e-zine

• Getting about Britain.  "...tells independent travellers the best ways to travel around the country by public transport. Pedal cycles, canal boats and rental cars feature too, but primarily this is the �how often, how fast, how much?� story of travel by train, bus and ferry. Very user-friendly, and packed with hints, tips and information on destinations throughout Britain..." 

Government

• 10 Downing Street. "The official site of the Prime Minister's Office."
• British Monarchy Official Web Site.  "Dating back over ten centuries, the Monarchy plays an important role in the UK and Commonwealth. This web site provides information on the work of The Queen in modern society, biographies of the Royal Family, a history of kings and queens through the ages, background on Royal residences and art collections, and coverage of recent Royal events." 
• Directogov.  "Directgov is the place to turn to for the latest and widest range of public service information from the UK government. Book a driving test, find a job, get advice about childcare, renew your passport and lots more.
• I-UK.com.  "The United Kingdom, or UK, is made up of the countries of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Its full name is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

With a population of almost 60 million, the UK welcomes more than 24 million visitors from all over the world each year. There are a wide range of sites and attractions on offer from dynamic cities to majestic lakes and countryside.

The UK is a global transportation hub and its accessibility means that a visit to all four countries - England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - during one trip is easily possible.

Travelling on a budget or in style there is a great breadth of experience on offer. If you are planning your first visit, you'll soon be planning your next."

Maps

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• High quality up-to-date maps of the United Kingdom (U.K) from Maps.com the online map store.
• University of Texas at Austin Maps of the United Kingdom.
  • United Kingdom (Political) 1987 (229K) and pdf format (241K)
  • United Kingdom (Shaded Relief) 1987 (268K) and pdf format (274K)
  • United Kingdom (Small Map) 2003 (24K)
  • United Kingdom: Admininistrative Divisions 1988 (317K) Note: The United Kingdom map does not reflect current administrative divisions.
  • Map Point from Microsoft.  Find maps to specific locations.
  • MapQuest.com.  Find maps to specific locations.

News

• BBC News. 
• Travel news about the United Kingdom from Google News.

Photographs

•  United Kingdom photographs from Flickr.com. 
•  United Kingdom photographs from Google Images. 

Rail

• Rail travel resources for the United Kingdom.

Reservations

• Travelconsumer.com reservations page.  Airline, hotel, car, and other reservations.

Tourism

• British Tourist Authority.  Visit Britain.  "Where to go? In Britain you will be spoilt for choice, as every corner offers something exciting and different for the visitor.
  
  Britain is made up of three countries: England, Scotland, and Wales. These together with Northern Ireland make up the United Kingdom. Each country has its own distinctive landscapes, traditions, history, architecture and people.
  
  From the Channel Islands to London to the tip of Scotland, you'll have a wonderful time exploring Britain."
• Discount Britain. "Discount Britain offers visitors the opportunity to save 20% on UK attractions as well as on the total food and drinks bill at popular London restaurants. No pre-pay, registration or restrictions, simply print + save!"

U.S. Government Information Resources

• CIA World Factbook on the United Kingdom. 
• Department of State Consular Information Sheet on the United Kingdom.
• U.S. Embassy in London, United Kingdom.

Videos

•  United Kingdom travel videos from YouTube.com. 

Weather

• Weather information for the United Kingdom from Weather Underground.

WiFi Hot Spots

• WiFi Hot Spot Directories.  Directories of free and fee-based WiFi hot spots around the world. (New 9/09)