Wales Travel

Stretching from the farmland of Cheshire and Shropshire up into the Welsh hills, the 43 mile Llangollen Canal is deservedly Britain's most popular for boating down.

Dec 3, 2009 - Luke Waterson

Football will be top of the agenda in Cardiff during the 2012 Olympics, but there's much more than sport to enjoy in this part of Wales. Here's a few good ideas.

Nov 12, 2009 - Michael Pedley

Cardiff hosts 2012 Olympic soccer, but this historic city has way more to offer than sporting heritage. Make the most of a visit with this guide to Cardiff's highlights

Nov 12, 2009 - Michael Pedley

London may be the epicentre of the 2012 Olympics but the games are not all in the capital. Sports mad Cardiff will host Olympic football in the Millennium Stadium

Nov 12, 2009 - Michael Pedley

No visit to North Wales is complete without a ride on the famous narrow-gauge railway from Porthmadog to Blaenau Ffestiniog.

Nov 3, 2009 - Rosemary Gemmell

Close to Aberaeron and the West Wales coast, Llanerchaeron is an old Welsh country house.

Nov 3, 2009 - Allison Isom

Nestling along the Cambrian Coast, the seaside town of Criccieth is one of the most unspoilt areas of North West Wales.

Nov 2, 2009 - Rosemary Gemmell

The coastline of North Wales is home to some beautiful beaches, offering safe bathing and seaside fun.

Nov 2, 2009 - Victoria Turton

Mention Portmeirion and many people will think of Number Six from the 1960s cult TV Programme 'The Prisoner' starring Patrick McGoohan.

Nov 2, 2009 - Rosemary Gemmell

Conwy is a real gem, a town sitting alongside the Conwy Estuary and the guardian of the entrance to Snowdonia.

Oct 28, 2009 - Victoria Turton

Perched high above the seaside resort of Colwyn Bay in North Wales, the Welsh Mountain Zoo houses a number of threatened or endangered species.

Oct 28, 2009 - Victoria Turton

After a century break, Wales revived its whiskey industry with the launch of Penderyn in 2004. Travelers can taste all six brands on site, just feet away from the still.

Oct 23, 2009 - Betsa Marsh

King Arthur's Labyrinth in mid-Wales is a unique and fascinating visitor attraction. Even those not intrigued by Arthurian legends, will enjoy a visit to the Labyrinth.

Oct 23, 2009 - Victoria Turton

Welsh may look impenetrable on maps and signs, but teachers at Wales' National Centre for Language and Culture are ready to help decipher the ancient Celtic tongue.

Oct 22, 2009 - Betsa Marsh

Subject of a poem by William Wordsworth, the falls and scenery at Devil's Bridge are worth a visit.

Oct 14, 2009 - Allison Isom

On an isthmus reaching into the Irish sea and set between the Great and Little Ormes, Llandudno offers a sweeping bay and stunning scenery.

Oct 2, 2009 - Victoria Turton

Amidst the scenery of the magnificent Welsh mountains visitors can view the medieval fortifications designed and built during the reign of Edward I (1272-1307).

Oct 1, 2009 - Victoria Turton

North Wales is a land of stunning scenery with activities to suit the whole family. Whether it's non-stop activities or a more relaxed pace, it's the perfect setting.

Oct 1, 2009 - Victoria Turton

A tourist resort on the West Wales coast with a varied history popular with sailing enthusiasts, ramblers and conservationists.

Sep 29, 2009 - Allison Isom

Awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 2009, the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is on the Llangollen Canal in Wales. Built of stone, it is 1007 feet long and 126 feet high.

Sep 24, 2009 - Gillian Thomas

South Wales holiday cottages offer a cheap UK holiday for families not wanting to go abroad. Holiday cottages in South Wales provide fun and cheap UK family holidays.

Aug 31, 2009 - Tony Dunnell

For such a small country, Wales has an incredible range of sights and activities to choose from. Selecting the best will help make any Welsh holiday unforgettable.

Aug 22, 2009 - Ben Cluse

A brief introduction to Snowdonia, a spectacular mountain region in north Wales. The area is full of sheep and castles, but people flock there for the outdoor sports.

Jul 15, 2009 - Jacqueline Ching

Arthur Conan Doyle's novel "Hound of the Baskervilles" was set in Devon, but Clyro Court in Wales, home of Conan Doyle's friends, the Baskervilles, is the likely model.

Jul 4, 2009 - James Parsons

Carmarthenshire is one of the ancient counties of Wales. It boasts a world class garden, was home to Dylan Thomas, and is steeped in the culture and history of Wales.

May 9, 2009 - Neil Hughes