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In New England you can enjoy fun activities such as whale watching tours, winery tours, factory tours, scenic drives along the coast, exploring the lighthouses and visiting amusement parks. New England is a popular vacation destinations in the US for outdoor enthusiasts as the region boasts woodlands and lakes ideal for wildlife spotting, camping, hiking and fishing.

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For instance, an excellent place where you can enjoy hiking and beach activities is at the Acadia National Park, and Biddeford Beach which is one of the best beaches in southern Maine.

If you’re a history buff and are interested in art, Burlington Vermont, Greenwich Connecticut and Hartford Attractions include the Shelburne Museum, the Bruce Museum and the Mark Twain Home respectively.

For families traveling with kids, there are many summer vacation spots in New England offering plenty of attractions such as the Children's Museum in Mashpee Cape Cod and the Ben and Jerry’s factory, which is one of the most popular places to visit in Vermont.

Top 3 Summer Vacation Spots in New England

1. Boston Massachusetts

Home to the popular Museum of Science, Freedom Trail and the Boston Jazz Festival, Boston Massachusetts boasts plenty of attractions to suit everyone and every taste.

Apart from city attractions, Boston Massachusetts is popular for its whale watching opportunities as well as outdoor opportunities at the nearby Boston Harbor Islands National Recreational Area.

2. Hampton Beach New Hampshire

Hampton Beach New Hampshire is, undoubtedly, one of the most popular summer vacation spots in New England boasting sandy beaches and summer festivals such as the Children’s Festival and the Master Sand Sculptors Competition.

3. Providence Rhode Island

From outdoor pursuits to cultural attractions, a vacation in Providence RI allws you the chance to enjoy both city attractions such as taking a walking tour of College Hill District; and recreational activities such as hiking and wildlife spotting at the Nicholas Farm Wildlife Management Area.

Quick Facts about New England

If you’ve never been to New England and are planning a summer vacation in the region, I’ve put together some facts that characterized the region of New England:

- New England comprises six states and they include Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine and Rhode Island.

- Mount Washington is the highest peak in New England, and it is located in New Hampshire

- The largest lake and the longest river are Lake Champlain and the Connecticut River respectively.

- New England has the largest proportion of English ancestry in the United States

- Fall Foliage comes earlier than in other regions of the US, and the region is one of the best destinations in November for leaf-peeping.

- Massachusetts is the most populated state in the region

- Vermont is the only New England state that doesn’t border the ocean

- Two of the oldest universities in the US are found in New England. Namely, Harvard University and the Yale University

- New England cuisine consists of dairy products and seafood such as lobster, cod and clam chowder.

- Basketball and Volleyball were invented in New England

- Boston Marathon is the longest annually running marathon in the world

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Llanelli Wales is located fifty miles west of Cardiff and around a few hundred miles from the city of Bath and London in the county of England.

During the summer months, Llanelli Wales is a popular summer getaway in the United Kingdom due to it close proximity to the coast.


If you are traveling to Llanelli Wales for the first time and love sports, the town is home to a proud rugby tradition and has both a Rugby Union and Rugby League divisions.

Apart from catching a game of Rugby, one of the most popular things to do in Llanelli Wales is to visit one of the nearby parks such as Pembrey Country Park where you can enjoy camping and time at the beach.

Things to do in Llanelli Wales: Outdoor Activities

Millennium Coastal Park

A visit to Millennium Coastal Park is a must-add in your itinerary when visiting the town, especially if you are looking for things to do with kids in Llanelli Wales.

The Park is a lovely place where you can enjoy a nice picnic, feeding the ducks by the lake, water activities at the beach and miles of paved cycling trails.

Pembrey Country Park

Pembrey Country Park is another great place where you can enjoy South Wales’ outdoors, and it is only 10 minutes drive from Llanelli’s town center, along the A484.

If you are traveling with family and pets, the park has kids play areas, sections where dogs can roam freely and campsites with toilets.

Also, at the park you can enjoy a bit of bird spotting and walks along the beach.

Brecon Beacons National Park

If you want a true outdoors experience, Brecon Beacons National Park is just 30 miles northeast of Llanelli’s town center, and offers plenty of outdoor opportunities such as:

Hiking & Climbing

The park is home to five peaks that include the twin peaks of Pen-y-Fan and Corn Du (Pen y Flan is South Wales’ highest peak).

If you are an inexperienced hiker and are planning to hike to the summit of Pen y Fan, take the route from the Storey Arms Centre as it is the easiest hiking route to the summit of Pen y Flan.

If you are traveling to the park for the first time, it’s a good idea to make your way to one of the park’s visitor centers such as the National Park Visitor Centre (60 minutes drive by car).

From the National Park Visitor Centre, the Storey Arms Outdoor Education Centre is only a mile along the A470.

Caving & River Walks

The Brecon Beacons National Park is also home to the village of Ystradfellte, which is renowned for its nearby caving opportunities and hikes along the rivers. One such cave is Porth yr Ogof, located a mile south of the village.

Apart from caving, another popular thing to do near the village it’s taking a hike along the River Mellte and River Hepste whose footpaths pass along beautiful waterfalls.

The village of Ystradfellte is only a short 20 minute drive from the National Park Visitor Center (take the A4215 towards Heol Senni).

Things to do in Llanelli Wales: Places of Interest

Parc Howard Museum

If you are an art enthusiast, the Parc Howard Museum houses an excellent collection of paintings, artworks and 19th century artifacts such as beautiful pottery items.


Carreg Cennen Castle

The United Kingdom is home to exceptional beautiful castles and Carreg Cennen Castle is no exception. This 13th century castle sits on a beautiful hilltop which offers breathtaking views of the area around.

Sections of the castle are partly in ruins but you can still get a pretty good idea into how the medieval castle must’ve looked back then.

For around £3 ($5), you can take a guided-tour of the castle as well as the cave that runs beneath it. To get here, simply take the A476 route towards Llandeilo (it takes around 30 minutes by car).

Things to do in Llanelli Wales: Shopping

If you are looking to enjoy a bit of shopping, Llanelli is home to the St. Elli Shopping centre and the massive Parc Trostre Retail Park, which is home to many popular department stores as well as food places such as KFC and Pizza Hut.

Things to do in Llanelli Wales: Nightlife & Entertainment

Llanelli is a small town and its nightlife consists mainly of bars and pubs with nightly live entertainment such as karaoke and sport nights.

For a pleasant evening out, the Llanelli Entertainment Centre (Theatr Elli) is a great place to catch a movie as well as weekly theater plays


Things to do in Llanelli Wales: Events & Festivals

Welsh International Open

If you are a bowling enthusiast, the Welsh International Open is held here annually at the City & County of Swansea Indoor Bowls Club in late January.

Llanelli Christmas Carnival

The Llanelli Christmas Carnival is one of the most popular events in Llanelli and gives way to the Christmas season.

If you travel to Llanelli during November, the town switches the Christmas lights and you can enjoy beautiful parades as well as family orientated activities.

Llanelli Beer Festival

The Beer Festival in Llanelli is another family-friendly event held in August and it is one of the most popular summer events of the year.

At the festival, kids can enjoy plenty of fun activities, while adults can sample some fine brews.

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Dumfries Scotland is located just a 20 miles north of the border with the county of England.

Apart from walking tours of the town, a vacation to Dumfries Scotland offers plenty of outdoor opportunities such as hiking at the Galloway Forest Park and water activities along the Dumfries coast line.

If you are traveling to Dumfries Scotland for the first time, the town is famed by the nearby ruins of Sweetheart Abbey and ‘The Merrick’, which is the highest mountain in southern Scotland.

Things to do in Dumfries Scotland: Outdoor Activities

Hiking, Climbing & Biking

Galloway Forest Park

If you are looking to explore Scotland’s natural scenery during your Dumfries Scotland vacation, the Galloway Forest Park is only 40 miles west of the city center.

If you are visiting Galloway Park for the first time, it’s best to start at one of the park’s visitor centers such as Glentrool visitor center.

To get there, take the A712 road towards Newton Stewart and then take the A714 road towards Glentrool Village where you’ll find directions to the Glentrool visitor center.

Once there, the park has plenty of marked hiking and biking trails around Loch Trool, as well as designated picnic areas.

If you love climbing, the park is also home to ‘The Merrick’, which is one of the highest peaks in Scotland, standing at over 800 meters.

If you are a climbing or hiking enthusiast, the town of Newton Stewart is home to a few tour operators that offer organized day treks to the summit of ‘The Merrick’.

Drumlanrig Castle and Country Park

If you are traveling to Dumfries Scotland with kids, one of the best places to enjoy outdoor activities it’s at Drumlanrig Castle and Country Park.

This place offers many facilities and many easy hiking and biking trails, as well as a kid’s play areas where the little ones can climb and roam freely.

Camping & Water Activities

Another excellent place for finding fun outdoor activities it’s along the coastline of Dumfries Scotland.

In fact, Dumfries Scotland is just 20 miles from the coastline, which is home to beautiful sandy beaches and cliff tops where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the sea.

For instance, Sandyhills Bay is home to a camping and caravan site where you can enjoy camping overlooking the beach.

Sandyhills Bay is only a 30 minute drive south of Dumfries Scotland, along the A710.

Another popular area not far from Sandyhills it’s Rockcliffe, which is also home to a couple of sandy beaches.

Things to do in Dumfries Scotland: Places of Interest

Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura

If you are a history buff, the Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura is one of the best museums in the UK.

The museum, which is housed in an old windmill, is an exciting place where you can learn more about the region’s early history, weapons and tools used.

The Camera Obscura section is actually located on the windmill’s tower and it is great vantage point for amazing views of the city.

Sweetheart Abbey Ruins

The Sweetheart Abbey Ruins are located in the village of New Abbey, just 7 miles south of Dumfries Scotland.

The 13th century Sweetheart Abbey is one of the most popular abbeys, and the ruins of this abbey are one of the best preserved in Scotland.

You can take a stroll around the abbey and appreciate the standing parts of this monastery, the gardens and a very old cemetery.

Drumlanrig Castle

If you are visiting Dumfries Scotland for the fist time, a visit to a castle is a must-add on your itinerary.

For instance, you can tour the beautiful Drumlanrig Castle, which is a 17th century castle located on Drumlanrig Mains, just 15 miles north of Dumfries’ city center.

You can tour the castle, the gardens and the Country Estate, although the Castle itself is only open between March and August.

Wanlockhead Village

If you are adding Drumlanrig Castle to the itinerary, Wanlockhead Village is just a further 10 miles from Drumlanrig Castle, along the A76.

This village is famed for being Scotland’s highest village, located on a 500 meter elevation.

At the village, you can explore the Lead Mining Museum and an 18th century library, which is one of the oldest in Europe.

Kagyu Samyé Ling Monastery

Visiting the Kagyu Samyé Ling Monastery is, undoubtedly, one of the most popular things to do in Dumfries Scotland.

If you’ve never seen a Buddhist temple before, you can come here and get a real glimpse of a gilded temple, statues of Buddha and the famous thangkas art works.

To get to the temple, take the A709 route towards Lockerbie and from there the B723 road towards Eskdalemuir (around 35 minutes by car).

Things to do in Dumfries Scotland: Shopping

For a bit of shopping, head to the High Street where you can find small stores and boutique type shops.

Also, along Irish Street, you can find the popular Loreburne Shopping Centre and Marks & Spencer store where you can enjoy a bit of retail shopping.

Things to do in Dumfries Scotland: Nightlife & Entertainment

The nightlife in Dumfries consists mainly of pubs and bars offering live entertainment such as karaoke and sport nights.

The High Street and the area around is where you’ll find most of the pubs and bars such as the popular Globe Inn pub.

Entertainment-wise, the town is home to an Odeon Cinema (Queen Street) and the Robert Burns Center (Church Street) where you can catch the latest releases.

Things to do in Dumfries Scotland: Events & Festivals

Dumfries Film Festival

If you are movie buff and love indie movies, the Dumfries Film Festival is held in late April. The event aims to promote the indie films and is a great event to see up-and-coming talent.

Knockengorroch Festival

If you travel to Dumfries in late May, you can catch the Knockengorroch Festival, which aims to promote Celtic heritage.

This family-friendly event is home to live entertainment, workshops and play areas for the little ones.

Dumfries & Galloway Wildlife Festival

The Dumfries & Galloway Wildlife Festival is held in early April and if you are traveling with kids, this is one of the most popular events to attend.

During the two-week long festival, everyone can enjoy nature-based activities such as walks that include wildlife spotting.

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Great Yarmouth UK is located on the northeast of England, just a few hundred miles away from London top tourist attractions, the City of Bath and Edinburgh Scotland.

If you are looking for an idyllic summer retreat that offers plenty of beach and outdoor opportunities, Great Yarmouth UK is one of the most popular holiday destinations in England.


Things to do in Great Yarmouth UK: Outdoor Activities

Norfolk Broads

If you are traveling to Great Yarmouth in search of fun outdoor activities, the Norfolk Broads, inland waterways and shallow lakes provide the ideal place for enjoying hiking, wildlife-spotting, fishing, canoeing and boating tours.

Norfolk Broads: Boating

There are plenty of tour companies offering all kinds of boats and should you decide to hire a power boat or a paddle boat; you can enjoy over one hundred miles of non-blocked waterways.

Norfolk Broads: Wildlife Spotting & Walking Trails

If you are traveling with kids, the Broads are home to many walking trails and nature reserves where you can explore wildlife.

Two such nature reserves include Ted Ellis Nature Reserve and Suffolk Broads Wildlife Centre, which both include miles of easy walking trails for everyone to enjoy.

The Ted Ellis Nature Reserve is located in Surlingham, 24 miles west of the town of Great Yarmouth UK (around 40 minutes by car along the A47).

Suffolk Broads Wildlife Centre is located in Oulton Broad and it is the closest reserve to Great Yarmouth UK (around 20 minutes by car along the A12).

Family Adventure Parks

If you are looking for things to do in Great Yarmouth with kids, consider visiting Pleasure Beach Amusement Park, Pettitts Animal Adventure Park and Pleasurewood Hills.

Pleasure Beach Amusement Park

Pleasure Beach Amusement Park is located along Great Yarmouth’s South Beach Parade and features plenty of fun rides for adults and small kids.

Pleasurewood Hills

Pleasurewood Hills is only 7 miles south of Great Yarmouth UK and offers plenty of fun water rides for a fun day out.

Pettitts Animal Adventure Park

Pettitts Animal Adventure Park also offers plenty of fun rides and exotic animals, which the kids can pet. This park is just 10 miles southwest of Great Yarmouth UK, near the town of Reedham.

Brewery Tour

Another activity worth adding to your holiday in Great Yarmouth, it’s a visit to one of the regions breweries.

If you are touring the Broads, the charming village of Woodbastwick is home to the Woodforde's Brewery, which offers a 30 minute guided tour.

During the tour, you can learn about the brewing process and, at the end, sample some of their finest brews.

Things to do in Great Yarmouth UK: Places of Interest

Great Yarmouth's Marine Parade

One of the popular things to do in Great Yarmouth UK it’s to take a stroll along Marine/ S. Beach Parade, which offers lovely views of Great Yarmouth’s oceanfront.

The mile-long waterfront features arcade centers, beaches and plenty of cafes and bars overlooking the ocean.

The Tollhouse

One of the most peculiar places of interest in the town it’s the 12th century prison quarters of the Tollhouse.

The Tollhouse is open for public viewing and you can enjoy an interesting tour that tells you a bit more about the history of this old prison building and what happened to criminals that where sent there.

The Time and Tide Museum

If you are a history buff, the Time and Tide Museum is housed in a 19th century herring curing factory, located on Blackfriars Road.

At the museum, you can learn more about the town’s maritime history through interactive exhibits.

House of Wax

If you like wax works, Great Yarmouth House of Wax is located nearby Market Gates Shopping Center.

The wax center features anything from military figures, TV personalities and celebrities to vintage arcade machines.

Things to do in Great Yarmouth UK: Shopping

Great Yarmouth Town Center is the shopping hub of the town and along it you can find Market Place, where you can find the popular Market Gates Shopping Center.

Also, if you’re in town on Wednesdays and Saturdays, there is a flea-market along Market Place, filled with many vendors selling all kind of goods.

Things to do in Great Yarmouth UK: Nightlife & Entertainment

The night scene in Great Yarmouth is one of the best in the region and it comes alive during the summer months.

You can find a variety of pubs, bars and clubs offering live entertainment around the Town Center.

Also, along both Marine and S. Beach Parades you can find more nightlife and entertainment such as the Britannia Pier Theater, which offers entertaining acts such as comedy shows.

Things to do in Great Yarmouth UK: Events & Festivals

International Festival of Arts and Circus

If you are visiting Great Yarmouth UK in September, the annual International Festival of Arts and Circus is an extravagant event that features a myriad of street performers and live shows to keep you busy for two days.

Great Yarmouth Maritime Festival

The Great Yarmouth Maritime Festival is another popular family event that happens also in September. At the event, you can enjoy live entertainment as well as a parade of traditional ships and vessels.

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Scotland is home to some of the most stunning scenery in the world, many castles and historic sites.

Undoubtedly, there is many fun things to do in Scotland and a trip here offers you a chance to explore and experience Scotland’s rich history, customs and traditions that will leave you lasting memories of this magical and unique county.

If you are traveling from a large country such as the USA it is good to remember that Scotland is a small county that can be driven across it in a few hours. This means, you can explore also the Welsh county, as well as holiday destinations in England  such as the city of Bath England.

Fun Things to do in Scotland: Outdoor Activities

Perhaps, one of the best ways to get a feel of the Glencoe mountain scenery is by taking a train ride on the famous West Highland Railway. In fact, the West Highland Line is one of the most popular fun things to do in Scotland to soak in the Scottish scenery.

A ride on the West Highland Line, which links Mallaig to Glasgow, takes you through wonderful scenery that includes the famous 21-arch viaduct at Glenfinnan. The train ride also offers great views of the Ben Nevis Mountains and the isles of Eigg, Muck and Rum.

GlenCoe is also a great place where you can explore the highlands of Scotland. Glencoe’s beautiful mountain scenery is an ideal place where you can enjoy mountain biking, horseback riding, and fishing.

Rannoch Moor is another beautiful place in Scotland home to the ancient forest of the Caledonian, where you can explore Moor’s flora and fauna and wildlife such as red deer.

Fun Things to do in Scotland: Places of Interest

Knap of Howar Historic Site

At Knap of Howar on the Orkney island of Papa Westray, you can find two stone built houses which are the earliest North European dwellings known, dating back to around 3800 years BC.

Skara Brae Village

Skara Brae village, also located on the Orkney Island, is one of the most visited ancient sites and regarded as one of the best places to visit Europe. The village consists of eight dwellings, linked together by a series of low, covered passages.

Doune Castle

Doune Castle, where parts of the ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’ was filmed, is a 14th century castle where you can explore amenities such as the Lord’s Hall, the castle gateway and more.

Craigmillar Castle Ruins

If you are looking for another landmark off-the-beaten-path, Craigmillar Castle is a 15th century castle where visitors are allowed to explore freely the castle’s endless hallways and staircases.

The Old Town of Edinburgh

Visiting the medieval town of Edinburgh is one of the most popular fun things to do in Scotland. You can walk down the narrow streets and closes while exploring charming pubs, specialty shops and historic landmarks such as the Royal Mile, St. Giles Cathedral, and the graveyards of Greyfriars Kirkyard.

Glencoe

If you are a Harry Potter fan, the area of Glencoe makes for a perfect destination to explore. Parts of the filming of the third Harry Potter movie took place in the area near the bottom of Clachaig Gully.

Glencoe Visitor Centre

The Glencoe Visitor Centre is another popular place to visit while exploring the Glencoe area. The center offers interactive presentations on how the glen was formed, as well as fun activities for adults and children.

Fun Things to do in Scotland: Festivals & Events
* Edinburgh Fringe, held in August for three weeks, is a popular summer event. In terms of events, the Fringe is one of the most popular fun things to do in Scotland during the summer, as the event feature many theater performances and comedy shows.

* Edinburgh International Film Festival, held in late June, is a great event where you can catch both UK and international movie premieres, as well as film-makers work exhibits.

* The Edinburgh Military Tattoo, also held in August, is one of the most prestigious events in the United Kingdom. This event features international military bands as well as the British Armed Forces in spectacular performances.

Fun Things to do in Scotland: Shopping



Apart from visiting historical landmarks, shopping for souvenirs is one of the most popular fun things to do in Scotland. In fact, the city of Edinburgh is one of the best places in Scotland for shopping due to the variety of shops at hand.

Two of the most popular items to shop for are knitwear such as Scottish cashmere sweaters, and Scottish shortbread.

You can also shop for antiques and gifts made in Scotland such as Scottish bagpipes, kilts and tartan woolen products all made in Scotland.

Fun Things to do in Scotland: Nightlife & Entertainment


Scotland is renowned for its musical heritage and live music is very popular here. Some of the best places to soak Scotland’s musical heritage is in pubs and bars across the country.

For a different experience, attending a Scottish traditional dancing venue such as 'Ceilidh' is another of the popular fun things to do in Scotland entertainment-wise. In fact, going to a Ceilidh makes for a different and fun night out, where you can soak in some Scottish culture.

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