Nantes
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Inverness

Jersey

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Nantes

With its well-kept cobbled streets, efficient tram system and a history of manufacturing such genteel staples as biscuits and berlingot (boiled) sweets, France’s sixth-largest city exudes a certain kind of bourgeois charm. Yet Nantes, which regularly tops ‘quality of life’ surveys in the French press, is anything but staid. Spirited bars and arty events, keep the atmosphere lively.

Nantes Tourisme

Top Tip

	The Nantes vineyard trail will take you through captivating countryside with gentle slopes striped with vines, its great church bells and its waterways

Highlights
The choice of thing to do in Nantes is overwhelming. You may consider starting with one of the three main buildings: The Castle of the Dukes of Brittany which dates from the 15th century, The Fortress which houses the Governors Palace or the magnificent Cathedral of St Peter and St Paul. There are also museums covering a wide range of subjects including the Jules Verne Museum and an electric tramway that runs throughout the town and surrounding suburbs. The local tourist office proposes a range of themed tours throughout the year.

The seven waterways which flow through Nantes will surely tempt you and there are several choices: - hire an electric boat - no licence needed - for a picnic on the Sèvre; hire a canoe-kayak; go for a dip; sail along the Nantes-Brest canal; go rowing and cruise along the Loire estuary

Fish and seafood feature strongly in Nantes’ cuisine. Nantes is also known for its crêpes, and one of the best crêperies in town is La Gavrotte. For a change of scene, try the pretty quayside restaurants in Trentemoult, a former fishing village where colourfully painted houses have been colonised by artists.

Getting Around
The best way to get around this area, and also the 18th-century district Ile Feydeau, is on foot, although it's tempting to hop on board Nantes' 40km-long tram network - the longest in France. There's also a bus service. The main public transport hub is Commerce on Nantes' main square

Nantes is on the high-speed TGV rail network which links to Paris (more than 20 trains daily). There are also direct links to Lyon, Lille, Marseille, Grenoble and Brussels. For those who want to hire a car, the motorway A11 links to Paris and the A83 to Bordeaux.

Cardiff

Welcome to Cardiff - Croeso i Gaerdydd

Cardiff, the capital of Wales, is a city of contrasts. Innovative architecture sits alongside historic buildings; the bustle of the city centre is only a few strides from acres of peaceful parklands, and the Welsh culture of dragons and myth blends perfectly with a modern, technology-driven city.

The Romans first built a fort on the site of Cardiff Castle in AD55, the Welsh lord Owain Glyndwr burnt the city to the ground in the 15th century and Lord Bute, the world's richest man in the late 19th century, spent a fortune on lavishly decorating the castle and creating the civic centre.

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	A few minutes from the castle and the city centre are therevitalised docklands of Cardiff Bay, bordered by dozens ofrestaurants and cafes. Dominating the skyline in the Bay is the Wales Millennium Centre, home to seven arts organisations including the world-renowned Welsh National Opera. Cardiff's pedestrianised shopping streets and malls contain popular high street and designer stores and the Victorian and Edwardian arcades that criss-cross the city centre are home to dozens of independent and boutique shops where you can find unique gifts, clothes and food, many with a Welsh flavour. You're guaranteed a warm welcome in our city.

How to get around
The city is now dominated by the Millennium Stadium. The best sports stadium in Britain was built for the 1999 Rugby World Cup. It has a retractable roof, which proves handy for keeping the merciless Welsh sun off the athletes and spectators.

One thing that Cardiff is not short of is bars and club with more than more than 350 with more being added constantly. Around the vicinity of St Mary St and in front of the castle you will find the busiest and best bars and clubs with a good mix of the traditional and contemporary. During the Spring and Summer months some bars in the Café Quarter along Mill lane take on a continental feel as tables and chairs appear beneath umbrellas.

Getting Around

By air
Cardiff's international airport is served with regular direct flights from UK and international destinations. Cardiff is as little as one to three hours away from international airports such as Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, London Heathrow and Gatwick by train
or coach. For more information contact: Cardiff International

Airport, T. 01446 711 111, www.cwlfly.com

By road
Cardiff is right on the national motorway system making every UK city a comfortable drive away. It is situated on the M4, providing a direct route from London and the M50 and M5 which link the Midlands and south west of England. To the west of Cardiff the
A48 and M4 provide a fast route for travellers using ferry services from Ireland. For further information please contact:
Traveline, T. 0870 608 2608, www.traveline.org.uk

By rail
Modern air-conditioned trains travel direct to Cardiff from London, Manchester, Liverpool, Bristol, Portsmouth and many more cities. For further information please contact: National Rail,

T. 08 457 48 49 50 (or +44 (0)20 7278 5240 from overseas), www.nationalrail.co.uk

By sea
For those travelling from mainland Europe there is a wide choice of entry points to the UK served by many ferry companies. Ferry ports link with the national motorway system to provide fast and easy access to Cardiff. The port of Cardiff also provides an ideal
cruise destination.

When you arrive
Few cities have a more convenient central public transport hub. Cardiff Central Station is in the heart of the city where the main train and bus connections merge. There is a comprehensive public transport network serving the city centre, the outskirts and Cardiff Bay. There are water taxis opposite the Millennium Stadium which operate throughout the year to Cardiff Bay.

Inverness
Destination Inverness

Inverness today is modern and go-ahead - a small, fresh northern city with its streets in summer a busy mix of residents and visitors. The new extension to the Eastgate Centre, with its many High Street names, reflects the city's important commercial role, while the refurbished Victorian Arcade nearby, with its smaller businesses, is a reminder of the continuity as well as the variety of Inverness shopping.
The city also has an excellent selection of pubs, restaurants and late-night venues, as well as Scottish Showtime, traditional music and dance performed in costume, said to be Scotland's longest running show.

Top Tip

	Perhaps one of the most famous names in Scottish tourism, the fame of Loch Ness and its monster is known all over the world. But, monsters aside, Loch Ness also has many other attributes - for example, fine walking and cycling in the forests, angling, cruising, gardens and castle visiting - and all within easy reach of Inverness.

Highlights
For hill walkers and mountaineers this area is without equal. But Highland walking has more than daylong expeditions and airy ridges. Extensive forests provide way marked paths and trails, while coastal walking is another delight.
In winter, ski centres are in full swing - Glencoe, Nevis Range and Cairngorm.

The Highlands offer a brilliant choice for golfers - with 44 courses and more than 600 holes, including Nairn, regular venue for national championship play. Riding and trekking is easy to find. And it's a great way of enjoying the local terrain. Cyclists can find dedicated cycle tracks as well as off-road choice galore.

As for other sports: test out the Highland terrain via off-road driving or arrange a day's shooting and stalking on a Highland estate. Then there is tennis, squash, orienteering, cruising, bowling, archery, petanque, even martial arts and sled dog sleigh riding. You can even learn how to fly Birds of Prey! - Just choose a skill and track it down in the Highlands

Getting Around

By Bus
Bus services operate east and west of the airport to meet scheduled flights. Service times are available from the airport information desk, Several bus operators run daily services to the Highlands from Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh, with connections from all other parts of the UK.

By Rail
Daily services to and from Inverness and Fort William connect the Highlands with Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh and all the major UK cities. Rail services from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh, Wick and Thurso, and Fort William to Mallaig (where steam trains run in the summer) provide opportunities to take in the spectacular scenery.

By Road
The A82 (Glasgow-Fort William-Inverness), the A9 (Stirling-Perth-Inverness-Thurso) and the A96 (Aberdeen-Nairn-Inverness) are the three arterial routes to and from the Highlands

By Taxi
Taxis are available at the airport and in the town.

Central Highland Taxis 0800 402010
Central Highland Taxis Website

Location
Highlands and Islands Airport Ltd.
Inverness Airport,
Inverness,
Scotland IV2 7JB

The airport is located 9 miles east of the City of Inverness.

Parking
The car park facility operates a pay on foot system. There is no separate long term parking facility available


Jersey

Jersey is the most southerly Island of the British Isles. Located some 100 miles south of mainland Britain yet only 14 miles from the coast of France, Jersey provides the visitor with a kaleidoscope of sensory stimuli. Despite its small size – Jersey measures just nine miles by five all your senses are made to work overtime in this tiny Island. The sea dominates the landscape with views of the surrounding Atlantic Ocean accessible from virtually every point on the island. The coastline also offers infinite variety – majestic cliffs, exposed bays, sandy beaches and rocky coves are all immediately accessible by road or on foot and just a few minutes drive from any community.

Top Tip

	May – ‘Foire de Jersey’ Jersey’s traditional country fair combines with the Jersey Open Rose and Flower Show to promise a full entertainment programme for all the family. Activities include cattle shows, a craft show, ring-events, food tasting, traditional country games and floral displays, demonstrations and competitions.

July - Jazz in the Park’ experience the musical sounds of this popular event, featuring many local and visiting Jazz musicians.

Highlights

Jersey is an island and the sea is never far away. Clear water and beaches surround some 45 miles of coastline. The wide sandy bays in the south are perfect for water sports such as canoeing, wake boarding, water skiing, jet skiing and windsurfing, whilst the rocky bays in the north have superb sheltered diving sites and excellent fishing.

Jersey has a number of world-class attractions that will appeal to the younger crowd. Jersey Zoo, headquarters of the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust. For those keen to have a day out with a difference, visit the Living legend with its multi-media show, adventure playground and live entertainment. Or why not let a glow-worm light up your day by joining a guided walk.

St.Helier is an excellent shopping centre with pedestrianised streets and a mix of well-known High Street stores and small local shops. Lower taxes and no VAT mean that you get really good value for money in Jersey.

Getting Around

By Bus
There is a regular bus service (bus number 15) between the airport and the bus station in St Helier.

By Road
Despite its small size, Jersey has over 350 linear miles of paved road on which to explore this beautiful Island. Remember Jersey drives on the left hand side!

By Taxi
Taxi ranks can be found at the airport and St Helier. Different tariffs are applied for day and night hire and on public holidays. There are two types of taxis on the Island, Controlled and Restricted (private). The main difference between the two is that Controlled taxis have a yellow roof sign and a restricted taxi will have a white roof sign normally with the company name on and the words ‘restricted’

Location

Jersey Airport
St. Peter
Jersey
JE1 1BY

Parking

Leeds Bradford

Excellent nightlife, great shopping, fascinating architecture, world renowned sports venues and our close proximity to the beautiful Yorkshire Dales are just a few of the many attractions that bring over 11 million visitors every year.

In Bradford, a place rich of industrial heritage, experience back-stage technology at the National Museum of Photography, Film and Television, most visited museum outside of London

Whether it's for business or leisure, the Leeds lifestyle has a lot to offer. With over 100 bars, 25 nightclubs and 75 restaurants in the city centre alone, Leeds is famous for its vibrant nightlife and cultural scene.

	We suggest you visit Bondi with its revolving dance floor and the huge Evolution. Sample the local ale, Tetley's, in one of the traditional pubs, or join the young and the beautiful in cool bars like Tiger Tiger and Prohibition. Engage in the city's glamorous nightlife along the waterfront.

Various award-winning restaurants include the Calls Grill and Michelin-starred Pool Court. Taste traditional British food with a signature contemporary twist courtesy of chef Paul Heathcote at Simply Heathcotes. There's great Indian food at Darbar in Kirkgate, plus fish and chips of the best kind at Bryan's and Bretts.

The city is also home to the Leeds International Pianoforte Competition and top international performing companies such as Opera North, Northern Ballet and Phoenix Dance Theatre.

Dubbed the 'Knightsbridge of the North' by the Lonely Planet Guide to Britain, Leeds is also Yorkshire and Humberside's prime shopping location. The city has more than 4.3 million square feet of retail space, set in striking architectural surroundings such as the Victoria Quarter, Corn exchange, Headrow Centre, Leeds Shopping Plaza and The Light.

With so much to do you may want to take a break and relax. Leeds is one of the greenest cities in Europe, with over 2,000 acres of parks. The grounds of Temple Newsam House are ideal for a weekend walk at any time of year with 1,200 acres of parkland, woodland and gardens.

Transportation

By Train

Tickets are available from most train stations in the United Kingdom to the Airport travelling via Leeds City Rail Station or Bradford Interchange. These tickets can be purchased from staffed railway stations, conductors on the trains for same day travel to the airport, or from Rail Appointed Travel Agents.

MetroConnect Bus Services- for connections to and from the Airport

When using rail connections through Leeds City Station please allow up to 20 minutes to transfer from your train to the MetroConnect 757 bus service.

National rail times are available from National Rail EnquiresOnline or from calling +44 (0) 8457 484950 (open 24 hours). For more specific details visit the National Rail website.

For information on local West Yorkshire rail services please contact Metroline on +44 (0) 113 245 7676 (open 0800 - 2000 daily), or visit Metro's Website for details on all Public Transport matters in West Yorkshire.

By Taxi

Streamline, Telecabs and City Cabs are the three companies that form the Airport Taxi Association (ATA). For transfers to and from LBA we recommend you contact the ATA.

ATA cabs are all fully licensed, black and white, Leeds City Council hackney carriages, and are available for hire from either the taxi rank situated immediately outside the terminal building at LBA, or by pre-booking in advance on one of the following telephone numbers. Fares are all metered and are governed by Leeds City Council.

ATA - Airport Taxi Association
Streamline: +44 (0) 113 244 3322
Telecabs: +44 (0) 113 279 2222
City Cabs: +44 (0) 113 246 9999

Christmas, Events, Festivals & Religious Observations may have additional fares or irregular flow of taxi’s

By Bus

The MetroConnect Bus Service is the easiest and most efficient way to get to Leeds Bradford International Airport from Leeds and Bradford city centres. There is ample luggage space on board and you can choose to buy your ticket either in advance or when you travel.

MetroConnect are now operating a free city bus service in Leeds City Centre which runs every few minutes from 06.30 to 19.30 Monday to Saturday

From Bradford, Shipley, Guiseley and Yeadon - MetroConnect 737 

MetroConnect 737 is a dedicated service linking Bradford, Shipley and Guiseley with Leeds Bradford International Airport. The service operates every half hour from Monday to Saturday, with an hourly service on Sunday. It offers connections to the airport for air passengers arriving at Bradford Interchange, Bradford Forster Square and Shipley train stations.

From Leeds and Otley - MetroConnect 757

The MetroConnect 757 service links Otley, Leeds City bus station and Leeds train station with Leeds Bradford International Airport. The service runs every thirty minutes between peak hours of 0800 and 1800 Monday to Saturday, while an hourly service operates during off-peak hours and all day Sunday. The service calls at all Metro stops en-route from Leeds and Otley to the Airport.

From Harrogate - "Bus 2 Jet" 767

The "Bus 2 Jet" 767 service links Harrogate city centre, Oatlands, Pannal, Huby and Pool in Wharfedale with Leeds Bradford International Airport. The service runs every ninety minutes between 0615 and 2245.

For further information on this service, please contact Harrogate & District Travel Ltd on 01423 56 6061 or visit www.bus2jet.com/

By Car

The airport is almost equidistant between Leeds and Bradford- 10kms (6 miles) north east of Bradford on A658, 13 kms (8 miles) northwest of Leeds on A658 and A65.

Airport Parking

There is plenty of on-site parking available at LBIA for both short and long term stays. The car parks cater for stops from as short as 10 minutes to as many weeks as you like.

For more information visit http://www.sentinelcarpark.co.uk/

Newcastle

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