Moscow was once at the centre of world Communism being the capital of the Soviet Union, a city that it was almost impossible to visit.  Now there are numerous cheap flights from the UK to this lovely city, now the capital of the Russian Federation.

A bargain this month is flying with SwissAir and LuxAir from London Heathrow to Domodedovo International Airport, Moscow with one stop in Zurich.  The flight time outbound is 5 hours 54 minutes and the inbound flight is 7 hours 25 minutes.  The cost for this return flight is £297.97, including fees and taxes.

You do have to look carefully for these types of bargains as the next cheapest option is Bmi at a cost of over £700, but this flight is a direct flight.

Also flying out of London City to Moscow is Lufthansa and their tickets start at £413 for a return flight, with a stop in Frankfurt on the outbound flight and Munich on the inbound flight.

London Heathrow and London City Airports have regular cheap flights to both Moscow’s Domodedovo and Sheremetievo Airports.

Two days may be enough time to get a taste of this fascinating city and take in a few of the sights including the Kremlin, but if you really want to explore Moscow then plan to stay for at least a week.

Edinburgh Castle is one of Scotland’s must-see destinations. Adults and children alike will enjoy exploring the castle grounds and the various historical displays. Optional (but free) guided tours can help lead visitors around the castle’s numerous locations.

The magnificent Great Hall, completed in 1511, was once the focal point of Scottish power and ceremony. The royal apartments can also be visited, giving an impressive insight into the lives of the castle’s most important former residents. Visitors can also witness the nation’s crown jewels, still kept within the castle, along with the legendary Stone of Destiny.

The firing of the One O’clock Gun will keep children entertained. The gun is fired at 1.00pm daily (except Sundays) and the spectacle is always popular with the gathered crowds. The huge Mons Meg cannon, one of the world’s oldest siege guns, can also be found on the castle battlements. Re-enactors dressed in period costume and wielding traditional weapons also provide great entertainment for kids.

The Prisons of War Exhibition can be found in the castle vaults. Here, conditions faced by 18th and early 19th century prisoners of war are vividly brought to life. If this experience sounds a little too frightening, a visit to St Margaret’s Chapel may be more tempting. The small chapel is the oldest building in the castle, and in Edinburgh itself.

Edinburgh Castle is open from 9.30am to 6.00pm throughout April to September and from 9.30am to 5.00pm from October to March. The castle is open seven days a week except for Christmas Day and Boxing Day. 

There are four main airports in Saudi Arabia that deal with International traffic. There are two in Jeddah and the others are in the capital Riyadh and Damman. The one that you fly into will depend on exactly where you are going in Saudi Arabia.

In between the months of April and October temperatures can soar to over 40 degrees centigrade, so bear this in mind if you don’t like extremely hot weather. The Asir Mountains and Taif tend to be quite a bit cooler. Popular places include the Old City of Jeddah that is home to a host of different nationalities all living and working together; this influence can be seen and felt in the restaurants and souqs.

Jeddah is a totally cosmopolitan city and it is not unusual to see girls on the beach in bikinis, and lively parties happening at various venues. Travellers often expect to find Jeddah more sober in atmosphere because of the Islamic laws, but that is often not the case.

Old Jeddah, in the Al-Bahad part of the city has some amazing coral architecture but sadly many of these buildings, which are inhabited by only the poorest people, are literally crumbling away more and more each day. Efforts are being made to save the old town.

There is a selection of 4 and 5 star hotels situated in and around the old town and a range of first class restaurants offering a variety of international cuisines including Belgian, Middle Eastern, Turkish, Asian, Chinese plus the local food.

Belfast, the vibrant capital city of Northern Ireland, has plenty to offer visitors. With outstanding architecture are some spectacular parks and gardens, the city of Belfast is one of Northern Ireland’s top tourist destinations.

Belfast has a whole host of architectural delights. Belfast Castle was built upon the slopes of Cave Hill in the 1870s. The castle itself is magnificent, while offering stunning views of Belfast city itself. There are also beautiful gardens and a heritage centre within the castle grounds. Located in the city centre, Belfast City Hall is another impressive structure with a sumptuous interior to match.

The Grand Opera House in Great Victoria Street is a fine example of Victorian architecture. Visitors can also experience some world-class theatre, opera, ballet and musicals here. For religious architecture, head for St. Anne’s Cathedral in Donegall Street. The cathedral exterior is impressive as well as the stone floor and mosaics of the interior.

For nature lovers visiting Northern Ireland, Belfast’s Botanic Gardens should not be missed. Situated near the Ulster Museum, the Botanic Gardens are home to a wide variety of plant life including rose gardens, beautiful flowerbeds, a wide variety of trees and even a tropical ravine.

On the outskirts of the city, both Lagan Valley Park and Cave Hill Country Park are perfect for walkers. Lagan Valley is a stretch of grass and woodland through which runs the Lagan River while Cave Hill Park offers spectacular views of Belfast.

The city of Belfast itself is easily reached by land or air. Two of Northern Ireland’s major airports are found within the city, making both weekend and weeklong visits an easy option.

Once you arrive on your flight to Manchester there are literally hundreds of sights you can visit; this guide will give you a few of the most popular to get you started.

Manchester Town Hall is situated in Albert Square in the city centre.  It was designed by Alfred Waterhouse and is an impressive building created in a Gothic style.  Visitors are welcome during the week and during some weekends.  It is recommended that visitors take in the Great Hall which houses paintings featuring scenes from Manchester’s history.

Manchester has its own version of the London Eye located in Exchange Square, where tourists can take in the views of the city and listen to an interesting commentary.  Manchester’s Art Gallery near St Peter’s Square has an impressive collection of works.  Art lovers will also enjoy the Whitworth Art Gallery on Oxford Road which is owned and run by the University of Manchester.

The city also has a number of museums.  On Liverpool Road visitors can find the Museum of Science and Industry, situated on the site of the first railway station in the world.  On Oxford Road there is the Manchester Museum which features a wide range of exhibits.  Just outside the city centre the Imperial War Museum North features exhibits on twentieth century wars.

Manchester has strong sporting links and sports fans may want to visit Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United, or the City of Manchester Stadium which is where the Manchester City football team plays. 

The city offers a variety of options for eating out.  Chinatown is located near the city centre and has a number of restaurants, while those who prefer Indian food can visit the ‘Curry Mile’ at Rusholme, just south of the city centre.  

With a plethora of budget flights to Belfast being offered by various airlines, it’s no wonder that this magnificent city has become a popular tourist destination for not only UK residents but the rest of Europe as well.

With only a small city centre Belfast is easy to navigate on foot, but for those wanting to take it easy or for the less mobile there are plenty of public transport options, so there is no reason not to enjoy all that this popular city has to offer.

Buses are a popular choice to get around the city and surrounding areas, the Metro as the bus network is known, operates between the hours of 6am and 11pm. The bus routes are colour coded making them simple to use.

All of the bus services pass through, or start from Donegall Square, where there is also an information kiosk where tourist passes are available to buy. The bus service covers an extensive area, but is fairly unreliable and can be expensive.

For a traveller wanting to see many sights in a short space of time then the ‘Belfast Sightseeing’ open top bus tours could be a perfect solution. The tour costs around £10 per person, it lasts for approximately 2 hours and includes many sights including the Harland and Wolff shipyard, famous for building the Titanic. The tour also travels through the Falls Road area in the suburbs of Belfast, where you can see the murals painted on the walls of the houses during the time of the troubles.

Taxi tours are becoming more popular, and these can also be arranged by the tourist information kiosk and again these tours last about 2 hours. Shared taxi routes which began during the troubles, still operate today and cost around £1. There are set pick up points around the town and taxis will queue until they have a full cab (4-5 persons).

Belfast is a culturally diverse city and it is recommended that you try to visit as many attractions as possible before you depart on your cheap flight home.

Glasgow is one of the biggest cities in Scotland and is only just behind London and Birmingham in terms of being the most populated area in the United Kingdom. Glasgow accounts for 41 per cent of the Scottish population.

The city is situated next to the River Clyde the banks of which were once the centre of the Scottish shipbuilding industry. The city also has a rich and traditional history with the University of Glasgow being a centrepiece of the United Kingdom’s educational institutions.

During the Victorian era the city was widely regarded as the British Empire’s second city behind London. Today, it is listed among the top 20 cities in the world for financial businesses, attracting many entrepreneurs to the area to develop new enterprises.

The reason for the boom in Glasgow’s population is due to the strong transatlantic trade links with America and the growth spurts of new towns and suburbs that emerged during the 1960s.

The Glasgow City Council Chambers building is one of the most valued in the whole of the United Kingdom.

The area should also be visited for the splendid architecture that was created in the 12th and 13th century and also for a number of distilleries that make some of the finest whisky in the whole of Scotland.

There are good transport links into the city with train services from many UK cities as well as the M8 motorway being heavily used. It is also easier than ever before to get a flight into the city from a number of popular UK airports.

Forward-thinking leadership, amazing natural beauty, ancient history and friendly locals make the tiny nation of Jordan one of the most interesting destinations in the Middle East. 

Visitors to Jordan usually enter the country through Amman, the capital and home to more than a million people. A progressive city, Amman has shops, nightlife, cafes, museums, theatres and all the amenities you’d expect of any modern metropolitan destination. Exciting, vibrant and with easy access to most other major destinations in the country, Amman is the perfect base for travellers who want to explore the rest of the country. Apart from the shopping, fine dining and culture, one of the main attractions in is the Roman Theatre, in the city centre. Built in the 2nd century, the theatre is still used for live performances today.

Other important archaeological and historical sites in Jordan include Petra and the ruins at Jerash. History aficionados hop on flights to Jordan by the thousands, each year, to visit the ancient city of Petra, once the capital of an Arab dynasty in the 3rd century BC. Made famous in the 1980s, in the movie, “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,” Petra is now a major tourist attraction and draws thousands of visitors every day. The Roman ruins at Jerash are surprisingly well preserved. Built more than 7,000 years ago, the site features churches, a synagogue and a cathedral with beautifully detailed mosaics.

Flights to Jordan offer amazing access to a growing, energetic country, rich in history and tradition, with a bright and promising future.

The unofficial capital of the north of England, Manchester has culture and an energy that rivals its southern sister city of London.  Flights to Manchester deliver lucky visitors to one of the most dynamic and interesting locations in the UK.  From hip bars and posh boutiques to funky neighbourhoods and historic sites, there’s something for everyone there.

The Manchester town hall building is a striking Victorian Gothic structure that houses the city’s main administrative offices.  Dominating Albert Square, the town hall boasts stunning architectural details including gorgeous sculptures and intricate ornamentation.  The building’s exterior features an imposing 85 metre-high tower.  It is possible to tour the town hall on your own, but a guided tour gives more behind-the-scenes access.  Tours depart from the tourist office located just inside the main entrance.

Immediately behind the town hall is Manchester’s Central Library.  This graceful Roman structure was constructed in 1924 and remains the largest municipal library in England.  Spend an afternoon—or two—browsing through the library’s more than 32 kilometres of shelves.

Another stunning structure is the John Rylands’ University Library at the University of Manchester.  Perhaps the city’s most lovely building, the Victorian Gothic library was commissioned by Rylands’ widow in honour of her husband.  The extensive collection of print and electronic materials makes this an important research library as well as an impressive architectural gem.

Flights to Manchester allow visitors to see all kinds of other attractions, from museums and galleries to historic sites and interesting shops.  Take some time to discover everything that makes this city so special.

Edinburgh is Scotland’s historical capital city and is the seventh most populated city in the United Kingdom. The city council is one of 32 that represent the entire country.

The city lies close to the North Sea and is the most visited Scottish city by foreign tourists. This is due to the beautiful Georgian architecture that lines the streets. One of the most popular things for visiting tourists to do is to get married in Edinburgh’s beautiful castle; many famous people have decided to get married in this fabulous setting over the years.

Edinburgh forms the seat of the Scottish parliament, which is well known for the enlightened thinking that goes on there. The city is home to 4500 listed buildings, which are protected for a variety of reasons and are integral in drawing tourists and business people into the city.

The city also hosts one of the world’s biggest arts festivals. The Edinburgh festival allows independent festivals to take place and annually draws crowds that equal the size of the cities population. The most popular is the Edinburgh Fringe, a performing arts festival that is rated as one of the best in the world.

The city was also recently voted to be the most popular place to live in the United Kingdom by a YouGov poll for the year of 2009. The city has everything, from fine architecture, great food and wine to competitive sports teams that rival those of many other cities across the country.

Edinburgh airport is the most popular way of arriving into the city for foreign visitors and the terminals handle over nine million passengers each year.