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What You Need To Know When Planning A Trip To Wales

When planning a successful and enjoyable trip to Wales, there are some factors one needs to consider. Where should you visit? What activities are available for the traveler? Are there accommodations suitable for me while I stay there?

The Castles
Did you know that there are 427 castles located in Wales and they come in varieties, such as earthwork castles of the primitive kind all the way to the more known stone castles of the Welsh princes. There are other castles, such as the Normans, Caerphilly Castle, Laugharne and Kidwelly Castles too. If you’re visiting Wales, there is no point in your Wales vacation if you don’t visit at least a couple of the castles.

Another fun activity is the Pembrokeshire Fish Week. This Wales event, a family festival highlights fish eating, fish cookery, walks along the coast and of course the sport of fishing itself.

Each year, the BBC holds the Cardiff Singer of the World Competition. This show highlights the world’s best classical singers as they compete for this highly coveted title. A must see for the classical enthusiast and family alike.

An April flower show, held by the Royal Horticultural Society, kicks off the English gardening show season. The amazing Bute Park scenery, which includes Cardiff Castle in the center of town, creates the backdrop for this festival of green thumbs.

For music lovers, Wales features the incomparable Welsh festival of music and poetry, known as the National Eisteddfod of Wales. Held every year, it hales from the Bardic gatherings of 1176. This is a terrific opportunity to learn and participate in the Welsh language revival and to hear this rare yet beautiful language spoken.

And lastly, any trip here has to include a visit to St. David’s Cathedral. Located on the site of a 6th century monastery, this site actually makes it a city. And while it may be the tiniest city you’ve probably ever seen, it’s also the loveliest, as it features artists, travelers of all stripes, and others.

By: Ben Binding-27115

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