Nicknamed Small Wonder, Delaware is just 96 miles long. But when those miles include long sandy beaches, buzzing boardwalks, opulent historic estates and tax-free shopping, it’s definitely worth going out of your way to visit the nation’s second smallest state. Delaware also has a fascinating history, being the first state to ratify the Constitution of the United States on 7thDecember 1787. As such it offers a number of charming, colonial-era towns to explore, such as Lewes and New Castle. The gentle, rolling landscape makes it ideal for biking, hiking and golfing, while the likes of the Brandywine River provide the perfect location for a spot of boating and fishing. Delaware has no airport, but is just a 30-minute drive from Philadelphia.