ZD – clearly you have never been to Manchester, there is plenty to do there and it boasts a large Jewish community as well. I think we covered this point on another thread, but there is nowhere in England that is that expensive for food.
Avi K – there is so much Jewish history steeped in these places, and some of the most beautiful countryside in the world. E”Y is beautiful and full of mitzvos but for many people it’s not an easy trip to make, since flights can be very expensive.