The beautiful Gower Peninsula is situated in Wales. It is famous for being the first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Britain. Today it still attracts thousands of visitors. The area includes numerous sights and highlights which are with no doubt worth visiting. For instance there are six beautiful castles on the peninsula and numerous outstanding beaches which drag innumerable visitors yearly. Some of the top highlights of the Gower Peninsula are the following: the Oys... [ read more ]
If you love to visit gardens on your holiday, willing to visit Great Britain, I have some great news for you. The wonderful country of Great Britain is an excellent tourist destination, attracting millions of visitors yearly. Besides the numerous astonishing landmarks which make this country a top destination, there are some breathtaking parks and gardens here, too.
In the following guide I will present you the most spectacular gardens of the country, spread all over England, Scotland... [ read more ]
Snowdonia can be found in the northern part of Wales. It is considered one of the most beautiful regions of the United Kingdom. It occupies a surface of about 2.100 km2. Snowdonia was the first national park in Wales. It has been a protected area since 1951. This magnificent region is a major visitor attraction of Wales and the entire United Kingdom. The name of the region derives from the highest mount of Wales, Snowdon which is 1.085 m tall. Snowdonia has about 2.300 km of public footpa... [ read more ]
Being actually a series of lakes (broads) and rivers, the Norfolk Broads are fantastic tourist destinations of which major part is situated in the county of Norfolk. This spectacular area is also named The Broads and contains numerous smaller or bigger ponds. Besides the lakes, there are numerous rivers her, too, such as Waveney, Chet, Yare. Most of the rivers and lakes are navigable. The area of Norfolk Broads is considered a popular boating destination, attracting a large number of visitors ... [ read more ]
Besides the numerous spectacular cultural attractions, historic towns, legendary places and picturesque villages, the United Kingdom is also home to some magnificent natural attractions. So is England, too. There are several areas of outstanding beauty in the wonderful country of England. To help you make a better image about these areas, in the following article there will be presented the top 5. These areas also make great holiday destinations for an autumn holiday or -weekend. There are num... [ read more ]
Also known as The Lakes, the wonderful Lake District can be found in North West England. The landscape is dominated by lakes and mountains and it is considered a popular holiday destination. The area is well-known for its spectacular lakes, forests and mountains. It is also related to the Lake Poets of whom a famous poet is William Wordsworth. In 1951 the composing lakes of the Lake District were designated as a national park. The fantastic Lake District is the most popular national park in th... [ read more ]
The United Kingdom is a very attractive and popular country among visitors. There are dozens of tourist destinations and attractions in this beautiful country, ranging from fantastic historic towns and monuments to breathtaking natural wonders. One of the spectacular counties of the United Kingdom is Somerset. Located in South West England, it is a county dominated by rolling hills such as the Blackdown Hills, the Exmoor National Park, the Mendip Hills and the Quantock Hills, also huge flat la... [ read more ]
Bordered by England on the east, the magnificent country of Wales is one of the top destinations for tourists in Great Britain. It is a very attractive country, having spectacular landscapes, gorgeous cultural attractions and colorful history. Wales is home to several national parks and areas of outstanding natural beauty, spectacular cities, traditional picturesque villages and wonderful tourist attractions. Known as “the land of castles”, Wales is home to 641 impressive fortresses. The c... [ read more ]
Being part of the Hebrides, this archipelago is situated off the coast of Scotland. These beautiful and attractive islands are not that popular as other regions of Great Britain, thus not overcrowded during the season of holidays. The Inner Hebrides contain 79 islands, of which only 36 are inhabited. The largest and most popular islands are Skye, Islay, Jura, Mull and Rùm. With spectacular historical attractions, such as castles and monuments, impressive mountains and beautiful beaches, one o... [ read more ]
I am absolutely sure that everyone heard about the Hebrides. But do you know which are the attractions of these islands? The Hebrides are a widespread archipelago off the west coast of Scotland, Great Britain. There are more than 500 islands, of which about 100 are inhabited. The total land area is 7,283 km². The islands are divided into two main groups of islands: the Outer Hebrides, to the west, and the Inner Hebrides, closer to the mainland. The Hebrides were originally inhabited by Celts ... [ read more ]
