All Entries in the "United Kingdom" Category
Britain on a Budget – Top 10 Spots
The UK and its surrounds are a fantastic way to spend your vacation. You can have a beautiful time and be on a tight budget, just read below! 1. Take a London walk Afraid of London because of its high price tag? Nothing will stand in the way of you and all of the attractions, [...]
Top 5 London Attractions
London is a fascinating city with a rich history. There are a slew of attractions, each one with its own story.No matter how long your stay in London is,you will not run out of amazing places to visit. Here is a list of the top 5 you don’t want to miss: House of Parliament with [...]
Cheap Hotels in London: A How-to
During these trying times of the post-global financial crisis world, many average income earners are struggling with their material abilities to book a UK holiday at a price they can afford. Especially when it comes to vacationing in Europe, most people will just start from the assumption that it’s next to impossible to purchase an [...]
A summary of travel in the UK in 2012
2012 has been a momentous year for the UK, not least because of the fact that it played host to the world’s biggest sporting showpiece, but there have been so many other events that have helped to attract a number of visitors from all over the world. Over the course of the year, so much [...]
Spooky West End Theatre
Whether it’s a treat for the Halloween festive period or you fancy a weekend break any time of the year, a trip to London’s West End can be one of the most enjoyable escapes to the Big Smoke, especially if you catch one of the reputable plays that are permanently housed here. Make a weekend [...]
5 Essential Tips to Visiting London
London is a very popular destination, and for good reason. It’s full of old world charm and history, but very alive with the modern and hip as well. It is also a huge city, so a few little “heads up” before you head out may make your time there even more memorable. Take the tube: [...]
Top 5 Budget Hotels in London
Many tourists planning a jaunt in London are looking for a cheap hotel in London. The price range is very wide. Most budget hotels London don’t start at less than £50, and even £100 per night is thought to be a good deal on a hotel. Occasionally you can find amazing deals, discounts and sales [...]
Cheap Flights to London
London is one of the top destinations in the world. It’s a destination of its own, as well as a gateway to Europe, and a throughway to many other destinations worldwide. What all of that means is that, with a bit of savvy shopping, you can find some very cheap flights to London Heathrow, as [...]
Top 5 reasons to stay in a UK Holiday Cottage
Cottage holidays in the UK have never been more popular and it’s so easy to see why. They provide perfect family breaks with the fun and flexibility that family holidays are all about. Here are the top 5 reasons to book a holiday cottage: 1. Enough space for everyone There’s nothing worse than all of [...]
How to find cheap hotel in London
When traveling to London it is very important to know where you are going to stay before you get there. Depending on where you are traveling from it may even be night there when you arrive so you will definitely not want to be wondering around in a strange place at night. However, the good [...]
Newcastle-on-Tyne- the capital of the north?
I’ve never heard Newcastle-on-Tyne described as a city of bridges, but it very well could be. There are six of them spanning the River Tyne, some of which would be recognised around the world. When I grew up “The fog on the Tyne” was a popular folk song, always accompanied by the image of the Tyne Bridge, built in [...]
UK holiday cottages picturesque coastal escapes
Tourism in the UK has seen significant growth in recent years, largely thanks to Britons realising that the grass is not always greener abroad. Coastal cottages, rural retreats and holiday havens can be found throughout Britain, which boasts no less than 11,073 miles of coastline. Some of the more picturesque coastal cottages in Britain can [...]
Fish and chips to Big Ben in one day — only possible in London
London, UK is a dynamic yet culturally profound city. A metropolis where almost anything goes, the source of this energetic fervor is incrusted in its history. It was previously named Londinium by the Roman founders, and was deemed an imperial center for commercial affairs. Today it does not cling to old fashioned ways but is [...]