Archive for the ‘England’ Category

Top 10 Spots to Catch a Glimpse of Kate and William in London, England

TORONTO, July, 2011 – As Britain’s new Duke and Duchess of Cambridge complete their cross-Canada and California tour, Canadians who missed seeing the couple on tour or those who couldn’t get enough can keep calm. There is always a chance of a Royal spotting in Britain – if you know where to look. VisitBritain, the [...]

July 11, 2011   Posted in: England

A Survey Pegs London As the Most Exciting City in Europe

The results of the fourth annual European Cities survey have been announced today, revealing London as the continent’s most exciting – yet most expensive – city according to over 3,500 European travellers.* European travellers have voted London Europe’s most exciting city for the second consecutive year, beating Paris and Barcelona to the top spot. Unfortunately for [...]

July 7, 2011   Posted in: England

Will and Kate’s New Titles Spark Travel to Cambridge, England

Toronto, June 27, 2011 – Less than two months since their wedding day and the announcement of their Cambridge titles, William and Kate’s celebrity status could already be attracting visitors to the city. The couple visit Canada beginning June 30, before they even visit their very own Cambridge.

June 27, 2011   Posted in: England

Saving Trafalgar Square Lions from the Tourists

For generations, no trip to London has been complete without a photograph posed on top of Trafalgar Square’s lions. But now this classic ritual is under threat amid concerns the 144-year-old sculptures guarding the base of Nelson’s Column are being irreparably damaged under the weight of tourists clambering on them.

June 20, 2011   Posted in: England

Midsummer is the Perfect Time to Visit Yorkshire Lavender, England – Yorkshire’s Best Loved Free Attraction

Yorkshire’s best loved attraction and it’s free. Yes you heard it right, it’s free! And what better time to visit than Midsummer when the blooms are in full throes of flourishing and the gardens are resplendent in all their natural glory. Complete with Gift Shop and EJ’s licensed Tea Room, Yorkshire Lavender has all the [...]

June 20, 2011   Posted in: England

Biker to visit all Manchesters in USA and Canada

A biker from Manchester, England is fulfilling his ambition of visiting all the towns in North America called Manchester – 32 in total. Pete Johnson began his 10,000 mile road trip on Friday 13 May and has just set off on the final leg of his journey to Manchester, California – a small coastal town in [...]

June 13, 2011   Posted in: England

The Met Bar in London England introduces the “An-Tea Establishment” Afternoon Tea

April 14, 2011. (London, UK)–Getting tired of all the Royal Wedding hysteria and want something different to do over the Easter break? Then slip on your leather biker and skinny jeans and release your inner rebel by taking a booth at the Met Bar and indulging in the An-Tea Establishment Afternoon Tea, available at the [...]

April 14, 2011   Posted in: England

Jane Eyre Movie Locations Are Featured in UK Walking Tours

Newport, Rhode Island, March 2011 – Long before this month’s release of director Cary Fukunaga (Sin Nombre) and screenwriter Moira Buffini’s (Tamara Drewe) bold new film version of Charlotte Brontë’s beloved Jane Eyre, The Wayfarers had created a seven-day walk through the wild heather-filled moors, towns and villages that inspired the Brontë sisters to create [...]

March 21, 2011   Posted in: England

British Airways adds more sun flights from London City, launching new routes to Faro and Malaga

CRAWLEY, England – British Airways has announced it is to offer 39 leisure flights per week this summer from London City Airport to top sun destinations at the height of the season. The airline is launching two new routes to Faro and Malaga in June and adding more frequency to the popular destinations of Nice, [...]

March 16, 2011   Posted in: Airlines & Railways, England

It Does NOT Always Rain in the UK

The British Government has recently introduced a new campaign aimed to lure an additional million of visitors every year. The campaign aims to centre around much more than just the upcoming royal wedding and Diamond Jubilee, or the Olympic Games. It is a fact that London gets less rain than Rome, and its air is [...]

March 16, 2011   Posted in: England