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The UK serves as vacation destination that can accommodate any type of traveler be it a business traveler or an occasional vacationist. The destination has some of the best hotels in the world and you can also get to see some of the most spectacular scenes whilst visiting. The following are some of UK’s top destinations for the whole family:

London

A trip to the UK would be certainly incomplete without visiting this vibrant English capital. Located on River Thames, the city is the capital for both England and the United Kingdom and it is the largest city in the United Kingdom. The global metropolitan city offers a wide range of activities for tourists to do and this makes it the most visited city in the world. The most notable ones are Kew Gardens, Westminster Abbey, the Piccadilly Circus, the Palace of Westminster, Trafalgar Square, the British Museum, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and many other world-famous landmarks. It’s a centre for fashion, history and art, a must visit.

Snowdonia National Park

Located in North West of Wales, Snowdonia is the largest National Park in Wales. It offers a wide range of everything including moors, wetlands, mountains, lakes and beaches. Its home to the highest mountain in England, Snowdon (1,085m) and the largest natural lake in Wales, Llyn Tegid. Snowdon offers a lot of activities for visitors to partake. One can take long walks or do watersports that include surfing, white-water rafting and surfing. The Snowdon Mountain Railway also offers rides to the summit of the Snowdon. For the history lovers, there are castles, churches and burial chambers from the Stone Age.

Canterbury

Besides being stunning, Canterbury has fascinating history that had played a major role in the history of England in general. It is located in South East of England and has 2,000 years of history. It was named a Heritage City because of its heritage and history. Besides having the best cricket ground in the world, Canterbury has a breathtaking cathedral that is one of its main attractions. Visitors have options of climbing the West Gate Towers for panoramic views, take spooky Canterbury Ghost Tour, or taking river tours.

Edinburgh

This vibrant capital of Scotland is both richly endowed in history and beauty. It is the second largest tourist destination in the UK after London. There are a variety of things to be done and enjoyed in Edinburgh including trips to castles, country parks and yacht trips on the Royal Yacht Britannia. The capital, which was the inspiration for Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, is an explorer’s paradise with its history and intrigue. There are major events taking place throughout in the city throughout the year which include sightseeing tours, ghost walks, theaters, walking trails and cycling.

Dublin

This beautiful, old capital city dates back to over 1000 years and has magnificent attractions to its name. Dating back to 1904, the Guinness Storehouse is certainly Ireland’s most recognizable attraction. This is the home of Guinness, the world famous beer. Other attractions include the Dublin Castle (build in 1204 by King George), the Four Courts, the St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the General Post Office (Best known for the Easter Rising in 1916) and the Custom House, a magnificent architectural jewel on the River Liffey. For travelers wanting pickups or information about schedules, the Dublin airport contact number is found on the airport’s website.

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travel, Travel on a Budget | May 20, 2013

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