Posts Tagged ‘england

For the British, when you think “holidays,” you tend to think of Spanish beaches or, if your budget allows, Caribbean escapes. But holidays don’t necessarily have to be abroad, as many British families and couples are discovering.

Every capital city is expensive, and London is no exception. For the wise tourist, however, there are plenty of things to do that don’t cost a dime.

When staying in or near Southern England be sure to set some time aside to visit England’s south Coast. Southern England includes the southern counties of England bordering on the English Midlands. The government of the UK divides Southern England into South West England, South East England, Greater London and the East of England. So now that we know where we are, here are some attractions and places to visit on England’s South Coast:

The city of York is one of the most historic cities in Europe and is one of the highlights of a trip to the UK. In this article, we will talk about some of York’s most historic sights and the history behind them and list some of its most popular attractions. To begin with, did you know that York is one of the most haunted cities in the world, with over 500 recorded sightings? It was in fact named the most haunted city in Europe by the Ghost Research Foundation International (GRFI.)

Throughout England and Britain there are many attractions that are rich in historical wonder and that make Britain one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.

The Cotswolds is traditionally regarded as a place of quintessentially British culture! Whether it’s the local Cotswold stone or the intricately thatched roofs, there’s plenty of sights that are unique to the area – all providing a beautiful backdrop to the busy local pubs, pretty Cotswold Cottages and traditional tea rooms that make up the area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The Cotswolds is traditionally regarded as a place of quintessentially British culture! Whether it’s the local Cotswold stone or the intricately thatched roofs, there’s plenty of sights that are unique to the area – all providing a beautiful backdrop to the busy local pubs, pretty Cotswold Cottages and traditional tea rooms that make up the area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Liverpool, at one-time the second city of the British Empire, has, since the Second World War been in decline. In recent years there has been a massive increase in investment with the city centre undergoing regeneration. In 2008 Liverpool was the European Capital of Culture for the full twelve months there were numerous events ranging from world class concerts to superb art exhibitions. No longer the European Capital of Culture what is there to attract tourists to this vibrant city? Well there are definetely a number of new Liverpool hotels to satisfy all tastes. In the following article I take a look at 3 tourist attractions in Liverpool.

1. Explore the Billy Trail!

With the present economic conditions everyone will be more interested than ever to find cheap ideas for their next vacation. One of the major draws to the UK is the great exchange rate that helps your tourist dollar go even further, so here are a few ideas on how to make the most of your stay.