Here's the basic information you must know on your England vacation:
Arrival and Departure
When
arriving or departing to and from England, you will probably land at
the Heathrow Airport, the largest airport and one of the most active
airports on the planet. It is located 15 miles (24km) west of central
London; or at London Gatwick Airport, the second largest airport in the
England, which is 28 miles (45km) south of central London. (No departure
tax.)
Both airports are relating to London by an underground
railway network. The city can also be reached by taxi that is ready
outside each airport's terminal.
Flight to England
It takes
more than 8 hours if you are traveling from New York and longer if you
are departing from central U.S., the mid-west, the southern Atlantic
state, or the west coast.
Time to visit
The best time to
visit England is throughout months of July to September, when weather
conditions are at its perfect and daylight hours are the longest.
Although, this is also the time when tourists visit England so the rates
are higher, the streets are more crowded and the queues are longer. Low
season is from November to March. If you do not mind the chilling cold
of England winter and would love to capitalize of the cheaper rates,
then take your pick from all of these months. Shoulder season is from
April to June and the month of October.
Where to go
England
it is a small country but it offers a great many attractions, museums
and world renowned sights that you should not miss visiting. Visit some
of the following sites: the Buckingham Palace, the Westminster Abbey,
the British Museum, the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, the
National Gallery, Shakespeare's Globe Theater, St. Paul's Cathedral, Sir
John Soane's Museum, the Tower of London, the Tower Bridge, Notting
Hill, the Trafalgar Square and the Admiralty Arch, among others.
Where to stay
Hotels
are abundantly available especially in major cities like London,
Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle and Liverpool. All the same, hotels in
these urban centers are very expensive especially throughout high
season. Premium price is paid for rooms with bathrooms.
For a
budget traveler, Bed and Breakfasts are the preferred selection. They
are cheap, clean, convenient, comfortable and hospitable. Bathrooms are
regularly shared with other guests but the rooms are generally
comfortable.
Getting around
Hiring a car If you are
traveling as a group and planning to explore the country side, then
hiring a car is a good selection. But pass on car rental option if you
will spend most of have no doubt your time in the city.
Note: The driver seat is at the right hand side of the vehicle.
Bus,
taxi and the Tube Busses, taxis and trains are the most popular methods
for get around the city. London is popular for its double-decker
busses. All cities and towns have bus services as well. All urban
centers have taxi services. Taking the underground railways system in
London (or what is frequently referred to as the Tube) is a good
experience. Suburban rail services are for sale in Manchester,
Birmingham, Liverpool and the cities in Newcastle and South Yorkshire.
Tram routes are accessible in south London.
