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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Opening in February 2026 just north of London’s West End, the Newman takes cues from Fitzrovia’s bohemian history, balancing thoughtfully designed rooms with street-facing spaces meant to be shared.
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RESOURCES TO HELP PLAN YOUR TRIP
Don’t miss these five top spots for a perfect summer adventure through England’s Cornwall county.
In addition to closing the departures area periodically after midnight, the airport says travelers can no longer sleep on the floor overnight.
Not far from Terminal 5, there’s a free carnival ride masquerading as a humble parking lot shuttle.
A rare set of the gigantic “Birds of America” by John J. Audubon is expected to sell for as much as $12 million.
Didn’t make the guest list? (We didn’t either.) You can still get in on the fun with these royal wedding weekend hotel packages in the U.S. and the U.K.
The National WWII Museum is recruiting history buffs and fans of the acclaimed HBO miniseries for a 13-day European campaign, from England to the Eagle’s Nest.
Derek Lamberton’s gorgeous maps—of Paris, London, Boston, and other cities—allow urban explorers to survey architectural styles, chocolate shops, breweries, and more.
The Room with a View package offers a daredevil drop from the St. Giles Hotel’s 164-foot-tall central tower.
Walk in the footsteps of some of London’s most notable Victorians through the lavish restaurants, opulent theaters, and grand department stores they frequented.
Winter stars are at their brightest and clearest in the darkest corners of the earth. John Barentine, program director for the International Dark-Sky Association, shares where to look up (while bundled up) in 2018.