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EUROPE PAGE
UNITED KINGDOM (UK): 
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Northern Ireland here
Scotland here
Wales here
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Travel Information
Be it fashionable and trendy London, picturesque coastlines, countryside villages, medieval ruins, stunning castles or historic museums, England simply has it all! 
For travel tips, city details, major attractions and points-of-interest, follow the links below.
GENERAL ITEMS OF INTEREST
 Currency Even though the United Kingdom is a member of the European Union (home of the Euro) England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland all still use the Pound Sterling.
Note: Instead of traveling with your own country's currency and then paying the expensive cash conversion rates - to get the best exchange rate - we suggest you use an ATM for cash, and a credit card for purchases.
Currency Conversion here!
Electricity United Kingdom runs on 230 volts AC (50 cycles).
Note that most modern laptop, cell phone and digital camera chargers are dual voltage and will work perfectly in the United Kingdom with just a simple adapter plug. Find electrical adapters, products and tips here!
Times to Travel
The United Kingdom's climate is much warmer than expected (considering its location), as all of the British Isles are warmed some by the Gulf Stream Current as it makes its way north through the waters of the North Atlantic Ocean from the Gulf of Mexico.
There certainly are exceptions, but in general terms winters are damp, mild and windy, with cloudy days. Winters do get cold and snowy, especially in the Northern Highlands of Scotland and the hills and mountains of northern England.
Summers are usually pleasant and warm with sunny to party-cloudy days. Temperatures are the warmest across the south (from Bristol to London) and along the entire length of the English Channel.
Precipitation is possible at most anytime, but the United Kingdom's reputation as a constantly rainy and wet destination is very much exaggerated.
Most travelers seem to agree that April through September are the best months to visit.
Travel Advisories here!
VISAS
A valid passport is required to enter the United Kingdom. For stays up to six months visa requirements (if any) vary from country to country. To find out whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we suggest you the contact the applicable British Consulate.
For stays longer than six months regarding employment, study or tourism, a visa is required and must be obtained in advance. For additional information please contact the British Consulate with jurisdiction over your country of residence.
UNITED KINGDOM TOURISM SITES
Stately Homes in the U.K. here!
United Kingdom National Parks here!
ENGLAND TOURISM TRANSPORTATION
Airports web site
Bus Travel web site
Ferries web site
Highways and Roads web site
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