tourism in England's Northwest.

Liverpool is on a roll. After a fantastic year as European Capital of Culture in 2008, this is a city with a renewed energy and a tangible buzz. With its world-class museums, galleries, theatres and concert halls, not to mention the stunning architecture, Liverpool is the perfect city-break destination at any time of year.

This is a city with so much heritage you won’t know where to start. The grand, iconic waterfront, the cathedrals and the cultural quarter have earned Liverpool its World Heritage Status. Here you can discover the history of pop music and experience the electrifying atmosphere of premiership football.

With a great selection of boutique hotels, top-notch restaurants, vibrant nightlife and enough shopping to fill 28 full-size football pitches, this is a dynamic and exciting city with its own unique take on culture.

For more information on Liverpool go to www.visitliverpool.com

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Formby Point/Nature Reserve

The Tate

Knowsley Safari Park

Ness Botanic Gardens

Lady Lever Art Gallery

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Liverpool Football Club

World Museum Liverpool

Bluecoat

World of Glass

The Walker Art Gallery

The National Wildflower centre

The Beatles Story

The Mersey Partnership Annual Tourism Awards 2008 Winners

GUEST ACCOMMODATION: 42 Caldy Road

SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION: Premier Apartments Liverpool

HOTEL OF THE YEAR: Marriott Liverpool City Centre

SMALL VISITOR ATTRACTION: Mersey Ferries Manchester Ship Canal Cruises

LARGE VISITOR ATTRACTION: Ness Botanic Gardens

BEST TOURISM EXPERIENCE: Tate Liverpool – The Turner Prize

BEST TOURISM WEBSITE: Acorn Farm, Knowsley

BAR OF THE YEAR: The Residents’ Lounge at Hope Street Hotel

EXCELLENCE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE: Pam Simpson, Waitress, World of Glass

Geumneung Beach

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Geumneung Beach shares the same views and surroundings with Hyeopjae Beach, which is Jeju Island's most famous beach, since they are located just next to each other. Since Geumneung Beach is relatively less known than Hyeopjae Beach, it is the perfect place for people who want to enjoy a quiet and more private environment, but still want to enjoy the beauty of Hyeopjae Beach. Geumneung Beach has an emerald color ocean, which can be found in tropical regions or famous resorts, a beautiful long beach with palm trees, white sand, shells, beautiful sunsets, and the scenery of Biyang Island located in front of the beach. It is perfect for families with children, since the beach has a gentle slope and shallow depth during ebb tides. Location: Geumneung-ri, Hallim-up Admission: Free Directions: About 30 minutes from the airport (32.8 km.). Jeju Airport/Pier -> local road #1132 -> Hagwi -> Aewol -> Kwokkji -> Hallim -> Hyeopjae -> Geumneung Beach

The Bodrum Peninsula

Located in the south east of Turkey, where the Aegean Sea meets the Mediterranean, Bodrum is one of Turkey’s most popular tourist destinations.
Known to the ancient Greeks as Halicarnassus, it is a region steeped in history and culture, an enchanting place of great natural beauty and scenic spleandor.

Bodrum is popular with boating enthusiasts of all kinds you’ll find everything from small
fishing vessels to huge luxury yachts.

With its unique atmosphere and its crystal clear waters, Bodrum attracts visitors from all over the world, yet still maintains its relaxed atmosphere and easy-going pace. This is not a roaring resort, this, instead, is where wealthy Turks come to retire. Any wonder, then, that the place has, in recent times, become quite popular with Europeans looking for property in the sun. So forget Bulgaria or Portugal, Bodrum is the “next big thing”.

Holidays in Bodrum

For the holidaymaker there’s no shortage of things to see and do, with something to suit all tastes.
You can relax on the beach, or meander your way through the markets stopping along the way to visit the various galleries, cafes and restaurants. For those with a love of history Bodrum and its outlying regions sport a wealth of historical and cultural sites. The town of Bodrum itself has, at its heart, the Castle of Saint Peter, a fortress built by the Crusaders, an icon which dominates the Bodrum skyline. Bodrum is also host to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Mausoleum of Mausolus.

Overlooking Bodrum Bay, with its large harbour presided over by Saint Peter’s Castle.

Activities in Bodrum

Those looking for a more active holiday won’t be dissapointed either. You can go walking, cycling, swimming, diving, fishing, or sailing. You can even rent a yacht for a day and explore the Bodrum peninsula with its many islands, beaches, towns and sleepy fishing villages. Or, if you like, you can also drop in on the neighbours and take the ferry to the neighbouring Greek islands of Rhodes and Kos.

Bodrum Nightlife

If you’re still raring to go when the sun goes down Bodrum is also famous for its nightlife with a wide range of bars and clubs, such as the famous Halikarnus, the largest open air night club in Europe.