UK & Ireland
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As if perfectly timed with the shortening days and crossover into fall, the prices on package vacations to Europe
plummet by some $300 as soon as you get to September. With slightly cooler tempreatures and the summer can
be still in full swing - with possibly less showers! In all can be one of the most desirable times to visit Europe,
especially the great capitals & countryside.
If this spiel sounds familiar, it's because we recently covered offers to London and Paris,
specifically those good for travel after 1 Nov. This year, the discounting is starting earlier than usual.
Virgin is spotlighting two terrific air-hotel deals that kick off in
early September, with the lead price for both cities being $499.
This gets you round-trip airfare from New York City (NYC is the most 'Popular' long haul destination 2006)
-ED: I use to hate New York until 9/11 - on Virgin Atlantic to London and ONWARD FLIGHTS WITH SHEDULLED or
with TRAVEL LINK CO-ORDINATORS - CHARTER PACKAGE OR LOW COST AIRLINE - LINK - with HOTEL VILLA Or GITE
While the travel window for both cities closes on Oct. 31, travelers to London can leave anytime on or after
Sept. 2, and to Paris on or after Sept. 8. The packages prices from other cities are:
For PARIS stays the hotels are at the in Montmartre, 'Basic' hotel near the famed Moulin Rouge. In LONDON ,
you can stay at the
Cordova Hotel or similar in Central London, an easy hop to the theatre filled West End. You can upgrade your
accommodations for
an operator fee. (Travel Link Co-ordinators do not normally charge any fees) Consider the fact that airfare to
London alone for
midweek travel in mid-September is $419 & UP we think this offer is delivers tremendous value.
Virgin offer expires Aug. 26 . Want to travel to Paris after Oct. 1? Expect to pay $100 less, or $399,
for the self-same package from -
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Visa requirements
Visas are not required by nationals of EU countries, the US and Canada for tourist visits not exceeding six months.
A work permit is not needed by EC nationals. Others can transact business in the UK, but if taking a job,
a UK work permit must be obtained before arrival.
currency
The British pound (£) = 100 pence
exchange rate
Check the current exchange rate
from the airport
Edinburgh airport is six miles west of Edinburgh.
Bus number 100 runs to Waverley Bridge. The journey takes 25 minutes and the fare is £3.20.
A taxi into central Edinburgh takes 15-20 minutes. The fare should be about £15.
Hotels
Edinburgh has some excellent hotels, many in moody, magnificent buildings of character as well as sharp,
contemporary properties where the bar is as much of a draw as the rooms.
Restaurants
Edinburgh (That is near where EVE lives!) has more restaurants per head of the population than any
other city in the UK, with a new one opening every week.
Leith is the city's port and boasts a number of seafood restaurants and waterfront brasseries.
The Scottish - Entertainment
A trip to Edinburgh during the summer months is both a blessing and a curse.
The Edinburgh International Festival and the Military Tattoo will make accommodation very hard to come by.
But on the other hand the choice of entertainment will be extraordinary as the Edinburgh Festival attracts a number of
big stars and arses, new talent alike. Whether you go during festival time or not, The List is the best listings magazine to
find out what's going on...
To the south of the Royal Mile, the Grassmarket has the liveliest nightlife in the city and boasts a number of historic pubs,
including the White Hart Inn that used to be patronised by Robert Burns. Good bars away from the tourists include The Pond
(Corner of Bath Road and Salamander Street) and Dizzy Lizzy's (25 Buchanan Street).
Café Royal (19 West Register Street) is a Victorian bar.If you're looking for clubs, go to Glasgow.
There's an art to relaxing in...
There's just something about our city that makes you feel good inside. It could be the genuine warmth of our people
our luxurious boutique hotels or the seriously seductive shopping. Perhaps it's our renowned galleries or our Art Nouveau legacy,
courtesy of Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Whatever increases your feel good factor, you'll find it in a city that's not short on style.
It's called Glasgow.
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Scottish Natural Heritage
National Trust for Scotland
Scottish Screen
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Aberdeen & Grampian Angus & Dundee Argyll & The Isles Ayrshire & Arran
Dumfries & Galloway Edinburgh & Lothian Kingdom Of Fife Orkney Islands
Perthshire Scottish Borders Shetland Islands Western Isles
The regional diversity of Ireland and it's exceptional history and culture have left a legacy of monuments,
settlements and buildings that provide the visitor with a great day out. There are hundreds of exciting things to do and
places to see in every region of IRELAND. Some ideas:
| 1 | Blarney Castle, Cork Contains the Blarney stone - kiss it to receive the gift of eloquence! |
| 2 | Bantry House and Gardens, Cork Beautiful gardens and a fine collection of tapestries, furniture and art treasures. |
| 3 | Fota Wildlife Park and Arboretum, Cork More than 70 species of exotic wildlife in open, natural surroundings. |
| 4 | Ilnacullin Garinish Island, Cork Small island perfect for lovers of trees and shrubs and plants of rare beauty. |
| 5 | West Cork Model Railway Village, Cork A model railway meandering through the 4 towns captures life in the past. |
| 6 | Crag Cave, Kerry Discovered in 1983 and thought to be over one million years old, Crag Cave is a wonderland of stalagmites and stalagmites. |
| 7 | Kerry the Kingdom Tells the story of Kerry and Ireland over 7,000 years. The centre comprises three superb attractions under one roof. |
| 8 | Arigideen Valley Heritage Park, Cork Archaeological trail, following the history of West Cork |
| 9 | Cobh The Queenstown Story, Cork Housed in the restored Victorian Cobh Railway station, this is a dramatic exhibition of the origins, history and legacy of Cobh. |
| 10 | Jameson Heritage Centre, Cork Follow the old distillery trail and learn about the many steps in whiskey production. |
| 11 | Muckross House and Gardens, Kerry Period mansion set in Killarney National Park. |
