VisitBritain Newsletter

Opening this fall, golfers will want to check out the first course created on the west-coast of Scotland in more than 100 years. One of Britain's finest festivals, the Abergavenny Food Festival, celebrates its tenth anniversary... and we love any excuse to sample welsh cuisine. Visitors to Hadrian's Wall in England can be environmentally-friendly by taking in the Roman sites by train and bus. And, a collection of twelve of Diana, Princess of Wales' dresses is on display for the first time at Kensington Palace in London.

For sure some movie-goers will have already seen ‘Made of Honor’ and Patrick Dempsey in his short kilt! But, of course, here at VisitBritain, we insist that the real star of the film is the stunning Scottish scenery. We suggest some romantic locations for Scotland-bound couples.

Among the latest deals is this one from Red Carnation Hotels - a group of six luxury boutique properties in London...

They are offering guaranteed dollar rates through January 31, 2009, set at $1.80 to one British Pound, including complimentary continental breakfast and tax (VAT at 17.5%). For example, during low season (July 28 through September 4, 2008; and December 15, 2008 through January 31, 2009), the dollar rate is $296 a night at the group's four-star The Rubens hotel which overlooks Buckingham Palace's Royal Mews; while the rate at the five-star The Milestone hotel opposite Kensington Palace is $497. www.redcarnationhotels.com

Britain isn't too expensive. Well, you would expect the PR team at VisitBritain to say that, right? Here's the evidence: we suggest accommodation options in London and Britain from $100 as well as the scoop on how to get 50% off at many top restaurants. And, don't forget, BritRail and attraction passes priced in dollars offer huge savings, and are available for purchase from VisitBritain's online shop. A large number of free museums and galleries in London and Britain enable visitors to stretch their dollars further.