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Glasgow Vacations
One of Britain's liveliest cities, Glasgow boasts a number of great museums and art galleries, restaurants, and of course, pubs. It also has a great arts scene and an interesting blend of Art Nouveau and Victorian architecture. The Burrell Collection is the city's top attraction and includes everything from Chinese porcelain and medieval furniture to works by such masters as Renoir and Cézanne. Glasgow's cosmopolitan and elegant character, against the backdrop some of Scotland's most beautiful landscapes, makes it an unforgettable travel destination.

London Vacations
London is a noisy, vibrant and multicultural world city and remains a global capital of culture, fashion, finance, politics and trade.

Manchester Vacations
Although Manchester seems to offer a rather limited amount of attractions, this is certainly not the case when it comes to its nightlife. Indeed, in terms of evening entertainment, this city is one of the most dynamic in all of Britain, and perhaps all of Europe. From music to beer, party-seekers will find everything their heart desires.

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The United Kingdom today is known for an incredible diversity of native and immigrant cultures, possessing a fascinating history and dynamic modern culture. As a result tourist can find an incredible array of attraction, parks and monuments like Roman villas, medieval cathedrals and civic projects of the Industrial Revolution. The most popular attractions and landmarks are:

Edinburgh Castle is a magnificently situated royal fortress located on one of the highest points in the city. The castle has been continuously in use for 1000 years and is in excellent condition.

Stonehenge is an ancient stone circle located near the cathedral city of Salisbury.

The Georgian architecture and Roman baths in Bath.

York Minster Cathedral in the historic city of York.

Canterbury Cathedral is the seat of the head of the Church of England.

Shakespeare's Birthplace, Stratford-Upon-Avon, is home of the Royal Shakespeare Company.

The ancient and world-renowned universities of Oxford and Cambridge

The Giant's Causeway 97km from Belfast on the north coast of Northern Ireland is a World Heritage site and a natural wonder.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is home to three of the most important ships ever built and 800 years of naval history.

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From the bright red double-decker buses to Buckingham Palace and its trademark guards; from London Bridge to Shakespeare, when we think of Britain our minds are flooded with images that are both royal and rowdy. Historic Britain offers visitors a plethora of attractions, including museums, churches, palaces, theatre, festivals, soccer games, and a charming and welcoming countryside. London is the capital and is truly the focal point of all Britain. Its bustling streets, trendy shops, and grand buildings keep visitors going all day and into the night.

The United Kingdom comprises England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It occupies the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern portion of the island of Ireland and most of the remaining British Isles. England accounts for just over half of the total area of the UK.

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Capital: London

Currency: British pound

Electricity: 240 volts AC at 50HZ. Appliances generally use standard 3-pin square plugs and sockets.

Time Zone: GMT. Daylight savings time is applied.

Government: Constitutional Monarchy

Land size: 241,590 km2

Language: English, Welsh, Irish, Cornish and Scottish Gaelic

Population: 60,000,000 approx

Religion: Christian (Anglican, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist) 71.6%, Muslim 2.7%, Hindu 1%, other 1.6%, unspecified or none 23.1%

Entry Requirements

A valid passport and a return or onward ticket required.

Driver's License

A valid driver's license from Canada is accepted. An International Driving Permit is recommended.

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If you want to visit a number of sights during a short stay, The London Pass gives you free entry to over 50 attractions within the city, as well as free travel on all public transport. The card is available from tourist offices.

In general tipping is not compulsory but is appreciated, 10% being the standard tipping rate. The exception is restaurants where a 10%-20% service charge may be added to the bill.

United Kingdom Weather Averages

The UK has a temperate oceanic climate and its abundant rain is world renowned, however it rarely rains more than two or three hours at a time. The weather can be changeable from one day to the next but but generally summer (June-August) is a warm 14 - 25°C, and winter (December-February) is a cool 1 - 4°C.

For average temperatures please refer to your destination of choice.

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