THE LAKE DISTRICT

The Lake District is a beautiful part of Great Britain and many writers and poets have lived there. It has England's finest mountain scenery, with over 60 summits, called "fells", of over 2,500 feet. Beneath the peaks lie lush stone-walled pastures and the lakes themselves, either glinting in the sunlight or moody and ruffled in the frequent rainstorms.

 SUNSET OVER GREAT GABLE, LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK

The Lake District has some of the best walking in Britain. Most fells are accessible to the averagely fit. You need a good map and a good pair of walking shoes. For over two hundred years tourists have been coming here: the resident William Wordsworth complained bitterly about it. Now the "Lake Poets" (Wordsworth , Coleridge, Southey) add to the area's appeal.

SUNRISE, RYDAL WATER, LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK

People come here for beautiful scenery, clean fresh air and to enjoy the lakes.The lakes are known as "waters" or "meres". Spring and fall are the best times to visit: in summer, roads and villages are packed with vacationers and the lovely country-house hotels can be full.

Received from Thomas, Northamptonshire

ATLANTA

Both dynamic and down-home, Georgia's Atlanta Metro region epitomizes progressive Southern hospitality. Also known as the jewel of the South and birthplace of the civil rights movement. Here you'll find an eclectic mix of of world-class restaurants, museums and professional sports teams, along with charming historic neighborhood and an abundance of leafy trees. It's a can't miss destination for lovers of city life and simply living alike. 

At Atlanta Metro's lovely gardens, farms and cemeteries, discover spots that are rooted in the earth and showcase local culture, both past and present. Move over, Hollywood: Atlanta is now one of the hottest filming locations in the country.

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