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Luxury Vacation Rentals and Self-Catering

Budget family vacationers and holiday makers move over as a new class of large, luxury self-catering and vacation rental cottages edges into their territory .

UK Day Trips: Forty Hall in Enfield London

Forty Hall, a hidden gem in Enfield, North London, makes a great London day out

Cycle from Canterbury to Whitstable on the Crab & Winkle Way

Looking for a healthy and delicious green break? Try a short cycle tour from Canterbury to Whitstable along the Crab & Winkle Way.

British Rail Travel Overview - How to Buy Train Tickets and Book Trips

Britsih Rail Travel Overview: Unlock the mysteries of buying train tickets, all the different British rail fares and how to find the train you need.

Bath Restaurant Review - The Tasting Room

The Cafe/Bar at The Tasting Room in Bath is a moderately priced an delicious treat above a wine merchant's shop. Read a review.

Suggested Itinerary: Three to Six Days in the East of England

Where should spend a week in the UK? This Three day, expandable East Anglian itinerary - is full of history, charm and variety Northeast of London.

Worlds Fastest Zipline Opens in Wales

The world's fastest and Northern Europe's longest zipline has just opened in Wales. Travel journalist Helen Ochyra took a ride on it.

Quick Guide to the National Parks in the United Kingdom

National Parks in the UK. Facts and figures about the 15 National Parks in the UK. Learn all about the National Parks in the UK that protect UK Landscapes and Heritage plus a list of all the UK National Parks in England, Scotland and Wales.

Cotswolds Getaway - A Short Break or a Day Trip, Take Your Pick

Burford, Stow-on-the-wold and Bourton-on-the-water are just minutes apart in the Cotswolds. Where you choose to make this a day trip from London or a short overnight getaway depends on your travel style.

Pictures of Jane Austen's House Museum

Jane Austen lived in this large village house in Chawton, Hampshire, during the most productive period of her writing life. It is now a museum open to the public.

US Customs and Border Controls - Bringing Food Home from the UK

Tempted by markets? Find out what foods you can bring home to the States from you visit to the UK.

The English Riviera - Torquay, Paignton and Brixham

An introduction to the English Riviera, from the genteel hotels of Torquay to the raffish seafaring charm of Brixham

The Beautiful Beaches of England and Wales

The British Isles have some of the world's most beautiful and dramatic beaches. Learn about some of the most beautiful beaches in England and Wales. See pictures of beautiful beaches.

Cost Cutting Tips and Stress Busting Strategies for Summer in Britain

Yes you CAN visit the UK in 2012 within your budget, without the crowds and hassle. Find out how to take part in the UK's super summer of Olympics and the Diamond Jubilee without breaking the bank or raising your blood pressure.

Cotswolds Hotel Review - The Old Swan and Minster Mill in Oxfordshire

Pictures of the Old Swan & Minster Mill plus an overview of this romantic and pet-friendly Cotswold Hotel

Day Trips from London To Cosmopolitan Birmingham

Take in the fabulous Staffordshire Hoard then Visit the Jewellery Quarter on a Day Trip to Birmingham

UK Hotel Review - Quebecs - A Luxury Boutique Hotel in Leeds

Read a review of Quebecs, a new luxury boutique hotel in Leeds.

Cutty Sark Last of the Great Tea Clippers Restored

Fascinating facts about the Cutty Sark as the 143 year old restored tea clipper returns to public display at her dry dock in Greenwich

Walking With Dinosaurs on the Isle of Wight

London's Natural History Museum names the Isle of Wight the Dinosaur Capital of Britain. Find the Dinosaur hotspots around the UK.

UK Day Trips From London - Short, Easy Days Out From the Capital

Visiting London? You should try at least one day trip out of the capital for a look what Britain really has to offer. These short, easy day trips are quick alternatives to spending the day in the city.

The Seven Wonders of the United Kingdom

My personal pick of the Seven Wonders of the United Kingdom, inspired by a new poll that picked the wonders of the world

Rye - The Prettiest Town in the South of England

Rye center is one of the most complete medieval villages in England and definitely the prettiest village on the South Coast. See for yourself.

Best Villages in the South of England

Behind the facades of the Kent village of Ightham, one of the prettiest villages in the South of England, lurk histories of murder and mystery dating all the way back to prehistoric times.

Plan a Visit to Hardwick Hall and Encounter Tudor Celebrity Bess of Hardwick

Plan a visit to Hardwick Hall a historic home in Derbyshire. Learn about Bess of Hardwick, the richest and most powerful woman of the Tudor Era.

Suggested Itinerary: England Travel Plan West of London

What should you do on a break in the UK? This 4 day itinerary - expandable to up to 8 days - zeros in on some of the best attractions west of London.

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