Best National Parks in the United Kingdom
The Seven Sisters Country Park is located in the South Downs National Park near Seaford inEast Sussex. It takes its name from seven peaks cut out of the chalk, and as viewed from the sea, these white chalk cliffs look very impressive. In fact, many films which [...]
The Lake District National Park in Cumbria is home to England’s largest natural lake, Windermere, measuring 17 km from end to end. The lake, and the surrounding towns of Bowness-on-Windermere and Ambleside, have been hugely popular holiday destinations since the 1800′s, drawing in children and families looking [...]
Dartmoor National Park is a rough landscape of heaths, bogs and granite rocks, located in the county of Devon in southwest England. Granite plane covers an area of approximately 1200 km2 and rises to an altitude of 500-600 meters. In the middle of the landscape you can [...]
Peak District National Park is the oldest national park in United Kingdom, located in the middle of England, less than 35 km southeast of Manchester. Peak District National Park was designated in 1951 and consists of two distinct types of landscape. The first type is located in [...]
Snowdonia National Park was established in 1951 and with its area of 2132 km2 it is the second largest national park in England and Wales. On the western side the park is bounded by the Cardigan Bay, on the eastern side by the Conwy Valley. The northern [...]
Pen y Fan is the highest peak in South Wales, situated in the Brecon Beacons National Park. At 886m above sea-level, it is also the highest peak in Britain south of the Snowdonia mountain range. The twin summits of Pen y Fan and Corn Du were formerly [...]
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The Best Castles In England | United Kingdom
If there’s one thing that England isn’t short of, it’s castles. Many of this country’s finest castles were built in medieval times and, in some cases, even before then. While some have fallen into a state of disrepair, others have stood the test of time and still [...]
A Wales ‘Must See’ Wish List – Top Places To Visit In Wales | United Kingdom
From the Isle of Anglesey in its top western corner, to Carmarthen Bay in the south, Wales is a breath-taking country steeped in stunning landscapes at almost every turn. With scenes this inspiring, walking through the Welsh countryside is naturally a favourite diversion of holidaymakers. Photo licensed [...]
Five Best Castles to See in Wales | United Kingdom
Often called the Land of Castles, the beautiful countryside of Wales abounds with castles in varying conditions from ruins to well preserved. With so many to visit and perhaps not enough time to see them all, consider the following five best castles to see in Wales. Castle [...]
Hajdúszoboszló – great thermal aquapark and spa resort in Hungary
City of Hajdúszoboszló lies in eastern Hungary, about 20 km southeast of Debrecen. The thermal water was discovered here in 1925 as the result of unsuccessful search for oil, which defined the following development of the city. Baths were built here, and today this city with 35,000 [...]
Thermalpark Veľký Meder – a popular thermal water park in Slovakia
Termalpark Veľký Meder is a popular thermal water park situated in the village Veľký Meder in Slovakia, about 10 km from the Hungarian border and 65 km from the capital city of Bratislava. Photo by thermalcorvinus.sk Termalpark Veľký Meder offers 9 pools with thermal water, with a [...]
Zalakaros Thermal Spa resort – new thermal aquapark in Hungary
Zalakaros Thermal Spa is a new spa resort in Hungary. It lies in the small town of Zalakaros, in the southwestern part of Hungary, about 30 km from Lake Balaton and 200 km from Budapest. Zalakaros Thermal Baths are a combination of treatment center, indoor waterpark and [...]
A Guide to Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Giant’s Causeway is an incredible attraction located along the coast of County Antrim in Northern Ireland. Although the creation of the natural formation is surrounded by myth and lore, it is the only designated UNESCO World Heritage Site in all of Northern Ireland. Known as Clochán na [...]
Surfing Holidays for Beginners in Lanzarote | Spain
Has the idea of riding the waves and learning to surf always appealed, but the cold British weather has put you off? Lanzarote is known as the ‘Hawaii of Europe’ for many reasons, including the weather, the people and of course, the amazing waves. The winds from [...]
An Introduction to the Costa del Sol | Spain
When the summer holidays roll around, Brits and northern Europeans head for the Costa del Sol in large numbers. The area once had a reputation as a haven for British gangsters fleeing the law (as seen in Sexy Beast, The Business and many TV sitcoms) but these [...]
