Britain by Choice - Our History

 

Founded in 1995, Britain by Choice offers 40 years of unique knowledge and experience of planning and arranging leisure and business travel in Britain and Ireland. Britain by Choice matches your desires and interests to create a fully personalized itinerary, which cannot be found in any travel brochure.


Britain and Ireland are islands of history, heritage, tradition and contrasts. From the rugged grandeur of the Scottish Highlands to the rolling hills of the English Downs; from the Valleys of Wales to the Fens of East Anglia, there is something for everyone. The great capital cities of London, Edinburgh and Cardiff each project their own magnetism. The historic towns of Bath, York, Chester, Stirling and Inverness are eternal favorites.

Whether it is the vacation of a lifetime, a return visit or a weekend break in the middle of a busy business schedule, Britain and Ireland offer destinations for all seasons. Visit the land of Shakespeare, Constable, Burns or Wordsworth. Explore the castles of Windsor, Warwick, Stirling or Conwy. Walk the gardens of Kew, Harlow Car or Inverewe. Wonder at the glorious cathedrals of Canterbury, York and Salisbury. Enjoy golf at St. Andrews, Troon, Lytham or The Belfry. Marvel at the natural beauty of Exmoor, Snowdonia and Lake District National Parks. You have heard of them all, read of their beauty and heritage; now you can discover the real Britain. Britain by Choice will ensure that you make the best use of your available time, without missing anything you wish to experience.

Thank you for visiting with Britain by Choice. We look forward to the opportunity of assisting you realize your dreams of discovering the 2,000 years of history that is the British Isles.

 

Britain by Choice - Who We Are

Britain by Choice is owned and operated by Charlie and Marina Newton. Charlie is a native of Scotland and Marina, a Texan, has spent many vacations exploring Scotland, England, Wales and Ireland. Charlie graduated from the Scottish Hotel School and spent twenty years in the Scottish Hospitality industry. In 1980 he become the first Director of Sales for the Consort Hotel chain, whose 200 independent hotels are now the Best Western partner in Britain. He remained at Consort for 12 years, at which time he moved to Florida for two years then to Texas – “to spread the gospel of traveling in Britain”.

 

As well as operating Britain by Choice, Charlie, as North American Vice President of the Greatdays Travel Group, is responsible for the company’s American and Canadian business. Based in the North of England, with a Visitor Welcome Center in London, Greatdays is the largest family owned Destination Management Company in Britain, servicing the needs of over 200,000 overseas visitors to Britain, and continental Europe, each year.   Britain by Choice clients can therefore rely on the excellent Customer Services available from Greatdays while they are in Britain.