Romance in England

Posted on Monday, April 25, 2011

England is the biggest country in Britain, and is home to the largest city in Europe. It's also home to over 600 miles of beautiful coastline and some of the world's top tourist attractions. England is divided into 9 distinct regions, each with its own unique personality, history and culture - from the rolling hills of the Cotswolds and charming Cornish villages to the bustling city life of London and the dramatic coastlines of the North East. There are simply too many romantic sights in England to enjoy.

Learn more about the romantic destinations England has to offer

York, England

Posted on Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Behind the walls of York, along with a flourishing town, are 2,000 years of Roman, Viking and Medieval heritage.  Known as "an archaeologists delight," the treasure trove of York began as a massive fortress housing 5,600 Roman soldiers.  A thousand years ago, Vikings scaled the Roman walls and built enormous oak structures.  During the reign of Richard III, new churches, shops and houses lined the paved lanes.  Today, the bulk of the town's history of soil and construction, but unearthed fragments and fascinating recreations offer a window to a long and picturesque history.

Dover, England

Posted on Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Dover is one of the most-visited towns in England but most of the 13 million people who travel to Dover each year are bound for one of the many ferries, catamarans or hydrofoils that cross the English Channel (more properly called the Dover Straits) to North-West France. A small number of travellers actually stop in the town and enjoy the 'Dover hospitality' that is on offer. There is information on these pages for people travelling into Dover by road/rail/cycle and for those wanting to take a ferry to France, including Port & Ferry News.

The whole of Dover's town stretches inland from the Harbour and continues along three valleys into the Kent countryside. Dover is at one end of the North Downs and has several ranges of hills, two of which have fortresses dating from the medieval and Roman eras, as well as more modern (19th Century) times. Behind the town centre are the modern-day barracks, Dover's past and current commitments to the country have always included more than can be seen under the famous White Cliffs.

Southampton, England

Posted on Friday, April 17, 2009

Many British Isles and European cruises begin in Southampton, England. Southampton is approximately 65 miles from Heathrow airport. There are direct coach services from the central bus station, but many clients elect to be picked up by the cruise line as part of their package. A private car transfer for 2 people averages about $170 Euro one way.

If you're looking to enjoy the finest shopping, history, culture, entertainment and leisure, there's no better place than Southampton. It really is the jewel of the South. Ideally situated for exploring some of the most breathtaking coast and countryside in the south of England.  Southampton is also host to some of the world's most prestigious maritime events.

Surrounding areas of interest include New Forest, Winchester, Salisbury and Portsmouth.