Everyone contemplates a holiday in Great Britain at some stage – and for good reason. It is steeped in history, great art and architecture, the birthplace of Shakespeare, modern lifestyles and nightlife, beautiful scenery, splendid hiking venues and for those keen on golfing vacations: the home of golf.
English speakers see it as the source of their English language, and, for many, where their ancestors came from – and of course, once the USA’s colonial master, and now firmest ally.
Great Britain, or the United Kingdom of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, is an easy country to tour, and offers huge variation of points of interest for the tourist within very short distances. So touring involves less travel to see much.
The options are too many to list here, but the country will satisfy even the most jaded traveler.
London and all its attractions as one of the great cities of the world – financial capital, fashion center, home of the royal family, Trafalgar Square, fabulous museums and art galleries, great nightlife, bargain markets, The Tower with the Crown Jewels, and fun people.
London is a very walkable city too. In fact, it is nuts to try and drive there – too busy, no parking – and it has an Underground (subway) that is super efficient, and that avoids all the stress that driving would bring.
London is, as you know, the home of Wimbledon and in 2012 will host the Olympics – a great time to plan a vacation in Great Britain.
The countryside: The Lakes District encapsulates all of the beauty of the English rural scene, and the mountains of Snowdonia in Wales will take your breath away. As for Scotland, the 
home of Robbie Burns, Rob Roy and Braveheart, one person has said that the Scottish Highlands are a foretaste of what heaven will look like. And a quick trip across the water you will discover Ireland – which lives up to its name of the Emerald Isle, even in summer.
A great idea for a drive yourself tour is to explore the villages of the countryside – where you can find gems of history and architecture in quiet village churches and graveyards. Plus, many still have neat little old style English pubs for a relaxing bite and drink to break the day.
If history is your thing, then the university cities of Oxford and Cambridge will dazzle you with their medieval architecture, while tours of the great stately homes such as Castle Howard and Blenheim Palace will satisfy true lovers of art.
England has probably the best examples of the range of Norman and Gothic architecture – in cathedrals such as Westminster, Ely and Salisbury to name only three. And, of course, there are the Houses of Parliament – a mix of Gothic and Neo Gothic.
Be different and visit Devon and Cornwall – an often forgotten part of England and yet some of the most beautiful countryside and beaches that England has to offer. There, relax with a 
Devonshire Tea, or taste the local Apple cider. Then head for Bath, with its ancient Roman ruins and spa.
Because of its small area, you can see a lot of Britain without wearing yourself out. After that, a quick flight or train ride will take you across the channel to Europe, where you can continue with a European tour as an adjunct to your holiday in Great Britain.
