Summer in Scotland, Wales and England – Returning to the scene of the crime.

Spending July and August in Edinburgh, Scotland, northern Scotland, North and South Wales, and southern England. Your suggestions welcome! Particularly looking for interesting lodging options in north Scotland, along the coast, and throughout Wales. Plus, golf courses, for Tom!

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Hey, you two. Get a room! How we choose our lodging

So, when we “Get a Room”, what kind of room attracts us? Well, there are quite a few styles that make us happy and it really depends on the situation. We prefer charm, character and local flavor over standardization, but there are places where the comforts of a known property are welcome.

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Marco Island, FL – Dolphins, golf, gators, turtles-retirement paradise

Wildlife everywhere! Everglades, sanctuaries, nature preserves. Dolphins, turtles, and yes, dangerous critters like alligators, snakes, spiders and nasty biting bugs, but it’s so peaceful you…

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Romantic Belgium! So much to explore in one area.

Belgium? Elton John wrote a song about it. Sheila’s knowledge of Belgium was her memory of a very handsome Belgian in her senior class in Florida…

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The Netherlands – Dutch treat!

We arrived to find a very nice, classic row house – tall and skinny – 3 stories tall but only about 20 feet wide – with steep narrow stairs between floors and a lovely duck-filled canal along the front. More importantly, we liked our hosts instantly – a family of three…

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Scotland Honeymoon Home Exchange – A gigantic, green hug!

A Scottish/Irish/Celtic wedding – complete with bagpipes, drums, Highland dancers, kilts, haggis, scotch, and an authentic Celtic Chef prepared a full menu of delicious Celtic food, then SURPRISE!! We got a home exchange offer from a friendly couple in Scotland…

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