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England

London Airport Transportation
How to reach the city from Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and London City Airport. The article includes links to London airport and transportation sites.

Tower of London
Britain's 1,000-year-old royal palace, fortress, and prison has something for everyone, from a torture exhibit to the Crown Jewels. Don't miss a Yeoman Warder's tour, and write ahead for free tickets to the nightly Ceremony of the Keys.

Kensington Palace, London
William and Mary lived here; so did two Georges, the young Queen Victoria, and Princess Diana. You can visit its State Apartments, the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection, an exhibit of Diana's dresses, and the Orangery tearoom.

Hampton Court Palace
Ride a commuter train or Thames riverboat to "the greatest palace in Britain," which lies 12 miles from London amid 60 acres of gardens and 600 acres of royal parkland. Attractions include tours with costumed guides, the reconstructed Tudor Kitchens, and Britain's oldest maze.

English Football - A Trip to Sunderland
Arsenal supporter Anders Imboden describes a match at Sunderland AFC's Stadium of Light and offers tips for foreign footie fans.

London Dormitory Rooms for Tourists
Residence halls at three London universities are low-cost alternatives to hotels when students are on vacation. Some even have shared kitchens.

Veeraswamy Restaurant, London
Britain's oldest Indian restaurant has thrown off its colonial trappings and been reborn as a stunning modern restaurant with an award-winning menu.

The Amateur Historian's Guide to the Heart of England
Book review: This informative, engaging, 410-page paperback describes nearly 200 medieval and Tudor sites within two hours of London.

Dover Castle
Explore 2,000 years of English history atop the White Cliffs of Dover. The castle's attractions include a medieval keep, a battlements walk, and a tour of WWII's Secret Wartime Tunnels.

Hadrian's Wall
When in England, do as the Romans did. Twenty miles of well-preserved ruins are just a stone's throw from Newcastle (see below).

Isle of Wight
Queen Victoria's favorite resort island lies just two miles off the English coast.

Newcastle upon Tyne
North East England's liveliest city is the home of Newcastle Brown Ale, the Newcastle United Football Club, and a lot more--including a new bridge, a revitalized riverfront, and cultural attractions.

St. Ives, Cornwall
England's leading art colony is also a popular seaside resort.

Armchair London
Explore Parliament and St. Paul's Cathedral with two CD-ROMs from Armchair Travel Company--or view free sample panoramas of these and other landmarks online.

Barge Cruises & Canal Boats
Explore Europe's waterways in luxury, or rent a boat and pilot it yourself.

Bodmin & Wenford Railway
Combine a steam-railway journey with hiking or cycling in Cornwall.

The Gallery Hotel, London
This boutique hotel in South Kensington is loaded with Victorian antiques and atmosphere. It's around the corner from the National History Museum and the V&A, and Harrods is a few blocks away.

Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill
If you can afford luxury comforts in a prime location, try this five-star hotel on Portman Square in London's West End.

Island Ferries, Part 2: Channel Islands
Take a boat from England to Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Herm, or Sark.

Island Ferries, Part 3: Isle of Man
This British Crown Dependency lies in the Irish Sea, midway between Ireland, Scotland, England, and Wales.

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