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London, England

London is one of the most famous cities in the world. It's a vibrant, bustling, multi-cultural and cosmopolitan city that offers a blend of history, heritage and culture! London has something for just about everyone, from castles and gardens to shopping districts and popular nightclubs. Of course, London has the best theatre in the world with a wide variety of performances on any given night.

Things to Do:

Tate Modern -- One of the most intriguing and interesting museums in the world. It concentrates on international modern art and British art from 1500 to the present day, and entry is free!

The Tower of London -- One of the English capital's most enduring attractions. The original tower dates from 1076 and there's 900 years of history as a royal palace and fortress, prison and place of execution, mint, arsenal, menagerie and jewel house.

Manchester, England

Manchester is proud of its status of sophistication and style. Its fine dining and chic hotels, clubs, bars and a vibrant arts and music scene, allows Manchester to be a 24 hour party city! Manchester's stunning architecture, cultural attractions, legendary shopping, vibrant streets and squares, free museums and galleries will surely win over the first time visitor.

Things to Do:

The Lowry -- The Lowry is home to the arts and entertainment. There are two theatres, The Lyric and the Quays, offering a variety of performance from ballet, drama, opera, comedy music and family entertainment. The Lowry Galleries showcase changing exhibitions, as well as paintings, sculpture and photography by artists of local, national and international renown.

Royal Mile Walk -- The "Royal Mile" is a stretch of road that connects Edinburgh Castle with Holyrood Palace, the Queen's residence in Scotland. Stroll down the lanes of this history-laden city, and see the small quirks that make the city unique.

Dublin, Republic of Ireland

Dublin is one of Europe's most vibrant and beautiful cities of culture. It's a place where tradition and cultural heritage have merged seamlessly over the centuries to create an atmosphere unique to Dublin. Dublin allows you to explore both the historical and the hip, from castles and churches to cafes and clubs and a thousand pubs. All of this set against the backdrop of its stunning coastline.

Things to Do:

Guinness Brewery -- The Guinness Brewery & Storehouse is the number one tourist attraction in Dublin. It is housed in an impressive building and takes you through the history of Guinness and explains the process of making this legendary Irish beverage.

Trinity College -- A must see when you're in Dublin, Trinity College occupies 40 acres of the city centre. Founded in 1592, this is Ireland's oldest and most prestigious college; it is best known as the home of the Book of Kells, an intricately decorated New Testament text dating back to 800 AD.

Cardiff, Wales

Cardiff, the capital of Wales, is a popular destination to visit at any time of year. It has a year-long calendar of exciting, major sporting, musical and cultural events and festivals, such as the Cardiff Festival. Cardiff offers outstanding museums, theatres, plenty of nightlife, shops and over 330 parks and gardens.

Things to Do:

Cardiff Castle -- Cardiff Castle is one of Wales leading tourist attractions. Situated in the very heart of the capital, alongside city centre shopping and the magnificent Bute Park, the Castle's enchanting fairytale towers conceal an elaborate and splendid interior.

Cardiff Bay -- Cardiff Bay is the home of many sites: the Oval Basin, Lightship 2000, the Victorian-style Pierhead Building. Recently, the bay area has been redeveloped into a stunning commercial precinct, with a lovely water side development filled with restaurants, cafes and shops.