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18 Best Castles in Scotland to visit

If you want to know more about Scotland’s castles, this article covers 18 of the best castles in Scotland—where they are located, a short history of each castle, and tips to plan your visit. No trip to Scotland would be complete without visiting a castle (or two or three) With so many Scottish castles the difficulty isn’t …

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Best Scottish Islands for your Scotland trip (+ map and tips)

Discover the beautiful islands of Scotland in our complete guide and decide which to include in your Scotland itinerary with our practical tips and information. Your suitcases are open and ready to be packed, you’ve got all the time off you need and now you’re ready to plan that trip of a lifetime. The question …

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8 Welsh Fairytale Castles you can actually stay in

Find that special stay in Wales in one of these amazing castles. Perfect for those seeking something a little different with these beautiful castle hotel options for your next holiday in Wales. If you have ever dreamt of staying in a castle you can make that dream a reality in the UK. Whilst as day …

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Top 10 places to visit in South West England

England’s South West offers visitors beautiful coastlines, historic cities, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, ancient monuments and good food! There is something to appeal to everyone in this corner of England. South West England is made up of the following counties – Devon (England’s 3rd largest county), Cornwall (including the Isles of Scilly), Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire …

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7 Magnificent Castles near London you must visit (+ map & tips)

Do you want to explore an English castle? In this article discover 7 of the most magnificent English castles near London plus tips to help plan your visit. With so many magnificent castles to visit in the UK the hardest decision can be deciding which one to visit? In this article, you will discover 7 …

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Getting Around London (Guide to Public Transport in London)

Are you planning a visit to London and wondering how to get around? The good news is that the public transport system is excellent with many options available to visitors. The downside however is that all those options can be a bit mind-boggling! First-time visitors to London and returning travellers alike can find the transport …

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Top 10 places to visit in Wales (Best things to see & do)

A visitor to the UK simply won’t be able to get a complete picture of what makes Britain so special without spending at least a little time exploring Wales. That rugged and wild country on Britain’s southwestern side, Wales is known for its dramatic landscape, mountainous national parks, sandy beaches, rolling hills and gorgeous coastlines. …

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England Accommodation Guide (hotels, apartments, & castles)

We are often asked to recommend accommodation options. To assist you we have compiled the following selections of properties in England. We have included options to suit all budgets. If you are heading to London you will find my recommendations here. England Accommodation Guide Essential resources to help plan your UK trip I am sure …

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