Whatever the time of year, Britain offers tourists an exciting and cultural experience.
For most American travellers, the first port of call is London. And quite rightly - the place is a cultural Mecca, and home to as diverse a population as any city on Earth. Of course, it has many of the must-see destinations such as Buckingham Palace and Big Ben - but with so many people from all over the world flying for hours on end to visit the UK, why stick to the same places as every other tourist? Your discovery shouldn’t start and end with the capital.
Many would say that the world waiting outside London really makes up the beauty and diversity of Britain. The architecture, history, culture, pubs and great British sense of humour are everywhere - not just in the well-known tourist traps. The trick is to plan before you visit, so that you don’t become overwhelmed.
Imagine life as a Roman in Bath. Drink real “scrumpy” cider in Somerset. Eat some haggis in Scotland. See the sites of famous battles - from William the Conqueror’s Hastings to the soccer grounds across the country that see battle every weekend. It’s features of the UK like these that the neon signs of London simply cannot match.
But how do you get around a country like Britain? As a tourist, you have many options - the usual planes, trains or automobiles. But have you considered the bus?
You might have heard horror stories of travelling by bus in North America, but Britain’s key
destinations are all so close to each other that deciding to travel by bus is a no-brainer. In fact, to truly appreciate the sights and culture of the UK - and let’s be honest, to get the best bang for your buck - you really have to consider travelling by bus. The best deal going for comfort and price is offered by National Express. And your hub to the rest of what Britain has to offer is Victoria Coach Station (Central London) - it is here where true discovery can begin.
If adventure’s your middle name, but you quietly like a bit of reassurance, here’s a tip: National Express is the UK’s national coach operator and the favoured mode of transport for millions of passengers every year. There are over 1000 destinations on the National Express network, which covers all of Britain. The routes are served by regularly scheduled departures and connections are easy to make, enabling you to visit places that are simply are not served by the trains.
What’s more, National Express stops and stations are located within easy reach of top class hostels, bed and breakfasts and hotels. But, before you sigh and say “I know the sort of places where bus
stations are,” think again, bus travel in the UK really is a different class. Stations are located in central areas and many buses are now fitted with leather seats, some even come with in-flight style
television entertainment.
With your bags stowed safely in the luggage-hold, you can sit back and enjoy comfortable, stress-free travel - wherever you’re going. You don’t even need to worry about getting lost because if you need help at any time, a 24 hour helpline is available for any customers who need assistance!
Wondering how much it’s going to cost you? Well, bus travel is cheap in the UK and National Express fares reflect this. Travel between cities starts from just $3 per journey if you book online, but the ideal travel companion for those visiting Britain is the Brit Xplorer pass. With a Brit Xplorer you will pay as little as $16 a day (including tax) to travel to any of the destinations on the National Express network as many times as you like. Brit Xplorer passes are available exclusively to UK visitors and enable passengers to simply hop on and bus services as they please. You don’t even need to buy a ticket, just flash the pass to the driver and away you go. |
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