Vacation like a Royal: Anglesey Experiences for Royal Enthusiasts

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Aug 19, 2013, 09:00 ET

NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Vacation like a royal on the Isle of Anglesey where William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, have spent the first two years of their marriage. The island's scenery, budding culinary scene, and traditional Welsh hospitality have charmed the couple. "Catherine and I look forward to returning again and again over the coming years with our family," said the Duke of Cambridge speaking of Anglesey in a speech yesterday announcing their pending move to Kensington Palace. Travelers can follow in the couple's footsteps in Wales with these five Anglesey experiences for royal enthusiasts:

  1. Walk the Wales Coast Path – Walk the world's only country-wide coast path, which stretches 870 miles around the shores of Wales. Pick a short trail on Anglesey near South Stack lighthouse, the sea cliffs at Rhoscolyn, or Llanddwyn Island – a tiny peninsula dedicated to the Welsh Patron Saint of lovers.  
  2. Take a day tour of Anglesey – Take the Amazing Isle of Anglesey tour offered by a company called Excursions North Wales and visit the Royal Air Force base (where Prince William was stationed) and other scenic stops.
  3. Visit a stately home – Enjoy afternoon tea at Plas Newydd estate home to the seventh Marquess of Anglesey. Walk through the gardens and take in the views across the Menai Straits.  
  4. Explore a castle – Beaumaris Castle is a mighty medieval fortress built by King Edward I in the 13th century. Guarded by a protective moat, it's one of four UNESCO World Heritage castles in Wales.
  5. Stay in shadows of nobility – Stay in the private-estate turned five-star hotel, Plas Rhianfa, on Anglesey or the 15th century coaching inn and pub, Ye Olde Bulls Head. Or rent a farmhouse just like the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have done for the past several years – Coastal Holidays offers cottage rentals. 

On August 14th, 2013 Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, attended the Anglesey Show, an agricultural event in North Wales, during his first public appearance since the birth of his son.  He described living on the island: "I know that I speak for Catherine when I say that I have never in my life known somewhere as beautiful and as welcoming as Anglesey. The views across the Menai Straits are undoubtedly among the most stunning in the British Isles." He added, "From the bottom of my heart, thank you for making my wife and me so welcome when we arrived here, as you do thousands of visitors each year."

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Resources:

Wales Coast Path – http://www.walescoastpath.gov.uk/explore_by_area/isle_of_anglesey.aspx
Excursions North Wales – http://excursionsnorthwales.co.uk/
Plas Newydd – http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/plas-newydd/
Beaumaris Castle – http://cadw.wales.gov.uk/daysout/beaumaris-castle/?lang=en
Plas Rhianfa – www.plasrhianfa.com
Ye Olde Bulls Head – www.bullsheadinn.co.uk
Coastal Holidays –- http://www.coastalholidays.net/

SOURCE Visit Wales