Plan your trip to the U.K.

All the tools, resources, tips, instructions, and advice you need to plan the perfect trip to London and the U.K.

A pro take photographs at Stonehenge (Photo by Reid Bramblett)

Britain's top sights, attractions, and sightseeing hints, tips, and resources

 
London Greeters offers you the chance to hang around with a local, maybe get a small tour, for free (Photo courtesy of London Greeters)

The best activities and experiences in Britain, from Shakespeare walks to cooking classes, pub crawls to Harry Potter tours

 
 (Photo by Andrew Filer)

Vacation blueprints for your trip to the U.K. so so you can get the most out of your trip, no matter where you want to go and how much time you have to see the best of Britain

 
No, London hotels don't look like they did in 1883 (and the old Metropole is now the Corinthia). This is what they're like now. (Photo by Leonard Bentley)

Where to stay in the U.K.—Beyond hotels to B&Bs, rental flats, Scottish castles, farm stays, university dorms, and more

 
Not sure if these women are overeager tourists or overeager patriots, but they seem to be having a great time (Photo by Oasty40)

Guided, escorted, specialty, and packaged tours to the U.K.

 
Transportation options to and within the United Kingdom (Photo icons courtesy of AIGA; illustrations by Reid Bramblett)

Getting to the U.K. and getting around Britain: trains, planes, rental cars, low-cost airlines and long-distance coaches

 
Travel info (Photo by Bobafred)

Tourist information, guidebooks, maps, tips for niche groups (students, LGBT, seniors, disabled, etc.), and more

 
Not my gear, but pretty close to what I pack (save the helmet) (Photo by cmor15)

From travel speciality clothes and gear to bags and currency converters

 
Public telephone and internet booths in London (Photo © Reid Bramblett)

Keeping in touch while traveling—Cellphones and Skype, mail and roaming fees, and how to call to, from, and within the U.K.

 
Credit cards, cash, and other travel money concerns (Photo by Sean MacEntee)

From credit cards, cash, and ATMS to VAT refunds, travelers checks, and customs limits

 
All the documents you need to travel (beyond plane tickets) (Photo by Ian)

All those boring but necessary travel details: passports, entry visas, trip insurance, health insurance, customs regulations, and all the other super-fun pre-trip preparations

 
For emergencies in the U.K., dial 999 (Photo )

From emergency numbers and hospitals to pickpockets and general safety issues