Wales
Located in southwest Great Britain, Wales is known for its natural beauty, rugged coastline, Celtic culture, castles, and National Parks.
Highlight’s Include:
Snowdonia National Park
Brecon Beacons National Park
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
Conwy Castle
Cardiff Castle
Harlech Castle
National Slate Museum
Great Orme
Caernarfon Castle
Nant Gwynant
National Museum Cardiff
Lyln Padarn
Garnedd Ugain
Tryfan
Somehow this small country has more castles per square mile than anywhere else in Europe. Amazingly, 20% of the country is protected by national parks. And strangely, their national animal is a mythical dragon!
The capital, Cardiff can be found along the coast and has great shopping, dining, and nightlife.
Highlight’s Cardiff Include:
Principality Stadium
Cardiff Castle
The National Museum of Wales
Alexandra Gardens
Mermaid Quay
Lloyd George Avenue
Outside of Cardiff, you can visit the town of Caerleon, Tintern Abbey, River Wye, Chepstow Castle, and Abergavenny.
Discover the seaside town of Tenby, surrounded by medieval town walls and Tenby Castle. You can tour the famous Tudor Merchant’s House.
From Tenby, travel northeast to the smallest town in the United Kingdom, St. Davids.
Visit St. Davids Cathedral and Bishops Palace.
The town of Caernarfon is home to the impressive Caernarfon Castle, built by Edward the 1st and has UNESCO World Heritage status.
Highlight’s Include:
Snowdonia National Park
National Slate Museum
Bodnant Welsh Food Centre
Beddgelert Village & Glert’s Grave
Island of Anglesey
Holyhead is the largest town on the Island of Anglesey.
Highlight’s Include:
The Maritime Museum
Anglesey Sea Zoo
South Stack Lighthouse
Newborough Beach
Aberffraw Beach
Barclodiad y Gawres
Beaumaris Castle
In the town of Aberaeron, you can enjoy long walk’s along the harbor and famous honey ice cream.
In the town of Aberystywth, ride on the Aberystwyth Cliff Railway and see the ruins of Aberystwyth Castle.
