UK Travel and Tourism

Resources in this category:

Destination City Guides
http://www.inyourpocket.com/

Travel guides for scores of European cities and dozens of countries, complete with highlights of local events and attractions. Travelers can leave comments about the cities they have visited. Free pdf city guides available.

The Guides Network
http://www.theguidesnetwork.co.uk/

Living in the UK and need advice about industries and everyday issues? Read guides for utilities, finances, travel, genealogy and water pollution.

Interactive London Map
http://www.the-london-map.co.uk/

This map of central London has landmarks that you can click on. For each landmark, there is a moving panoramic photograph that lets you see the area from many different angles.

Rail Europe
http://www.raileurope.com/

Information about train passes, flights, and car rental for travel in Europe, including trains in Britain and Russia. This is a commercial site and therefore you can order tickets here, including group travel arrangements but it also has alot of useful free information.

Transport for London
http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/

"Transport for London provides detailed advice on using the various transport services in London, including Underground, Bus and River services. You will find information on our wide range of tickets, tube (subway) and bus maps to assist you in planning your journey along with useful tips for visitors to London."

UK Orbit Shopping Directory
http://www.ukorbit.com/

Tells you which shops accept your credit, debit, charge or store cards. Which shops offer free delivery, price matching, discounts or credit.

VisitEurope.com
http://www.visiteurope.com/

Comprehensive travel site for people planning to visit Europe. Each country has its own profile, highlighting popular places to visit, hotel and transportation information, trip planning, and news. The site also features tips for first time visitors, a trip planning guide, a calendar of events, and information for travelers with special interests.