United Kingdom

A four-in-one destination (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland), the U.K. offers beautiful, memorable, and accessible nature, some of the best museums in Europe, and a flourishing food scene far beyond mushy peas or beans on toast. Its landscapes are unparalleled and diverse—think craggy mountain peaks, ancient forests dripping with moss and ferns, and cool glassy lakes increasingly popular for wild swimming.

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Planning your trip

Use these articles, resources, and guides to plan and inspire your next trip to the United Kingdom.

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HOTELS
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RESOURCES TO HELP PLAN YOUR TRIP
These 10 singular places offer history, shopping, a warm welcome, and some seriously good fish and chips.
Eighteen years in the making, the 2,700-mile King Charles III England Coast Path traces the entirety of the English shoreline.
Disabled festivalgoers say they face a gap between policy and practice. As the music-event industry evolves, concert organizers are discovering that true accessibility isn’t just infrastructural, but also cultural.
A new class of stylish trains debuting in 2026 promises immersive interiors, elevated dining, and scenic journeys across Europe and Asia.
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Celebrate the 200th birthday of steam-powered railways on routes winding through Welsh peaks, along the Cornish coast, and into the Scottish Highlands.
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