The great 18th-century writer and wit Samuel Johnson said that a man who is tired of London is tired of life. Oliver Wendell Holmes said, "No person can be said to know London. The most that anyone can claim is that he knows something of it." London is an ancient city whose history greets you at every turn. Simply stated, London is one of the most interesting places on earth.

Tourism in Manchester supports hundreds of thousands of businesses and individuals each year. The night time economy in the city centre alone is valued at £100 million, due to the existence of over 450 licensed bars and restaurants in the centre, 40,000 weekend entertainment seekers and to the thriving youth and student population. The city's nightlife is legendary and entertainment facilities are world class.

Geographically, Manchester lies at the centre of the UK and is ideally placed for access by road, rail and air. Sixty percent of the UK population is within two hours' drive of the city, and London is only 30 minutes away by air. Ringway Airport is Britain's third largest airport, serving 175 destinations with over 90 different airlines and carrying 17 million passengers annually.

Brighton Pier is one of the most famous film locations in the world. Lloyds TSB, Coca Cola, Sky TV, Cadbury's, and First Direct have all filmed advertisements there. Major feature films selecting Brighton Pier include 'End of the Affair', 'Circus' and 'Mona Lisa'. Many pop stars have used the pier for promotional work including Five, the Spice Girls, 911 and Bewitched. Numerous TV shows have also been filmed there.

With its cosmopolitan air, oodles of restaurants, feverish nightlife and abundance of culture, the place defies comparison with anywhere else this side of the English Channel. Brighton and Hove is the most enchanting, exciting, extraordinary seaside city in Britain. However brazen that may sound, it is no exaggeration.