There are excellent restaurants close by with facilities for golf, health clubs, Indoor Swimming Pools, theatres. The World renowned Sage International Music Venue overlooks the river Tyne. Art Galleries and Museums are located close by. The International Beamish Open Air Museum shows the history of North East England over the past 150 years.

Low Cost Flights and ferries to major UK and European Cities are available from Newcastle International Airport and the river Tyne for those who may wish to explore a little further afield.

Our travelling party will be two retired and discerning professional people who will respect and maintain your home as they do their own. John is a retired company director, teacher and Merchant Marine Officer whilst Sheila spent her recent career as an Admin. Manager with local government. We are frequent travellers to Halifax, all areas of Nova Scotia,Cape Breton and PEI and the major cities in Canada. Features: Television, Computer, Balcony/Terrace/Deck/Patio, Auto Available, Golf, Dining and Shopping Nearby, Public Transportation Available, Galleries/Museums, No Children, No Smoking, No Pets Nearest Metropolitan Area: Newcastle Upon Tyne Available Options: Home Exchange Period of Availability: Available from 16th May 2010 for a period of 3 weeks to 5 months Preferred Destinations:

Canada - Nova Scotia: Metropolitan Halifax Region or within short drive Number of adults and children traveling with us on exchange: There are only two adults in our party.