Imagine · Experience · Share™
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the United Kingdom or the U.K.) is a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe.
The Union comprises four constituent nations: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It occupies all of the island of Great Britain, the northeastern portion of the island of Ireland and most of the remaining British Isles. It counts Ireland, France, Belgium and Netherlands as its nearest neighbors. The Isle of Man and the various Channel Islands are "crown dependencies," linked to the United Kingdom by various ties and mutual obligations but not part of it (or of the European Union). Gibraltar is a British territory within the E.U., with its own autonomous government.
The U.K. today is a diverse patchwork of native and immigrant cultures, possessing a fascinating history and dynamic modern culture, both of which remain hugely influential in the wider world. Although Britannia no longer rules the waves, the U.K. is still a popular destination for many travellers. The capital city of the United Kingdom (and the largest city) is London.
Destinations for United Kingdom
Keep London cool for your teens or pre-teens on your family vacation.
How to keep from going bankrupt on your next family visit to London.
With limited time and budget, a bus tour of London is one way for the family to get a fulfilling Cliffs Notes experience of the city.
Some of the city’s best shopping finds can be had in its famous, and not-so-famous, markets.
About Us | Company Blog | TravelMusings | Photo Blog | Editorial | Contact Us
Jobs | Internships | Privacy Policy | Price Guarantee | Terms of Use | Site Map | Site Publishers: Partner with TravelMuse
Copyright © 2008 TravelMuse, Inc. All rights reserved.