| It's true that since the dreaded credit crunch and the | | | | tour around the UK, just do it, it's a great way to |
| ensuing recession, holidaying in the UK has been | | | | see the country to live in - it really is surprising what's |
| reborn and somewhat romanticised, but what effect | | | | on our own doorstep. |
| has this had on people and do the majority of us | | | | Rail travel is so simple now and can also be really |
| hanker after something more? | | | | inexpensive if you book in advance and if you're the |
| The weather plays a big part in where we go on | | | | adventurous type and don't fancy planning too far |
| holiday, with a lot of us hoping that it will be full of | | | | ahead, just remember that all major railway stations |
| sunshine, a far cry from the unpredictable seasons in | | | | have lockers and storage so you can turn up, store |
| the UK and others hoping for great snow for that | | | | your luggage for the day and go off exploring |
| perfect and exhilarating winter sports holiday. | | | | whichever great city you're in. Now if that's not |
| Whatever it is you're looking for, the reality might be | | | | Famous Five enough for you, we don't know what is. |
| that a trip to the English seaside or a weekend break | | | | The beauty of travelling around the UK and not |
| to a Scottish city is what the bank account will | | | | trekking to some far flung exotic destination is that |
| stretch to. | | | | you can change your plans at the last minute or you |
| If this is the case, don't despair because the holiday | | | | can just not make it any at all - why not travel to |
| is all geared up to make sure that there's loads on | | | | London or Manchester or Bristol, leave your bags at |
| offer when it comes to UK breaks, it really can be | | | | the station in the left luggage office, which have the |
| that romantic and idyllic image that we imagine British | | | | monopoly on all stations, for a few pounds and jet |
| holidays were back in the good old days. It makes | | | | off for a sightseeing day, travelling light but knowing |
| sense that rail travel has risen in popularity too, | | | | that you can grab your bags at any time and either |
| alongside the great British holiday, as the best way | | | | stay in that city for the night or hop on the train to |
| to get to that romantic Scottish city or that quaint | | | | the next place...in fact you could do a Monopoly tour. |
| seaside town. If you're thinking of doing a bit of a rail | | | | |