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Best of Great Britain and Ireland: Travel Ideas, Destinations and Tips

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Travelling the British Islands and Ireland can be very rewarding. Covering five different countries (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern-Ireland and Ireland) with similar culture but a variety of things to do. Most travelers will consider more than one country and not only stick with London. Rightly so.

You are still in Europe here, but not on the continent. Some Brits do see a huge difference here. Ready for red buses, black taxis, fish and chips, some chilly weather, lots of sports, political and royal storms? Welcome!

Bath

Bath

The city of Bath is known for and named after its Roman-built baths. It is not only a UNESCO World Heritage Site , but also one of the "Great Spa Towns of Europe".

Brighton

Brighton

Brighton is England´s most famous beach resort. Not blessed by sunshine and high temperatures year-round, the Brits visit the place to enjoy the beach, the shops and the day out and even swim in sea - whenever weather allows.

Canterbury

Canterbury

Canterbury is a popular UNESCO listed tourist destination known for Canterbury Cathedral, traditional weaver houses and as center for higher education.

Cliffs of Moher

Cliffs of Moher

The cliffs of Moher, near Galway, rank among the most visited tourist sites in Ireland, with around 1.5 million visits per year.

Dublin

Dublin

Dublin is the place to be during St. Patricks day. It is the capital of the Republic of Ireland and the home of Guiness Beer.

Edinburgh

Edinburgh

Edinburgh is a great place to spend a few days and enjoy Scotland. The city hosts a beautiful, well-known castle but it also a great place to have a Scottish Whisky, watch Highland Games or play a round of Golf.

Galway

Galway

Galway is a major tourist destination known for festivals and events including the Galway International Arts Festival. It has a very colorful city centre.

Liverpool

Liverpool

Liverpool is mostly known for famous citizens. The Beatles lived here and changed the music world; tours are available to visit the places that they sang about. The ´Liverpool´ football team has a rich history in the British and European league.

Loch Ness

Loch Ness

Loch Ness is a large, deep, freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands southwest of Inverness. Loch Ness is best known for alleged sightings of the Loch Ness Monster, also known affectionately as "Nessie".

London

London

London is capital of England and one of the major financial centers in the world. Due to its long history it has significant old and new tourist attractions and historical sites, like Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Tower Bridge and Big Ben. For sports-minded there is football in Wembley Stadium and Tennis at Wimbledon.

Oxford

Oxford

Oxford hosts an old medieval city center with some stores that have been operating for centuries. It is home to the University of Oxford, the oldest university in the English-speaking world.

Stonehenge

Stonehenge

Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument that was constructed from 3000 BC to 2000 BC. It is VERY old. It is one of the most famous landmarks in the United Kingdom and regarded as a British cultural icon, a world heritage.