Wales is located on the west side of the United Kingdom. It boasts a rugged coastline, ancient castles and ruins, and mountainous scenery. It is a great place for horseback riding, golfing, or just getting to know the locals.

This is a land where mystical history, a remarkably enduring culture, a language that stubbornly refuses to die - and music and poetry that hearten the soul - make Wales as different from the rest of Britain as any nation in Europe. Surrounded by sea on three sides, glacial mountains are sliced by narrow river valleys - and the weather is as difficult to guess as anywhere else in Britain. Yet, primroses, violets and even several species of orchids grow in profusion. At the same time, the historic castles of Cardiff, Conwy, Harlech and Caernarfon add to the remarkable color and spirit of the Welsh experience.

A visit to any part of this rich and remarkable country promises to be as rewarding as anything you might dream of doing. Your choice may be difficult, but your planning can begin right here.