So, if you or your friends ever plan to come down to Camden, make sure to book your accommodation first. With the town being the hub of the London musical scene, you can be sure of one or two concerts or live shows taking place at Camden’s many cultural venues and night clubs. Add to it, the upcoming 2012 Summer Olympics and you can very well imagine what Camden will be like during this particular period.

So, follow the good old adage, the early bird gets the worm and book your dream holiday home today. You can select from our wide assortment of Camden’s holiday apartments that range from studio apartments to three bedroom apartments to enjoy a day of fun and nostalgia at Camden.

No matter when and what time you go, you will always find something or the other happening at Camden.

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Given such a scenario, it appears that renting a serviced apartment seems to be a far better choice. Available at rates, which are almost half of what a hotel charges, these serviced apartments also afford lots of privacy, freedom and the ability to entertain friends- something that is entirely missing in a hotel. Also, the fact that these apartments are more spacious and come completely furnished and well appointed with the latest amenities and furnishings add a further icing on the cake. No wonder, that these service apartments are increasingly being preferred by many a corporate houses and business travellers as their mode of accommodation. So much so that even established hotel chains such as Hotel Leela Venture, Grand Hyatt and Marriott International have started several serviced apartments. As per the recent Global Serviced Apartments Industry Report 2011-12, there were 446,996 extended Stay/Apart-Hotel apartment units in 7,119 locations in 2010, which increased to 599,187 units in 8,362 locations in 2011. Similarly, corporate housing identified in the US and Canada has risen from 44,469 units in 2010 to 70,557 units in 2011 – an increase of 58% year on year.

This shows that the serviced apartment market is all set to expand and given the increasing awareness among the business houses about its benefits, as also among the common people it’s just a matter of time before they pose a sizeable threat to the hotel industry. However, there are still a few areas, which need to take care of- standardisation of service levels in multiple locations, apartment maintenance, lack of apartment product knowledge amongst TMCs and leisure travel agents is mirrored by confusion amongst operators regarding different agency business models and especially varying commission levels are some of the few areas that needs to be looked after before they can unfold their magic.

Nonetheless, apartment owners are optimistic that people will continue to rent out the apartments and this news about rising hotel prices is just the boost that was required. So, if you are planning to book a hotel for your coming vacation or business trip… Think again!

One such market which attracts people in thousands and is in the list of must visit places is the Camden Market of London. The largest street market in the UK, Camden’s group of markets attracts around 500,000 visitors each week and is the fourth most-visited tourist attraction in London. The market located in the town of Camden near the Hampstead Road Lock of the Regent’s Canal comprises of various markets like Camden Lock Market, Camden Stables Market, Camden Canal Market, Inverness Street Market, and Camden (Buck Street) Market and collectively go the name – Camden Market or more popularly “Camden Lock”.

A shopper’s paradise, the history of Camden and of its market can be traced back to 1800’s when the Earl of Camden developed the land around Camden High Street as a stop off point to Hampstead. This was followed by the construction of the Regent’s Canal in 1870’s, which linked the Grand Junction Canal at Paddington with the River Thames at Limehouse and enabled goods to be moved by barge more easily from the industrial Midlands to the London docks. This continued till the 1950’s when road transport killed off most of the waterway traffic, and the canals fell into decline. However, the fortunes of Camden underwent a sea change when a craft market was established in Camden Lock Market in 1974. What initially started as a small craft bazaar gradually grew in scope and size. Apart from traditional crafts, the market started to deal in a wide variety of goods including antiques, and clothing with a scattering of food stalls. Soon the market began to attract many people- both Londoners as well as the tourists who started to make a beeline to the place largely because of the goods sold as well as its location. Boat trips and walks along the canal become a popular attraction of Camden Lock.

As the fame of market grew, new markets soon opened up. These were the Camden Stables market, which became an important centre of alternative fashion scene; the Camden Buck Street market and the Electric Ballroom and the Inverness Street Market, a century old street market famous for fresh produce and foodstuffs. These markets are now home to designer workshops, stalls, shops, cafes, restaurants and bars selling an extensive array of high quality goods from designer, alternative & vintage clothing and accessories like furnishings, antiques, jewellery etc. Once done with the shopping, visitors can either hop on the tube/ bus or stroll down to Regent’s Park & Queen Mary’s Gardens to admire London’s most beautiful park; Primrose Hill for some hip cafes & boutiques and even take a scenic trip along Regent’s Canal.

Getting to the market is easy as Camden is well connected with the rest of London. Camden Town or Chalk Farm is the nearest tube station. The market is open seven days a week with most footfalls happening on the weekend.

Opening Times:

• Camden Lock Market: 10:00-18:00 7 days, off Chalk Farm Road
• Stables Market: 10:00-18:00 7 days, off Chalk Farm Road
• Camden (Buck Street) Market: Thu-Sun 10:00-17:30, Camden High Street, junction with Buck Street
• Camden Canal Market: Sat-Sun 10:00-18:00, off Chalk Farm Road

A trip to Camden Market will ensure that you never come back empty ended. If not goods, you will definitely come back with great memories.

Voted as ninth best festival in the world by CNN, the festival is a synergy of music, entertainment, sports, food, shopping and lifestyle that attracts thousands of music afincados from all over the world. Held over a period of three days in the last week of December, the main highlight of the festival are the artists playing simultaneously on seven huge outdoor stages! Divided into two parts- Sunburn on the Beach and Sunburn after Dark, the festival is a 24 hours non- stop musical extravaganza. The festivities start on the beach at noon continuing till 10 pm only to move indoors (sunburn after dark) to Butter lounge from where it continues till the wee hours.

This year, the Sunburn Festival will be from 27th – 29th December at the Candolim beach. Tickets for the same are available on a daily basis as well as a package for the entire duration. These can be brought either online (www.sunburn.in) or on the day of festival at the venue itself.

So if you planning a holiday in Goa, India and want to enjoy the music and have a good time then make sure to book your accommodation and be at this hot and happening city latest by 26th Dec.