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Sun Studios - the birthplace of Rock'n'Roll - sure!

Now go to Stax, by far the most polished experience, as there seems to be a real enthusiasm for the subject rather than the "let's create as much merchandise as we can" motives that affect the others.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18857 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18852
Try to catch one of the outdoor plays, as they really are a magical experience. The park also houses a fascinating museum, The Filmmuseum which is well worth a visit.

Both the museum and the outdoor plays, have great facilities for children.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18852 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18835 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18835 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18799
Skip the overpriced archeological remains under St Peter's Cathedral as this museum tells you more about Geneva's history and has free entry. Great for children.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18799 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18666 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18666 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18638 Built to protect from invaders it became a royal residence in 1920.

Take your time and enjoy the view of the castle; it sits high on top of a tall rock, overlooking the picturesque village. Inside you can have a look at a rich collection of Romanian and foreign furniture and art items from the 14th-19th centuries.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18638 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18634 On the first floor of the Palacio you pass through room after room smothered with colourful plasterwork and marble decoration with enormous chandeliers sparkling in the gilded mirrors. The Palacio dates back to the 15th century but the exterior was remodelled in the 1740s and and the interiors redecorated in the rococco style in the 1850s. When you've progressed through the many delightful rooms and admired the beautiful paintings and decorations, you reach the ceramics collections themselves. The highlights for me were the colourful painted Spanish tiles and ceramics, including the replica of a tiled Spanish kitchen on the top floor, and there are also some plates decorated by Picasso.

The museum is free on Saturday morning and Sunday but otherwise it costs €2.40
You can see my review and photos on my blog;
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Service starts at 2pm although I'd arrive a little earlier and have a drink as it is very popular with the locals.

For €9 you get 3 courses of excellent modern cooking and there are 3 choices per course. To give you an example of what we ate; Salad of salt cod, chicken in a curried sauce with wild rice (or Valencian Paella), Coconut cream with pieapple and lemon sorbet. It was all delicious.

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It's a stunning castle with the turrets and gates showing the power and might of Annecy when it ruled over Italy and western Switzerland and its museum is great for families as children will love the suits of armour.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18552 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18551 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18551 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18537
Oh yes, and a bunch of cars. Some really old ones, and some sporty ones, and some two wheelers (i.e. motorcycles), and some movie ones (James Bond cars!), and firetrucks, and old buses, and...well there's a lot. I think most of them are in running order, too. You can take a ride in an original London double-decker! Its exhaust stinks: do they use yesterday's fish batter oil to run the thing!?

The palace is a large mansion, some of which is open to poke around. The guides are very knowledgeable and helpful. The lord and lady still live in the place. Sometimes, you can sneak a look at their private apartments. In spring, the gardens and paths are awash with daffodils!

If you gift-aid your admission, then you get free re-entry to the motor museum (but not the rest of the place - although that is discounted).]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18537 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18534
At regular times through the day there are feedings and handling sessions, for example, to sit and hold bunnies, and to groom the horses. There is a large collection of gypsy wagons to see, too.

There is a cafe on site with both indoor and outdoor seating. Just watch out for the roaming peacocks who like to steal your chips! Admission is reasonably priced for such a lot of things to do.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18534 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18521 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18521 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18508
Tel Aviv by far has the best services, entertainment, hotels, and restaurants compared to any other Israeli city. Even if you don't like the hustle and bustle of a large city (the Tel Aviv metropolitan area has more than two million people) you should still consider the convenience.

And if you are into cities that never sleep (like Madrid and New York) then there are few that can compete with Tel Aviv.

The people are friendly and helpful, most speak English, crime is low (so you don't have to worry about walking at night), and the weather is warm and sunny most of the year.

Another tip: Don't miss historic Jaffa (located in southern Tel Aviv). Great shops, clubs, food, and the biggest outdoor flea market I've ever seen.

My daughter loves Tel Aviv (and I do too).]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18508 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18507
First, explore the town centre, than walk to the Petit and Grand Ports on Lac du Bourget and finally climb up the mountain above Lac du Bourget in Tresserve for breathtaking views of the lake (the lake is prettier on the Aix-les-Bains side than on the practically deserted western shore at Le Bourget) and the town, and then climb back down to the town centre via Tresserve.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18507 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18488
The permanent exhibition, Traces of Memory, is a contemporary look at the Jewish past in Poland. The exhibition features the work of the late photographer Chris Schwarz. Over a period of twelve years, he travelled together with Prof. Jonathan Webber (UNESCO Chair of Jewish and Interfaith Studies, University of Birmingham, UK) town by town and village by village. Their work offers a special way of looking at the Jewish past that was destroyed in Poland. I enjoyed the exhibition as very informative and thought-provoking.

Check the changing current exhibition as well!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18488 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18414
This was, I reckon, the best cuppa I had for the entire nine weeks I was away from home – a fresh pot of Orange Pekoe made with leaf tea not bags, slices of lemon instead of milk, piping hot water for top-up and a plate of excellent scones with raspberry jam and cream - terrific.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18414 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18408 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18408