Hello all. I am brand new to this site and joined because I am hoping to plan my first trip ever to England. My total budget is approximately $5k US, and frankly, I don't quite know where to start. I definitely want to include London and Stratford-on-Avon in my itinerary, but beyond that, I really have no other ideas. I'm looking for suggestions on how to make the most of my budget, including where to stay, where to eat, whether or not to use a tour group for all or part of my visit; really any positive suggestions would be welcome. Thanks.
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