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Cheap Flights to United Kingdom (GB)
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Whether you are planning a trip to England, Scotland, or Wales, We can help you find very cheap flights to the United Kingdom. Plane tickets don't have to cost an arm and a leg if you go the right source. Experienced travelers know that if you go to the right source big discounts on flight tickets are entirely possible.
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Book Cheap Flights to United Kingdom:
Boston to Edinburgh (BOS to EDI)
$382.20

Newark to Edinburgh (EWR to EDI)
$407.64

New York to Glasgow (NYC to GLA)
$407.64

New York to Edinburgh (NYC to EDI)
$407.64

Orlando, FL to London (MCO to LHR)
$444.14

Orlando to Manchester (ORL to MAN)
$450.50

New York to Belfast (NYC to BFS)
$464.53

Newark to Belfast (EWR to BFS)
$464.53

Belfast to London (BFS to LON)
$55.22

Manchester to London (MAN to LON)
$56.54

Stuttgart to London (STR to LON)
$60.02

Dublin to London (DUB to LON)
$60.19

Dublin to London (DUB to LHR)
$60.19

Top Cities of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland:
Overview
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain, is a sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of continental Europe. It is an island country, spanning Great Britain, the northeast part of Ireland, and many small islands. Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK with a land border, sharing it with the Republic of Ireland. Apart from this land border, the UK is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the English Channel and the Irish Sea. The largest island, Great Britain, is linked to France by the Channel Tunnel.
The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy (with Queen Elizabeth II as the head of state) and a unitary state consisting of four countries: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Also the UK has 14 overseas territories, all remnants of the British Empire, which at its height in 1922 encompassed almost a quarter of the world's land surface, the largest empire in the mankind's history. The Isle of Man and the various Channel Islands are "crown dependencies", possessing their own legislative bodies with the assent of the Crown. They are not part of the United Kingdom, nor of the EU, but are not sovereign nations in their own right either.
Although Britannia no longer rules the waves, the UK is still a popular destination for many travellers and is ranked as the sixth major tourist destination in the world. Out of a global total of 903 million tourists in 2007, 30.7 million tourists visited the United Kingdom spent over there more than US$20 billion. London, by a considerable margin, is the most visited city in the world with 15.6 million visitors in 2006, ahead of second placed Bangkok (10.4 million visitors) and third placed Paris (9.7 million).
The majority of the capital's tourist attraction are located in Central London. Within central London, the City of London is home to St Paul's Cathedral, with the Tower of London and Tower Bridge just outside its official boundary. The Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace bring visitors to the City of Westminster to the west, which also counts many of London's top museums and galleries amongst its attractions, including the British Museum, the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square, the Tate Britain and Madame Tussauds. Royal attractions are always popular — as well as the various palaces, Horse Guards Parade is a ceremonial photo opportunity, whilst nearby Downing Street is home to the Prime Minister.
Besides palaces and museums, it is hardly to imagine London without its traditional bright red double decker buses, cabbies, the Tube, tea and scones on a rainy afternoon, a pie and a pint for dinner. But culture and history enthral visitors not only to the capital of the country. The Queen's country feels like a giant open air museum, where every valley reveals another cathedral or ancient ruin. Throughout England, there are traces of history everywhere. An abundance of cathedrals, castles, ancient towns and scenic countryside is enough to keep any visitor occupied. Being in the Kingdom, you may study the development of the civilization from mysterious ruins of prehistoric Stonehenge to the world renowned universities of Oxford and Cambridge, which are the cultural and scientific heritage themselves. Meanwhile, the worshippers of the classical rock'n'roll eagerly crowd in Liverpool to kneel down at the birthplace of their idols, the Beatles' quartet. Soccer fans would rather go to Manchester where famous hooligan Beckham became David the Great.
Go to the north and see Scotland - clean, unspoilt destination with beautiful scenery which has a long and complex history, combined with thousands of historic sites and attractions. These include prehistoric stone circles, standing stones and burial chambers, and various Bronze Age, Iron Age and Stone Age remains. There are also many historic castles, houses, and battlegrounds, ruins and museums. Many people are drawn by the culture of Scotland. The cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow are increasingly being seen as a cosmopolitan alternative to Scotland's countryside, with visitors year round, but the main tourist season is generally from April to October inclusive. In addition to these factors, the national tourist agency have deployed a strategy of niche marketing, aimed at exploiting, amongst other things, Scotland's strengths in golf, fishing and food and drink tourism. Another significant, and increasingly popular reason for tourism to Scotland - especially by those from North America - is genealogy, with many visitors coming to Scotland to explore their family and ancestral roots.
Walking, shopping, and visiting historic places, museums and galleries - all of these activities attract about 10 million tourists to Wales annually. This country is a place where walled medieval towns and Victorian-flavoured seaside resorts draw the crowds. Stunning scenery certainly graces Wales' coast and countryside, but don't expect flashy tourist glamour. Cardiff, the capital, is a fine example of this: devoid of big city glitz, Cardiff's attractions revolve around its inner-city castle, national museum and stylish architecture. National parks like Snowdonia and Brecon Beacons are ideal for hiking and walking.
The place of hard political struggle over the last fifty years, Northern Ireland has improved significantly its international reputation in recent years and witnessed rising numbers of tourists who come to appreciate the country's unique heritage. Attractions include cultural festivals, musical and artistic traditions, countryside and geographical sites of interest, pubs, welcoming hospitality and sports (especially golf and fishing). Northern Ireland is now meeting a huge economic boom which is seeing in new houses, apartments, offices and entertainment centers spring up across the cities. Investment has come with peace, and Belfast, the capital, is changing forever and also attracting tourists. The city is well on its way to becoming hip and cool while the rest of the country is jumping on the bandwagon of success as the country enters a new era.
The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy (with Queen Elizabeth II as the head of state) and a unitary state consisting of four countries: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Also the UK has 14 overseas territories, all remnants of the British Empire, which at its height in 1922 encompassed almost a quarter of the world's land surface, the largest empire in the mankind's history. The Isle of Man and the various Channel Islands are "crown dependencies", possessing their own legislative bodies with the assent of the Crown. They are not part of the United Kingdom, nor of the EU, but are not sovereign nations in their own right either.
Although Britannia no longer rules the waves, the UK is still a popular destination for many travellers and is ranked as the sixth major tourist destination in the world. Out of a global total of 903 million tourists in 2007, 30.7 million tourists visited the United Kingdom spent over there more than US$20 billion. London, by a considerable margin, is the most visited city in the world with 15.6 million visitors in 2006, ahead of second placed Bangkok (10.4 million visitors) and third placed Paris (9.7 million).
The majority of the capital's tourist attraction are located in Central London. Within central London, the City of London is home to St Paul's Cathedral, with the Tower of London and Tower Bridge just outside its official boundary. The Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace bring visitors to the City of Westminster to the west, which also counts many of London's top museums and galleries amongst its attractions, including the British Museum, the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square, the Tate Britain and Madame Tussauds. Royal attractions are always popular — as well as the various palaces, Horse Guards Parade is a ceremonial photo opportunity, whilst nearby Downing Street is home to the Prime Minister.
Besides palaces and museums, it is hardly to imagine London without its traditional bright red double decker buses, cabbies, the Tube, tea and scones on a rainy afternoon, a pie and a pint for dinner. But culture and history enthral visitors not only to the capital of the country. The Queen's country feels like a giant open air museum, where every valley reveals another cathedral or ancient ruin. Throughout England, there are traces of history everywhere. An abundance of cathedrals, castles, ancient towns and scenic countryside is enough to keep any visitor occupied. Being in the Kingdom, you may study the development of the civilization from mysterious ruins of prehistoric Stonehenge to the world renowned universities of Oxford and Cambridge, which are the cultural and scientific heritage themselves. Meanwhile, the worshippers of the classical rock'n'roll eagerly crowd in Liverpool to kneel down at the birthplace of their idols, the Beatles' quartet. Soccer fans would rather go to Manchester where famous hooligan Beckham became David the Great.
Go to the north and see Scotland - clean, unspoilt destination with beautiful scenery which has a long and complex history, combined with thousands of historic sites and attractions. These include prehistoric stone circles, standing stones and burial chambers, and various Bronze Age, Iron Age and Stone Age remains. There are also many historic castles, houses, and battlegrounds, ruins and museums. Many people are drawn by the culture of Scotland. The cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow are increasingly being seen as a cosmopolitan alternative to Scotland's countryside, with visitors year round, but the main tourist season is generally from April to October inclusive. In addition to these factors, the national tourist agency have deployed a strategy of niche marketing, aimed at exploiting, amongst other things, Scotland's strengths in golf, fishing and food and drink tourism. Another significant, and increasingly popular reason for tourism to Scotland - especially by those from North America - is genealogy, with many visitors coming to Scotland to explore their family and ancestral roots.
Walking, shopping, and visiting historic places, museums and galleries - all of these activities attract about 10 million tourists to Wales annually. This country is a place where walled medieval towns and Victorian-flavoured seaside resorts draw the crowds. Stunning scenery certainly graces Wales' coast and countryside, but don't expect flashy tourist glamour. Cardiff, the capital, is a fine example of this: devoid of big city glitz, Cardiff's attractions revolve around its inner-city castle, national museum and stylish architecture. National parks like Snowdonia and Brecon Beacons are ideal for hiking and walking.
The place of hard political struggle over the last fifty years, Northern Ireland has improved significantly its international reputation in recent years and witnessed rising numbers of tourists who come to appreciate the country's unique heritage. Attractions include cultural festivals, musical and artistic traditions, countryside and geographical sites of interest, pubs, welcoming hospitality and sports (especially golf and fishing). Northern Ireland is now meeting a huge economic boom which is seeing in new houses, apartments, offices and entertainment centers spring up across the cities. Investment has come with peace, and Belfast, the capital, is changing forever and also attracting tourists. The city is well on its way to becoming hip and cool while the rest of the country is jumping on the bandwagon of success as the country enters a new era.
General information
| Continent: | Europe |
| Subregion: | Western Europe |
| Area: | 244,820 sq km (94,526 sq mi) |
| Capital: | London |
| Government: | Constitutional monarchy (but without written constitution) |
| Population: | 60.9 million |
| Languages: | The UK does not de jure have an official language but the predominant spoken tongue is English. Scots, a language descended from early northern Middle English, is recognised at European level and is not just a dialect of English. There are also four Celtic languages in use in the UK: Welsh, Irish Gaelic (generally just referred to as Irish), Scottish Gaelic and Cornish. In the 2001 Census over a fifth (21%) of the population of Wales said they could speak Welsh. The Census in Northern Ireland showed that (10.4%) people "had some knowledge of Irish". Just under 2% of the population in Scotland had some Gaelic language ability. Across the United Kingdom, it is generally compulsory for pupils to study a second language. French and German are the two most commonly taught second languages in England and Scotland. In Wales, all pupils up to age 16 are either taught in Welsh or taught Welsh as a second language. |
| Religions: | Christianity is the main religion in England with the Church of England (Anglican) as the Established Church: the church retains a representation in the UK Parliament, and the British monarch is a member of the church as well as its Supreme Governor. About 56% of the British population are Anglicans, while 10% confess the Roman Catholic Church which is the second largest Christian church in the country. There are also growing Orthodox, Evangelical and Pentecostal churches, with Pentecostal churches in England now third after the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church in terms of church attendance. Other large Christian groups include Methodists and Baptists. The presbyterian Church of Scotland is recognised as the national church of Scotland. According to the Office for National Statistics, the total number of Muslims in the UK in 2008 was 2,422,000 (3.9%). Over 1 million people follow religions of Indian origin: 560,000 Hindus, 340,000 Sikhs with about 150,000 practising Buddhism. A 2007 survey showed that only one in ten Britons actually attend church weekly.There is also a large and growing atheist and agnostic population with 9.1 million (15% of the UK population) claiming no religion. |
| Time: | GMT +0 |
| Currency: | Pound sterling (GBP) |
| Electricity: | 230V / 50 Hz (British plug) |
| Calling Code: | +44 |
| Internet Domain: | .uk |
| Drives: | on the left |
| Tips: | Waiters in British restaurants generally expect a 10% tip (but all too often do not get it from the native population) and in some places this is automatically listed on your bill. However, if you are dissatisfied with the service in any way, you are under no obligation to pay the service charge. Generally British people are not great tippers. As a visitor the 10% rule is more than generous and worth sticking to. Visitors from the US and Canada are seen as very generous tippers and even a bit of a soft touch by some. |
| Visas: | Citizens of other member states of the European Union for the most part do not require an entry visa so do nationalities from a number of (both) American, Asian, African and Oceanic countries. However, tourists from much more countries or territorial entities are strictly required a visa prior to visiting the United Kingdom. All UK visa applicants are required to provide biometric data (10-digit fingerprints and a biometric digital photograph) as part of the application process. You will have to go to your nearest visa application centre in person to provide your biometrics. All non-EU visitors should expect to be asked by the Immigration Officer upon arrival to demonstrate that they have a) a return ticket to leave the United Kingdom, b) a valid address at which they will be staying in the United Kingdom and c) sufficient funds with which to support themselves during their stay. An inability to demonstrate these three basics may lead to a refusal of leave to enter or a grant of restricted leave. (For more information of UK Immigration and visa requirements, see the British Home Office website.) |
| Airports: | London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the world's busiest international airport. Situated 15 miles west of Central London, Heathrow offers a large choice of international destinations, with direct flights to most countries in the world. The Britan's second busiest gateway, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is situated 30 miles south of London in Sussex, also offers a wide range of international flights. London Stansted Airport (STN) in Essex, and London Luton Airport (LTN) in Bedfordshire, are hubs for budget airlines who offer direct flights to a wide range of European destinations. London City Airport (LCY) is the most central airport in London, situated 7 miles east of Central London, but mainly serves business passengers to the main financial centers in Europe. Outside London, many of the regional airports offer a wide range of routes. Manchester International Airport (MAN) in the north of England is the UK's third-largest airport serving many European and long-haul destinations. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), in North West England, is the UK's fastest-growing airport and is taking on more and more flights. Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) offers many cheap flights to Europe and beyond. Cardiff International (CWL) is the main international airport in Wales. Scotland's capital Edinburgh Airport (EDI) serves more than 100 destinations worldwide. Almost as busy as Edinburgh's is another Scotland's Glasgow International Airport (GLA) serving 90 destinations. There are two more airports in Scotland - Aberdeen Airport( (ABZ) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK). The two main airports in Northern Ireland are Belfast International Airport (BFS) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD). |
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