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Dartmouth

is a picturesque town situated in Devonshire in southwest England. The harbor is dominated by two fortified castles, Dartmouth and Kingswear. The town is home to the Royal Navy Officers Training College. The Pilgrim Fathers aboard the Mayflower stopped here, before setting off from Plymouth, England to cross to America. Nearby, the monks of Buckfast Abbey make stained glass windows and keep hybrid Buckfast honeybees, which are a disease-resistant breed developed here, and which supply famous honey and beeswax.

Douglas (Isle of Man)

Any visitor with even the slightest interest in history will be captivated by the dramatic and fascinating story of Man. Ten thousand years of the island’s often turbulent history is brought to life in an imaginative and thought-provoking way along a heritage trail which begins at the award-winning Manx Museum in Douglas and takes you on a journey of discovery to sites all over the island. Step back in time a hundred years or more and compare the lifestyle of rural folk with that of a wealthy Victorian farming family. Cregneash Village Folk Museum is an original 19th century crafting village, where the restored thatched cottages are a living example of traditional island skills such as spinning, weaving, and farming with a horse and plough. If 100 years of history seems too recent, wonder at archaeological sites, prehistoric burial chambers, the churches of Maughold and Kirk Michael, and many other attractions along the route of this memorable journey into the Isle of Man’s long and fascinating past.

Dover

Dover is our gateway to London. Royal London has a long list of sights: Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, the Tower of London or spend a few hours in one of the fine museums, take a boat ride on the Thames or join an excursion to Canterbury or medieval Rye.

Falmouth (Cornwall)

Situated along Cornwall's Riviera Coast, Falmouth has a maritime charm with a superb natural, deepwater harbor -- the third largest in the world. Picture-perfect harbors such as Polperro and Charlestown lie nearby. And the area's golden stretch of beachfront draws thousands of visitors each year.

Fowey

The southern strip of the Cornish coast holds a string of medieval harbor towns. Some of these appear somewhat tarnished due to various degrees of commercialization, but there are still spots where one can experience the best of Cornwall. The estuary town of Fowey (pronounced Foy) is one.

The quintessential Cornish port was already of great importance in the 14th century. It became so ambitious that it provoked Edward IV into stripping the town of its military capabilities. This did not diminish its commercial wealth. Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch has used the picturesque spot as the setting for many of his novels. In some of the medieval campaigns the local sailors were hailed as the Fowey Gallants. The last century saw Fowey as the leading port for china clay shipments. Today the harbor is crowded with trawlers and yachts, giving the town a brisk purposeful character.

Guernsey (Channel Islands)

Floating just off the Normandy coast, this bucolic isle is famous throughout the world for its Guernsey cattle. Be easy here: stroll fields of bluebells, watch fishing boats bob in St. Peter Port harbor.

Harwich

An international port located on the estuary of the rivers Stour and Orwell in northeast Essex, Harwich is one of England's busiest coastal towns. It's also just 69 miles from London. Throughout history, the town has been a crucial port, providing a sheltered anchorage for many ships. The old town of Harwich is a conservation area, where you'll discover many historic buildings. The neighboring town of Dovercourt is a bit more modern, but equally quaint and fascinating to explore.

Liverpool

Historically one of England’s most important shipping centers, Liverpool is named for the broad basin in the River Mersey that it flanks. Shipbuilding has ceased here, and the town’s best-known export for most of the world may be the quartet of Liverpudlians who met here while attending art school and started a band called the Beatles.

London

London is undoubtedly one of the world’s greatest cities. With a population of nearly eight million, it is by far the largest city in Europe, spreading over an area of more than 620 square miles. In addition to numerous monuments from its past as a world empire, London is equally known for its pageantry and tradition. Though the city was heavily damaged during the Blitz of World War II, a surprising number of monuments were miraculously spared from destruction.

Soon after the end of the war, England’s capital began to prosper as never before. London has something for everyone - wide boulevards buzzing with excitement far into the night, quiet squares and explorable alleyways. Large expanses of greenery, such as Hyde Park, Green Park and St. James Park, are all within a few minutes’ walk of the West End shops.The museums and galleries are as varied and rich as you will find anywhere. Monuments run the gamut from Roman ruins to sumptuous castles and opulent public buildings, representing the architecture of the triumphal British Empire. Many of these buildings were constructed in the 18th century and during the reign of Queen Victoria to reflect the city’s status as the financial and administrative hub of a great empire.

Today, London wears its 2,000 years of history with dignity. Alongside modern skyscrapers are remnants of the city’s Roman wall. Norman London is evident in one of London’s best-known landmarks, the Tower of London.

Plymouth

Plymouth originated as a small fishing village and has been a major English seaport for over 500 years. It was from Plymouth that the famous Mayflower set sail for the New World in 1620. Since then, countless navigators and pioneers, including Sir Francis Drake and Captain Bligh, have embarked from this port on voyages all over the world.

Portsmouth

A significant naval port for centuries, Portsmouth is home to the world's oldest dry dock still in use and to many famous ships, which includes Nelson's famous flagship HMS Victory. Portsmouth has declined as a military port in recent years but remains a major dockyard and base for the Royal Navy. There is also a commercial port serving destinations on the continent for freight and passenger traffic.

Southampton

For centuries, seafarers have sailed from this great port to destinations throughout the world. The Mayflower sailed to Plymouth from this historic port. Southampton is our gateway to royal London with its rich display of pomp and pageantry. Alternatively, you can visit the thatched cottages of Sussex or the baffling prehistoric monoliths of Stonehenge.

St Aubins Bay (Jersey)

Capital of the Balliwick of Jersey, St. Helier enjoys a commanding position overlooking expansive St. Aubin's Bay, which in turn looks onto the 16th century Elizabeth Castle. Main attractions include The Maritime Museum, Occupation Tapestry Museum and the German Underground Hospital.

St Helier (Jersey)

Saint Helier is one of the twelve parishes, and the largest town in Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands in the English Channel.

St Peter Port (Guernsey)

St Peter Port is the capital of Guernsey, as well as the main port of the island.

Tilbury

Tilbury is a town located on the north bank of the River Thames, in the borough of Thurrock in England, at the point where the river suddenly narrows to about 800 yards/740 metres in width. It is notable for being the location of a deep water port, a 16th century fort, the site of what was an important ferry to Gravesend on the south bank of the river and close to the location where Queen Elizabeth I made her famous speech to the troops at the time of the expected invasion by the Spanish Armada in 1588.

Tresco (Scilly Isles)

Located 28 miles off Land’s End, the 140 low, rocky Isles of Scilly are often associated with the sunken kingdom of Lyonesse from Arthurian legend. The warm Gulf Stream provides a blissfully balmy climate that makes them an ideal getaway for English holidaymakers. Tresco Abbey is the site of a sub-tropical garden of palms and other exotic flora, attesting to the benevolent weather these isles enjoy. White sandy beaches, azure seas and brightly-painted boats echo the Caribbean, but ancient cairns and castles mark the Scillies as indubitably British.

York

This ancient city was once the capital of England in Viking times and now is a stop on the Magical Tour of England. And as you'll see, York has retained much of its original charm. Cars are banned from the town's center, and its streets are narrow and cobbled. Outside the city, you'll find England's legendary Moors. This beautiful area is quintessential Northern England.