ENGLAND

Ranging from the Lake District in the North to the Channel Islands in the South, and from the green hills in the East to the rustic magic of Cornwall in the Southwest, England offers a great variety of landscapes. And what to say of its cities, cradles of the Industrial Revolution and of an impressive cultural legacy. England offers to the visitor an incredible variety of unforgettable experiences, each one of them different from the previous one.

England is like that maze: You can't hurry your way through. Around nearly every bend in the road you'll find stately homes, crumbling castles, magnificent gardens, thatch-roofed cottages, cozy pubs and beautiful churches to explore. It's easy to while away hours admiring the details-a painting here, an architectural detail there. In fact, despite the country's relatively small size, you never seem to see it all. From Shakespeare and royalty to Stonehenge and thousands of years of history, England is simply a wonderful place to visit time and time again. And we haven't even mentioned London yet.

A vibrant, ever changing city, London not only boasts an eclectic mix of old and modern architecture, but superb monuments and attractions, an abundance of cultural riches and a continually improving art, entertainment and gastronomic scene.

For visitors to London, we recommend use of the London Pass, which gives you FREE entry to over 50 of London's favourite attractions, as well as travel on the city's public transport network of buses, tubes and trains (when the travel option is selected as part of your Pass).

As well as offering great value and convenience, a London Pass will also enable you to beat the queues at selected major attractions. In addition, each Pass booklet carries details of special offers such as discounts at restaurants and theatres.

The official tourist site for England is http://www.visitbritain.com

Also worth visiting - http://www.visitlondon.com/

SCOTLAND

What makes Scotland so distinctive?

There are some things that are uniquely Scottish but in truth, there's no single element that defines the country. Rather, it's a subtle blend of many different ingredients that have been added to the mix down through the centuries.

Here, you can find a flavour of these - Scotland's often turbulent past, her extraordinary people, the rich diversity of her arts and culture, and the many other features found around the country which have produced a nation that treasures its past and keenly anticipates its future.

What makes Scotland such a hugely popular tourist destination is the sheer range of attractions and activities packed into such a small and accessible country. Whether using organised tours or exploring at your own pace, you can revel in the lively, cosmopolitan entertainment of the towns and cities, enjoy the wealth of artistic and cultural activities running throughout the year, sample some of the best cuisine in the world, explore the country's dramatic and colourful history and natural heritage, spectate from the sidelines or take a more active role in a wide variety of sporting pursuits, or trace your roots here.

One visit simply won't be enough!

The official tourist site for Scotland is http://www.visitscotland.com/

WALES

For a small country, Wales manages to cram quite a bit in. We're not just talking about our mountains, valleys and beaches. Whether you're after culture, exercise, adventure or peace and quiet, they're all here.

Wales is one country that hosts thousands of different holidays. You could find yourself in a National Park or at a World Heritage Site. You could be admiring the golden sands of a Blue Flag beach, or a Premier Garden. When you holiday in Wales you'll learn the more you explore the more you'll discover.

You name it and the chances are you can do it in Wales. One day you could be up a mountain, the next day on a beach. Today, rock climbing. Tomorrow, rock pooling. Or spend time spending - in our bustling city centres, tiny craft shops, designer outlets and galleries. Something more spiritual? Try a church-to-church walk through our countryside. More down to earth? What about a building site? At the museum of Welsh Life in Cardiff, we're re-building a medieval church.

The official tourist site for Wales is http://www.visitwales.com/