ENGLAND - UNITED KINGDOM - GREAT BRITAIN - TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION GUIDE

Especially if you are living in crisis-torn Europe, holidays have become a budget-minded affair.  You have to try your best to save a few euros along the way, but still have a great time.

The following gives a few tips on how to travel within your budget and comfortably enjoy your holiday.

Getting there

Of course, if you live outside of England, the first thing to think of is how to get there.
 

If you are travelling from France, Holland or Belgium, you could enjoy a cross channel ferry trip to the UK.  P&O even offers what they call "mini-cruises" which are reasonably affordable and a lot of fun. If you are planning on travelling by air and need to book flights to the UK, many flight comparison websites offer excellent flight comparisons to help you find the cheapest and most convenient option. Remember that if you are flying into the London area, you have several airports to choose from.  In fact there are six international airports and several smaller airports in the greater London area, including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, London City and Southend, so remember to plan your onward route carefully, depending on where you are actually putting wheels on the ground.

Buy at AllPosters.com

Where to lay your sleepy head

There are many budget accommodations available to you throughout England and the UK, including bed & breakfasts and budget hotels, throughout the country.  If you can organise a cheaper place to stay, preferably with breakfast thrown into the price, this will really help.

Getting around on the ground

Car hire can be expensive.  However, getting around can be achieved conveniently and reasonably cheaply using the available public transport and if you are staying for a week or more there are even special deals on bus fares.  Visit Britain offers really comprehensive help on booking coaches etc., where to go and and how to travel around.

So all in all, you can still have a great holiday on a shoestring, even in these "economically-challenged" times!

10 Things You Must See In England    by Orson Johnson

One of the most fantastic countries of the world, England is known for its numerous attractions. It's really hard to pick out ten "must see" sites in England, because entire country is beautiful. Yet, here are the ten of my favorite attractions that you must see while in England.

Getting around - Hiring a car is the best way to tour the UK.  Using the internet, you can compare prices so you can find a luxury rental car at a price to suit your budget.

Durham Cathedral & Castle - a Cathedral founded in 1093 AD, and a nearby Norman castle located in the city of Durham, England. Both Cathedral and Castle have been jointly designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Sites. 

Blenheim Palace - a great monumental country house holding the title of "palace" located in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England. Built around between 1705 and 1722, the Blenheim Palace was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.

Bath - a historic Roman city, located 100 miles west of London. Famous for its hot springs, Bath is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's popular tourist spot offering a wide range of restaurants, theatres, cinemas, pubs, nightclubs, and museums.

Westminster Palace - the majestic palace is the place where the two Houses of the UK Parliament - House of Lords and House of Commons conduct their business. A. k. a Houses of Parliament, the Palace of Westminster is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Westminster Abbey - a Gothic church located in Westminster, London, just to the west of the Westminster Palace. Traditionally the place of coronation and burial site for English monarchs, the Westminster Abbey is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Buckingham Palace - the official residence of the British monarch located in London. Often the site for state occasions and royal celebrations, the Buckingham Palace is one of the major tourist attractions of England.

Tower of London - an historic monument, located on the northern bank of the River Thames, in central London, England. Built by William the Conqueror in 1078, the Tower has been designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Canterbury Cathedral - The Cathedral of the Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury. It is one of the oldest and the most celebrated Christian edifices in England. The Canterbury Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a main tourist attraction.

Royal Botanic Gardens - extensive gardens and botanical glasshouses located between Richmond and Kew, in southwest London, England. The gardens, also known as Kew Gardens, have been declared UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Maritime Greenwich - a town located the south bank of the River Thames in South London. Famous for its maritime history, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also known for Greenwich Park, the National Maritime Museum, the Royal Observatory, and the Royal Naval College. 

Take A Cultural History Tour Of England   by Greg Schueler

London is a cosmopolitan city that breathes sophisticated and fashionable culture and art. It's rich and colorful history can be seen in artifacts and remnants of the past which stand as testimony to the once mighty English Empire.

On the other hand, England is hardly known for its cuisine. Well it is time now for that fact to change. Today England has fourteen of the top fifty restaurants in the world. Not a bad feat for a country that is not exactly praised for its food. You will find the traditional fare of England with Beef Wellington and Yorkshire pudding, but you will also notice a decidedly different flavor permeating England. England has become a very diverse country and with that diversity out comes the flavors of other cultures. Indian restaurants have particularly taken their place in the South of England.

You will want to travel away from London to experience the full feel of England. Cornwall offers spectacular views of sea cliffs and a trail that will show you some of the most amazing views of the ocean. Cotehele is a Tudor mansion that finds its home in Cornwall. It is an architectural masterpiece. Make sure you travel around the southern area to find old English towns in the gorgeous countryside. You will see everything English in this old community, old stone cottages with thatched roofs, alleys of cobblestone and everything you imagine the English countryside to be. These areas are most popular in the summer months. When the weather becomes warmer the locals travel the area to enjoy the beautiful scenery.

The town of Bath in the north is famous for its ancient Roman bathhouses. You can still visit these extraordinary places today. Don't miss out on the rich history England has to offer. Visit the home of Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon. You can visit the family gravesite at the Holy Trinity Church. You will find in this area of England a wonderful mix of the ancient world and the modern. The world's largest Gothic cathedral is located in York. Walk the streets that have been around since ancient times and feel the atmosphere of old England.

England is a country that is worth exploring over and over again. There is so much to see that you will find it hard to complete your exploration in one vacation. Many people find that it is necessary to visit more than once to fully enjoy all that England has to offer. If you are interested in the contributions England has made to the modern world you should not miss a trip to England. Talk it over with a travel agent today and they will surely be able to steer you towards a vacation that you will remember for a lifetime, and one that you will no doubt want to repeat again and again.

CORFE CASTLE, DORSET, ENGLAND - BED & BREAKFASTS

YARMOUTH, NORFOLK, ENGLAND - BED & BREAKFASTS