The Perfect Short Break

More often than not, if someone mentions a 'holiday', the first thing that you think of is sun, sand, sea, palm trees and plenty of sun cream. Sure, this is an idyllic setting for a holiday but hold on a second. It doesn't have to be a fortnight on a sunny beach to be a holiday. There is a little gem in the world that can promise a great time; the UK. This is where I'm from and I'm glad I am because there's so much to see and so many places to go for what is a relatively small country. The fact of the matter is that short breaks in the uk have much to offer.

If you haven't had a short break in the UK before then you should organise one. Summer is upon us so now is the best time to book a hotel and go somewhere that you've always wanted to go, though going even in mid-winter doesn't detract from the experience at all. There are so many types of things that you could do on a short break in the UK. My own personal idea of the perfect break in the UK is one of two things. The first would be staying in a hotel up north. While here, visiting the lake district to see some of the most stunning scenery in the UK would be a must-do. I've been there once as a child and I've wanted to go back ever since. The vistas from the tops of the mountains are inspiring and leave people of all ages with the wonderment of a child. If I was after more of a 'city break' then I would go to Durham. It's a very historic city so a visit to the castle and Durham cathedral would be top of my agenda. Some scenes of Harry Potter were filmed here and, as a fan, it would make the trip all the more perfect.

As for the south of the UK, that's where the adventure for me would really begin. I've never been down south and I've always wanted to go to London. My perfect short break would be to stay in London for up to a week. There's so much that I'd want to see and do. First stop would have to be Buckingham Palace; what would a trip to London be without seeing this? I'd also go on the giant ferris wheel that they have to get a real view of the city, as well as go to Madam Tussauds to see all of the famous people that I've always wanted to meet.

There are many things that I could describe as being my perfect short break in the UK because there's so much choice. Who needs palm trees when you've got the forests, mountains, lakes, fields, cities, history, culture and beauty of the UK waiting to be discovered.