UK Travel

The Alternative British Summer

blog.dealchecker.co.uk | Posted 05.29.2012

Read More: London Olympics, Britain, Britain Travel, UK Travel, 2012 London Olympic Games, International Destinations, London Day Trips, Travel News

Britain is brimming with hidden gems just waiting to be uncovered. Get off the beaten track to fly over the landscapes, witness amazing wildlife, trav...

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An American's Search For London's 'Personal Bubble'

Shana Ting Lipton | Posted 05.22.2012

Read More: Expat, American Expats, Expats, Expatriates, London, UK Travel, UK, London Travel, Travel News

You're having 'one of those days'. Soaking wet from a windy rain. You have an asthma attack whilst chasing a bus. Its doors close in your face, the driver grins wickedly and peels out.

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PHOTOS: The View From Heathrow's Control Tower

Kate Auletta | Posted 05.18.2012

Read More: Slideexpand, Control Tower, Heathrow Airport Control Tower, London Olympics, UK Travel, Heathrow Airport, Out-of-Office, Travel News

We stood, whispering so as not to interfere with the nearby traffic controllers, looking out over the terminals, the Boeings, the Airbuses and, further out, Windsor Castle.

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Mayor Says Heathrow Chaos Is Damaging London's Reputation

AP | DAVID STRINGER | Posted 04.30.2012

Read More: Olympics Travel, London Olympics, London Travel, London, UK Travel, Heathrow Airport, Travel News

LONDON — London's mayor warned Monday that long delays for passengers arriving at the city's largest airport risk damaging Britain's reputation ...

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What To Do In London: 10 Hidden Delights

Lonely Planet | Damian Harper | Posted 04.13.2012

Read More: Best of London, London Travel, UK Travel, London Hidden Gems, Travel News

London has more than its fair share of must-see sights and instantly recognisable landmarks, but hidden down the side streets and tucked away in urban...

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PHOTOS: Kensington Palace Reopens To The Public

AP | JILL LAWLESS | Posted 03.26.2012

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LONDON -- It's the past home of Queen Victoria and Princess Diana, the future residence of Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge – and, it...

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English Football And Icelandic Blood Sausage

Heimir Jónasson | Posted 05.15.2012

Read More: Food, Inspired, UK-Inspiration, UK Travel, Iceland, Inspired by Iceland, UK Lifestyle, Home News

A new day is upon us. We had a great time at Seljalandsfoss yesterday and now we are visiting Núpur; a real Icelandic farm under the Eyjaföll mountains. When we arrived we were greeted by Berglind Hilmarsdóttir. Berglind is also my wife's name so it was great hearing that- a good start!

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Harry Potter's Platform 9 3/4 Becomes Permanent Attraction

Posted 03.23.2012

Read More: Harry Potter, King's Cross Station, Platform 9 3/4, Harry Potter Travel, London Travel, International Destinations, UK Travel, Destinations, Travel News

Ever since the books became a worldwide sensation, Harry Potter has meant big tourism. Still, one crucial stop on the loyal fan's Potter pilgrimage, P...

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Britain Plans Resort For Chinese Tourists In Wales

newser.com | Posted 01.03.2012

Read More: Europe Travel, UK, United Kingdom, Newser, United Kingdom Travel, Pantglas Estate, Wales Travel, Europe, Wales, UK Travel, Travel News

With Chinese tourism to the UK booming, a developer is planning a resort village aimed at their specific needs. But it's not exactly a stone's throw f...

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New Year's Nirvana On The Irish Coast

Thomas Breathnach | Posted 02.27.2012

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On those rare summer days when the white sands of Ballydonegan beach horseshoe into an ocean hued with turquoise, Allihies has the air of a Celtic Caribbean.

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London Like A Local

Area Daily | Posted 02.26.2012

Read More: Europe Travel, UK, International Destinations, England, England Travel, Europe, London Travel, London, Destinations, UK Travel, Travel News

Central London's Charlotte Street Hotel is a mix of whimsical, bright decor and fine art. Ensconce yourself in Frette linens and capture the essence of London living.

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The Future's Orange...The Future's Orange Business Services

Monty Munford | Posted 02.14.2012

Read More: Orange Business Services, India, Aquant, Tsunami, Delhi, UK World, Orange, UK Travel, UK Tech, Gurgaon, Obs, UK Tech News

It's not every day that I am presented with a silk scarf, have to negotiate a terrestrial design of lotus flowers and have a bindi plastered to the mi...

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Theme Parks In Yorkshire: Our Guide

The Huffington Post | Tracie Handley | Posted 01.12.2012

Read More: UK, Flamingo Land, UK Travel, Family Travel, North Yorkshire, Europe Travel, Video, North Yorkshire Travel, Yorkshire Travel, Yorkshire, Amusement Parks, Lightwater Valley, Themed Guides, Travel News

Theme parks in Yorkshire offer the amazing thrills and spills you expect to find at a good theme park, as well as much more. With zoo exhibits, ecolog...

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Theme Parks In Birmingham (UK): A Huffington Post Travel Guide

The Huffington Post | Shellie Braeuner | Posted 12.15.2011

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Theme parks in Birmingham (UK) are a great way to explore Birmingham's history while having a good time with the family. There are parks for a simple ...

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PHOTOS: Is This The Smallest Visitor Center In The World?

Posted 11.29.2011

Read More: Flodden, Battle of Flodden, England Travel, Northumberland, Visitors Center, International Destinations, UK Travel, Destinations, Travel News

A traditional red telephone box in Northeast England is staking a claim as the smallest visitor center in the world. Set on the site of the Battle ...

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Design-Minded First Timers In London

FATHOM | Claire Oldman | Posted 11.15.2011

Read More: London Travel, International Destinations, UK Travel, Destinations, Europe Travel, Travel News

There's no end to the different lives you can live in London -- from grit to glamour to grime to royalty and back again in a few tube stops. I like to...

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PHOTOS: Psychedelic Lightshow Illuminates Aging English Castle

Posted 12.26.2011

Read More: York Minster, UK, UK Travel, England, York, England Travel, Europe, York Travel, Europe Travel, Illuminating York, Travel News

The Illuminating York Festival, an annual celebration during which elaborate or psychedelic patterns are projected on the city's iconic buildings, beg...

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Everyone Is Bansky in Bristol, England

FATHOM | Christine Champagne | Posted 12.13.2011

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Is there a law against taking pictures of graffiti and street art? The question crossed my mind when two police officers approached me on a street in ...

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Tickets To Harry Potter Studio Go On Sale

AP | JILL LAWLESS | Posted 12.13.2011

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WATFORD, England — The magical world of Harry Potter is being meticulously reassembled at a former aerodrome near London. The collection of she...

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London: I Have One Day

FATHOM | Posted 11.27.2011

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Who said one day isn't enough to get a feel for the city? Here's a classic touristy single-day itinerary. 1. Contrary to the opinion that an Englis...

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Sean Connery's Childhood Home To Be Edinburgh Landmark

Posted 11.26.2011

Read More: UK, James Bond, Video, UK Travel, Scotland Travel, International Destinations, Globalpulse, Edinburgh, Scotland, Sean Connery, Destinations, Travel News

A developer is hoping to turn the low income housing site where Sean Connery spent his tender years into a tourist attraction devoted to the famous Sc...

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WATCH: Big Hands Emerge From European Streets

Posted 11.19.2011

Visitors to a handful of major European cities have been left scratching their heads over the sight a 20-foot tall white hands. Are they part of a mas...

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Inspiration For A Rainy Day

Black Tomato | Posted 11.13.2011

Here are some events to intrigue and inspire for when the sky greys and the rain comes a-pitter-pattering.

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Eating On Maltby Street: How London Locals Spend A Saturday

FATHOM | Malika Dalamal | Posted 11.12.2011

Read More: Foodie Travel, International Destinations, UK Travel, England Travel, Maltby Street, London Travel, London, Destinations, Europe Travel, Travel News

Maltby Street, in a non-descript corner of Bermondsey, is the last place you'd expect to find a gourmet food mecca. But tucked away under the railway ...

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Seaplanes, Bikes And City Life In Scotland

Lea Lane | Posted 11.07.2011

Read More: Scotland Travel, UK Travel, International Destinations, Glasgow, Scotland, Edinburgh, Travel, Travel Destinations, William Rennie Macintosh, Destinations, Travel Blogs, Travel News

Sitting up front and watching the pilot fly this Cessna gave me the illusion of co-piloting, but I preferred watching the panorama unfold below: mountains to the west, and lochs and rivers contrasting with green hillsides.

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