10 latest experiences http://www.hereorthere.com/members/jules en-us The Hollycombe Steam Collection is probably one of the most important cultural venues in Hampshire. It is far more significant than, for example, Jane Austen's House in Chawton, which is basically an unimaginatively preserved cottage incorporating a rather lame and point-missing museum. (The working cricket pitch abutting it, home to Chawton CC, is a far more impressive artefact). At Hollycombe, the experience is akin to touching history and breathing it in. It contains a full Edwardian fairground complete with attractions which have been fully restored and lovingly brought back to life, from having been discovered in an almost derelict state. No embellishments have been added - this is a taste of the exact experience...and it knocks spots off the toxic colonial abomination that is Disneyland Paris. The steam-powered attractions provide a seat-belt-free exploration of the science of sensation. The contrast between the simplicity of the mechanisms (the early understanding of the... Liphook, United Kingdom Jules Sat, 22 Mar 2008 23:24:05 +0000 http://www.hereorthere.com/members/jules/experience/1342 http://www.hereorthere.com/experiences/1342 Club Mediterranee, Agadir, Morocco. Yes it's warm, you're on miles of sandy beaches and you're treated like royalty. But what really jumps out at you is the food. The quality of the food is outstanding, but the sheer Pantagruelian decadence of it all brings tears to the eyes. This is basically a place to go for hardcore, weapons grade indulgence. Any reservations about the plight of the third world must be left at the door or the experience will be ruined. In other words, this is a holiday you must only take if you think you really deserve it. In my case, I felt that my wife deserved it, thereby trying to absolve myself of any guilt associated with my own enjoyment. If you have children, this is the one. They will be entertained so much that they will never want to see you again - trapezeing, riding camels, learning clowning with real circus clowns and putting on two cabaret shows in the week. The rest of the time they eat, play and swim. For the parents, all sorts of ... Agadir, Morocco Jules Wed, 06 Jun 2007 18:27:57 +0100 http://www.hereorthere.com/members/jules/experience/141 http://www.hereorthere.com/experiences/141