The UK is short for the ‘United Kingdom' of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The UK consists of 4 countries (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland) and many small local islands. Travel within the UK is very easy, trains run everywhere, car hire is fairly inexpensive, and many low cost flights are available to each region. Each country has a distinctly unique identity. Despite its small size the UK is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world.

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ENGLAND
England is quite small, and yet it has such variety of things to do that you will be returning for years to come. There are many unique regions of the country. Visit the Lake District for beautiful lake, mountain, and woodland scenery. Visit Devon beautiful resort towns and harbours and try a cream tea. Try out Cornwall for wild scenery and small towns and villages; don’t forget a visit to Tintagel (the birthplace of King Arthur). England is scattered with interesting places to visit like Stratford-upon-Avon (once a home of Shakespeare), Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, Hadrian’s Wall, visit Oxford and Cambridge, and many others.

Travel to London: London is one of the worlds ‘great’ cities. London is easily recognizable due to double decker buses, landmarks like Big Ben, the changing of the Buckingham palace guards. London has a wealth of world class museums. Try some shopping in Oxford Street, Regent Street, Harrods, Notting Hill, or many other areas. A visit to Hyde Park and Speakers corner is always entertaining.

Sights worth visiting in London: Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, St Paul’s Cathedral, Notting Hill/ Portobello Road, the National Gallery, the National Portrait Gallery, Kensington Palace and Gardens, the British Museum, and many others.

Travel to Nottingham: Nottingham is a major city in the East Midlands. Most notably it is associated with Robin Hood of Nottingham. The heart of the city is Old Market Square, where most of the main shopping is located. The bohemian quarter is called Hockley, which is located close to the famous lace markets. Nottingham is well known for its lace making.

Sights worth visiting in Nottingham: Nottingham Castle (a stately home), Sherwood Forest Country Park, Newstead Abbey, the Galleries of Justice, Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem Inn off Maid Marian Way (the oldest pub in Britain, over 800 years old), and many others.

Travel to York: York is a stunning medieval city dating to pre-Roman times. Romans, Saxons, and Vikings all have contributed to the quirky history of this unique city. York is considered to be the most haunted city in Europe. Walk the York snickelways (medieval alleys), walk the city walls, or take a ghost walk.

Sights worth visiting in York: Jorvik Viking Centre, York Minster, the National Railway Museum, the Castle Museum, Clifford’s Tower, York Dungeon, the Yorkshire Museum and many others.

Travel to Bath: Bath is a UNESCO world heritage site. An historic spa town, it is famous for its Roman baths and hot springs, medieval heritage, and Georgian architecture.

Sights worth visiting in Bath: the Roman Baths, Bath Abbey, Pulteney Bridge and Weir, the Jane Austen centre, the Royal Crescent and many others.

SCOTLAND
Scotland was an independent nation until 1707 when the Scottish Parliament succumbed to bribes and dissolved. Scotland has a strong rich culture with a great tradition of festivals, art, and literature. Scotland is famous for its varied and spectacular scenery and rich historical and cultural heritage. Scotland’s two most important cities are Glasgow (the largest) and Edinburgh (the capital).

Travel to Glasgow: Glasgow was once the ‘second biggest city in the British Empire’ and at the forefront of the industrial revolution. Glasgow’s carefully preserved Victorian architecture is the largest collection in the UK. Most of Glasgow is built in Salmon colored sandstone, a trademark of the city. Glasgow has positioned itself as an upscale retail market, with shopping considered the best in all of Scotland. Glasgow also offers easy access as a gateway to some of Scotland’s beautiful mountains, glens, lochs, and unspoilt coastline. Loch Lomond is only 32km (20 miles) away.

Sights worth visiting in Glasgow: the many Art museums (including the Burrell Museum), Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Glasgow Cathedral, and People’s Palace and Winter Gardens, and many others.

Travel to Edinburgh: Edinburgh manages to combine ancient and modern in a unique way. Both Old and New Edinburgh have been named UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The city buzzes with festivals year round, from Hogmany (New Year), the Edinburgh International festival (in August), and the many arts and crafts festivals throughout the year. Located in the southeast portion of Scotland, Edinburgh has one of the most beautiful cityscapes in the world. Visit the variety of top restaurants and bars, museums and galleries, and the magnificent scenery.

Sights worth visiting in Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Yacht Britannia, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Mary King’s Close, Gladstone’s Land, and many others.

WALES
Wales has rich history, dating back to pre-Norman times, and great natural beauty. Travelers are primarily drawn due to the beautiful open landscapes and stunning natural parks. Due to a central mountain range, Wales comprises 3 regions, North Wales, Mid Wales, and South Wales. In North Wales visit Snowdonia National park to see Wales highest mountain. In Mid Wales visit Breacon Beacon’s National park to see lovely castles and mountain scenery. In South Wales visit Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and Gower Peninsula to see stunning coastal scenery and natural beauty.

Travel to Cardiff: Cardiff is Wales’s largest city and its capital. Cardiff used to have the reputation as an unremarkable industrial city; however it is now considered one of the United Kingdom’s tourism hotspots. Cardiff has managed to maintain a small town atmosphere with a vibrant music and and nightlife scene. The central area contains marvelous Victorian shopping arcades with traffic free streets.

Sights worth visiting in Cardiff: Cardiff Castle, Cardiff Bay Visitor Center, Castell Coch, the Taff Trail, and many others.

NORTHERN IRELAND
Northern Ireland Located in the north eastern corner of the island, Northern Ireland displays a diverse terrain and a dramatic coastline. Northern Ireland’s largest cities are Belfast, the capital, and Derry. Northern Ireland is known for the friendliness of it people. While the cities are worth visiting, make sure to spend time with the unspoiled natural beauty in the countryside.

Travel to Belfast: Belfast has a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages. The Titanic was built in the Belfast shipyards. Although associated with ‘The Troubles’ Belfast has moved into an era of hope and peace. Belfast is a vibrant city with ornate Victorian and Edwardian architecture.

Sights worth visiting in Belfast: Saint Anne’s Cathedral, the Titanic boat tour, the Botanical Gardens, Ulster museum, the Belfast Mural tour, Belfast Castle, Saint Patrick’s grave at Down Cathedral, and many others.

Travel to Derry: Derry, also known as Londonderry is the only remaining walled city in Ireland. It is also considered Europe’s most well preserved walled city. Some walls date back to the 6th century. A local saying is 'Derry was a city when Belfast was still a swamp'. A substantial portion of the population is under 30, so there are many restaurants, boutiques, and bars worth visiting.

Sights worth visiting in Derry: Tower Museum, the city walls, St. Augustine’s chapel, the free Derry museum, St. Columb’s cathedral, and many others.