Portsmouth 

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Not only is Portsmouth the foremost port for Britains Royal Navy, the city is also flourishing with fascinating maritime museums and historical attractions.

Take a visit to the nearby Rudyard Kipling, which is the birth place to the famous Charles Dickens, wander the cobblestone streets in the charming town of Point or head over to the popular and thriving suburb of Southsea, where you can take a dip in the water and relax on the great beaches or stop into one of the better restaurants or bars in town.

• Be sure not to leave Portsmouth with out a visit to see the most famous warship of all time, the HMS Victory. It is an incredible sight and the tour around the great ship is one of the best you'll experience anywhere!