Tagged: britain

This Summer England Is Getting a New Live-Action Historical Theme Park

Will people go to a theme park centered on historical narrative rather than roller coasters? An ambitious project in northern England aims to find out. Set to open July 18, Kynren–The…

An Underground Public Bathroom in England Has Been Turned Into a Boutique Hotel

Everyone likes a hotel room with an en suite bathroom, but what about a hotel where the suite is in the bathroom? That's what's on offer at the Netty, a new boutique hotel situated…

Countries That Drive on the Left Side of the Road: The Complete List

Ever wondered why some countries require driving on the left side of the road instead of the right? Only about 70 nations stick to the left these days—accounting for around 30% of the…

London's Hunterian Museum: Bits of People in Jars That Changed the World

If you lived in 18th-century London and something went wrong with your body, after you died a famous scientist named John Hunter might show up to rummage through your corpse, snip out…

Forget Dracula’s Castle. You Can Stay at King Charles’s Transylvania Retreat

Turns out Britain's King Charles III is a distant descendant of the guy often cited as an inspiration for Bram Stoker's Count Dracula. According to the people who keep track of these…

Bloody Brilliant! An English Dictionary for Americans Traveling in Britain

Globalization and digital connectedness notwithstanding, the English spoken in England still differs significantly from the English spoken in the United States. Any American traveler…

Soon You Can Sleep Amid Giraffes in . . . the English Countryside?

If you want to spend the night in lodgings with up-close views of rare African animals, you usually have to go to Africa. A famous example is the ultra-luxe Giraffe Manor hotel in the…

After a Millennium, Bears and Wolves Return to British Woodland—and You Can Watch

Bears and wolves haven't shared space in British woodlands for more than 1,000 years. Due to deforestation and overhunting, the European brown bear disappeared from England in the 11th…

Britain's 'Ghost Stations' Offer Quiet Alternatives to Bustling London Stops

If you go sightseeing in Central London, at some point you'll almost certainly pass through the Waterloo or Victoria rail station—those are the closest stops to attractions like…

British Government OKs Heathrow Airport Expansion in London

The British government has approved plans to build a new runway at London's Heathrow Airport—a controversial project that will, according to its opponents, greatly increase air and…

Brexit Could Soon Make It Harder on Brits to Travel Within Europe

Thanks to Brexit—Britain's decision in June to leave the European Union—people from the U.K. may soon encounter new headaches when they travel within Europe.At the moment, Brits…

Hotels Don't Change Sheets, Brexit Headaches, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning! Here are the latest happenings from the world's hotels, airplanes, and customs lines.* BREXIT COULD SOON MAKE IT HARDER FOR BRITS TO TRAVEL WITHIN EUROPE (Condé Nast…

UK Tourism Boom Following Brexit and Falling Pound

Looks like Brexit has given a short-term boost to tourism in the United Kingdom.Flight bookings to the UK have surged since June, following a sharp drop in the pound after…

UK Airports to Crack Down on Alcohol Sales

After a string of news stories involving drunken Brits behaving badly on flights, the United Kingdom's new aviation minister, Tariq Ahmad, is reviewing ways to restrict the sale of…

Brexit and American Travel

What does Britain's vote to leave the European Union mean for American travelers? Cheaper prices throughout Britain (at least for now). Amid the uncertainty following the vote, the…

What Will Brexit Mean for Travelers? Some Counterpoints from Pauline Frommer

A dream died on June 23, the dream of a unified, peaceful Europe. After centuries of wars, it seemed like the European Union was going to finally forge a partnership between peoples…

London Attractions Are Tricking Tourists into Paying More for Tickets Than They Have To

Some of the biggest attractions in London have adopted a new trick. They post high admission prices, and beside the price, they now put a little asterisk. Most people don't pay…

Deal or No Deal?: 3 Special Offers Where You Need to Do the Math

There's an excellent reason why a list of recession travel rules should begin with the old chestnut: Always do the math. Unless you take the time to test-book and compare actual…

Travel Troubleshooter: My Ticket Price Fell -- How About a Refund?

Mary McInnis-Efaw buys a package to Hawaii through United Vacations. But when the price of her ticket falls by $733, United refuses to offer her a voucher for the fare difference. Is…

Sugaring Off: Traditional Family Fun Outside Ottawa

For a fun and economical family day out in the Ottawa country, you can't do much better than a springtime visit to the "sugar bush." Sugar bush is the traditional name for the maple…

How to Plan a Family Escape from Washington, D.C.

On the western shore of the Potomac River, less than 8 miles due south of the White House and the buzz of the nation's capital, lies historic Old Town Alexandria, founded in 1749 and…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Los Angeles

This big news in L.A. right now is the grand opening of the 7,100-seat, state-of-the-art NOKIA Theatre (www.nokiatheatrelalive.com), which officially opened when the Eagles and Dixie…

Rockies Report: Better Lifts, Beginner's Bargains

Three Upgraded Chairs at Vail Vail (tel. 970/476-5601; http://vail.snow.com/winter/) has upgraded three high-mountain chairlifts. Two new high-speed chairs on the east end of cut ride…

Sticking Around NYC for a While? Where to House the Family

Having moved abroad to Singapore last year, my family and I headed back to our homeland of Manhattan this summer for three weeks of recharging, reconnecting, and drying out from all…