Once just a small fishing village, Brighton has become a seaside metropolis and bustling resort. Stroll the narrow streets past Georgian homes and 19th-century churches, stopping to visit the Dolls House (more than 300 dolls), the piers and the onion-domed Royal Pavilion (Queen Victoria loved its Eastern ambience -- she liked to stay at the pavilion, making believe it was an Indian palace). The Lanes, a tightly clustered network of alleys in the center of town, offer great antique shopping. Relax at Brighton Beach, where ... (more)