York, United Kingdom
Mediaeval city - Roman stronghold and Viking capital. York Hotels
History and Heritage Travel Destinations
Have you noticed how each country focuses on teaching their children 'heritage' and only focus a little of general world history? Well that's because for each one of us, our heritage is more important than the history of other civilizations. We pride ourselves in what our forefathers have achieved and feel a sense that we are a part of it. This section focuses on major 'heritage' travel destinations that can take us back to where it all began.
Dublin, Ireland
Dublin was a Celtic settlement called Baile Átha Cliath (Town of the Hurdle Ford) - still the Gaelic name for the city . Previously Dublin began as a Viking trading post called Dubh Linn (Dark Pool). Many historical venues such as Trinity College, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin Castle, Christchurch Cathedral are worth the visit. Dublin Hotel Deals
Boston, MA
Home of the Boston Tea Party and where the Battle of Bunker Hill and Battle of Lexington were fought, Boston is city with pride and prejudice throughout history; citizenship in Massachusetts was restricted to church members until 1664. The Salem Witch Trials of 1692 gave many writers something to write about, but all in all, Boston was a city that contributed to the Democracy of the United States. Boston Hotel Deals