I am also proud to be English , I love this country but would like some better weather but you can't have it all . I can't speak for the rest of the country but up here in the North East we are a friendly bunch with beautiful countryside, historical sites, good food and plenty of drinking goes on and I am sure you would receive a warm welcome . I have been to America twice, the people were nice and it was cheap but that is all I can really say about the place, hope you do visit and enjoy. I think our little island is definately worth the trip .