Independent or Group Travel to Historic England, Scotland and Wales
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A Completely Different Way to Visit England, Scotland and Wales
Instead of taking your own car, for instance, when you travel to Britain, you'll want to use public transportation. This might not bother New Yorkers, who are used to taking the subway and taxicabs, but to many Southerners, public transportation truly is a foreign concept.
While you're in Britain or Ireland, you'll want to take time to learn the rich history of the area and learn about the cultural differences. You'll enjoy meeting local people and seeing the way Mother Nature molded a country that's not what you're used to back home.
You can easily plan a trip packed with fun and excitement to Britain or Ireland on a budget you can afford. You just need the right kind of guidance. A skilled travel agency that specializes in vacations to Britain
Visit http://www.SwantonBritishTravel.com for more information!
Group Travel to Historic England, Scotland and Wales
Especially important for families or small groups of friends!
You want a group tour you help design - one where you get to cast a vote in the activities. And you don't want the trip so regimented that there's no room for flexibility!
Some group tours you go on can be horribly fast-paced, never allowing you to slow down and enjoy the experience. Try working with a travel specialist who will let you set your own pace - one where the variety of experiences leaves you feeling satisfied and not regretful that you missed out on certain things you wanted to do.
Travel vs Terrorism!
For those planning to travel later in the year, recent events of the last few years make it more difficult to decide whether to go or not. Perceived problems are safety and affordability.
Memorable British Photos from our Tours
The City Hall in the center of the Welsh capitol, Cardiff.
Scottish home of the Royal Family in Royal Deeside.
The royal church inside of the grounds at Windsor . Site of many royal weddings...
Outside of London, one of the loveliest of the large British cathedrals. Used i...
UK Travel Advice
Points to keep in mind if you are new to the UK or Ireland.
1. Purchase a small packable umbrella which is no trouble to carry with you anywhere.
2. Purchase a small packable slicker again for that surprise shower.
3. Utilize the smaller airports in the UK. They are easier to negotiate and less likely to be terrorist targets.
4. Get out of London!!!!!! You miss 90% of the UK when you visit only London. It's a fabulous city and I am at the head of the line to recommend it but it is much more fun to begin exploring outside of urban areas. (in the US also)
5. Maximize the value of your trip by purchasing your airline tickets into one airport
and OUT OF A DIFFERENT AIRPORT. There is often no difference in the fares and if there is, it still saves you both time and money.
6. Learn what a hop on hop off bus is and take advantage of them for thorough sightseeing at the lowest price possible.
7. Use British Rail passes as privatization of the system in the UK has resulted in many different companies with different rules owning the trains. Passes are allowed by ALL COMPANIES so there is no hassle.
8. Museums are all free. This one is self explanatory!
9. The electric current is not the same as ours. Buying a shaver or hair dryer that is advertised as a "travel' item makes it unnecessary to use a converter. You can just use the British plug. (or anywhere else for that matter.)
10. Don't trust ATM's ONLY for money. Purchase travelers checks in the CURRENCY OF THE COUNTRY YOU ARE TRAVELING TO.
11. The Oyster Card vs the London Visitor Travelcard. The latter is a far better value than the former.
12. Only buy sightseeing passes if you intend to thoroughly VISIT SITES rather than just using them for a photo stop.
13. Don't purchase accommodations in the countryside if you are not driving in the UK. Taxi rides back and forth every day will quickly eat up any savings you might have earned. When traveling on public transportation location for a hotel is EVERYTHING. It must be public transportation friendly.
14. If any of your party cannot handle steps and require an elevator, you need to book at the hotel level. Rarely do you find elevators in B & B's or guesthouses.
15. A double bed in the UK may be the double bed we are familiar with but it may also be closer to a 3/4 bed. If you are over 200 pounds, plan to book hotels at the 4 star level because only then "might" you get a queen or king bed.
16. At night most hotels in the UK turn off all heat. In the north they may turn it down. E
Guidebooks recommended for UK travel.
Advice on many aspects of travel
1. basic sightseeing of major sites
2. mainly pretty pictures
3. public transportation//how to get around
4. alphabetic index of sites
London (EYEWITNESS TRAVEL GUIDE)
Amazon Price: $16.50 (as of 07/06/2009) 
Scotland (revised) (EYEWITNESS TRAVEL GUIDE)
Amazon Price: $15.64 (as of 07/06/2009)
Frommer's Best Day Trips from London: 25 Great Escapes by Train, Bus or Car
Amazon Price: $11.55 (as of 07/06/2009)
Walking London: Thirty Original Walks In and Around London
Amazon Price: (as of 07/06/2009)
Lonely Planet Great Britain (Lonely Planet)
Amazon Price: $19.79 (as of 07/06/2009)
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Air from the US to the UK
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Helpful sources for information and booking.
- Swanton British Travel Service LLC
- Our own website which describes all the opportunities we can help you provide for independent travel anywhere in the UK. This is the best place to come whether you have questions or a clear idea of exactly what kind of trip you would like to have.
- British Tourist Authority NYC
- If you are looking for travel ideas, this is the place to come. Check out all your options.
- UK Rail Travel
- A great source for looking up timetables for travel by train between any 2 points in the UK.
- TSA
- This is the website we must be familiar with since they control how good or bad our airline experience is. You need to stay current with their rules.
- Responsible Transportation
- This website both encourages public transportation in the UK and encourages responsible eco-friendly transportation anywhere in the UK.
- Visit Scotland Website
- This website is your source for Scotland Travel planning.
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Posted November 23, 2008
Donna wrote
I didn't know that any other area in Brittan has had terrorist activates except London. Of coerce it is possible anywhere at any time even before September 11th. Using public transportation is a good idea and sounds like fun. I am obsessed with everything about Scotland and Scotland vacations thanks for the ideas.
Posted November 13, 2008
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Posted July 30, 2008
Gordon_Hamilton wrote...
Generally, a good, informative lens with a lot of (mostly) sound advice.
I am, however, horrified to learn of these "terrorist attacks" which have occured round about me that I know absolutely nothing about!!!
Perhaps I should get out more...? :)
Posted June 04, 2008
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