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The Cardiff & Co PR team assist journalists from across the world write articles on Cardiff. Below are quotes from a few recent feature articles.

Conference & Incentive Travel - Full page feature, April 2008

"The Welsh city's modern and established venues help make it a capital of cool'
"The past decade has seen such a tide of development in the Welsh capital that anyone who hasn't visited for a while will be stunned by the depth of change, particularly as it has been acheived without compromising the city's existing charm."

Motorhome Monthly - 2 Full Page Spreads, April 2008

"Cardiff, the largest city in Wales and Europe's youngest capital, was once a major port; today it's a rejunivated city rich in history, waiting to be explored at any time of the year."

10-minute Break July 2007

Brecon Jazz festival brings yet another reason for choosing Cardiff as a destination for a short break. A selection of 7 hotels in Cardiff are offering, for the first time, a short break with the chance to visit one of Europe's leading jazz festivals on 9-12 August 2007. Find out more...

The Observer, 3rd June, 2007

The castle ramparts are a 10-minute walk from the central station, past the Millennium Stadium, the font of rugby and national emotion rising, not in a banlieue, but daringly in the heart of town. It’s part of the city’s intimacy and vigour, a striking symbol of what Cardiff can do.

Zoom Airline inflight magazine, May 2007

"Cardiff, with its welcoming hotels, bars and restaurants, also acts as the ideal base for exploring the best that Wales has to offer."

Sheffield Telegraph, 20 April, 2007

"Down in former Tiger Bay, the new Cardiff is truly roaring its arrival. On a balmy spring evening, the waterfront is buzzing with cosmopolitan bars, shops and restaurants… Yes, Cardiff is bubbling nicely these days, and the place is living up to its reputation as a capital city."

Scotland on Sunday - full page article, Feb 2007

"Midway through an ambitious regeneration programme, Cardiff is almost unrecognisable from ten years ago. Fortunately, the Welsh capital has retained a strong sense of its own identity, along with a great sense of humour. This mix of super-confident steel-and-glass skyscrapers and down-to-earth friendliness makes it a good time to visit the UK's youngest capital city."

Cambrian news - full page article, Jan 2007

"Mermaid Quay, the £20m waterfront complex, has the festival atmosphere of Sydney harbour, so it's no wonder that the bay attracts two million visitors a year."

Heat Magazine - full page article, October 2006

On Morgan and Castle Arcades: "Victorian and Edwardian arcades criss-cross the city. These particular ones are home to a host of fashion stores: You might even spot Charlotte Church or Gavin Henson shopping in Wooden Wood, Chessmen or Oyster."

Birmingham Sunday Mercury - full page article, 3 September 2006

"The capital of Wales will surprise you with its diversity and cosmopolitan air. If you've never ventured to Cardiff, or haven't been for some time, you'll be both captivated and inspired."

Expressit (Aer Arann inflight Magazine) - 4 page feature, July/August 2006
"The Millennium Stadium may have put Cardiff on the map, but you no longer need a sports match as an excuse to visit this city."

In Britain Magazine - 4 page article, August/September 2006

"Cardiff has undergone an amazing transformation that has seen it become one of the most exciting and cosmoploitan weekend destinations in the UK."

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