23rd November 2008 - by Benedict Smythe
Planning Tips For Your U.K. Holidays
It can be a difficult decision as to where to spend your
seemingly short vacation. It would be great if you had to work
for only 2 weeks and have your vacation for the rest of the
year, but the agonizing truth is that it’s the other way
around. This is why it is so important to know where it is
where you really want to go, and what is it that you may see
and do when you get there. If you are planning to have a
vacation in the United Kingdom, here are a few of the sights
and activities that may tickle your fancy.
Hello England!
England is a must if you are to spend your holidays in the
United Kingdom. It is a country rich in culture and fine
architecture. With historical landmarks such as the Roman
Baths, Stonehenge, the Clock Tower, British Parliament, the
Tower of London, and Buckingham Palace, it seems as if you’d
have to set aside an entire digi cam memory card for England
itself. Here, you’d also get to experience the stoic guards at
Buckingham Palace that won’t seem to move no matter what you do
(as long as you don’t touch them). If you are quite a night
owl, London has a lot of pubs where tourists and locals alike
would hang out (lager or cider?).
The Edinburgh Festival
If ever your U.K. holidays were to fall under the month of
August, then it would be a big mistake to miss one of the
world’s most happening festivals. It holds the record of being
the world’s largest arts festivals. The term Edinburgh festival
is actually a collection of a number of festivals that take
place in August at the same place. It all started at around
1947 during the end of the Second World War. A festival was
organized to boost morale after such a depressing event, and
several other theatrical organizations set up their own
festivals as well.
Cardiff, Wales
If it s fine Victorian architecture you are looking for, one of
the ideal places to go to would be Cardiff. The castles and
parks of this place are simply captivating, at it may seem like
it was taken from out of a fairy tale. Cardiff is also known
for sports as well. One of the most popular sports there is the
physical game of Rugby. It has also been home to the “World
Pool Championships”, where a collection of 9 ball superstars
takes place (the venue only started to change in 2004). So
whether you are into sweaty sports or culture, you will be able
to find something that would suit your tastes in the relatively
small town of Cardiff.
So if you are planning you’re U.K. holidays, those are just a
few of the sights and activities that would fill your vacation
with glee. There’s a lot more culturally stimulating and fun
filled things to do if you were to go to the United Kingdom.
Just remember to be prepared and read a lot about U.K. so that
you get much out of your vacation and better appreciate the
things you will see.
Article Source: http://www.articlesabroad.com
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