The HotelHoliday Inn Southend offers contemporary accommodation just a minute away from Southend Airport. Thanks to the Southend Airport Train Station just a stone’s throw away, getting to London and the centre of Southend is a breeze. On site, guests can keep up with their workout routine in the gym.The rooms feature sleek and modern decor and come complete with satellite TVs, en suite facilities and Wi-Fi connection.British specialities with a twist can be savoured in the AA Rosette 1935 Rooftop Restaurant and Bar, all topped up with airport runway views.Groupon’s Guide To EssexA host of Grade I- and II-listed buildings offer the base for heritage tourism in Essex, including landmarks like the 7th-century Chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall in Bradwell-on-Sea, the Hedingham Castle in Braintree District and the Norman-style Colchester Castle. On top of the approximately 1400 landmarks of historic interest, Essex also boasts a number of unique highlights.The county is thus home to Finchingfield, the quintessential British village, deemed one of the most beautiful rural hubs of England, and to Great Bentley in the Tendring district, boasting the second largest village green nationwide. Countryside sceneries are complemented by coastal expanses and seascapes, with destinations such as Frinton-on-Sea, Clacton-on-Sea and Mersea Island catering for visitors interested in beach tourism and water sports.Nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts can head for the wetlands of Abberton Reservoir or for the ancient woodland of Epping Forest. Further pursuits are occasioned by Saffron Walden, a one-of-a-kind blend of rural charm and medieval features, and by the modern-day Lakeside Shopping Centre in West Thurrock, a gargantuan 2600000 square feet shopping centre and one of the largest in Europe.