Steeped in history, the walled town of Caernarfon, North Wales dates back to the time of the ancient Romans. The Roman name for the town was Segontium and the present name means “fort in Afron”. The famous Caernarfon Castle dominates the town from its location on the banks of the River Seiont. The castle was built by Edward the first in the twelfth century and has been the site of two Prince of Wales investitures, the latest being that of HRH Prince Charles in 1969.
For a truly electrifiying experience, you have to visit Electric Mountain. Located at the edge of the exquisite Snowdonia National park, the visitor’s centre will provide you with an educational experience about the powers of the pumped storage of hydro-electricity. This is a fantastic adventure for children and adults alike where you can try your hand at generating electricity through pedal power. The natural science theatre has an exciting video about the Ice Age and its effect on the landscape. Following these experiences, you can take the tour around Dinorwig Power Station that culminates into a descent into the mountain itself through the labyrinth of tunnels.
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Walking into Portmeirion is like entering a fairy tale. Located on the peninsula between Porthmadog and Penrhyndeudraeth in North Wales, Portmeirion was built between 1925 and 1976 by the architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis.
In The Prisoner Patrick McGoohan finds himself transported to a strange village surrounded by sea and mountains. Everything looks cheerful and bright, but the village has a sinister purpose. Its population are prisoners, identified only by a number, from whom information is required. The prisoners have had their desire to escape taken away, either by their purposeless existence, brainwashing or surgery. As Number 6, McGoohan is the only one with the will to escape, the one who refuses to be broken with his constant call of “I am not a number; I am a free man.”
Immerse yourself in the diverse landscapes, art and music of Scotland’s Western Isles, also called the Hebrides. This 150 mile long chain of islands stands majestically at the northwest edge of Europe. The beaches and the wilds provide ample opportunities for you to engage in all kinds of outdoor activities. There are idyllic spots where you can sit and relax all by yourselves in the most romantic setting in the world. If you like to fish, there are many sea lochs and fresh water areas that cannot be outdone by the supply of fish and the natural beauty of the region. You can take whale watching boat tours and see seals, puffins and dolphins along the way. There are guided walks where you will mix with otters, deer and other wild creatures. Surfing, boating, diving and climbing activities are available to satisfy any adventurous spirit. You may even return home with a new hobby. With 22 hours of daylight in the summer months, you will have plenty of time to enjoy everything that the Isles have to offer.
Fishing in the Western Isles is one experience you don’t want to miss. Whether you are fishing for Artic char, brown trout or salmon, this is an angler’s paradise. In the midst of the most spectacular scenery you will see eagles soaring overhead. The time of the year that you choose for your visit will determine the species of fish you catch.
Avebury, with all its Arthurian and mystic connections, is one of those places that can genuinely be called fascinating without any fear of travel writer’s hyperbole. Far less famous than its less impressive cousin Stonehenge, the Avebury stone circle is actually the largest in Europe and, again unlike Stonehenge, is completely accessible, both by road and by air. It is a place with a unique atmosphere and an ability to make hairs stand on the back of the most cynical of necks. As the site covers 28 acres it is difficult to appreciate it as a whole from the ground. Only by air can you appreciate the overall plan of the site, only on foot can you feel the atmosphere and touch the stones. Ideally you should do both. 
What could be more magical or romantic than a night spent in a castle? Ancient fables of battles won and lost, heroes and villains, love and despair surround every castle. Its history becomes part of the fabric of the building, evoking an atmosphere charged with romance and creating the perfect backdrop for any special occasion. Place that castle on a remote Irish coastline and the scene is set for a night to remember.
Oxford is a fascinating City – and unlike it’s rival Cambridge, Oxford IS a city – the distinctive Cathedral is a part of Christchurch college – a strange hybrid between private College chapel and public Cathedral. Like Cambridge Oxford is famous for it’s Colleges, for their sporting triumphs and for their music, so much so that religious services at the Colleges (Evensong is a good example) are often regarded by visitors as tourist attractions. If that’s not your sort of thing, you might enjoy a rather more leisurely day out amongst the dreaming spires – floating gently along the Thames with a stop at a historic hostelry on the edge of the City.
Enjoy a friendly atmosphere of Inverness and bask in highland hospitality at its finest. You can choose to stay at a bed and breakfast, an economy hotel or live in the lap of luxury at one of the four star establishments. There are also many guest cottages that you can rent for a day, a few days or even longer.
One thing I used to really enjoy about travelling was the opportunity to have long baths with no interruptions. For some reason this never seems to happen at home, so my preparation for a journey has always included the purchase of bath products so I can indulge myself at my destination. As a rule I have always carried that sort of thing in my hand luggage, but recent airline regulations have meant that my bottles and potions have to be relegated to my suitcase. There’s no problem with this unless of course you lose your bag.
The UK is home to a number of sporting events which are more than they seem. More than simply sport and more than simply an event, they are places to see and be seen, bastions of fashion and the social season. One event which has long been on this list is Glorious Goodwood,
If you love beaches, and uncrowded spaces, the island of Alderney may be the ideal destination for you. Surrounded by long spectacular stretches of sand, Alderney is one place where you can be sure that children are safe, and you’ll find nothing in the sand or rock pools that nature didn’t put there. Longis Bay, guarded by a wall left over from the German occupation of the island, is one of the safest. The wall provides protection from the northerly wind and the water is the warmest around the island. Forty Seven miles from the UK and only eight miles off the coast of Normandy, Alderney is three and a half miles long and one and a half miles wide. The population of around 2400 lives mostly in the single town of St Annes. Seafood abounds and the annual seafood festival is well worth a visit. Alderney is also home to a number of prominent tax exiles from the UK who take advantage of the islands proximity, gentle climate, friendly tax regime and privacy.