Situated on the East Coast of Scotland and known as the ‘Granite City’, Aberdeen is a prosperous city and boasts spectacular architecture, captivating museums, fascinating history and a wealth of art and culture. The city is also ideally placed to take a journey of discovery into Royal Deeside and discover an area of stunning natural, unspoilt beauty and majestic scenery.

Blackpool is Britain’s most popular UK holiday destination. Let’s forget the donkeys, kiss me quick hats and dirty postcards (although you can still partake in these), there is plenty of fun for all in Blackpool, whatever your age! Enjoy fresh air, entertainment and plenty of heritage, at a pace that suits you.

Blackpool, Britain’s most popular holiday destination is crammed with thrills and excitement, making every visit a fun filled adventure. White-knuckle-seekers can experience the adrenalin of the Pepsi Max Big One, Infusion and other thrilling rides to set the pulse racing at the world famous Pleasure Beach Resort, or slide the world’s longest indoor rollercoaster waterslide at Sandcastle Waterpark. Visit the iconic Blackpool Tower and experience the spectacular family circus, take a waltz around the magnificent ballroom, swing around the amazing Jungle Jim’s Towering Adventureland or travel to the top!

Relax on award winning beaches, with seven miles of golden sand fringing the clear blue sea. Wander through parks and gardens or explore the vast range of attractions and shops, the beautiful cosmopolitan town of Bournemouth has much to offer. Enjoy a relaxing five day break with included excursions to Salisbury and a scenic tour The New Forest.

The Yorkshire coastline encompasses some of the UK’s most rugged and charming countryside, from tiny fishing villages clinging to rocky cliffs to glorious stretches of white sand and family-friendly seaside resorts, with everything from windswept abbeys to the county’s best fish and chips. Bridlington has two stunning beaches of gleaming golden sands, with a picturesque, bustling harbour in the middle.

With a sparkling mix of sea and city, Brighton is the perfect destination for a short break at any time of the year. There’s a royal palace, elegant Regency architecture, museums and galleries, great shopping, stylish cafes, bars and restaurants, glittering nightlife, arts and theatre – and all the fun of the seaside. Don’t miss the Royal Pavilion, home of King George IV, one of the most exotic and extravagant royal palaces in Europe. Stroll along the beachfront, where stylish bars and cafes spill out onto the pavement or for shopping try The Lanes and North Laine, both good for antiques and designer clothes.

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is the ultimate event in the gardening year. It sets the latest gardening trends, features the newest and most desirable gardening products and creates an explosion of colours and scents.

Alvaston Hall is a grand country estate tucked away in Cheshire’s leafy lanes and is a fine example of the black and white ‘magpie’ architecture that typifies this affluent corner of northwest England. Although built in the 19^th century, the building exudes the charm of an earlier age while incorporating the latest modern facilities for you to enjoy.

Turreted, tranquil, imposing, impeccable. Bembridge Coast Hotel sits on a secluded eastern shore of the Isle of Wight just metres from the lapping, glistening Solent. With its 23 acres of grounds, its elegantly landscaped gardens and its marvellous sea views, Bembridge Coast is the ideal place from which to explore the island that occupying Romans called ‘Vectis’

This majestic Grade II castle is home to the National Portrait Gallery’s Victorian Collection. It is set amid beautiful woodlands and sensory gardens, less than one hour from the Snowdonia National Park. With its magnificent views stretching to the Clwydian Hills and its feast of live entertainment on offer, this is a hotel where you can really spoil yourself. Outside, the beautifully tended grounds include a maze, an aviary and a tranquil woodland walk.