United Kingdom Travel Great Britain (England, Wales, and Scotland), Northern Ireland
Britain is full of contrasts; whichever direction you travel you will
find a wide variety of landscapes and diverse cultures to explore.
England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are all unique countries
with their own customs, cultures and traditions. Britain has a wealth of
natural and historical heritage to explore and the cosmopolitan cities
offer a vast range of cultural attractions: our performing arts are
justifiably famous. more....
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The Royal Horseguards London
Between the River Thames and Trafalgar Square, this beautiful 5-star hotel has a luxurious mix of history and modern style. It has an AA Rosette restaurant, a gym and river views.
The Royal Horseguards is a short walk from Buckingham Palace, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and the London Eye.
Bedrooms have Elemis toiletries, an iPod dock, free internet, bathrobes and 24-hour room service.
One Twenty One Two Restaurant has an inviting piano bar, fine food and wine, and excellent service. There is also an outdoor terrace. One Whitehall Place conference centre is next to the hotel.
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The Old Barn Inn This historic country inn has delicious food and luxury accommodation. It is within a few miles of the famous Celtic Manor Resort, home of the 2010 Ryder Cup.
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Begin a Muggle and emerge a Magician on an unforgettable journey from film sets to steam trains, medieval towns to magic stone circles and forests worthy of Centaurs. Do you want to tour movie locations from the "Harry Potter" series and explore the English countryside on a personalized, small group tour? Take the family on this special Harry Potter-themed three-day tour and you'll travel through some of England's loveliest countryside.
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Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th
century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in
advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire
stretched over one-fourth of the earth's surface. The first half of the 20th
century saw the UK's strength seriously depleted in two World Wars. The
second half witnessed the dismantling of the Empire and the UK rebuilding
itself into a modern and prosperous European nation. As one of five
permanent members of the UN Security Council, a founding member of NATO, and
of the Commonwealth, the UK pursues a global approach to foreign policy; it
currently is weighing the degree of its integration with continental Europe.
A member of the EU, it chose to remain outside of the European Monetary
Union for the time being. Constitutional reform is also a significant issue
in the UK. Regional assemblies with varying degrees of power opened in
Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland in 1999.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain can be subdivided in 5 areas: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Channel Islands.
Each and every area has its own language, culture and historical background.
Both the English parts form the largest, most densily populated and thriving
part of the country. The capital London lies in Southeast England.
Northern Ireland also belongs to the Kingdom, as well as a number of
smaller islands, such as the desolate Hebrides west of Scotland, the Scilly
Islands in the Channel and the Shetland Islands in the North Sea. Some
Islands are not really a part of Great Britain but have strong adminitrative
ties with the UK : the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea, the Channel Islands
Jersey, Guernsey and Alderney in front of the French coast. They have
self-rule, but the British are responsible for defense and foreign affairs.
Also outside of Europe remainders can be found of the Empire "where the
sun never sets" : Gibraltar, islands in the Pacific and Indian Ocean and the
Falkland Islands close to Argentina. All these oversea areas are called
"British Dependent Territories".
Northern Ireland
Vibrant cities with shopping, nightlife and festivals, outdoor activities,
fabulous food and unspoilt retreats where you can unwind, relax and
recharge.
Travel to Belfast - Belfast is the city where the past still breathes, be
it, its squares, avenues & streets of magnificent Victorian & Edwardian
architecture, in its atmospheric pubs, old markets, In the humour & stories of
its people, in the miles of docks & crane-lined quays where the magic that
created Titanic still lingers. To attract visitor’s fabulous hotels,
state-of-the-art conference centers & incredible apartment blocks are fast
emerging. Belfast’s chefs are famous for their creative cuisines.
Belfast is passionate about celebrating arts, there is always a festival or an
event going on. The city is famous worldwide for the uniqueness of its bars &
high energy dance clubs. Its trendy markets make it one of the Europe’s hot
shopping destinations.
Channel Islands
The Channel Islands - the spirit of Britain in the heart of Old Normandy, where ancient customs blend with global commerce and easy beach and country living in an uncommon fusion of English and French, ancient and modern, cosmopolitan and homespun.
Together they form a clutch of distinct islands, with tempos and characters all of their own. Your perfect island is here why not sample them all?
Jersey - Explore beaches named in French. Sample continental cuisine.
Whatever you’re looking for from a holiday, you’re bound to find it in idyllic Jersey. Small enough to really get to know, yet still big enough to surprise, it’s perfect for either a short break or a longer stay.
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Guernsey - A heady mix of stunning scenery and the best of contemporary living, Guernsey is the perfect destination. Inspiring walks along the cliff paths, rambles through the rural interior or lazy days on the island’s beautiful beaches, Guernsey has it all.
St Peter Port, the island’s capital, is a bustling harbour town, a tapestry of architectural styles that tell the story of the region’s changing fortunes. Here bistros, restaurants and boutiques jostle for your attention, while in the harbour ferries are readied to take you to the sister islands.
Ask anyone who’s been here. Guernsey is a special place, a thriving community that welcomes its visitors with open arms and leaves a lasting impression on all who set foot on her soil.
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