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The Summer Offerings in the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom is, of course, highly popular with tourists for a number of reasons. Everything from its culture to its unique landmarks make it a highly regarded region all throughout the world, helping to turn it into a prime tourist destination. But if there is one thing about the UK that turns people off, it’s the almost perpetual presence of rain.

Like most things, however, even the rain goes on holiday during the summer, and that’s why this time of the year is quite possibly the best for planning and taking a trip to this part of the world. This summer is going to be even more special, thanks to all of the fun events filling the calendar.

There are tons of fun things to do in the UK during the summer. Food is always a central element of any good vacation, and the United Kingdom has good eats to offer all of its visitors. Whether it’s the ever popular fish and chips that people love to feast upon while in this part of the world or the more regional treats that are made possible by the beautiful weather that exists mainly in the summer, there are just so many culinary experiences that you will never run out of options.

LDNSummer-headerDuring summer in the United Kingdom, you can also visit the numerous popular tourist destinations that have come to define the area. Visit these places at your own leisure, and make sure you take the time to fully appreciate all that makes the landscape of the UK both special and beautiful.

While the popular sites and all of those great dishes are surely worth the price of the plane ticket alone, there are still so many great things to do during a summer visit to the UK, and some of them may even be unknown to you. Take for instance, this year’s “Shakespeare 450” event, which is being held to commemorate the 450th birthday of history’s greatest poet and playwright. In anticipation of this momentous occasion, there are performances being held up and down the summer calendar.

St-Andres-Golf-CourseFor those of you with a sporting ambition, you can stick around and watch as the Ryder Cup takes place on Scottish soil this year. It’s one of the biggest events of the professional golf season, and it’s the perfect opportunity to watch some of the world’s finest as they engage in a sport they love.