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Here are four fun activites that are for kids only – what a pity!

Whether we live in the UK or not, it is likely that most of us know Kensington Palace and have visited this monumental establishment or wish to visit it in the future. One of London’s primary landmarks, Kensington Palace is a tourist attraction that visitors to the country are unlikely to miss out on. But, before you put your comfy shoes on and head off on an official tour, do you really know anything about the history of Kensington Palace or about the structure itself? Here are 5 Kensington Palace facts:

1.    Kensington Palace tours are handled by the Historic Royal Palaces – an independent charity organisation that aims to educate the public about Kensington Palace and other historic landmarks in the UK.

You listened to his music when he was a part of the world changing band that need not be mentioned, you followed him as he pursued his solo path to even bigger stardom and now you can see him perform live all in aid of helping to repair a crumbling roof of a building that’s history is just as rich as the music legend himself. Sir Paul McCartney is headlining an exciting fundraising event that is due to be held on the 30th of June this year in aid of the Old Vic Theatre in London and the dazzling performance, which not only features Sir Paul McCartney live but will also be hosted by Kevin Spacey, is expected to raise the roof, all in aid of fixing a roof that has not been mended for years.

One cannot help but wonder how much a hotel, with all its rooms and amenities, pay for electricity each month. The amount would probably startle us and with Eskom’s recent price hike, the amount that hotels pay for electricity must be more than astronomical. However, there are hotels around the world as well as a few right here in South Africa that are taking the lead and utilising solar power in order to bring down their electricity bills as well as contribute to helping the environment. Here are three hotels around the world that are taking the environment into consideration and utilising solar power to make a change while still making their customers feel as comfortable as possible.

All of us are guilty of wasting water. When you do not turn the tap off while you are brushing your teeth or you leave your sprinkler system on for longer than is necessary, you are guilty of wasting water, a resource that we all take for granted. Saving water is an incredibly easy thing to do and watching your water usage habits can become a healthy  and subconscious habit if you are aware of the amount of water you use per day and moderate this usage. Saving water is not an activity that will change your daily routine and is even easier than other activities such as recycling (even though you should be doing this too!) Here are a few water saving tips, many of them obvious but all of them imperative.

We all love to shop. Well, most of us do. And if you find yourself in the majority (and most women do, just to be stereotypical) that shed a tear at the sight of a beautiful shoe, then boutique shopping is more than merely picking something to wear, it is a sensory experience. Boutique shopping is a skill that only some women can master, and if you have the appropriate credit card and the determination of a true shopper, boutique shopping can be a fulfilling experience that will leave you with a sense of satisfaction that one can only get from trying on an outfit or clothing item that is perfect for you. In London, there is a kaleidoscope of shopping lanes, road and avenues to explore but if you are a visitor to the City, there is one destination that will make any boutique shopping enthusiast jump with glee and this is Knightsbridge.

South Africa is a visually enticing and culturally exciting place and with so much to see and do, it is no wonder that visitors to this country fill their trip to the brim with tours and activities. There are hundreds of adventure tours that will take you to see picturesque destinations, book you in at luxurious hotels and organise for you to dine at popular restaurants. But if you are not interested in the generic adventure tour itinerary, then why not take the route less travelled and expose yourself to an alternative adventure tour that will take you many tourists dare to tread. Here are three alternative adventure tour destinations that will make you fall in love with South Africa in no time.

When it comes to buying used auto parts for your car, one can easily be intimidated not only be the decision on whether or not to buy a used part, but also by the actual process of purchasing a part from a spare parts distributor. This article is aimed at giving you advice on how to go about purchasing auto parts and accessories as well as a basic guide to which used parts you should always purchase second hand, which you should consider purchasing second hand and auto parts that you should NEVER purchase second hand.

I have to let a long and drawn out scream exit my body.  And it’s all explained in two words:  Sophie Dahl.  What is it with food programming these days?  I am sure if I went to a channel head and said, “hey I have this lady who used to model and used to be large and is now a skinny vegetarian who can’t cook and by the way she has a famous author for a grandfather and she wants to present a cookery series…” I would be laughed out of the room.

So how does a vegetarian end up cooking mince on screen and is seemingly excited by that?  Not to mention the non food bits – I think we have to leave it to Merchant Ivory to do “whimsical” and leave poetry readings to late night live art shows.  It makes me wonder why, justbecause someone is famous for being famous, they think they can lend their hand to anything?  Madonna writes a children’s book?  Gwyneth Paltrow is working on a cookbook?

Property investment is not simply about finding the most flourishing city in the international property market and investing in that area. This works for those of us who have plenty cash to spend and only intend buying property for a shorter period investment. The London property fund is an example of this as it is currently reaping the benefits of massive foreign investment. This doesn’t however make it the best option for property investment right now.

For the more insightful property investment companies and individuals however, you will notice that they are currently looking at historically impressive property markets which are suffering from a temporary dip in the market due to the recent recession. These markets are sure to bounce back in the coming months and years which makes them ideal candidates for the best property investment areas. Below are 5 current favourite cities for the intuitive commercial and residential property investment experts out there: