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From mist-shrouded mountain peaks to plunging sea cliffs and moss-carpeted valleys, this windswept Scottish island is a place of wild, rugged beauty.

Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh, nestled between extinct volcanoes and hills, is almost fairytale in appearance, with its medieval buildings in the Old Town and the wide streets and spacious homes Georgian New Town, and the spectacular castle looking down from its cliff. Edinburgh was declared a World Heritage Site in 1995, which only begs the question: why did it take so long?

Enjoy a few drinks on a pub terrace overlooking the river next to one of London’s oldest working river crossings.

The quaint, winding streets of Stromness are home to captivating museums and galleries, compelling historic landmarks and stunning natural views.

The quaint, winding streets of Stromness are home to captivating museums and galleries, compelling historic landmarks and stunning natural views.

The quaint, winding streets of Stromness are home to captivating museums and galleries, compelling historic landmarks and stunning natural views.

Step into a fairy-tale village inside Snowdonia National Park and surround yourself with mountains, forests, rivers and waterfalls.

Birmingham is the largest and most populous British city outside of London, located in the West Midlands often referred to as the geographical heart of Britain. Birmingham, the city where the great industrial revolution began in the 1800s, was a thriving city attracting workers from around Britain as the industry grew. Today Birmingham has undergone something of a transformation with industrial manufacturing being replaced with services. Museums, galleries, high end hotels and excellent shopping facilities have all contributed to Birmingham becoming a popular destination for a short weekend break.

See artifacts from the life of Shakespeare, explore a vast collection of greetings cards, and be part of Birmingham’s literature festival at this library and museum.

Big Ben, Nelson’s Column, the Tower of London and Abbey Road; every corner in London has a tale to tell.

Wander between campus buildings and architectural landmarks, visit museums, catch a theater show and admire outdoor art displays at this city center university. 

Whitby is a small seaside town located on the North Yorkshire coast, between Scarborough and Redcar in the North East of England. There is a variety of accommodation types to choose from when visiting Whitby, with seaside bed & breakfasts and hotels along the seaside attracting many visitors throughout the year.

One of London’s largest parks was once a royal hunting ground and is now a popular place to enjoy pretty flower displays, live music and superb city views.

If it is the seaside you look for on holiday, take a trip to Swansea where you will be able to relax on the fantastic Swansea beaches or explore the unspoilt countryside along the coast.

Learn about Wales’ proud heritage and language in this historic region, as you travel by rail past castles and mountains.

Learn about Wales’ proud heritage and language in this historic region, as you travel by rail past castles and mountains.

Gaze out over this beautiful series of waterfalls, a popular tourist attraction for over a hundred years.