An often-overlooked yet excellent jumping off point for exploring England, Southampton is the home port for Cunard, the iconic luxury cruise line. Here you'll find a sprawling modern shopping center, several pubs, storied stone walls and sidewalks with embedded plaques. Take a walk through the archway of the 800-year old Bargate that formerly served as the main entrance to the once walled city, or plan a daytrip into London and beyond. Tours to Stonehenge, Salisbury Cathedral and Windsor Castle are among the most popular expeditions from Southampton. Many cruise lines, including Celebrity, Princess and Royal Caribbean offer sailings with stops in Southampton.