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The World’s Deepest Underground Hotel, 1,375 Feet Below the Surface

Talk about going down for a nap.A lodging located inside a former Victorian-era slate mine in North Wales is billed as the world's deepest overnight accommodation.Aptly named Deep…

The United Kingdom Sets a Start Date for Its New Entry Fee

Think of it as a cover charge to one of the most historic clubs in the world. The United Kingdom (England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland) has set a date for the launch of its…

Go Medieval with These New Bespoke Historical Tours of England

A new tour operator based in the scenic and once hotly contested England-Wales border region aims to connect travelers to the castles, battles, and chain mail–centric fashions of the…

The U.K. Scraps All Entry Obstacles for Vaxxed Visitors

The world has lived with Covid-19 travel restrictions for so long that the news seems too good to be true. Starting February 11, most tourists who enter the United Kingdom will need…

Filmmaker Wes Anderson Designed a Real Train Car You Can Ride In

Film director Wes Anderson (pictured above) has redesigned a real-life, luxury train carriage and, honestly, what took him so long? It's an environment—small, self-contained, elegant,…

Tipping in the U.K.: A Gratuities Guide for Taxis, Hotels, and Restaurants

For North American tourists in the United Kingdom, the primary tipping danger, as in the rest of Europe, is of overdoing it. Tipping a waiter 20% on top of your restaurant bill may be…

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…

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…

Love Beyond Valentine's Day: Cruise Line Romance, Wedding & Honeymoon Packages

Maybe love can't be bought, but the goods we use to express that love sure can. Some people say it with diamonds, others with 60-inch plasma televisions, and others with big plates…