Edinburgh in my Travel Wishlist 2012

2011 has been a blessed and fulfilling year for me. I have so many things to be thankful of. It is so far the most-traveled year I have in history. I am hoping that 2012 will be a more fulfilling year with more travels and trips in many parts of the globe especially in Europe. Included in my travel wishlist for 2012 is to visit Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland.

Everything must be planned when I will visit Edinburgh next year including the top sights that I will be seeing, the apartment rentals that I will be staying, travel tips and guides and other helpful information about this city. I am also planning to stay in one of the holiday cottages offered by HomeAway.co.uk. They offer various holiday accommodation depending on your type, needs and budget. This is one of the best ways to save money. You can also have more space especially when traveling with your whole family.

There are a lot of things to experience when visiting Scotland's capital city. Top sights and landmarks include the Edinburgh Castle, Mary King's Close, the Scottish Parliament, Abbey and Palace of Holyroodhouse, Gladstone's Land, Royal Botanic Garden and many more. Worth to see museums and galleries in Edinburgh are the Museum of Scotland, Royal Museum, the National Gallery of Scotland, the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art and the Fruitmarket Gallery.

the Scott monument in Edinburgh. Thanks to my former colleague, Dong for this image.

For those who love shopping, don't miss to visit Princes Street which is the main shopping area in the city centre. If you want to shop to a large number of upmarket chains and independent stores George street is the perfect one for you.

I can't wait to spend one of those memorable Edinburgh holidays next year. I am quite sure this will be a trip full of wonderful experiences. Visiting this city will surely bring a lot of fun and excitement to every guest and tourist.

I wish everyone a happy New Year! More travels for us to come next year!