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Brighton vacations are popular with not only people in the United Kingdom but with visitors from all over the world as well. Perched on the south coast of England, Brighton is one of the UK’s largest seaside resorts.

The town originally known as Brighthelmston dates back to well before the Domesday Book of 1086. However, its importance as a health resort only came to the fore in the 18th Century. It became even more popular with people thinking about spending a day by the seaside as the railway came to it in 1841. This is a place where many of the aristocracy of the 18th and 19th Centuries would spend time together.

Actually, when you look back in history during the 1500′s this town was a small fishing village with around 1,500 residents, dotted around in small cottages. There are still examples of these buildings which you can find in The Lanes. The 1600′s saw quite a large change because a doctor by the name of Richard Russell from Lewes began to talk about the health benefits of using salt sea water to treat glandular diseases.

From 1750 onwards the town began to fill with people wishing to try out the water to see if it really could help them. The town also became popular when the UK royalty decided to try the waters and also bathe in the sea.

Each year now the town has more than 8 million visitors to it and they enjoy everything that this coastal town has to offer. Accommodation in the town span the complete range from total luxury to medium and lower priced hotels. There are also lots of fantastic guesthouses and bed and breakfast accommodation which offer you a much more friendly and personal touch.

When you get to Brighton there is plenty for you to see and do from wandering the local streets. Plus a walk along the promenade and the unmissable Palace Pier and Royal Pavilion both of which are places worth a visit. Certainly, the Royal Pavilion is something that should not be missed.

Known as a folly this building was created by the Prince of Wales who was later crowned George IV. He was well known for his flamboyancy and eccentric ways but the building he created still remains as a reminder of a bygone era even though the town has long since been host to many tourists.

Along with the more traditional attractions, you would expect to find in a seaside resort in the UK, Brighton is also host to a myriad of cultural events each year as well. Certainly, the seafront is now full of amusement arcades along with souvenir shops but look further and you’re bound to find all sorts of other delights that help people come back to this town.

When it comes to Brighton vacations one will be amazed at just how much there is to do and see in this town.

You can find a list of Brighton hotels here.