Traveling in the UK
History About Britain, Destinations, Accommodation, See & Do Transport, Trip Planner, Videos and Reviews are some of the many useful tools the VistBritain website has for your next trip back to Britain.
Information includes: air, rail and sea transportation; accommodation in castles, country houses and townhouse hotels, as well as bed-and-breakfast lodgings in guesthouses and private homes; how to get tickets for historic and sporting events and shows; touring and sightseeing options; and advice on pursuing pastimes and special interest activities, from bird-watching to golf in Scotland. www.visitbritain.us
Tour Travel – Hostels/Hotels
YHA offers a warm welcome, comfortable bunk rooms, usually with no more than six beds to a room, good food and affordable prices. www.yha.org.uk
230 Youth Hostels in England and Wales. Whether you want the comfort of an en suite room in a city centre, or the chance to escape the crowds and enjoy simpler accommodation, there’s somewhere for you. Youth hostel staff are happy to share their local knowledge to help you to get the most from your holiday. The friendly, informal atmosphere makes for a sociable experience, so whatever your age and interests Youth Hostels are a great place to stay.
Hostelling International-American Youth Hostels (HI-AYH) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization founded in 1934 to promote international understanding of the world and its people through hostelling. HI-AYH operates a network of almost 125 hostel accommodations throughout the United States that are inexpensive, safe and clean. Hostels range from urban high-rise buildings with hundreds of beds to small hostels in rural settings. www.hiayh.org/
HI-AYH, in cooperation with other worldwide national associations, belongs to the International Youth Hostel Federation (IYHF). This entire network, known as Hostelling International, offers nearly 4,500 hostels in more than 70 countries. Hostelling International and the blue triangle with the tree and hut are the trademark and seal of approval of the IYHF, assuring travelers quality, affordable accommodations and travel programs worldwide.
HI-AYH is also associated with 34 councils throughout the United States. These councils provide local members and visitors with a wide range of special programs, events, trips and activities. Many of these activities and programs are provided for the physically challenged, disadvantaged youth and senior citizens.
London Town
www.londontown.com/ This site is written by American students for American students about study, travel and work in Britain. Check out the places pages for inside information on sleeps, eats, nightlife, must sees and travel basics.
Interactive Map of London
www.hotelmap.com- An interactive map of London showing hotels with live rates, underground lines, parking, recommended restaurants, top attractions and more…
British Pound Exchange Rate
