England

England has a long and distinguished history in everything from technology to the arts. It’s easy for visitors to enjoy these achievements, especially in celebrated cities like Manchester, Bristol and, of course, London. Few people visit England without visiting its enigmatic capital. Inspiring icons like the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace, along with some of the world’s best museums, should be on everyone’s itinerary. But the cosmopolitan streets and famous sights of London give way to quaint villages and green, rolling hills in the provincial counties of middle England, then into rugged mountain landscapes as you travel further north into the Pennines and the Lake District.

Of course, England is not only about heritage. The country has a finger on the pulse when it comes to food and fashion, and as transportation links continue to improve, it’s never been easier to hop around England, from the beaches of the southern coast to the Medieval market towns along the Scottish border.