Once I had gathered information from a variety of sources, the most important priority I had was to see where there might be both reinforced information and inconsistencies in that information. For example, both Fodors.com and LonelyPlanet.com recommended the exact same window of time for planning a successful trip, so it is likely that the information there is reliable and that it can be trusted. However, while searching through sites like TripAdvisor.com that were driven by user reviews, there is often conflicting information, and it requires a bit of extra legwork to determine what the overall message is that should be taken away from that page.
When I analyzed all the information together, I determined that a fall trip would be best for me. I also determined that Wells Cathedral would be a great destination for a couple days, especially because it is so accessible and affordable via mass transit from London. There are also several locations nearby that would be worth visiting if time allows, including Stonehenge and the Bishop's Palace. The Cathedral itself offers a variety of experiences, from tours to religious services, that would be great opportunities to explore the site.
A similar process to this one could be completed for nearly every potential site that I would like to visit over the course of the vacation, starting with determining if the location is a worthwhile time investment, then determining the logistics of arriving there and what to do while visiting. All the while, the information that I've collected gets gathered into a resource folder that exists in paper format on my desk, with additional electronic materials organized in a folder in my web browser. This will suffice for the project; these materials don't need to be presented in a formalized manner, since no one but myself will be viewing the information.
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