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Feature Writer: Mike Gerrard
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Welcome to your gateway to the UK and Ireland, the place to find out about bars, hotels and restaurants, read exclusive travel features and get the lowdown on England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Ireland.

We cover some of the world's most exciting cities like London, Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast and Dublin, as well as the region's most beautiful countryside: The Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, Cornwall, Devon, the Scottish Borders, the Highlands, Snowdonia, the Antrim Coast, the Ring of Kerry.

Check in for book reviews, recommendations for food and drink, the outdoors, museums, cathedrals, Royal London and quirky local hotspots throughout the British Isles.

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London Gatwick Airport Hotels

In: England Travel

Hotels at Gatwick Airport near London in the UK are ample, with car parking, and close to the terminals, including the cheap Hotel Yotel, the Hilton and Sofitel. more...

Hotels at London Heathrow Airport

In: England Travel

There are many 5-star and 4-star hotels in or near London's Heathrow Airport, for late arrivals or early departures, or if you have a stop-over on a flight. more...

Best Edinburgh Luxury Hotels

In: Scotland Travel

The city of Edinburgh is one of Scotland's top tourist attractions, and there are plenty of 5-star, deluxe and luxury Edinburgh hotels to choose from. more...

Glasgow Luxury Hotels: New Arrival

In: Scotland Travel

In 2011 the Jumeirah will be the newest of Glasgow's luxury hotels when it opens in the business district, with spa, gym, bars, 5-star suites and serviced apartments. more...

Good Farmhouse B&B in Cornwall

In: England Travel

The Rezare Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast in Cornwall's Tamar Valley offers good home-cooked food in a historic 17th-century building, hidden in a quiet Cornish village. more...

World's Largest Whisky Collection

In: Scotland Travel

The largest of the world's whisky collections has been brought from Brazil to Scotland, and will go on display at the Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh. more...

Berwick: What to Do, Where to Stay

In: England Travel

Berwick-upon-Tweed is the most northerly town in England, and attractions include the Lowry Trail walk, its town walls, museums, a beautiful harbour and good hotels. more...

The London Shops at Christmas

In: England Travel

London has some of the world's best shopping and at Christmas the Oxford Street and Regent Street lights add some Xmas magic. In 2008 the London shops open early too. more...

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