Dickens lived at several addresses in the Clerkenwell and Holborn area of London, where he set much of Oliver Twist and Bleak House respectively. Dickens’ houses, pubs, banks and a famous Dickens’related shop, all have a tale to tell.

Winter time in beautiful Bath is a special time; with the city’s festive season in full swing entertaining a whole host of spectacular seasonal events, fairs, exhibitions and concerts. So in between visiting the range of famous attractions and landmarks around the city, you might plan to enjoy one of the relaxing Bath spa breaks on offer to pamper yourself. Here is a brief guide to a selection of special Christmas events and highlights, which offer great entertainment during the festive period.

Rome, also referred to as the Eternal City and the capital of Italy is the 11th most-visited city in the world and the most preferred tourist attraction in Italy. It is said of the allurement of the city that one can live here a lifetime and not see it all! Of course that does not mean you have to lose out on the awesome sites; which is why there are various types of Rome tour packages you can choose from: from tailored and/or private walking tours’ to ‘bus tours’, or to ‘guided tours’, all tailored to your convenience.

It lay undisclosed, silent and surrounded by ever-growing urban development for the better part of the 20th Century. Weeksville, a pre-Civil War, “free and intentional 19th Century African American community in Brooklyn, New York is rising like the City of Atlantis nearly 200 years after its founding and is one of the few pre-civil war African American sites of historic preservation in the United States.

The Palm Springs Art Museum has a collection and events that are on par with any museum you’ll find anywhere in the nation. From Native American artwork to some of the most modern and edgy pieces you’ll see in any museum, this venue delivers. The Palm Springs Art Museum has been in business since 1938 and has been a consistent draw for the Palm Springs, CA community. You’ll find all the mediums represented here, from sculpture to painting and from architecture to crafts.

If you’re visiting New York City for the first time, it can be incredibly overwhelming creating an itinerary. Do you go for the ultra touristy attractions or do you try to find all those cool hidden spots that only native New Yorkers know about? If this is your first time, that’s a tough decision.

Bruges is a charming medieval town in Belgium, Europe. The city is known as as the ‘Venice of the North’, and Brugge is a world renowned World Heritage Site. Get the lowdown on this beautiful City before you visit.

Tbilisi has 1.3 Million inhabitants and is the largest city and the capital of Georgia. The city was founded in the 5th century and the location on a crossroad between Europe, Asia and the Middle east can easily be seen in the unique appearance of the city. The typical hospitality of the local population will make the traveller’s experience perfect. The simple presence of a foreign visitor can already spark a spontaneous feast, a “supra” as Georgians call it, to show respect to the guest.

When people talk about Hastings we all normally think of 1066 and William the conqueror at the battle that saw him become King of England. Sussex has a mixed coastline of landscape ranging from shingle beaches to chalk cliffs. If you do plan to visit the coastal town of Hastings you can walk down to the beach to the “Stade” and see for yourself.

Columbia, South Carolina is a fantastic place to celebrate the Christmas holiday with family and friends. With unique attractions, beautiful scenery and spectacular annual Christmas festivities, the entire family will enjoy visiting Columbia, SC during the holiday season.

Wilmington, North Carolina is a spectacular time of year to celebrate the holidays with family and friends. People travel from near and far to escape the cold winter months and enjoy their holiday vacation in a special beach town.

Rome is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, and its popularity is due in large part to its famous historical attractions. It is a notoriously expensive city for tourists. However, it also offers a number of affordable options to travellers who have budgetary constraints.