With its stunning scenery, beaches historic sites with a touch of royalty, the United Kingdom (UK) is a top destination for US tourists. However, when planning to visit its beautiful coastlines and seemingly idyllic beaches, Americans are warned that they could find themselves swimming among sewage. What can they do to avoid this unpleasant aspect of the UK’s beaches...
As recently noted on Travel New Paths, the Cotswolds of England offer much natural beauty and scenic wonders, including rolling hills, lakes and rivers. However, the area also features many fun activities for travelers on a UK vacation. Having learned the basics of this beautiful region, we now reveal the many things to do and see here. About the Cotswolds of England...
Located in central England, the Cotswolds was designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty back in 1966. Among England’s many pretty landscapes, this area is a remarkable place to visit on a UK vacation. Meanwhile, the Cotswolds include a series of rolling hills dubbed the Cotswolds Hills, which run from the meadows of the upper River Thames area through an...
Get ready for the summer of 2024, when Virgin Atlantic is adding flights to London from two major US hubs. The airline will add from flights from New York City and Boston to London, England next summer. Meanwhile, Virgin Atlantic is also adding flights to other UK cities from the US. Virgin Atlantic to add more flights between London and US hubs in summer 2024 The UK...
The city of London offers many iconic sights, such as Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. However, these locations aren’t particularly fun for the kids to visit. It turns out England’s capital has many great attractions for the whole family to enjoy on a UK vacation. Here, we briefly explore some of the city’s fabulous play areas, as well as a...
The Cotswolds is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is an area of England, 25 miles in width and 60 miles in length. Encompassing several English counties, it starts in the Upper Thames, heading through Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, while also touching Somerset, Warwickshire, Wiltshire and Worcestershire. What makes this area of England such a remarkable...
Wales may be tiny, but it offers an amazing array of attractions, including wilderness areas, idyllic beaches and historic castles. The UK nation even has its own language, which can often be heard in the streets and in some of the traffic signs. Who can forget the name of the tongue-in-cheek town: Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch Luckily...
The Peak District National Park became the first of England’s national parks in 1951 and to this day is a scenic and beautiful place to explore. For any traveler wishing to truly get away from it all in nature, the Peak District ticks all the right boxes. While the park is mostly in Derbyshire, it also spreads into Cheshire, Greater Manchester, South Yorkshire, West...
These days there is much talk about reducing our carbon footprint whilst traveling the world and one of the best methods is to travel by train. While it might sometimes take a little longer than flying, it can be far more enjoyable. In fact, traveling by rail can become a vacation in itself. For those who love relaxing on a train and watching this beautiful world go...