Newcastle's had a face-lift in recent years, so it feels hip and contemporary, but the classic architecture is still there to enjoy, and it's lost none of its down-to-earth vibe. The Angel of the North (still one of the most talked-about public art installations ever) marks your entry to the city with her wide wings, and soon you'll be in what is considered by many to be the trendiest city in the UK. Newcastle is also home to Grey Street, which is consistently named as one of the most beautiful streets in the world. The River Tyne is also praised for its beauty, as are the city's many bridges. It's just really awesome, is basically what we're saying.

Newcastle is a fantastic place to just be yourself and have a laugh. Wander through the old city, check out the bridges and the remains of the Castle Keep from the 13th century. There are Roman ruins, too, for the history buffs of your group, and you can go take in what's left of Hadrian's Wall. Small historical curiosity, anyone? Right over the door of an office building beside St. Nicholas's Church is a statue of a vicious vampire…rabbit. No one knows why it's there or what it means. But it's a famous landmark and kind of hilarious. Grainger Town is really the sexy, old central district of Newcastle. This is where Grey Street is (and also theatres, pubs, and markets).