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A Guide to the Different Regions of England (CheapOair)
Whether you’re seeking the bright lights of big city nights, a solitary hike across desolate moors, a quiet stay in a quaint village or a combination of something somewhere in between, here’s a brief rundown of England’s nine regions to … Continue reading
British Design 1948–2012: Innovation in the Modern Age (CheapOair)
British Design 1948-2012 features more than 300 design objects which all highlight significant moments in the history of British design and tell the story of how Britain continues to nurture artistic talent and be a world leader in creativity and … Continue reading
What is a Bank Holiday?
What is a Bank Holiday? OneTravel, Mar 14, 2012 Bank holidays tend to fall on Mondays, giving people an extended weekend. They often coincide with a festive occasion with plenty of special events (often free to the public) happening across … Continue reading
Celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee (OneTravel)
Celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee OneTravel, Feb 23, 2012 Doing the same thing (whatever that may be) for 60 years is a pretty big deal, and with respect to being a British monarch, it’s something that’s only been achieved once … Continue reading
Olympic Record Breaking Summer for Heathrow Airport Expected (CheapOair)
It looks like this summer’s going to be a busy one at London’s Heathrow Airport. An estimated 80% of all visitors with flights to London for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games are expected to pass through the airport. That’s almost 60,000 passengers including 12,850 athletes and 14,700 accredited media as well as marketing partners, officials and – of course – the spectators. To ensure that these visitors’ first experience of London and the UK before the Olympics will be a positive one, the British Airports Authority (BAA) is upping its game to deal with the high volume of flyers. Continue reading
National Trust Sites in and Around London (CheapOair)
National Trust Sites in and Around London CheapOair, December 08, 2011 Within the Greater London area, there are eight National Trust sites. All are worth visiting. Here’s a list of these treasured properties along with the Trust’s description of them … Continue reading
Understanding Britain’s Value Added Tax (VAT) (OneTravel)
Understanding Britain’s Value Added Tax (VAT) OneTravel, Dec 06, 2011 To understand why goods are priced the way they are in Britain and how you can get a refund for some of the items you buy in the UK, you … Continue reading
Understanding British Currency (CheapOair)
Understanding British Currency CheapOair, November 03, 2011 Your first flight to London and the United Kingdom means you need to do some planning, it’s a really good idea to take a moment before you go to get familiar with the local currency … Continue reading
What’s in a Postcode? (CheapOair)
What’s in a Postcode? CheapOair, October 07, 2011 Soon into conducting the research for any British vacation after booking London flights, you’ll most certainly come across the UK’s strange letter-number combinations attached to the end of many street addresses. EC1, SW7, … Continue reading
Hey Police! Don’t Make Photographers the Enemy!
There’s been growing news and social media coverage over the past several months about a frightening trend occurring in the UK. People merely taking photographs in public are coming under pressure from police who suspect these photographers of using their … Continue reading