Accommodation Ratings
The rating system for catered and self-catered accommodation varies extensively throughout Europe. In France, room size is a major factor in whether it will receive a high rating. To gain four stars the room must measure at least 15 square feet, or for smaller establishments...
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Travel Tips
To get the most out of your holiday, preparation is the key whether you are travelling abroad or around the UK. When you have decided what you want you want from your holiday, the next step is find a location and accommodation that will meet your needs...
Driving Tips for Visitors to the UK
If you're planning to drive during your UK holiday, you'll need to do some homework before you set off. The first thing to do is get to know the map of the area you will be traveling in. You can do this by purchasing a map...
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Maps and Guides
It can be a terrifying feeling to discover that you are lost. It is even more upsetting when happens during vacation traveling. One good way to ensure that this doesn't happen is to use maps and guides of the local area...
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Travel Insurance UK
If you are going to travel for holiday, then travel insurance should be a must have before you go. It does not matter if you are going skiing, relaxing on the beach, or rock climbing; you need some type of travel insurance...
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UK Transport
Should you be flying into the UK, you can choose from a wide selection of airports. London Heathrow is the most flown to airport in the UK, and is easily accessible from across the globe. However, the UK has several regional airports - while these may be a little harder to fly to...
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Weather And Climate
When you are traveling you need to make sure you look at the weather of the place you are going to visit and pack accordingly. The climate can vary from place to place and knowing what you are likely to encounter is better than packing blind...
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Staying in Touch
When you go on a trip you meet new people and want to stay in touch with them. It's not as hard to do with today's technology. You can stay in touch with all the new friends you or your family make. It could be someone that lives in the area, in another region of the country...
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Health And Safety
When you go on a trip you pack and make a checklist of all the things you need to take. Just to make sure you don't forget anything. You think you're ready and everything is on track, but have you thought about the health and safety of your family...
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Currency
Currency is an important factor in most overseas trips. The UK Pound (Sterling) is unique to the UK and, if you are visiting these shores, you will need to ensure you have a ready supply of the local currency...
Disability and Accessibility
Anyone with a disability knows how hard traveling can be. How can you make your UK holiday a success and manage your disability at the same time...
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