Chernobyl: enter the exclusion zone

Today (April 26th 2011) it is the anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. But did you know you can visit the exclusion zone? What once was a normal town - with primary schools and leisure centres - now is an eery reminder of the nuclear destruction.

Charlene Mitchell visited the exclusion zone and wrote about her experience. Read her article here:
http://www.travelbite.co.uk/holiday-ideas/europe/ukraine/chernobyl-entering-the-exclusion-zone-$1381318.htm

The ultimate summer festival checklist!

Love a good summer music festival but never know what to bring? Check out Travelbite.co.uk's handy festivals checklist:

DAY TRIPPING
Day festivals are a great way to enjoy the music and fun, but without the backpacks, dry shampoo and baking hot tents. You still need to be prepared though, so make sure to bring:
- Tissues and toilet roll: don't be caught out- even at day festivals the portaloos can run out of paper within hours.
- Sun block: hopefully you'll need plenty of this!
- Camera: great for capturing those festival memories, but try not to lose it! Make sure it has a strap and a sturdy case for protection.
- Warm clothing: when the sun goes down the temperatures can drop, so wrap up warm with plenty of layers.
- Cash: most festivals have cashpoints, but these often go hand-in-hand with hefty queues so plan ahead and only bring as much money as you need; you can even consider stashing some cash in your sock. Leave a note of the card numbers at home to make cancellation easier should your wallet be lost or stolen.
- Raincoat: your best friend should it start to pour (especially if you're in the UK) and it also comes in handy for sitting on.
- Anti-bacterial hand sanitiser: because portaloos aren't the nicest of places!

There's plenty more tips and lists here:
http://www.travelbite.co.uk/holiday-ideas/festival-holiday/summer-festivals-checklist-$1381258.htm

5 beaches made famous by movies

With plans for a Baywatch movie now underway, it is likely that many tourists will flock to Santa Monica beach to re-enact the famous slow motion run, perfected by beach babe Pamela Anderson. However Santa Monica is not the only beach made famous by the movies. Travelbite.co.uk reveals its top 5:

Read the rest of the article here:
http://www.travelbite.co.uk/holiday-ideas/beach-holiday/top-5-beaches-made-famous-by-the-big-screen-$1381255.htm

Family fun this Easter

(photo: National Trust)

Chocolate-lovers' favourite holiday is around the corner and there's plenty of family fun to be had - from egg-celent Easter egg hunts to medieval-themed mayhem.

Do you love a good Easter egg hunt? Or if you're counting the calories, how about a chocolate-themed spa treatment?

Read more about Easter events and activities here: http://www.travelbite.co.uk/holiday-ideas/uk/family-fun-this-easter-$1381218.htm

Top 5 dog-friendly hotels

Do you hate to leave your precious pooch behind when you go on holiday? You may be surprised to know that there are many great hotels willing to cater for both you and your dog. Since it's National Pet Month (April 2nd - May 2nd 2011) we turn our attention to 'dog-friendly' hotels and have picked out five of the best in the UK:
Read the rest of the post here:
http://www.travelbite.co.uk/holiday-ideas/uk/five-of-the-best-dog-friendly-hotels-in-the-uk-$1381147.htm

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