Tourist Information

The following links all lead to external information sites

Visit Britain - British Tourist Authority site with a vast range of useful information and links. You can also book travel, accommodation, and tickets for shows online. 

Visit Northern Ireland - the official Northern Ireland Tourist Board site. Book accommodation, and discover what you can see and do.

Visit Scotland - information by the Scottish Tourist Board about shopping, activities, attractions, and events in all regions of Scotland and its islands. Search for accommodation online.

Visit Wales - information from the Welsh Tourist Board, about accommodation, activities, its history and language.

Online Travel Guides

Fodors - this colourful guide covers major destinations round the world, with travel tips, news, and information on everything from the best restaurants and hotels in town, to taxi fares from the airport.

Lonely Planet - want to find a budget hotel in Reykjavik or a top class hotel in Rio? Then this is a great starting point for information, travellers' reviews, blogs, and online booking. Also useful for tips if you are interested in responsible travel, and links to organisations for overseas volunteer work.

Rough Guides - useful overviews on major countries and cities of the world, with lists of unmissable sights, information on money, visas and health, plus podcasts, forums, and photo gallery.

Time Out - find out about restaurants, nightlife, events, culture, films, hotels, and shopping in the great cities of the world.

General Travel Advice and Tourism Sites

ABTA The Travel Association - travel agents and tour operators who are members of ABTA adhere to a strict code of conduct and high standards. Find out more about how your holiday booking is protected by ABTA, as well as look for holidays online.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office - read news and blogs to find out about current issues in other countries, also advice on travelling safely abroad.

Identity and Passport Service - information about applying for, renewing, or amending your passport, as well as travel advice.

Last Modified: 29/09/2008 09:38:43
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