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The holiday season is a wonderful time to vacation and to learn, first-hand, how other cultures and countries celebrate Christmas. Throughout Britain and Ireland, you’ll find holiday markets, winter festivals and Christmas events to get even the Grinchiest of us in the holiday spirit! From extravagant decorative displays to holiday themed events, there are activities […]
Category: 2020
Unique Scotland Restaurants
Scotland, the United Kingdom’s northernmost country, is a wonderful travel destination with history, architecture, and food to discover. While enjoying all there is to offer, stop at one of Scotland’s unique restaurants to refuel and unwind. Panda and Sons Panda and Sons is located in Edinburgh, Scotland and rated as one of the world’s top […]
Snowdonia, Wales: What To See on Your Vacation
Snowdonia National Park covers a vast mountainous region of Wales and offers amazing scenery, quaint villages, and adventurous activities. A trip to Wales just isn’t complete without a visit to this well-preserved area! Below, we give suggestions on what to see on your vacation to Snowdonia, Wales. Stunning Scenery Snowdonia’s stunning scenery boasts gorgeous mountains, […]
Welsh Rarebit Recipe
Happy Welsh Rarebit Day! Use this easy recipe to celebrate with your own Welsh Rarebit. Enjoyed sporadically throughout Wales, this traditional Welsh dish is more than just “cheese on toast.” The name, Welsh Rarebit, is believed to come from the term “Welsh rabbit.” However, no bunnies need be harmed in the making of this simple, […]
Wales’ Unique Restaurants and Cafés
On your next trip to Britain, we suggest visiting some of Wales’ unique restaurants and cafés. As with any vacation, exploring the local cuisine is a great way to live like a local! When Across the Pond Vacations designs a personalized travel itinerary, we include local and unique dining suggestions so that you can explore […]
Museums and Galleries to Visit in London
Few cities in the world compare to the fantastic museums and galleries available to visit in London. And, the majority are either free or have a low entry cost! On your London vacation, you can learn local and world history, as well as see items known the world over. During your visit, we suggest you […]
Weather & What to Wear in Britain & Ireland
We’re often asked about the weather and what to wear on a trip to England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and/or Ireland. Great Britain and Ireland have a reputation for clouds and rain, but it is a necessity to maintain the beautiful emerald landscape and gorgeous English gardens. As long as you travel prepared, you will […]
Unique Ireland Restaurants
While on your Ireland vacation, we suggest that you experience as much of the local cuisine as possible, and we have found some very unique restaurants for you to explore. The Blind Pig The Blind Pig is located in the heart of Dublin, Ireland. It is a hidden underground speakeasy named after the police who […]
Ireland with Kids: A Historic Family Adventure
When planning a family vacation, you don’t want just any trip – you want an adventurous, educational, cultural and fun experience your children will never forget. So why not take them on an Ireland family vacation where you can build memories to last a lifetime! The Land of the Horse What youngster isn’t thrilled about […]
Ireland – A Destination for Heritage and Culture
As St. Patrick’s Day quickly approaches, we would like to focus on Ireland as a Culture and Heritage travel destination. All over the world, people will join in St. Patrick’s Day festivities, whether they have roots to Ireland or just want to show their love for the Emerald Isle. In the United States, over 10% of […]