http://www.letsbookholiday.com An unbiased guide of travel-related information, city guides, places to visit, hotel reviews, tips, ideas and other reviews! Sat, 23 Jan 2010 06:27:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Barcelona by land Three main freeways connect Barcelona to the rest of Spain. From France you take the A-7, from the center of Spain you can follow National highway II or the A-2 (freeway), and from the southern area of the peninsula the A-7 or the A-16 from Tarragona will bring ... http://www.letsbookholiday.com/2009/11/30/transport-in-barcelona/ The city is flanked by the rivers Besos (on the East) and the Llobregat (on the West). The Collserola Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea surround it on th eNorth and South, always limiting Barcelona's growth. Because of its size, the city is ideal for walking. The old town, comprised of ... http://www.letsbookholiday.com/2009/11/30/barcelona-an-overview/ Here's a list of the most renowned shopping areas in London: Oxford Street (W1) - Nearest tube: Oxford Circus Regent Street and Jermyn Street (W1 and SW1) - Nearest Tube: Piccadilly Circus New Bond Street (W1) - Nearest Tube: Bond Street Carnaby Street (W1) - Nearest Tube: Oxford Circus or Piccadilly Circus Covent Garden (WC2) ... http://www.letsbookholiday.com/2009/10/18/shopping-in-london-main-shopping-districts-in-london/ If you're London, a visit to Harrods, the world's most famous luxury department store, situated in Knightsbridge, is a must - even if just to have a look :) The store occupies a 4.5-acre (18,000 m2) site and has over one million square feet (90,000 m2) of selling space in over ... http://www.letsbookholiday.com/2009/10/18/harrods-in-london/ Last Wednesday night I returned back home after spending 6 days in Berlin. I must say..I simply loved the city :) There's so much to see and do! And the weather was perfect - sunny, blue skies with a breeze..simply the best weather for our long walks! We walked all ... http://www.letsbookholiday.com/2009/09/05/back-from-berlin/ Today I spent most of the day planning my trip to Berlin. One of the places I am planning on visiting is Potsdam. I read that there is a beautiful park there, and it's worth visiting whilst in Berlin, considering that it is only around 30 mins away by train! Large ... http://www.letsbookholiday.com/2009/08/23/potsdam-germany/ At the moment I am planning my trip to Berlin, as I am leaving on Friday. I found this travel packing list really helpful. Worth referring to, so as to be sure not to leave anything behind! http://www.letsbookholiday.com/2009/08/22/travel-packing-list/ At the moment I'm so looking forward to September!! At the end of this month I am off on a work trip/short holiday to Berlin, and then mid-September I am off on a holiday trip to North Italy :) In my first trip to Berlin, I will be staying in the ... http://www.letsbookholiday.com/2009/08/09/trips-to-berlin-and-north-italy/ London is renowned for its markets and there are around 90 major street markets in London to choose from. You can buy anything in London's markets, from cheap eats and fresh produce to art and antiques, to retro and designer fashions. Camden Market and Portobello Market have become top ... http://www.letsbookholiday.com/2009/08/09/london-markets/ Main Airports in London: London Heathrow Airport (LHR) - The airport is situated 15 miles (24km) west of London. London Gatwick Airport (LGW) - The airport is situated 28 miles (45km) south of London. London Luton Airport (LTN) - The airport is situated 32 miles (52km) northwest of London. London City Airport (LCY) - ... http://www.letsbookholiday.com/2009/08/09/london-airports/