industry, hotels, could see an improvement in their views and accommodations. During these years, felt the economic downturn and insecurity on the roads prevented the mobilization of domestic tourists as in previous years. In support of this research even better, I received great help from someone who consider making a major contribution to research. Giovanny Paez, hotel auditor studio apartment five years ago Andes and student research training at the university and externally, who wanted to share his experience in the hospitality and figures of the industry that created impact on our country, says that 1999 was the most difficult in the economy and hotel accommodation which recorded an average of 39.1% in contrast to the year 2008 where the occupancy reached 95% this year and continues to grow in absolute terms. “The country has not experienced any notary crisis that has affected the hotel directly from the current government because of the importance it has given the country race, which makes foreign investment and with it increased employment.”

Despite having registered its lowest level in the hotel for the past five years, it is noteworthy that despite the problem of unemployment that the country was in 1999, the number of jobs remained in hotels and agencies tourism sector.

To create a change in these figures, and as a government strategy to exit the hotel crisis, tax reform was approved by Act 788 of 2002, which established incentives for investment in tourism. Were declared exempt from income tax for a term of 30 years for new investments for the provision of accommodation and lodging and 15 years for renovations or extensions. This measure incentive to create new investment and renovations, and was essential for foreign investment through an efficient promotion and delivery of national treatment, simplifying procedures and providing incentives for different points sectored national geography.

From the excellent performance between 2002 and 2007, and even part of 2008, there has been a boom in hotel investment, not only in construction but in the remodeling of resorts. There are 15 000 new rooms and a growth of 18% of installed capacity. An investment in 2007 was U.S. $ 550 million and for 2009 is projected to reach $ 700 million for a 30% growth. Although the occupation falls, investment in the sector increases because the hotel projects are dynamic and are based on trends and prospects informed.

In conclusion then, if we recognize that the hotel is linked to the full with the economy of a growing country like ours. We have seen a positive impact by foreign investors who believe that our country has to be given the war and stand against other developing countries and also of course our government has implemented ideas to promote the hotel investment. Also I would like to share perspectives as COTELCO Tourism for the current year 2009 and thus give insight into the expectations of our country.

• Continue to improve the image and perception of confidence

• More resources via the Tourism Promotion Fund to:

- Competitiveness

- Internal Promotion

- International Promotion

• Quality Programs

- Categorization

- Quality Certification

- Environmental Certification

• Hotels Control (serious situation for the hotel formal)

• More national and international air connectivity

• More short trips – less long distance travel

• More investments in hotel

• More investment in Parks

• More investment in convention centers

• Bilingual Program

Posted: May 11th, 2010 under Travel.
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When choosing the right hotel you may want to check with your local travel agent or you may even want to go online to check out the site for hotels. However, I like to go for the stars. Stars rate the hotel in Paris. The more stars they have the better hotel they are. For this reason, I will tell you about the three best hotels in Paris. Remember the stars will tell you which hotel offers the best choices. The hotels include the 3, 4, and 5 star hotels. The higher the stars, the better you choice of staff, room, amenities, and more that you have.

How to look for options in 4-start hotels:
When you are looking for a good hotel in Paris, you need to decide what and where you want to be, like near a historical site or in the gardens of Paris. Perhaps you would even like to rest near the banks. Whatever meets your needs will help you decide where to spend time in Paris. In hotels in Paris, you have amenities, which include Internet connection. If you are on a business trip, this is the ideal hotel for you. Most hotels in Paris have restaurant. You also have hotels near shopping centers, financial districts, and so forth.

How do I choose the hotels?
Paris has many four star hotels to select from. One of Paris’ finest hotels is the Le Meridren Etoile. This hotel is located on the right side of the riverbank looking over the Palais De Congres. The hotel has up to 1026 rooms that were all redecorated in 2001. The rooms offer you a warm and modern surrounding.

The hotel has a restaurant, as well as room service. You can choose rooms, including the non-smoking rooms. All rooms in this hotel have soundproof walls. The hotel offers you babysitting availability. For those who want go and have a few after dinner drinks, you will not have to worry about the little ones. The children will be safely waiting for your return.

In the morning, you can wake up to a hardy breakfast buffet. Throughout the day or night hours you can enjoy Internet connectivity. This hotel is nice, since many famous people have stayed here, as well continue to rent rooms in this hotel today.

Perhaps you like outdoor surroundings. Paris has a wide array of garden-like hotels. The Hotel Exelmans in Paris is 10 minutes via transportation from the Porte de Versailles Exhibit Center. Surrounding the hotel is the Parc des Princes, which is also near the famous Roland Garros. The hotel is suited for business guests or those enjoying leisure time in Paris.

The hotel overlooks the beautiful garden. The hotel provides you with garage and convenient distance to the Shuttle. You have many room features, including cable TV, which you can watch on color platforms. A private bath, alarm clock, and direct in-house phone line is available as well.

How do I book a room or make reservations?
Online you will find travel sites. The sites offer you the ability to book rooms or make reservations. When you visit online sites to book rooms or make reservations take note. If the site is unsecured and has no proven history, avoid giving your credit card or other personal information. Conduct a quick BBB (Better Business Bureau) check of the site, as well check for reviews. The reviews should offer you verified details on the site operation.

Posted: May 8th, 2010 under Paris.
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It’s time to make plans and choose the international event that most appeals to you. From one end to another of the world map, here are the most suggestive and most will talk about.

Santiago de Compostela has been responsible for opening the calendar with the Holy Year. It is the second of the twenty-first century will never occur again until 2021, when the feast of St. James the Greater, July 25 match on Sunday. The call wills Jacobea special relevance in different walks of Santiago, a meeting point for pilgrims from all over the world. But especially in the Galician capital, which are scheduled to celebrate that great event high-level actions, such as Cirque du Soleil, the former leader of Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler, and Chinese pianist Lang Lang.

The irresistible Istanbul this weekend will kick-start the Cultural Capital of Europe, which holds for any excuse will demonstrate their cultural values and heritage. New museums and art centers, monuments restored, major exhibitions and a multitude of activities, festivals and concerts make up a comprehensive agenda for the event have chosen the motto Istanbul, a city of four elements.

And about 2,500 acts are those which organized the German region of the Ruhr, with which the share capital of the Ottoman Empire title of Cultural Capital 2010, in addition to Pécs, in Hungary. The region has focused miner in strut dismantled cultural fabric of their program. The Folkwang in Essen, destroyed by Allied bombing in 1945 and reissued by the British architect David Chipperfield, and Zolverein, the largest coal complex in the area, witnessed the power of the local steel industry and architectural heritage site by Unesco, will The epicenter of the Ruhr 2010 program.

If you are fond of skiing let yourself fall in February by Vancouver, which will be held from 12 February 28 Winter Olympics. This sporting event that inaugurates the year is a great opportunity to travel to this Canadian city, which is considered the highest quality of life in the world. The various tests will be performed in False Creek at Cypress Mountain Station, and in the town of Whistler, 150 km from the city.

The bicentenary of the birth of composer Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) will be held in 2010 worldwide, mainly in France and Poland, organized more than 2,000 concerts, festivals, exhibitions and even pathways in honor of the genius of musical Romanticism. But also coming to Spain specifically to the Monastery of Valldemossa, on the island of Mallorca, where he lived with George Sand between December 1838 and January 1839.

If you plan to do this year and between May and October one of those trips once in life, what better choice than China? After the power sport in Beijing, the People’s Republic becomes ready again to astonish the world with the Universal Exposition in Shanghai. It is located near the Huangpu River and has the theme Better City, Better Life. It is an opportunity not only to know the new architecture of the century, also to discover one of the most developed metropolises in recent years.

You could travel the world enjoying one by one from the 19 Grands Prix in Formula 1. But if you want to move far, two of these appointments will take place in Spain. In early May in Montmelo, while the occasion of the European Grand Prix, Grand Circus landed in the Valencia Street Circuit for the last weekend of June. And run to see Fernando Alonso with the monkey red Ferrari is enough reward.

More distant, but one that is going to talk much this summer is in South Africa, held from June 11 and July 11 World Cup, the first major international sporting event to be held in Africa. Living live the inauguration of the spectacular Soccer City in Soweto is an experience almost as much as attend the confrontation between the boys in the Red and Honduras in the Ellis Park Stadium on June 21. But beyond the sports venues, the World may be the perfect excuse for once, started the adventure, discover the city of Johannesburg, a safari or visiting Cape Town.

And in October, the center of all eyes will be the Basilica of St. Peter’s Basilica, the date on which Pope John Paul II will be beatified, five years after his death. The ceremony will be officiated by Pope Benedict XVI, the same month in 32 years to satisfy the election of Karol Wojtyla as Pope.

And if you go looking for pretexts to travel also can help you: Impressionist Normandy Festival, the Summit of Biodiversity in the Japanese city of Nagoya, the thousand-year history of Hanoi, the Vietnamese capital to satisfy the 10 — 10-10 – The Bicentennial of Independence and Centennial of the Mexican Revolution or the sight in Dubai’s Burj Dubai, the new roof of the world, with its 818 meters. Destinations all to dream, who knows, may also be realized.

Posted: January 17th, 2010 under Vancouver.
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Pine forests and marshes, lakes and riversides, beaches, dunes and reserves, cork and Algaida adorn one of the most fascinating natural areas of Europe, declared a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site by Unesco.

In this region cornered flat and located between the provinces of Huelva and Seville, near the mouth of the Guadalquivir, water has created an ecosystem of incalculable value, a true sanctuary for waterfowl. It has an area of over 50,000 acres, surrounded by additional belt similar extension of the Natural Park of Doñana.

In his rich botanical and fauna plus ethnological and cultural legacy that the inhabitants of these lands have nurtured over the past centuries, where the village of El Rocio is a good example of this. In this village of white houses, all Whit Monday the festival is held more crowded, known in Spain.

Posted: September 5th, 2009 under Spain.
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Its mild climate eternal spring, its more than 1,100 kilometers of coastline, magnificent beaches and clear blue waters, its huge white sand dunes, hidden coves its brilliant black sand, sea life, its wide range of water sports and aquatic, exotic nature subtropical-full of volcanoes, forests and spectacular landscapes, a total four national parks, its people, its traditions and cuisine make the coast of the Canary Islands a tourist must.

Gran Canaria, Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote. Seven islands to enjoy and seven worlds to discover, in addition to six islets. A little over two hours by plane from the Iberian Peninsula, each of which is an ideal destination to experience the best vacation.

Posted: September 5th, 2009 under Spain.
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Opens on Wednesday Art Basel, the most important art fair in the world. ABC TRAVEL runs the most interesting buildings of the city and its environs; signed by the creators more pointers

Basel is prepared, as every year, to receive the best galleries and collectors the finest in prestigious art fair. The great fortunes will focus the next few days there with checkbooks fuming after a binge of art at the Biennale in Venice, ready to take over the most coveted piece of time. No crisis worth.

Transactions will multimillionaires. This beautiful Swiss city, which is cast fancifully the Rhine, through Sunday will be the nerve center of world art. Nestled in the meeting place of Switzerland, France and Germany (some say that when you move through it you do not know exactly in which country you are), Basel offers endless cultural activities as cultural guests. Not for nothing has the highest per capita number of museums across the country: up to 40 to just 200,000. But Basel is an added attraction: the leading architects are leaving their mark on the city and may make interesting architectural tours, including guided-through its streets.

Roger Federer is undoubtedly the most famous citizen of Basle in the world, as famous as their Läckerli, delicious pastas, spices and honey, but not the only one who walks the name of this city in the world. Architects Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron as well. We start with this pair of luxury travel for the best architecture that can be seen today in Basel. One of its most interesting buildings and is valued Schaulager (2000-2003). Built by order of the Laurenz Foundation, was inaugurated in 2003 in Münchenstein, on the outskirts of Basel. It comes in a flash with the tram 11. It is a mix of public museum (exhibits the collection of the Emanuel Hoffmann Foundation), art warehouse open to visitors and artistic research institute. Opens its doors from April to September. Currently hosting the exhibition “From Holbein to Tillmans’ in addition to the Kunstmuseum masterpieces that have been let down by reason of the shows of Van Gogh. The building of 7,500 square meters, is a curious combination of granite, wood and concrete. Its facade minimalist, white stone (pierced by a few cracks), and its very original gateway hidden inside marvelous architecture. Appointment required.

Nearby, taking the same car 11, we can admire the Signal Tower (1998-99). Herzog & De Meuron created this beautiful copper irregular trapezoid, with slats on the surface, in a railway network. The building, which is twisted, changes color depending on the light. Tricolor, the French flag (blue, red and white) the Swiss architects stained glass door Elsässtor or Alsace (2002-2005), an office building next to the station Basel SBB. It comes with trams 1, 2, 8 or 16. With him, we admire a rigorous white building by Richard Meier (now converted into a garage and office mall) and a former brewery, which Diener & Diener became UBS training center.

The route Herzog & De Meuron in Basel is endless: the colorful St. Jakob Stadium, which opened in 2002 (tram 14 or bus 36), Suva-Haus (a tribute to the myth of Icarus), Pharmacy (green , evoking the old pharmaceutical bottles) … Mario Botta has also left its mark in Basel. His best-known building in the city is BIZ (1990-95). This cylinder 28 meters in height, six-story, reminiscent of the Colosseum in Rome, is built in natural stone of two colors. As a curiosity, cost 150 million francs and there he brought in 150 employees. Although it was commissioned by UBS, it was finally Regolamenti Internazionali dei Bank (Tram 3, 8, 10, 11, 14 or 15/Bus 41, 70 or 80). Botta also signs the Museum Tinguely (1994-96), in red sandstone (Bus 31 or 36). It contains an area of 6,000 square meters, with an impressive garden, which installs the amazing artifacts that devised the Swiss artist. In the downtown, next to the theater, is the famous Source Tinguely, one of the most photographed attractions in the city.

Renzo Piano Basel bequeathed to one of its most beautiful buildings, the Foundation Beyeler (1993-97). One is in the suburb of Riehen, an idyllic place in spring, full of plants and flowers. The Beyeler, now directs with his usual good sense Samuel Keller, former director of Art Basel is home to the splendid collection of Hildy and Ernst Beyeler: 200 works by Picasso, Klee, Leger, Monet, Van Gogh, Cezanne, Bacon, Lichtenstein … The elegant building, straight and sober, merges with the environment. Since some steps of the large window front lawn of the museum are often admired the “Water Lilies” by Monet. In the beautiful gardens, a large sculpture of Calder. Reached by tram 6. Just opened a monograph by Giacometti. This is another city appointments required. Hard to leave this place.

Very close to Basel, but on German soil, in the Charles Eames Strasse in Weil am Rhein (it is bus 55) is the Vitra Design Museum. It is much better than the temple of twentieth century design. It is an architectural campus (there are guided tours), which contains gems such as Gehry’s first building in Europe (1989), sinuous curves of white-houses the museum, factory, store …-, the first building designed by Zaha Hadid , 1993 (a fire station in the Iraqi Pritzker Prize points and some lines of what would become his acclaimed architecture, as the absence of straight lines) or an original station of Jean Prouvé. There were six, but only two of. The Portuguese Alvaro Siza is present on the Vitra Campus in a building with little windows for production and a bridge-tunnel in the roof of which is movable and connecting it to another building, metal facade by UK Nicholas Grimshaw.

The showroom is transferred to the new building under construction, which have been designed by Herzog & De Meuron. Another treasure is the Vitra Campus building by Tadao Ando. The Japanese fell in love with this place and, in contrast to the movement of the Gehry building, created one, whose facade is made of concrete rectangles, integrated in nature. In memory of the three trees that had to be cut can be seen in the front three leaves that fell. This building is dedicated to meetings.

Is great and excellent architecture in Basel? Very little Spanish, though. Just find a footbridge to the station Bahnhof SBB (2001-2003), who made the Seville Cruz y Ortiz. And just this journey with one of the architectural treasures of Basel, the Novartis Campus, and the best kept secret of the powerful pharmaceutical company (it is impossible to visit for that of espionage). Gehry’s building houses, Diener & Diener, Sejima and Nishizawa …

Posted: August 24th, 2009 under Basel.
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The tribes are more fashionable than ever, despite having more than three centuries old. Madrid’s evidence of that back in the eighteenth century existed as a few paintings of Goya or Atienza.

These groups come together in terms of their ideology or way of life under the same aesthetic patterns, identity, slang, music, and even under the same rules. It is more common to focus on big cities like Barcelona or Madrid, but can be found in any Spanish city.

In fact, there are a multitude of tribes, each with a different idea: anarchic, non-political, left, right … Many of them are very fashionable and many other little outdated, but all have one thing in common: an ideology promulgated own . Only in Madrid, there are more than fifteen tribes. Each has a territory, but most are moving to the center, in shopping areas or nightlife, with bars and shops related to their personalities.

Many linked to the tribes with street violence, but not always the case. It is true that some gangs are involved in numerous incidents and attacks, which are credited with social danger. But others are harmless, since not even subject to a political ideology, but simply share trends or aesthetic tastes for the same music.

Here are some of the highlights:

Skin Heads: the tribe arose in England in the’60s with the idea of combating nationalism. But after a little split in two: the far left and far right – becoming great enemies -. In Spain, however, the prevailing right-wing group, sympathetic to his side and far more traditional. This is a racist, homophobic and violent, he wants to “clean Spain for immigrants, homosexuals, prostitutes, drug addicts and beggars.” His mark is his hair shaved, but also tend to wear nylon jackets, clothing with Nazi emblems and military boots.

Gothic: The Gothic movement was born in England around the 70 or 80. This is a tribe “dark” because their aesthetic focuses on black: their makeup, their clothes … The soundtrack is based on gothic rock, death rock or the music industry. Despite its somewhat ghostly appearance and their passion for death and darkness, are a harmless group. Goths advocating tolerance and diversity.

Punks: also known as anti-fascist or anti-punks appeared on the 70 in the United Kingdom. These are lawless and go against the system, against militarization, against capitalism, against consumerism and against neoliberalism. They like to wear clothes explosive, mostly black (in combination with bright colors), broken and worn and punk logos of their favorite bands or with slogans anti-repression. Generally, they all shaved their heads except for the peak or mohaw, denoting social status. Its most representative bands are The Ramones, The Clash or the Sex Pistol. Experts believe the Punks urban guerrillas because often the protagonists fighting against the police.

Bakalaeros: his love for music Bakalao is its most representative. Aesthetics are very similar to that of the skinheads, but instead of taking the hair completely shaved, so take mushroom type: longer shaved to the top and sides. Another major difference is their shoes: they prefer running shoes for army boots. This tribe is often the consumer of designer drugs, which consume to endure the grueling pace of the pull of “Route Bakalao.

Heavies: Besides his passion for heavy in their different styles, this urban tribe also has its own way of dressing, their own symbols and its own lingo. Normally, the heavy authentic feel a strong bond of camaraderie and belonging to his group, as well as devotion to the metal. One of the main signs of identity are their long manes. Also, wear black shirts with their favorite groups. Far has been the image of heavy drug addict, marginal and dangerous.

Emos is one of the tribes that have emerged more strongly, especially among adolescents. They have a very androgynous look: black dress, painted eyes and lips, have long hair very smooth and flequillos they cover their eyes … They are depressed and hate life. The word emo comes from “emotional”, which has its roots in punk and hardcore from the 80s. In today’s songs have been added messages sad, sentimental and suicidal. Does not represent any danger to society but to themselves because of their suicidal.

Rappers: they are fans of hip-hop and rap. Its aesthetics, anchas clothes, hats, sneakers and earrings in their ears make them unmistakable. Most are linked to the graffiti world: they see themselves as artists outside the law, where its unique canvas is the city.

Poperos (Mods): nowadays, the mods poperos or crowded clubs of the big Spanish cities (such as Razzmatazz in Barcelona). These are young middle class without a shared ideology. Simply joins his fondness for the music and its peculiar way of dressing, where there clothes of the 60s, retro and vintage, plates, etc..

The tribes have been with us always, in spite of its constant evolution. All represent a reflection of themselves, or perhaps society in which they lived. ¡Find the Spanish capital! Rent Apartments in Madrid to make your stay a perfect holiday.

If you belong to another tribe and would like to add to the list, leave us a post and write about it soon. We love to hear your ideas.

Posted: August 18th, 2009 under Spain.
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If you are in search of a place that can provide you the congenial atmosphere for a vacation or a honeymoon, Tahiti is a place that could bring your search to an end. Easy Tahiti is a service from where you can book the resorts and accommodation for vocational spots very easily.

You can have a memorable vacation, honeymoon in French Polynesia. The islands and the sea beaches soothe the mind and give you all time in this world to explore its beauty. Easy Tahiti promises you that using these services you can certainly cut your costs of visiting Tahiti.

Tahiti and its islands cover two million square miles of the South Pacific Ocean and it constitutes 118 islands. Out of all the Polynesian Islands Tahiti is the largest one; it has Papeete as its capital. Now in Tahiti the resorts in Bora Bora are very famous as romance spots, Bora Bora itself is referred to be the Pearl of the Pacific.

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Posted: April 20th, 2009 under Travel.
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Forever associated with King Henry VIII and his six wives, Hampton Court was at the centre of our history for 200 years

The story of Henry VIII and his six wives — as told in the recent TV series — still fascinates us. That’s why a visit to Hampton Court is a must: it’s the real-life setting for all that intrigue and drama. The Palace’s riverside setting and tapestry-hung, panelled interior, housing one of the finest collections of Renaissance paintings in Europe, makes a great day out, even in winter. Hampton Court came to prominence under Thomas Wolsey, later to become the most powerful of the King’s men — both Cardinal and Lord Chancellor.

He turned Hampton Court into such a lavish, desirable residence that in 1528 Henry VIII took it over for himself (Wolsey was out of favour 34 Woman’s Weekly for failing to secure the King’s divorce and losing his house was one consequence of this). The King continued the transformation, spending the modern-day equivalent of £18 million on renovation. He lived here with his six successive wives. Years later, during the Civil War, Charles I was imprisoned at Hampton Court for three months before he escaped, in November 1647.

Then Oliver Cromwell moved in, though in a much more frugal style. With the restoration of the monarchy, Hampton Court became a royal residence once more and was remodelled by Sir Christopher Wren. The royal connection ended in 1737 after the death of George II’s wife, Caroline, when the royal family moved to Kensington Palace. Allow plenty of time for your visit: three hours is the recommended minimum to get the most out of it. Start with the introductory exhibition behind the colonnade in the Clock Court, then visit the vast Tudor kitchens that, at their height, fed up to 1,200 people a day. You’ll appreciate the roasting spits and roaring fire in winter. Then there’s Henry VIII’s State Apartments — with some of the most magnificent rooms in the palace, the Queen’s State apartments, King William III’s apartments, the Wolsey rooms, the Georgian Rooms and the collection of Renaissance paintings. Don’t miss the Real Tennis Court — tennis was popular with the Tudors, as was bowling. And, if the weather’s kind, walk through the formal gardens, lose yourself.

Posted: March 7th, 2009 under Hampton.
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