When it comes to luxury breaks, the United Kingdom has a lot to offer. Simply choosing accommodation offers up a range of tempting options – visitors might choose to stay at a chic boutique hotel in a vibrant city, a spa resort set in beautiful countryside, or even rent a room or suite in an historic castle or stately home. The shopping opportunities are plentiful, with designer department stores such as Harvey Nicholls and Selfridges selling everything from luxury home furnishings and gourmet goodies to designer clothes and fine fragrances. Shopoholics in London will of course want to pay a visit to Harrods – the most famous luxury department store and a major tourist attraction in its own right. Outside the capital, other cities famous for their excellent shopping opportunities are Manchester, Leeds and Edinburgh, all of which also have plenty of acclaimed restaurants and plenty of chic places to enjoy a cocktail or two.
London will be the first port of call for many a visitor to the UK and there are plenty of opportunities to live the high life here. How about taking a boat trip down the Thames, followed by taking to the skies in a private capsule on the world famous London Eye? For a price, Champagne can be included to make the trip on the world’s largest Ferris wheel even more memorable. London has luxury accommodation to suit every taste, so visitors can relax in complete comfort during a stay in the British capital.
While Britain`s cosmopolitan cities have plenty to offer the visitor, much of the UK`s real charm lies in the beautiful countryside, with areas such as the Scottish Highlands, the Lake District and the New Forest offering unrivalled tranquillity, breathtaking views and a real opportunity to relax and get back to nature. Visitors will find stunning spa resorts in all of these locations, many of which offer visitors a chance to enjoy gourmet dining along with a range of spa, beauty and relaxation treatments.
Scotland, meanwhile, is another part of the United Kingdom that is blessed with staggering natural beauty as well as some of Britain`s best golf courses and some good skiing during the winter months. Visitors to Scotland may choose to stay in Edinburgh, a beautiful historic city with some fine boutique hotels, or escape to farther-flung regions, where country hotels and guest houses welcome travellers with roaring fires and comforting food.
The United Kingdom has a great deal to offer the traveller and those with a healthy travel budget will find themselves truly spoiled. And with some good off-season deals to be found, it needn’t always cost the earth to indulge in a little luxury on your travels.
Chris Frost is owner of Secret Hotels Revealed.
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