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United Kingdom Travel Guide

The United Kingdom, for the most part, is a year-round destination. The countryside and seaside bustle in the summer, while there are plenty of indoor museums and cultural events during other times. In general, the most popular time to visit is from the early spring through late summer when the weather is warmest and people take their vacations. The Christmas shopping season in December and school breaks also get busy. Visitor traffic slows down in the early fall when school begins, dips again immediately after the Christmas holidays. The spring and fall are often good times to go for a mix of favorable weather, fewer crowds, and lower prices, but this depends on specific areas within Britain. read more

Editors' Picks: United Kingdom DealsSee All United Kingdom Travel Deals

• $496 R/T Europe Sale Fares on American*
  American's latest sale to European destinations starts at $496 round-trip. Travel from D.C., Chicago, Dallas, and others to cities including Barcelona, Dublin, Paris, and Rome. Book by December 3, for travel until spring 2010.
• $458 R/T London Sale Fares on Virgin Atlantic*
  Virgin Atlantic's latest sale features flights to London from Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, and several other departure cities. Travel is valid this fall, winter, and spring, but book tickets by Thursday, December 3.
• $334 R/T Europe Sale Fares on Aer Lingus*
  Thinking about booking a winter trip to Europe? Now might be the time to do it. Aer Lingus is offering sale fares from a handful of U.S. cities to Rome, London, Paris, and others. Travel between January and March, but book by November 23.
• $458 R/T Europe Sale Fares on Delta*
  Fall, winter, and spring flights from New York City to many European hotspots like Barcelona, London, and Rome are available with Delta's latest sale. Book through Monday, November 23, for travel through mid-spring 2010.
• Scotland Eight-Night Vacation Packages From $820*
  With this eight-night escapade around the highlands and lowlands of Scotland, you just might discover the Loch Ness Monster. Visit Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Inverness, and Glasgow with a five-day car rental and hotel accommodations along the way.
• London Six-Night Vacation Packages Start at $689*
  This deal leaves plenty of spare cash in your pocket. With a sightseeing river cruise and tons of free museums like the National Portrait Gallery, the British Museum, and the Tate, you can use your extra spending money for souvenirs at Harrods'.
• Kids Ride for Free on National Bus Service in the U.K.
  National Express, a British bus line that services 1,200 destinations throughout the U.K., sells two family discount cards that allow kids up to age 15 to travel for free.

United Kingdom Travel Advice See All United Kingdom Travel Advice

• Top Five Off-Peak Destinations for Winter 2009/2010 While many winter travelers head to the beach or to popular ski resorts, savvy tourists can take advantage of fewer crowds and off-peak deals for fabulous vacations.
• Travel Right After the Holidays for a Great Deal If you have any flexibility in your schedule, you'll want to consider planning a trip immediately after the holidays to take advantage of low travel periods and great bargains. The weeks after Thanksgiving and New Year's are especially affordable.
• Ireland by Bus or Car The Deal Detective weighs the pluses and minuses of an escorted tour versus an independent vacation.
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  Meet the spirited guests of the world's most haunted hotels.
• Top 10 Fall Vacation Deals for Under $700 The Deal Detective shakes down her sources to uncover the season's best fall offerings. Destinations include the Caribbean, Vienna, Italy, Hawaii, and more.
• Scotland or Ireland for Under $1,000 The Deal Detective helps a mother and daughter reunite, and shares a little trick for determining the best value when choosing a package versus an a-la-carte vacation.

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• Embassy Suites Phoenix-Scottsdale
  4415 East Paradise Village Parkway South
  Phoenix, AZ
  5 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 270
  
• The Westin Peachtree Plaza
  210 Peachtree Street
  Atlanta, GA
  12 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 1068
  Number of Floors: 73
  
• New York Marriott East Side
  525 Lexington Avenue
  New York City, NY
  18 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 646
  Number of Floors: 35
  
• Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa
  1 Resort Dr
  Savannah, GA
  5 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 403
  Number of Floors: 16
  
• SpringHill Suites Seattle Downtown
  1800 Yale Ave.
  Seattle, WA
  2 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 234
  Number of Floors: 10
  
• Riverside Hotel
  620 E. Las Olas Blvd
  Ft. Lauderdale, FL
  1 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 217
  Number of Floors: 12
  
• Omni Hotel at Park West
  1590 LBJ Freeway
  Dallas, TX
  6 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 337
  Number of Floors: 12
  
• Embassy Suites Hotel Chicago Downtown Lakefront
  511 North Columbus Drive
  Chicago, IL
  14 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 455
  Number of Floors: 18
  
• Hilton Los Angeles Airport
  5711 West Century Boulevard
  Los Angeles, CA
  18 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 1236
  Number of Floors: 17
  
• Sheraton National Hotel
  900 S Orme St
  Arlington, VA
  4 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 408
  Number of Floors: 16