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A glance around Southampton’s multi-million pound city would reveal its delicate and vital history. A city that has been at the forefront of shipping, engineering and government for decades holds significant magnitude among the United Kingdom’s biggest cities. The HMS Titanic made her fateful maiden voyage from the docks in 1912 and the distinguished landmark of World War II, the Spitfire was constructed upon Southampton’s hallowed grounds by engineer Reginald Joseph Mitchell.

With such anticipation then it is no wonder the jewel of the South is subject of many city break guides. So whether you are here to absorb or unwind it is down to the accommodation to encapsulate the soul.

Arguably the Jewel of the South’s Jewel is the beautifully constructed diamond of Southampton. Exploding out of the original contused wall in the 15th century the De Vere Grand Harbour Hotel takes on a floor-less diamond image with its exquisite exterior.

The hotel with sumptuous sea views has played host to BBC Sports awards, housed celebrities and is a mere stone’s throw away from the Central Southampton. The shopping districts of West Quay, Above Bar Street and Bar Gate, astride the sophistication of Oxford Street & offer some of the most elite eateries in Southampton.

With over 320 rooms ranging from £90 to £425 introduces the best way to witness the city. The three restaurants, bar, swimming pool, sauna and gym help to sweeten the deal, keep an eye out for any special offers.

For individuals living on a shoe string Southampton does offer cheaper alternatives. The Awarded ** Brimar Guest House prides itself on friendly staff and clean exemplary rooms. With 15 years of experience and a recent renovation, the Bed and Breakfast holds 21 rooms and continental or full English awaits when you awake.

Situated 10 minutes drive from the bustling city centre and located near bus and rail links in and out of Southampton, gives easy access for all individuals or families. Free parking and free wifi internet means if the nights aren’t spent on the town in one of many night clubs catching up with friends and family is effortless. The Totton based B & B offers rooms ranging from £30 to £60 so to ensure you are not disappointed book in advance.

For those one with nature a beautiful escape to the commercial world sits merely 9 miles outside of Southampton. The New Forest holds acres and acres of luxurious woodland and within sits Woodlands Lodge *** Hotel. The old hunting lodge dating back to the 1700’s has been recently renovated and boasts 16 regal rooms complimenting the Bentleys Restaurant for elegant dining. Being a mile from any main road and far from central Southampton, having a car is recommended however public transport is around and bicycles are an enjoyable way to experience the Forest. The three acre garden encapsulates the soul with strolls encountering the many ponies that make the Forest unique. Rooms range from £70 to £249 offering a truly sophisticated excursion.

For those who prefer a quieter, more tranquil experience, The Riverside Bed and Breakfast will almost certainly entertain the imagination. The two bed room B & B offers one single and one double bed perfect for single or couple travellers. The hidden ace is the mooring dock which has been converted for the guests. The Dock reaches out in the River Hamble, extending expectations of catching a sunset bouncing off of the River. The humble family run establishment is based in bitterne, a simple ride or walk from the centre. A stay in this idyllic house will cost £30 for the single and £60 for the double room, do book in advance otherwise someone else will be enjoying your view.

In the United States, both baseball and football have passionate fans who claim that they follow the true number one sport in America. But, how does one determine what is the actual “number one American sport”?

There are several categories that can be considered when determining America’s number one pastime. Analyzing attendance, ticket costs, revenue from television, salaries, venues, will help to present a case for which sport is number one in the United States. These six factors will help determine which sport is more beloved by Americans.

Attendance

One way to determine whether baseball or football is more popular in America is by looking at how many people go to the games. During the year 2000, the average crowd at a baseball game was 30,125, while the average crowd at a football game was 66,077. This figure is based on a total yearly attendance, divided by the total number of games that were played in the sport. Simply based upon this one factor, it would appear that twice as many people went to football games than to baseball games in that particular year.

Ticket Costs

An aspect which can contribute to the popularity of a sport is ticket cost. An important question is: how affordable is it for the average family in America to go to a live sporting event? Pertaining to this factor, baseball is more accessible and potentially more popular overall with average, to below-average income earning American families. Baseball games, in the year 2000, cost $20.02, while football games cost an average of $54.14. Clearly, live baseball is easier to afford than live football, and watching games live is an experience that can create a lot of fans and generate plenty of excitement for a particular sport.

Television Revenue

Another important factor to consider when analyzing the popularity of a given sport is how much money that sport accumulates from television revenues. In this case, football is the clear winner. The NFL brings in about 2.2 billion dollars a year in revenues from television. The MLB earns about 340 million. The significant difference pertaining to TV revenue is that football is on a few days per week, and baseball is on nearly every night. However, football still brings in much more money from ad revenues on television, which means that there are more people watching the football games than are watching the baseball games. When it comes to television revenue, football is the number one sport.

However, this does not settle the argument. The baseball season and the football season are opposites in many ways. Baseball season is long and drawn out, with a team playing almost every night. Football games are essentially once a week, even though the league and the networks have added Saturday and Thursday games to the already successful “Monday Night Football”. This creates more of a buzz for a football game, and the TV numbers and the revenue generation is a product of that buzz.

Salaries

Another measure of how popular a sport is would be how much its players are paid. In the Major League Baseball, the average salary is a little over 2 million dollars a year; while the average salary in the NFL is right around 1.18 million dollars a year. Therefore, baseball pays its players more money, but it is essentially unclear what effect this aspect has on the fans preference between the two sports.

Venues

The different venues in which the two sports are played is another aspect to take into consideration. When attempting to determine which sport is number one sport in America, this can be a factor. The number of seats in stadiums is important because it shows the number of fans that can be expected per game. The average baseball stadium holds 47,000 people. The average football stadium holds 70,000 people. Therefore, there are more seats to watch football games, meaning that more people typically go to football games. Again, this may be skewed due to the frequency of games played in both football and baseball. However, a regular season football game is more of a major event on a consistent basis than a regular baseball game.

The Role of a Sport’s Athletes

Another factor to consider when discussing what America’s favorite pastime may be is the impact the games players have on society, both positive and negative. For instance, if an Arena football player or an A-class baseball player gets in trouble, or does something very generous, it is not big news. If a NFL or MLB player does one of those things, it usually gets plenty of coverage. This may be a draw, mostly because both MLB and NFL players are consistently in the news for various run-in’s with the law or charitable actions.

Looking at these factors together, one realizes that football and baseball are both extremely popular and also very different. Due to this dynamic, it becomes difficult to compare the two fairly. Both sports have been around for many years, and both of them will continue to be popular for many years. Which one, however, is the more popular, is still undecided.

 

Manali is a small but beautiful hill town located in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is one of the famous Himalayan hill resorts of India. The nature has blessed it with extra-ordinary beauty. Also known as the Switzerland of India, Manali is situated at the northern end of the famous Kullu Valley (40 km away from Kullu Valley). The spectacular views of snow-capped mountain peaks and wooden slopes, freshness of cedar forests with cool breezes & bird songs, fragrance of fruit-laden orchards, grassy meadows carped with beautiful wild flowers, etc make Manali the perfect destination for family holidays and honeymoon holiday.

 

There are a good number of tourist attractions in Manali such as the Hidamba Temple – dedicated to goddess Hidamba, Manikaran – famous for hot water spring, Arjun Gufa – the place where Arjun has meditated to earn Pasupati Astra from Lord Indra, Solang Valley – famous for good slopes for skiing, Rhotang Pass – a famous destination to watch spectacular view of the mountain peaks & glaciers, Manu Temple, Tibetan Monastery, Manali Mountaineering Institute, Jagatsukh, Brighu Temple, Vashist Hot Water Springs & Temple, Bijli Mahadeo Shrine, etc. On your Manali tour you will too have wonderful opportunity to see and visit these famous attractions of the city.

 

Due to its exceptional scenic beauty and unique geographical features, Manali is also popular as a honeymoon destination for newly-wedded couples. It offers a lot of options and sheer ambiance for celebrating honeymoon vacation in this lap of nature. Couples from all over the world come here to spend their memorable moment of life. It is also the perfect destination for nature lovers and adventure seeker tourists. There is a lot of adventure & sports options in this beautiful Himalayan resort. Trekking, Rock Climbing, Mountaineering, Skiing, Tout Fishing, hot sulphur bath at Vashist, winter sports, paragliding, parasailing, river rafting, etc are some popular activities which you will surly love to indulge in during your tour of Manali , Himachal Pradesh. Adventure and sports in this beautiful hill station provide the tourists a wonderful opportunity to explore their hidden sporting talents and watch the nature by close. If you too want to enjoy adventure and sports in this beautiful Himalayan resort, just take a tour to Manali in Himachal Pradesh, India.

 

Manali is located in the lap of the mighty Himalayas, so the climate of this hill town is generally cold. The best time to visit this beautiful town is between the months of May and October. But visiting Manali during winters is exceptionally attractive and provides wonderful opportunity to get and gripping & spectacular view of the snow-capped mountain peaks. Snow falls during winters in this tiny hill town deserve the attentions of both types of tourists domestic and international. You can too enjoy fascinating view of snow fall in Manali on your Manali tours to India. There are a lot tour packages for Manali made available by various travel agents and tour operators. Manali tour package makes enable you to explore the town and surrounding in more and more convenient ways.