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United Kingdom Travel Guide

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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (usually shortened to the United Kingdom, the UK, Great Britain or Britain) is a country and sovereign state that lies to the north-west of Continental Europe with the Republic of Ireland to the west. It occupies all of the island of Great Britain and the north-east part of the island of Ireland, sharing a land border with the Republic of Ireland. It is a member of the European Union. The United Kingdom is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean, and its ancillary bodies of water, including the North Sea, the English Channel, the Celtic Sea, St George's Channel, and the Irish Sea. The United Kingdom is linked to France by the Channel Tunnel.

The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy composed of four constituent countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The current monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who is also the Queen and Head of State of 15 other Commonwealth Realms, including Canada, Australia, New Zealand and others. The Crown Dependencies of the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, formally possessions of the Crown, form a federacy with the United Kingdom collectively known as the British Islands. The UK also has 14 overseas territories, including Bermuda, Gibraltar, Pitcairn and the Falkland Islands, remnants of the British Empire, which was at its height the world's most extensive empire.

Although Britain was the foremost great power during the 19th century, the economic cost of two world wars and the decline of its empire in the latter half of the 20th century diminished Britain's status in global affairs. However, as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, a nuclear power, a member of the G8 and the fifth largest economy, Britain remains an important political, economic and military world power.

The UK today is a diverse patchwork of native and immigrant cultures, possessing a fascinating history and dynamic modern culture, both of which remain hugely influential in the wider world. Although Britannia no longer rules the waves, the UK is still a popular destination for many travellers. The capital city of the United Kingdom (and the largest city) is London.

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Accommodations UK Lodging and Travel Guide
Find hotels, bed and breakfasts, apartments, guest houses, inns, self catering accommodation, vacation rentals, homestays, inns, cottages, castles and resorts in the UK - England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland.
http://www.accommodationsuk.com

Allison Executive Lets Glasgow
Our serviced apartments offer high quality self catering accommodation in Glasgow within a few minutes walk of the main attractions.
http://www.allisonexecutivelets.co.uk

Angus Hotel Glasgow
Angus Hotel Glasgow offers cheap, budget, bed and breakfast or room only accommodation.
http://www.angushotelglasgow.co.uk

Argyll Hotel Glasgow
The Argyll Hotel in Glasgow provides traditional, quality Glasgow Hotel accommodation at affordable rates. Located on Sauchiehall street it is within easy reach of both Glasgow city centre and the west end of Glasgow.
http://www.argyllhotelglasgow.co.uk

Blackpool is Best
This unique site is dedicated to one of the oldest tourist resorts in the world - "Foxhall Village", Blackpool. Here you can find Hotels, Guest houses and businesses within this Victorian village together with local information, attractions and history of the area.
http://www.blackpoolisbest.co.uk

Cheap Holidays
Find and compare cheap holidays from the UK's leading holiday companies at Virtual Travel Guides.
http://www.virtualtravelguides.co.uk

Cottages in Norfolk
For cottage holiday accommodation on the Norfolk Broads and coast.
http://www.cottages-in-norfolk.co.uk

Edinburgh Bed & Breakfast
3 miles from town, 2 from the airport, 1 from Murrayfield Rugby Stadium, Craigievar 4-star Luxury B & B couldn't be better placed. Quiet hotel-style family-size en suite guest rooms overlook a private garden open to guests. Free parking. Restaurants, sport facilities, Edinburgh Zoo within easy walking distance.
http://www.craigievar-bedandbreakfast.co.uk

Gatwick Airport Parking
Cheap and easy to book airport parking at major UK airports including Gatwick, Heathrow, Manchester, Luton, Glasgow, Stansted, Birmingham.
http://www.airport-parking.co.uk

Gatwick Hotel
Gatwick Worth Hotel is magnificently spread over 60 acres of Crabbet Park, the heart of Sussex Countryside. Ten minutes from the Gatwick Airport.
http://www.gatwickworthhotel.co.uk

Great Yarmouth Holiday Shop
The one stop shop for holiday accommodation and tourist information for Great Yarmouth.
http://www.greateryarmouth.co.uk

Holidays in Norfolk
Self catering holiday accommodation overlooking our sandy beach and the sea on the Norfolk coast.
http://www.beachside-holidays.co.uk

Hotels in UK Cities
Find the ideal hotel to stay in Britain with our British hotels directory. Quality and comfortable British hotels to suit your budget.
http://www.starstay.co.uk

Hound Dog Blackpool
The Hound Dog Hotel is a small, friendly, family run hotel / guesthouse located just off the promenade in central Blackpool.
http://www.hounddogblackpool.co.uk

Ladies Who Lunch in Hampshire
Unbiased reviews of restaurants, pubs, wine bars & other eateries mainly within Hampshire, UK, by female friends who appreciate good food and service at sensible prices.
http://www.ladieswholunch-in-hampshire.co.uk

Merlyn Court Hotel
The Merlyn Court Hotel is an English Tourism Council recommended 2 Star Gold Bed & Breakfast hotel. Centrally situated in a lovely, quiet Edwardian Garden Square in Kensington & Chelsea, the building retains most of its original architectural features.
http://www.merlyncourthotel.com

Parking4less: Airport Parking & Airport Hotels
Parking4less.co.uk offer discount airport parking and airport hotels at all major UK Airports including Gatwick, Heathrow, Stansted, Luton, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Southampton, East Midlands, Liverpool, Newcastle, Humberside, Leeds Bradford, Glasgow, Prestwick, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Belfast.
http://www.parking4less.co.uk

Peak District, Derbyshire Property, Hotels, B&B, self catering cottage accommodation
Find property and accommodation plus attractions, outdoors activities, places, pubs, restaurants and other information for tourists and locals.
http://www.peak-districtvisitor.co.uk

The Florida Hotel - Blackpool
The Florida Hotel is a Friendly, Cheap Family Blackpool Hotel in Blackpool Central, The Winter Gardens and Hounds Hill Shopping Centre are just around the corner from us, Blackpool Tower, Most Shows, C.I.U Clubs, Town Centre and Beach are also just a few minutes walk away.
http://www.floridahotelblackpool.co.uk

UK Pub and Inn Accommodation Guide
The original UK pub and inn accommodation guide, listing over 2000 pubs, inns and taverns offering comfortable and cost effective accommodation.
http://www.stayinapub.com