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UK
English Heritage
English Heritage merged with the Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England in 1999. Find here, information about days out visiting historic properties and gardens as well as policy documents, tourism study aids and information about the national monuments record and listed buildings and grants. Use the site map to locate information.
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk
Good Beach Guide
An Independent guide to UK bathing water quality from the Marine Conservation Society. You can search for beaches in the UK by area or specific location. Maps, the nearest TIC details, activities and transport information are all provided as well as information about the state of the beach and water quality.
http://www.goodbeachguide.co.uk
Hudson's Historic Houses & Gardens, Castles and Heritage Sites
This web site leads you to over 2,000 heritage properties, historic gardens, stately homes, ancient monuments and castles that are open to the public and to those available for functions, weddings and special events.
http://www.hudsons.co.uk/
National Gardens Scheme
Gardens open to the public for charity
http://www.ngs.org.uk/ gen/ default.aspx?
National Trust
Place to visit owned by the National Trust. Choose by area, name or special feature.
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Visit Britain
You can search for all types of accommodation, places to visit, events and attractions, Tourist Information Offices and English language schools in Britain.
http://www.visitbritain.com/
Worldwide
Blue Flag Campaign
Check for over 2800 beaches and marinas in Europe and South Africa which comply with the EU Bathing Water Directive standards and have been awarded the blue flag by an independent, non-profit organisation - the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). Brief details are given for each entry.
http://www.blueflag.org
Guardian Unlimited Travel
A site packed full of information. Find out about countries, restaurants, cities, travel offers and specialist activities - links to articles and other sites.
http://travel.guardian.co.uk
Lonely Planet
Information on destinations and travel practicalities etc.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com
The Internationalist
Links to travel destinations by country, maps and related travel information.
http://www.internationalist.com/ travel
World Travel Guide
Internet version of the World Travel Guide. Select by world area, country or town. All aspects of travel are covered: health, climate, visas etc.
http://www.wtgonline.com
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