England Vacations

Overview

England is the largest of the four "Home Nations" that comprise the UK. It is located to the south of Scotland, and west of Wales. The English Channel is to the South of England and separates it from the Channel Islands and France. The North Sea is to its east. The country is divided into three parts including the South, Midlands, and the Northern Sections. These sections are further divided into smaller counties. The weather in Great Britain is very unpredictable, but the best time to travel to the country would be between April and September.

Activities & Attractions

You can visit the capital city, London, which is located on the banks of River Thames. The Tower of London, Greenwich, and the Palace of Westminster, the Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Madame Tussaud Museum, and St. Margret's Church are famous tourist destinations in this city.

If you want a taste of rural England, visit Derbyshire. The rolling green hills with stone fences and wild moors make it an ideal rustic resort. You can visit the seaside resort of Matlock Bath, Chesterfield Cathedral and the wonderful stately homes here.

The world heritage city of Liverpool, is a must-visit in England. This city is famous for architecture, music, sports, and maritime heritage. The city, being the home town of the Beatles, attracts music lovers from all over the world.

Nature lovers can surely visit the Exmoor National Park, Dartmoor National Park, North York Moors National Park, Northumberland National Park, and Yorkshire Dales National Park. The Hadrian's Wall, Stratford-upon-Avon, Holy Island, Cambridge, and Bath are a few places of interest that you can sightsee in this country.

Lodging

Lodging options are available in plenty in England. You can choose to stay in expensive hotels or cheap motels and bed and breakfasts. Guest Houses and cabins are also available for your stay. Some of the popular hotels in the capital city of London are City Inn, Lowry Hotel, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Best Western Carlton Hotel, and Arora International Hotel.

Transportation

Public transport is perhaps the best option to travel around the country. You can travel by trains or long distance buses (coaches). You can use the information service called Traveline for information on busses, coaches, taxi, and train services. You can also drive around the city in your car or rent one. It gives you a lot of flexibility in your sightseeing, but parking could be a problem. You can choose to walk to places of interest from the hotel you are staying in or rent bikes to travel around.