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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/18843 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18843 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18837 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18837 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18757
The Pavilion Gardens Cafe is bang in the centre of town next to the Royal Pavilion and performers often stop by - well recommended for a free and impromptu show.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18757 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18741
With tired feet and an afternoon plane to catch, we decided to spend our final day indulging ourselves at the local Spa, Bagni di Pisa. It is located in the sumptious converted residence of the (ex) Duke of Tuscany.

We took a taxi from Pisa to the Bagni di Pisa spa (€20), had a soak in their warm water thermal pool, followed by a 'Thai foot massage' for me and a facial treatment 'Silk Thermal' for my friend.

Upon arrival we were given bathrobes and plastic shoes to wear.

We found the place welcoming and atmospheric, the staff are professional and definitely know their stuff. We left feeling fantastic, soothed and relaxed. A nice way to end our holiday.

We then took the train back to Pisa (the train station is a five-minute walk from the spa - €1.60 each, 9 minutes' journey), changed trains in Pisa Centrale for the five-minute journey to the airport, Pisa Aeroporto, for our late afternoon flight home.

Note: Bagni di Pisa also is a four-star hotel.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18741 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18674
The town is growing quickly and is becoming more and more popular from year to year. A lot of building work is also going on in the town and it is becoming a popular area for people looking for property investments. I'd recommend visiting.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18674 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18673 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18673 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18672
As far as I'm aware they rent the place for visiting tutors so, naturally, the programme varies. These are just examples from when I looked at the website, but some are regular or annual events (drumming, Irish music and yoga).

Anyway, I found it a really relaxing place to just chill and unwind. It is run as an eco community with help from WWOOFers, the people there are lovely and very welcoming and friendly. Quite an international collection!

The best thing I found was the completely natural and homely atmosphere, and also the scrumptious homegrown organic veggie food, all served up there in such a beautiful secluded setting.

There is a stone circle, tonnes of walks in their own land or on the neighbouring Burren landscape (unique apparently and certainly very bizarre and fairytale like), and the coast and beaches are great for surfing too! They are a hostel/B&B too.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18672 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18582 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18582 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18580 www.jeri-brazil.org/english.html]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18580 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18572 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18572 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18510
Main bar can have occasional losers, but mostly good. Service can be tricky, but atmosphere is worth it. Upstairs, chilled-out Hemmesphere bar is about lounging, cushions, cigars, good wine, good staff - all in all a good spot. Where Sydney unwinds.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18510 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18419 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18419 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18293 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18293 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18264
The staff are wonderful, the facilities (I went there on a memorable long weekend of self-defence training for women only, taught by the owner) are superb. The food is local produce prepared in-house, and the welcome is unbelievable.

The owners have assembled a great team of helpers, and they are really good people. The house and gardens are gorgeous and the surroundings are breathtaking. The cost of a stay with them is low, and is great value.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18264 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18254
Get the Teignmouth ferry to Shaldon, walk up to the ness, go through the smuggler's tunnel on to the beach. Return to Teignmouth on the ferry, and continue walking along the river beach, you will pass a row of original fisherman's cottages, and come to the Ship Inn, buy a pint and watch the sun setting over the moors.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18254 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18253
Beware of the restaurants surrounding the Cathederal and Giralda as they are over-priced and will produce a different menu for the tourists!

Try and visit the cobbled winding streets of the Santa Cruz quarter where you will find traditional tapas bars, senors playing the guitar and flamenco dancing.

Seville is all in all a beautiful place to visit.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18253 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18241
A great cheap breakfast is to have tostada e queso (basically cheese on toast) standing at the bar with your coffee. It is always cheaper to stand at the bar.

The sights are things you will remember all your life. The Alhambra set under skies of impossibly deep Andalucian blue are something that have to be witnessed and make your soul sing when you do. Even flying into the airport with the sun sinking behind the Sierra Nevada was a stunning way to start the holiday.

I don't remember one surly, rude or just plain moody person. And I can meet five on a trip to the shops here. I could enthuse about Granada for hours so I will now stop....]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18241 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18221
We found a place called Caravan Serai just outside Marrakech with a heated pool. We took a taxi (about £10 return) and arrived in a very quiet, lovely place. It is a hotel with a couple of rooms and a decent size swimming pool. We had to pay to use the swimming pool for the day (£15), but this included a very nice lunch. Worth a visit if you want to chill out a day in hectic Marrakech.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18221 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18150
There's also a Seeing Hands blind massage place nearby which is recommended after an afternoon tramping round the Royal Palace.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18150