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United Kingdom Travel Tips

  • Spend at least four or five days experiencing London's many cultural and historical attractions; but don't forget to get out and explore other parts of England including Cornwall and Dorset, the Lake District, the Cotswolds, Yorkshire, and, yes, Cambridge or Oxford.
  • Brits love to talk about the weather, but don't let the oft-discussed precipitation isolate you to just traveling there in the height of summer. Shoulder-seasons like spring and fall can spell great travel deals, while the winter "off" season means slimmer crowds and lots of festive happenings.
  • Sixty million people might live here and wild beasts like bears, wolves, and most birds of prey may have gone the way of the dinosaurs, but the British Isles boast a surprising amount of really wild places within its protected landscapes (about 8 percent of the total landmass). The best of the outdoors can be found in Wales, the Lake District, Yorkshire, and Scotland. Permissive public rights of way generally mean you're free to roam through most of the land.
  • Although a maritime nation, Britain's beaches haven't always been highly regarded for reasons of climate, overcrowding, and/or pollution. That's changed over the last decade or so, with some 138 beaches around the UK achieving Europe's coveted Blue Flag status. Top ideas for water sports include sailing, surfing, scuba diving, and sea kayaking.
  • History comes to life here, so do your homework before arriving, whether you're a royal watcher, a battlefield buff, or castle-spotter. This way you'll know what you're looking at.
  • Brits love sport, so go with the locals and catch a game of football (aka, soccer), rugby (aka, the real American football), or cricket (aka, the original baseball).

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Edinburgh Bus Tours

55 Annandale St
Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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For an entertaining 1-hour-long overview and introduction to the principal attractions of... Read More

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Princes Street Gardens

Princes St
Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Another drained loch created the land to the north of Old Town that is now filled by the Princes... Read More

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Edinburgh Castle

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Castlehill
Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Few places in Scotland can equal the lore associated with Edinburgh Castle.... Read More

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Rocco Forte Balmoral Hotel

1 Princes Street
Edinburgh EH2 2EQ Map

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

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Hotel Du Vin One Devonshire

1 Devonshire Gardens
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Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh

1 Festival Square
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