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Limey's in Scotland, but I also cover Wales as a roving reporter.

"Long distance" fares - our version of distance, not Canuck or Aussie - are much cheaper than short distance. Capital to capital works well - London, Belfast, Edinburgh, Cardiff.

But you'd have to tolerate me yapping all the time about Torchwood if we went to Wales (Cardiff). It'd be weary, but worth it.

You know Monster better than me, and I'm sure she'd have you.
But maybe think about going further afield. No disrespect intended.
A change is as good as a rest? Rubbish. A change is a proper holiday. Time out is time well spent I say. Hmmm, wonder if I can copyright that phrase.

Go somewhere where the accent is different, the food is different, the weather is different. In the US the currency will be the same of course. But in my limited experience, change helps you put things in perspective.

Of course YMMV. It may be that what you really need is simply love and familiarity.
Either way, take photos, and love.