5 Reasons to Visit Wales

Combine Wales with a trip to Ireland by taking a ferry from Rosslare in Ireland to Fishguard in Pembrokeshire, Wales. // © 2014 Mindy Poder

A small town, St. David’s offers a selection of shops and restaurants. // © 2014 Mindy Poder

A CIE group approaches the entrance of St. David's Cathedral, which is barely visible from the entrance point. // © 2014 Mindy Poder

Though the smallest city in Britain, St. David’s was a major pilgrimage site due to St. David's Cathedral. // © 2014 Mindy Poder

The western point of the Welsh coastline in the county of Pembrokeshire // © 2014 Mindy Poder

Though the Celtic language of Welsh (Cymraeg) is the official language of Wales (Cymru), most Welsh people speak only English. // © 2014 Mindy Poder

Located on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, the tourist town of Tenby features 2.5 miles of beach. // © 2014 Mindy Poder

St. Catherine’s Island and Fort in Tenby is a tidal island; opening and closing hours depend on the tide. // © 2014 Mindy Poder

The Fourcroft Hotel is a laid-back, family-owned property facing Tenby's North Beach. // © 2014 Mindy Poder

Though packaged Welsh cakes can be purchased, be sure also to try them fresh off the griddle. // © 2014 Mindy Poder

The National Slate Museum tells the story of North Wales' 1,800-year-old history of quarrying slate. // © 2014 Mindy Poder

A quarry in Llanberis, Gwynedd, outside of the National Slate Museum // © 2014 Mindy Poder