Getaway - Bath
Taking the waters is a tradition in Bath and is the origin of its name, dating back to the days of ancient Rome. The Roman baths, near Pulteney Bridge have been very well preserved. The city was transformed in the 18th century by two architects of genius: John Wood father and son. Their major w

Getaway - Blenheim Palace
A gift from Anne Stuart to the Duke of Marlborough for his victory over the French, Blenheim Palace is a masterpiece of English baroque art. Designed by architect, John Vanbrugh, the castle was created with an emphasis on exuberance and excess. It is 137 metres long, with immense, richly-decorated

Getaway - Brighton
Situated on the South coast of England, Brighton is a seaside resort with a difference. A mix of old and new, the town bustles with life, boosted by its numerous bars and restaurants. The seafront is composed of a series of prestigious, elegant buildings and the heart of the town, “the Lanes

Getaway - Bristol
Bristol, in the northern part of Somerset not far from Bath, is an ideal place for a short stay not far from the sea. The city is very green and full of life with young, trendy quarters, an active musical scene and trendy bars and nightclubs many of which are located in former Georgian mansions. T

Getaway - Caernarfon
Caernarfon is a gripping sight: situated on a bay of the same name, surrounded by the mountains of the Snowdonia national park, it seems to be huddled behind the immense castle and medieval walls. The fortress, built by Edward the First, birthplace of the first English Prince of Wales, has an ast

Getaway - Channel Islands - Jersey
A few kilometres from the French coastline, the island of Jersey in the Channel Islands offers the ideal 'getaway' for a multitude of breaks. For walkers, sweeping bays in the south of the island give way to dramatic cliffs in the north offering spectacular scenery. Rambling country lanes offer cyc

Getaway - Dorset and the East Devon Coast
The Dorset coast and East of Devon forms an uninterrupted series of cliffs and rocky formations echoing the richness and diversity of life during the Mesozoic Age. This living testimony to life on earth is on the UNESCO World Heritage list and offers visitors a vision of phenomenal landscapes not t

Getaway - Exeter - Devon
Devon between the English Channel and Atlantic Ocean is a superb landscape of estuaries and steep cliffs dominated by woodland. On the southern coast, Exeter draws crowds with its twin-towered, Romanesque style cathedral, old quayside dating back to the 13th century on the River Exe and the tunne

Getaway - Fort Williams
In the wild Highlands, at the confluence of Loch Eil and Loch Linnhe, in the shadow of gigantic Ben Nevis, Fort Williams is the starting point for marvellous hikes and tours in a near-virgin land. This country of lakes and rivers is dominated by Ben Nevis, a powerful mass of snow-capped granite

Getaway - Glencoe
{{In the heart of the Highlands, Glencoe and Loch Leven offer the tourist the very best of Scotland: dizzying peaks, mysterious lochs, breathtaking vistas and a host of leisure activities.}} The Scotland of the wide open spaces certainly lives up to its reputation. In the region of the Glens, le

Getaway - Hadrian's Wall
Hadrian's wall was built two thousand years ago as the boundary of the Roman Empire in the United Kingdom (the colony of “Britannia” at that time.) It is 118 km long and is one of the largest ancient Roman monuments still in existence in the world today. It is on the UNESCO World Heri

Getaway - Isle of Wight
In the far south of England, opposite Portsmouth and Southampton, the Isle of Wight earned its reputation as a seaside resort due to its fine sandy beaches and top class nautical installations. A reputed sailing centre, the island is also of considerable historical interest with exceptional sights

Getaway - Lake District National Park
Round about the Cumbrian Mountains from Greenodd to Penrith, the Lake District National Park offers a succession of lakes and rivers amid massifs and forests. In the midst of this wonderful landscape lies Lake Ullswater. The tranquillity of the area along with the absolutely stunning surrounding

Getaway - Loch Ness
Loch Ness is forty kilometres long, 225 metres deep and is set in an amazing wooded landscape, echoing the mystery and charm of the hidden depths of Scotland. Undoubtedly the most famous lake in the world, Loch Ness is said to be home to a fabulous monster, affectionately known as “Nessie&#

Getaway - London
The centre of the power of England that influenced the world for centuries, London is a gigantic, cosmopolitan city, with an abundance of grandiose old buildings. From Westminster to the City, not forgetting Hyde Park, Soho, Piccadilly Circus, Notting Hill, Big Ben, the Tower of London and Tower Br

Getaway - Oxford
Dedicated to culture and education, Oxford is the most typical of university cities. Hundred-year-old buildings, tidy streets and a population that mainly works or studies in the city's various colleges, Oxford symbolises the entire English education system that it has perpetuated for centuries now

Getaway - Peterborough
In the region of Cambridge, Peterborough fascinates visitors for its unique vestiges of the iron age. Discovered in the fens near the city, these objects more than three thousand years old are on show in a museum in the centre of the site. The city stands around a remarkable cathedral, Gothic-styl

Getaway - Salisbury
Salisbury, with five rivers flowing through the city, surrounded by parkland, is an idyllic city with medieval buildings. The Gothic-Early English style cathedral, dating back to the 13th century dominates the city with a 123-metre high spire (the highest in Great Britain). Not far from Salisbur

Getaway - Scone Palace
Scone Palace is one of Scotland's most hallowed sites. The seat of power of the kings of Scotland, it was initially built in the mid-9th century. On its land stood the stone of Destiny (once known as the Stone of Scone) where sovereigns used to be crowned. Although the castle has been remodel

Getaway - Scotland South West, Galloway Forest Park
Galloway Forest Park stretches for miles, broken up only by hills and lochs. A bushy pine forest in the heart of Dumfries and Galloway, the nature park has an amazing variety of wild animals that cross the path of visitors on the hiking and cycling paths throughout the region.

Getaway - Stonehenge
Stonehenge is one of the most mysterious monuments ever created by man. Rising up on Salisbury Plain, it is composed of enormous blocks of stone weighing several tons lined up in a series of concentric circles. This structure was made over 5000 years ago and, if nowadays it is thought that this c

Getaway - Stratford-Upon-Avon
The small town of Stratford-upon-Avon owes its worldwide renown to its most famous son! Shakespeare! The august author's birthplace, a veritable museum-cum-memorial, contains a few original editions. The Royal Shakespeare Theatre on the banks of the River Avon is the home of the famous Royal Shake

Getaway - The New Forest
Created by William the Conqueror in 1079, the New Forest recently was awarded 'National Park' status. The New Forest is a unique area of historical, ecological and agricultural beauty. The inhabitants of the forest, known as 'Commoners', have the right to pasture their ponies,

Getaway - Windsor Castle
In the heart of the Thames Valley running from London to the West of England, there are numerous towns and historic buildings worth a visit: Blenheim Palace, Oxford, Eton College, Mapledurham and Dorchester to name but a few. Close to London, Windsor Castle, standing in this fertile valley, is of p

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