European Travel Site
	Ann Carroll Burgess BellaOnline's European Travel Editor

Sleep Like Royalty at Ruthin Castle
Want to spend an evening in royal style? Here;s how you can sleep like royalty in a 13th century castle not far from Prince William and Katherine's home in Wales. Historic Ruthin Castle originally built for Edward I is open for visitors.

A Touchable Stonehenge?
Not far from the famous Stonehenge archeological site lies another henge, also made of stone, that has the advantage of being touchable. In Avebury an entire village has grown up among the stones.

Bournemouth, England
Bournemouth, England has beaches, gardens and excellent water sports. It also has a Christmas Market!

Keeping an Eye on London
For a bird’s eye view of both the old and the new London, take a ride on the London Eye, the world’s highest observation wheel, opened in time to celebrate the Millenium, more than a decade ago.

Royal Couple Spotting
Hoping to catch a glimpse of the newly married William and Kate? You could start with a royal palace, an old university or a hip new drinks establishment.

Secrets of Winchester Cathedral
If you've seen one cathedral have you seen them all? Revel in the complex architecture, stained glass windows, niches, and chapels. But don't forget to look a little deeper, for the secret stories that are an integral part of a cathedral's history, especially Winchester Cathedral in England.

Spend a Night in History
Don’t just sightsee London’s history, spend a night in true historic style at The Langham Hotel. Opened by the Prince of Wales (later, King Edward VII) in 1865, train travel was becoming a fact of life in Europe and the need for a new kind of accommodation was emerging.

Tennyson's England
Did you know that the poet laureate Tennyson is the second most quoted writer after Shakespeare according to “The Oxford Book of Quotations.” Can’t think of a single line you would credit to Lord Alfred? How about? “Theirs not to reason why, theirs but to do or die.”