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VisitBritain.com’s new marketing campaign makes us want to Be a Brit Different, too. So while we love London, we also love IgoUgo members’ ideas for enjoying seven other vibrant English cities. These spots offer no less than London-except maybe less crowds. We think you’ll love Alternative England.
Bristol
Why go: Bristol counts Kiltboy among its fans: “If the southwest of England is its California, then Bristol is its San Francisco. But unlike San Francisco, Bristol doesn’t make a great effort to capitalize on its alternative scene, which makes straying off the beaten track all the more exciting and worthwhile.” And captain oddsocks says, “While not as famous as London, as pretty as Bath, or as iconic as Stonehenge, Bristol, to me, is much more enjoyable to visit. There are ruined churches, sailing ships, and pirate taverns galore for the history buffs and plenty to stimulate the eyes, taste buds, and minds of [...]

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The world is full of beautiful beaches, but on many of them, you’ll be communing with a few thousand fellow sun-lovers rather than with nature. Then there are those deserted crescents of sand that stand above the rest, with pristine waters and magnificent backdrops. Here are 10 of those beaches-places where IgoUgo travelers enjoyed the sea in blissful solitude.
Tonsai Beach, Krabi, Thailand

armandpj says: “Amazing cliffside views and rock-climbing sites; white, coarse sand; great coves and bays; pristine waters; moderately accessible on foot from Phranang Beach around the rocks at low tide and through the jungle from West Railay Beach any time. Most recommended for chilling and lazing in the sun, late-afternoon naps, and all-day drinks.”
Cas Abao Beach, Curaçao

CaribbeanNuts says: “This is truly the most pristine beach Curaçao has to offer. Beautiful beach, crystal-clear water that will amaze you, and full-of-life reefs. We spotted so many kinds of fish underneath the [...]

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