Need help with planing trip to England

[mapman]

Hi Michele,

Lots of good advice so far - we live in a very large Victorian villa by the sea in the Southwest of England, and have part of the house as a self-contained holiday flat - if it's of interest to you send me a PM and I'll give you more details, (I can't post here because I can't advertise as such).

It's nice to be in planning mode - exciting

Byeeee

 

[babybelle]

You must come to Scotland!!!!

Both Glasgow and Edinburgh are fantastic - Edinburgh is very busy and very touristy and in Glasgow most, if not all, the museums are free entry.

One good way to see many cities around Britain is by open top bus (like the London double decker). When I was studying I was a tour guide with a company who have now been taken over by City Sightseeing. The buses take you round most of the tourist attractions in the town and operate a 'hop on, hop off' system. That means you can go round as many times as you like all day visiting many attractions. There is usually a guide who will tell you all about the history of the area/city.

City Sightseeing

 

[Sue's Mum]

Hi to both of you, can't add anything except to say that most of the UK has some very beautiful scenery, each area so very different.

We have had a day visit to the Grand Canyon and have to say that this was the most stunning scenery I have seen so far. So different to the UK but both really wonderful in their own right. I could have sat on the south rim all day and longer with my jaw dropping. Isn't it absolute wonderful what nature can do? We also went to Canyon de Chelly and Walnut Canyon. Such a wonderful area for spectacular scenery.

Carry on questionning - you'll form a plan in the end!!!

 

[scott.campbell]

Definently schedule some time for Scotland, there are many things to do and great scenery etc.

 

[Astrid]

...... and just to confuse matters even further how about a trip to the New Forest in the mid South Coast of England!! It's a beautiful part of England - a large protected area with loads of wildlife and right by the sea!

I'm sure you've got more than enough to keep you going from all of us lot - who needs a separate 'Where to go in Britain' web-site when you've got the UKDis board!!

I've visited your part of the world and loved the Grand Canyon. Las Vegas and California are definately on my 'must visit again' list!

Astrid x

 

[babybelle]

The Loch Lomond area of Scotland has just recently been made a National Park, we are quite lucky as its only about 15-20 minutes drive from our home. It is a beautiful area of Scotland! I think the website is something like www.loch-lomond.net

 

[scott.campbell]

Maybe I missed a post earlier but any good websites regarding the Grand Canyon area and family holidays (5yr old son).

 

[Grand Canyon]

Here is a good sight it is the one the park sets up
http://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm
this is the trip planner
http://www.nps.gov/grca/grandcanyon/trip_planner/
It has every thing you need
If you need more Info just e-mail us
thanks Mike & Michele

 

[Grand Canyon]

Scott-
It's also helpful to know what you're interested in doing.
Hiking - not a great idea for a 5 year old. (or at least, not much hiking). It's extremely dry here and people dehydrate without realizing it - the children are usually hit the hardest.
Lake Powell and Lake Havasu (with a London Bridge) are within driving distance.
Depending on the season, there's fishing on the Colorado River.
Helicoptor rides. Other Natl. Parks - Zion, the Arches and Bryce.
Like Michael said - send us an email if you need more info.
Michele

 

[BONZO]

Hi,

I'm a bit late coming onto to this thread but this link gives an overall picture: - Visit Britian


I'm London born and bred, so just shout if you need any specific London information.

Now a mini-meet sounds like a brilliant idea!

 

[Edie]

Since I'm a Cornish pixie I feel I ought to put in a little about the far South West of England.

Cornwall and Devon have some very pretty areas and good beaches as well as some lovely towns. Plymouth (in Devon) is quite a historic city (the Pilgrim Fathers left for America from here) with some good attractions nearby and is close to the sea (see www.plymouth.gov.uk or www.thisisplymouth.co.uk).

In Cornwall is the Eden Project, which is fabulous. Basically it is a massive greenhouse (hothouse?) but unlike anything you've ever seen (www.edenproject.co.uk). If you like quaint villages, Cornwall is full of them (and some quaint people too!). St Ives is also a great place with a lovely beach. It's home to quite a few artists and also a branch of the Tate Gallery (www.tate.org.uk/stives/).

I hope this helps.

 

[Tabbycat]

Hi Mike and Michele

l found this website which is America's Travel Gateway to the British isles www. Brittania.com.

Has lot's of info for American visitor's and a Travel Forum.

Hope this helps and happy planning

Margie

 

[Tabbycat]

Sorry it should be www.Britannia.com