Though having an increasingly rough time thanks to Brexit, Britain is still a treasure trove of travel treats, from England and Cornwall to Wales and Scotland. And across to Northern Ireland, too, of course!

 

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The Great Orme Tramway is a vintage charmer in Wales

    At just 206 metres (680 feet) above sea level, the Great Orme (below) might be thought of as rather a slight hill. But it looks as imposing as a far greater eminence, as it overlooks the seaside resort of Llandudno, on the north Welsh coast about a 4½-hour drive or train ride from London and just over an hour's drive and two hours by rail from Liverpool. It’s a limestone headland about two miles long and a mile wide where, back in the Bronze Age, copper was mined (but they only…

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Mary King’s Close in Edinburgh: 400 years of buried history brought to life

  Photos courtesy of TheRealMaryKing'sClose.com The year is 1645. The most virulent strain of the bubonic plague - the "Black Death" - has immobilized Edinburgh, Scotland, claiming the lives of more than half the city’s population. The area hardest hit: Mary King’s Close off High Street, a lively, busy thoroughfare of pubs, shops, and residences. Cries of suffering have replaced the friendly chatter, and the stench of death the aroma of tea and scones. The place, the time, the horror have…

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Top 3 Places in UK You Should Consider a Holiday Home

Howdy Folks! The United Kingdom has already been one of my favourite places to spend vacations, but I think it is better to have a vacation home there instead of paying rentals and fares to expensive hotels. Even after my retirement, I will live in a vacation home in the UK. Here are my favourite places to get a vacation home: Dorset: It is one of the most beautiful places in the Southwest of England. Especially its villages are worth living and visiting. It will be a great idea if you get a…

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The UK in '12 Top Destinations for African Diaspora Travel'

dmbaker   Although the reason for the African diaspora was tragic and horrific - the brutal, centuries-long trafficking of human slaves - it has also enriched many parts of the world, and indeed, world culture as a whole, and here I take a look at a dozen of the most fascinating destinations to experience the culture and contributions of the sons and daughters of Africa across the world, from the mother continent itself up to Europe and across to the Americas: read post

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  • Cliff Chapman April 20, 2010 at 8:31pm
    Where to stay,& what to do.
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  • Darryl Musick April 19, 2010 at 5:23pm
    It's London Week on The World on Wheels. Come along as we recount our very first trip to this amazing city: http://tinyurl.com/y4us2l9
  • David Paul Appell March 14, 2010 at 5:14pm
    What do John Cleese and Agatha Christie have in common? Find out in our recent blog post on Devon.
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  • Colin J. Holden February 4, 2010 at 3:06am
    I will be on assignment in Europe between May 10 and May 30 attending the Institute of Travel & Meetings Annual Conference at Chelsea FC, Stamford Bridge, London, England (May12 & 13) and the IMEX 2010 Incentive Travel, Meetings & Events Exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany (May 25, 26 & 27). I am looking to fill my schedule in the time between these two events (May 14-24) covering a number of business travel; meetings, incentives, conventions & events topics. I already have some tentative plans in Liverpool, London, Paris and Frankfurt – if anyone has any assignment suggestions or “must see” recommendations related to business travel or meetings, incentives, conventions & events topics please let me know…
  • David Paul Appell December 29, 2009 at 5:55pm
    Check out Tripatini's look at Scotland's New Year's blowout, Hogmanay, on our front page this week and in the blog.
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  • José Balido December 16, 2009 at 9:22pm
    Oops! Just in time for the holidays! Millions Of U.K. Holiday Travelers Face Strike Chaos
  • José Balido November 25, 2009 at 4:02am
    Britain's new Air Passenger Duty Tax is being called a 'disaster for the Caribbean.' A family of four taking a holiday in the Caribbean will end up spending an extra GBP300 ($498) on taxes alone as a result, presumably to "offset aviation's carbon emissions."

    My opinion: we must do everything in our power to protect the environment. But is this the best way? How do we know the British govt is really using the proceeds to plant saplings? And how do we balance the need to protect the planet, assuming this is a valid way, with the need to maintain a healthy tourism industry in impoverished nations and a healthy economy in general?

    It's a tough one, I know. Any thoughts?
  • Allan Lynch November 25, 2009 at 3:44am
    As someone who grew up in a home which firmly supports the monarchy, and whose members have pledged allegiance to the Crown and who have fought to defend it, that flippant remark about The Queen is offensive and uncalled for. I know it may seem cute to an American, but it riles every bone and every fibre in my body. It is this type of comment which causes other nationals to foster hostility towards America. I wish I could find a more elegant way to explain how offensive that is. I don't.

    If you have an issue with the government, be smart enough to understand that Gordon Brown is head of the government, but Her Majesty is head of state. She is the living embodiment of the state and the protector of our rights and privileges. She's isn't just some pampered celebrity, she's grandmother who still works full time, and in whose name thousands of men and women around the globe are risking their lives.
  • David Paul Appell July 30, 2009 at 4:44pm
    Please join us in welcoming our newest member expert on the UK, Betsa Marsh, proprietor of www.BritainOnTheCheap.com!
  • David Paul Appell June 19, 2009 at 6:40pm
    Just in over the transom, without comment:

    VisitBritain and Virgin Atlantic Airways have launched an exclusive partnership to offer trans-Atlantic travelers irresistible value packages for their summer vacation in Britain. Consumers can explore fabulous deals and more at the website www.GetMoreBritain.com, where savvy travelers can take advantage of the strong dollar which makes Britain more affordable than a year ago. The ‘Get More Britain For Your Buck’ campaign extends now through fall 2009.
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