England and Scotland boast some of the most stunningly beautifully places not only in the UK, but in the world. For holiday cottages, some Scottish border homes and English coast dwellings are amongst the most popular in these parts of the world and their popularity is always on the rise.

People travel from all over the world to stay in cottages in Northumberland and Norfolk, Livingston and London, to experience the beauty of the UK first hand. But where exactly are the places in which you can get the most out of Scotland and England?

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A respite from the buzz of Dublin in St. Stephen's Green.

Even with limited time and a tight budget, you can do Dublin in style if you focus on the Jamestown section near the River Liffey. Charming cheap Dublin hotels are steps away from gorgeous parks crammed with monuments and fronted by free museums, excellent thrift shopping and those legendary Irish pubs. Spare yourself unnecessary delays by mapping out your itinerary in advance so you can make reservations and purchase tickets online before embarking on your whirlwind tour, you don’t want to waste a minute of your 48 hours in Dublin standing in line!

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If you like surprises and prizes, HostelBookers have a thing or two in Santa’s sack this year, just for you!

In the spirit of a traditional advent calendar, HostelBookers will be getting fun and festive giving away fantastic prizes every day between 1st and 24th December.

We can’t promise everyone a white Christmas but we can offer prizes including iPad2, free accommodation, a Kindle, InterRail tickets, Round-The-World Expert flights and much more…ding dong indeed!

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City of Golden Light © Gareth Weeks

The Scottish capital can legitimately be called one of the most culturally rich cities in Europe, if not the world. It attracts more than 13 million tourists on a yearly basis and continues to delight every visitor on its enchanting streets. There is a range of apartments and cheap hotels in Edinburgh to use as a base from which to go out and enjoy what the city has to offer. We take a look at ten of the best sights:

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View of San Francisco.

Vienna at Night © Alexander Pfann

Germany is one of the more popular tourist destination in Europe, offering a little something for everyone including travelers on a budget. There are plenty of low-cost ways to enjoy Germany, but one of the more unique ones is to take a tour of German casinos. It’s obviously all too easy to spend far too much money if you play blackjack, slots, and other casino games but if you gamble in moderation you can book quite an affordable trip by staying at casinos.

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Adrenaline junkie? Dominic Godwinson suggests activities downunder that can satisfy your thrill-seeking needs.

Alice Springs in summer, an excellent place for hiking.

Written by Dominic Godwinson

If you are looking for a great vacation full of fun and adventure, look no further than fabulous Australia! With a diverse ecosystem that ranges from the arid outback to the subtropical climate of the Gondwana Rainforests, Australia has an action-filled excursion for everyone. So make your plans, pack your bags, call your travel agent and don’t forget your travel insurance cover. It is time to head for adventure!

One of Australia’s best known features is the remote areas of dry desert known as the outback. While it is sparsely populated, there are still many places to visit there. Alice Springs in the Northern Territory is a well-known destination in outback. With a population just under 30,000, the town is big enough to provide comforts for a traveler yet still small enough to retain its outback charm.

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