Traveling England

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Poets have sung its praises through the ages. Writers wax lyrical about its histories and mysteries. Artists draw, paint, and photograph its timeless beauty. Rome, Paris, Madrid, New York - each holds its own special place in the world. But none of these can come close, in both historical significance and modern magnificence, to London.London. A city where in the space of a few blocks, visitors can see the juxtaposition of the ancient walled Roman city of Londinium, the medieval Tower of London, the Victorian Tower Bridge, and the modern shops along Commercial Road. London is simultaneously exciting and intimidating, and the typical tourist rarely visits more than just the usual well-known sites. Nearly everyone comes to see the Tower, .. more»

When you think of holidays in England I wonder what images enter your head first? Maybe the famous red buses in London? Or possibly the splendour of Windsor Castle, the Tower of London or Buckingham Palace?All of those images point to some great features of England for visitors but there is a hidden side to the country. If you try and move away from the well-trodden routes of the tourist trail you'll find some real gems.A great example of this is the South West of England. This is a region of the country that is sometimes overlooked by visitors and yet contains all of the key elements for a wonderful stay. You can certainly be forgiven for knowing little about .. more»