Wales

The phrase 'good things come in small packages' may be a cliché, but in the case of Wales it's undeniably true.

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Hike with sheep, sip gin at a microdistillery, gaze up at the skies and take in countless castles: Wales offers adventures aplenty.

The main factors that will determine when to visit Wales are your budget, your tolerance for rain, and the activities you'd like to do.

Whether you prefer to travel by rail, bike, bus, or car we can help you plan your trip to Wales with these top tips for getting around.

Here are the top road trips in Wales, where you'll enjoy glacier-sculpted peaks, wave-bashed cliffs and brooding mountains.

Rugged mountains, wave-smashed coasts, exciting cities and castles galore: small but mighty Wales has many places that enchant visitors.

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