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5 best fireworks displays in the United Kingdom

We’re here to make sure fireworks night goes with a bang. Scouring the length and breadth of the country, we’ve found the best fireworks in the UK where you can see some great pyrotechnics, and plenty more besides… London 5th November – With Tower Bridge as the…

Top 5 places for Halloween in the United Kingdom

Spooky…bewitching…downright scary – however you like your Halloween, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite events around the United Kingdom for you and the family to explore. And to keep the nightmares at bay, we’ve suggested some nearby IHG hotels where you’re guaranteed a good night’s…

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Best hotel design: IHG pool photos

Vacations are often synonymous with relaxing, beautiful pools. There’s an “ahhhhh” factor of being poolside with your beverage of choice and finding peaceful relaxation. A hotel with a beautiful pool can offer that quiet oasis away from day-to-day life, creating an opportunity to unwind and enjoy the beauty of…

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Best hotel design: IHG exterior photos

Traveling often shows us beautiful building design up-close and personal. Whether it’s a modern neighborhood construction or historic architecture that tells decades of stories, design can literally draw us through the front doors of any building. This extends to hotels we stay while on vacation. From roadside…

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New hotel openings from IHG – October 2016

With a world of destinations to choose from, here’s our inaugural series on new hotel openings from InterContinental Hotels Group. Whether you’re after a city break, a beach holiday, or a staycation, we bet you will find something to make you reach for your passport. IHG’s portfolio of brands is bursting at the…

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Graphic: Travel to a galaxy far, far away (without leaving Earth)

  The box office numbers don’t lie: there certainly has been an awakening in the force. Lightsabers and spaceships are a bit hard to come by, but you can travel to a galaxy far, far away… without even leaving Earth’s atmosphere. Star Wars Planet –…

8 must-see sites in Nottingham

Nottingham is rapidly becoming one of the most popular destinations in Great Britain. In 2010, international publishing giant DK Travel named Nottingham a top 10 city to visit. The city has its share of urban delights including world-class shopping, edgy galleries, and a vibrant nightlife. But…

Visit London and live the Royal fantasy [Graphic]

Top 12 must see Royal residences to visit while in London Royalty and the history behind British royalty seem to be two big allurements for travelers visiting London. There are several royal palaces, castles and other attractions throughout London visitors can see and explore to…

Where Are London's Best Pubs

How to find London’s top pubs

You can pretty much throw a rock and hit a great pub in London. Here’s a guide of some of the unique ones throughout the city.

Big Brum Bus Tour in Birmingham

Discover these funky hidden gems of Birmingham

Boasting digital, creative and culinary brilliance, Birmingham really is Britain’s second city in more ways than one. Brum – a fond local nickname –  somehow gets overlooked by visitors who often favour smaller Manchester, Edinburgh or Liverpool. And yet the capital of the Midlands is…

5 Reason to Visit Birmingham, UK

5 reasons to visit Birmingham, England

Why should you visit Birmingham? Well, because you can cruise down a canal, buy delicious chocolates from the largest Cadbury shop in the world, see where J.R.R. Tolkien picked up some inspiration for his books and much more. So don’t wait. Book your hotel in…

Top Spots for London Shopping

8 best shopping areas in London

For first-time London visitors, these shopping areas are some of the best you’ll find, with each bringing something unique to the fashion table.