TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

INTRODUCTION

In this paper I will be discussing the tourist attractions in United Kingdom,

Europe and Worldwide and describe them from a tourist point of view. The major
attractions that would be covered in England is London, in Wales Pembrokeshire,
the attraction that would be covered in Scotland is Aberdeen. While in Ireland we will
have a look at the The major attractions in Europe are Paris, Rome, Prague,
Barcelona, and Amsterdam. On a worldwide view the major attractions are Taj
Mahal, Great wall of china, Mount Rushmore, The Sphinx, Monuments and
landmarks in Australia.

Let us have a look at each of these segments in detail:

England:

London: London is the capital of United Kingdom, and is one of the biggest and
oldest of the world. There are lot of attractions and activities which happen
throughout the year. The famous tourist attractions in London are Abbey road Zebra
Crossing which has attained iconic status after the famous The Beatles album which
was released on the same name which became their best selling work and featured
the Abbey Road Studios, the second attraction is the Battersea Power Station which
is located in the heart of Central London, this iconic power station was in use till
1975 and is one of the World Monument Funds 100 most Endangered sites. It
gained its prominence as it was featured in music albums and videos depicting it a
landmark in the history of London. The world famous Hampton Maze is another must
to visit attraction in London. The Palm House in Kew is another attraction that has to
be visited by the tourists, the bronze statue of Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens is a
must visit for tourists, this is followed by the amazing site of the south bank of Big
Ben and the Houses of Parliament. The amazing engineering of the Woolwich flood
barrier on river Thames is another attraction that should be visited. This is followed
by the famous London Eye and the Westminster and Westminster Abbey, the same
can be followed up with a trip on the sightseeing trip of Tower of London, and Tower
Bridge, and a visit to Trafalgar Square and finally enjoying the awesome scene of the
Queen’s Guards parade.

This tourist attraction is suitable for all kinds of visitors as it offers various
avenues which would suit everyone including the single and couples who can
explore and be awed by the magnificence of the city, as the walkways and routes are
quite easy this attracts the disabled also who can visit without any hindrances, Old
aged people also can enjoy the vibrant culture that is predominant in the city. The
wealth of museums attract the educational tourist and the spiritual people can visit
the beautiful churches which dot the whole city. All the destinations which are listed
are quite famous and are popular tourist destinations.
Wales:

Pembrokeshire: In Wales we will have a look at the city of Pembrokeshire which has
a lot of attractions that include Abbeys, Kayaking, the Folly Farm Zoo, the Cilgerran
Castle which stands overlooking the river Teifi, the famous Llangloffan Cheese
Centre is another tourist attraction and the other tourist attraction is the Castell
Henlys Iron Gate Fort which is located in Crymych. On an adventure front this city
has lots of activities which include windsurfing, kayaking, power boating and sailing.
The ocean lab is a tourist destination which equally attracts the children and for
educational purposes. For the couples and singles the beautiful Castles are a good
attraction.

Scotland:

Aberdeen: The beautiful city of Aberdeen which is also called as the ‘Granite City’ is
selected from Scotland as it has lot of attractions. It offers varied attractions to suit
the needs of every tourist especially for the single and couples they can relax in the
‘Granite Mile’ with its collection of shops. For the education visitor the attractions
include the Aberdeen Maritime Museum and the Gordon Highlanders Museum, the
science centre ‘Stratosphere’ also offers different information for the tourists.

Northern Ireland

Belfast: Belfast has been the only tourist destination among the top 12 destinations
listed by Frommer’s in 2009. Belfast has various attractions to suit every kind of
tourist. To start with it has the Albert Memorial Clock Tower, which is often referred
to as the Big Ben of Belfast. The Belfast Castle is another attraction to satisfy the
needs of the single or couples who go their tourists. The Royal Ulster Rifles Museum
offers spectacular range of rifle collection for the tourist who would like to see the
collection. The collection dates back to 1793 onwards. There are a lot of cathedrals
which would satisfy the needs of the spiritual tourist. The Lagan Weir Lookout
provides activities to suit the needs of children, Dam, Fishing, Museum and Science
and Technology attractions are also available to be viewed by the tourists.

Channel Island:

Jersey: There are different kinds of attractions to meet the requirements of all
travellers to this island country. On the attractions side it has lots of museums and
castles to encourage the single or couple tourists. Jersey has everything that is ideal
for a family holiday - safe, clean beaches, country walks, attractions and sports that
appeal to all ages and restaurants that make children feel at home. In addition to
acres of clean, white sand, Jersey has a number of world-class attractions that will
appeal to the younger crowd. Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, is set in 31 acres
and named after its founder Gerald Durrell. It is internationally famed for its work in
saving and breeding endangered species. Two other award-winning museums, the
Jersey and the Maritime, have interesting exhibits giving children and adults alike a
glimpse of Jersey’s past and its rich maritime history. The unique living museum at
Hamptonne re-creates life as it was lived in the last century. For those keen to have
a day out with a difference, visit the Living legend with its multi-media show,
adventure playground and live entertainment. Or why not let a glow-worm light up
your day by joining a guided walk. Ten-pin bowling is always popular with kids or you
could take your family for a little train ride around St. Aubin’s Bay.

Task – 2

Destinations in Europe

The major destinations in Europe are the following:

First among them is Paris, it is known as the fashion capital of the world. The
major attractions of Paris are the Eiffel tower, which is one of the most visited
monuments in the whole of Paris this was built by the famous Engineer Gustave
Eiffel after whom it is named this was built as the entrance to the 1889’s world fair. It
consists of three levels and there are lifts and other modes of transport to ascend to
the top of the floors from which everyone can have a breathtaking view of the
surrounding areas. The tower also consists of two restaurants. Other important
tourist attractions include ‘The Louvre’ is the world’s biggest museum in terms of
famous collections. It is the house of ‘Mona Lisa’ and many other famous paintings.
It is a must visit along with the other most important attraction of Paris which is The
Arc de Triomphe is recognized as a symbol of Parisian pomp and elegance around
the globe. Erected by the Emperor Napoleon in 1806 to commemorate France's
military prowess, the 50 meter/164 foot tall Arc de Triomphe crowns the west end of
the Champs-Elysées, the city's most famous avenue, at the juncture known as the
Etoile (star), where 12 prestigious avenues radiate out from the arch.

As can be seen from the above Paris as a destination is suitable for every
type of tourist starting from the kids, education tourist, couples or single people, even
retired people can enjoy the serene atmosphere and the museums to their heart’s
content.

The next destination we are going to look at is sea side port of ‘Riccione’ This
place has been attracting tourists from 1930s as one of the best sea side ports in
northern Italy. Mostly young people get attracted to Riccione as it has a large variety
of Discos. It has got attractions for children due to its vast number of theme parks.
This city has a very vibrant night life and it has a long boulevard which runs through
to the town’s end going along the sea where strollers can take a nice walk. There are
a lot many restaurants and bars dotting the full length of the beach front which offer
different options to the elderly or the most relaxed tourist.

Hence, it can be summarised as a tourist destination which would suit all

kinds of tourist needs and especially admirable during the summer season. This
destination is very popular among young people due to the night life and number of
discos that are available in the town.

Task – 3

Central North Island

New Zealand: We will be reviewing the scenic green mountains of New Zealand
which has attained its fame through the movie ‘Lord of the Rings’ Hobbiton is one of
the places in The Shire where the Hobbits live in both The Lord of the Rings trilogy
and The Hobbit. As seen in the films, Hobbits are a merry folk who love nothing
better than a good party, preferably with many helpings of food. They have been
known to eat at least six meals a day and always have room for more.

They are no more than four feet tall and seldom wear shoes because their
feet have tough leathery soles clad in thick, curling hair. Being shy of Big Folk, it is
unlikely you will see any Hobbits on your visit to the Hobbiton Movie Set, but you'll be
able to see their favourite haunts.

These include the Party Tree, the remnants of the reconstructed oak tree and
Bag End, the famed Hobbit Hole of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins. There are 17 of the
original 37 hobbit holes remaining on the property, tucked into the valleys of the
picturesque New Zealand farmland. This excellent atmosphere attracts lot many
tourists and is famous among the kids and elders alike. Here the elderly can also
enjoy the sheep farm which is an educational and interactive demonstration of the
farm life of New Zealand. All this tours are offered through a package option which is
very useful from a tourist point of view as he / she can plan the travel and experience
the same in limitless bounds.

Grand Canyon: Grand Canyon in the Arizona desert is one of the famous
tourist attractions in the United States of America. The famous skywalk is one of the
latest additions and has been attracting a lot of tourists of late. Grand Canyon is a
valley with the amazing Colorado river flowing at the bottom of the Gorge. It offers
spectacular views both from the air and on the ground. Most tourists take round trips
to the bottom of the gorge and back to the top of the valley.
It has been attracting all types of tourists, it is suitable for single and couples
who are healthy they undertake the round trip to the valley and back which can only
be done by athletic people and there is also rafting, hiking and running activities
which are organised by the different tour operators. For the elderly they can go on
aircraft trips to see the beautiful valley and the Grand Canyon. The kids can take in
the scenic and awesome beauty by venturing onto the skywalk. On an educational
front the Grand Canyon offers different classes on hiking and trekking related
activities which are the starting steps towards becoming professionals in this field.

References
Grand Canyon National Park, 2007, Trip Planning,
Available at: http://www.nps.gov/archive/grca/grandcanyon/south-rim/index.htm
[Accessed on 21-03-10]