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George Square in Glasgow, Scotland.

converted railway arches housing six lively
bars with a picturesque walkway and
bridge over a canal; and The Printworks,
once the largest newspaper printing house
in Europe and now converted into an
entertainment complex with restaurants
and bars, and a cinema. Visit Canal
Street, cutting through the popular
Manchester Gay Village, and stop in for
a drink at G-A-Y, New York New York, or
Velvet to hang out with locals.
Stay at The Lowry Hotel, a Leading
Hotels of the World property, on the
banks of the River Irwell and offering 165
rooms and six suites.

ElEctric Edinburgh
walking tour of London is also available for
those who prefer to go around town with
a guide (it includes a tour of the studio
where the movies were filmed). Those with
a penchant for detective novels will want
to visit The Sherlock Holmes Museum,
while Paddington fans can take a detour
over to Paddington Station.
Of course, you can't leave London
without visiting one of its many museums,
including the Natural History Museum,
London, the Victoria & Albert Museum
or the British Museum, and what's a
visit to this grand city without a stop at
Portobello Road, one of the world's
largest antique markets. A photo-op at
Buckingham Palace for the changing of
the guards is also on order.
After all the fun is had, rest your head
at the iconic The Dorchester, featuring

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GETTING THERE:
Edinburgh: Seasonally through JFK;
connecting through CDG and AMS
year-round
London: ATL, BOS, DTW, JFK, MSP;
seasonally from PDX, SLC
Glasgow: Seasonally through JFK;
connecting through AMS year-round
Manchester: Direct with partners from ATL,
JFK, MCO; seasonally from BOS, LAS, SFO
ENTRY DOCUMENTS: Valid passport
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Michelin-starred cuisine and afternoon tea;
centrally located, it overlooks Hyde Park
and Mayfair.

MarvElous ManchEstEr
This city in northwest England, accessible
from London via a 1-hour plane ride, is
as well known for its music scene as it is
its football (soccer) teams. In fact, fans of
MANCHESTER United can check out a
game, take a stadium tour or visit
the National Football Museum. More
into art? Head to The Lowry, home to
the largest collection of art pieces by
LS Lowry. Music and fashionable types
should check out the record shops and
hip stores in the bohemian Northern
Quarter. And for foodies, Curry
Mile showcases over 70 restaurants
ranging from South Asian to Middle
Eastern cuisines.
Nature lovers should head to
Hollingworth Lake, Heaton Park, Sale
Water Park, or Haigh Hall for scenic
walks just outside the city-center. And
those on a multi-gen trip should note kidfriendly options such as The Museum
of Science and Industry, Play Factor,
and LEGOLAND Discovery Center.
Go Ape offers something a little different,
as visitors are challenged to trek through
the woods on Tarzan-style swings, rope
ladders, and a 650-ft.-long waterslide.
The nightlife is bright in Manchester with
the Comedy Store, a bar and restaurant
that showcases comedians from around
the globe; Deansgate Locks, 10

This capital of Scotland is well known
for its year-round festivals, with the
summer months the most busy as
the EDINBURGH International
Film Festival, the Edinburgh Jazz
and Blues Festival, the Edinburgh
Festival Fringe, and the Edinburgh
International Festival descend upon
the city.
Enjoy the outdoors with a hike in
Holyrood Park, sitting on the edge
of the city and offering a true highland
escape. Another must-do is a walk up to
Edinburgh Castle at 1 p.m. to witness
the long-honored tradition of the One
o'clock Gun, dating back to 1861 when
it allowed ships in the Firth of Forth to set
their maritime clocks.
Founded in the 18th century, an
exploration of New Town is a must. It's
here where you'll find Princess Street,
stunning gardens, the 200-ft. Scott
Monument-a monument to one of its
most famous sons, Sir Walter Scott-and
the Scottish National Portrait Gallery.
There's also more Harry Potter to track
in Edinburgh, as guests can sip a cup
of coffee in the same spot where the
author first penned her stories, The
Elephant House.
If you're visiting on a Saturday make
sure to stop at the Edinburgh Farmer's
Market on Castle Terrace, said to be
one of the world's best, for fresh local
produce-Scotch eggs, pies, gourmet
marshmallows-as you enjoy views of
Edinburgh Castle.
Don't leave Edinburgh without tasting
a true Scottish whiskey; the best way to
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