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Telephones and the UK: The Basics

Charly Miller — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:45:36 +0000

Learning about the many differences between US/Canadian and UK phones requires some research. In the PDF below you’ll find links to well-written Internet resources for UK phone info, basic UK dialing instructions, and important UK phone numbers to have on hand when traveling in the UK.

Telephones and the UK: The Basics

Telephones and the UK: Know Your Options!

Charly Miller — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:39:48 +0000

Oh, surpriZe!
Deciding what phone to use while traveling in the UK requires a bit of research.

Will your regular cell phone work in the UK? If it will, does your service provider offer a reasonably-priced UK roaming plan, or should you rent a UK cell phone? What about buying a cheap UK Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) phone?

In the following PDF you’ll find information about these questions, links to well-written Internet phone info resources, and a plethora of pointers about some hidden costs often associated with using phones in the UK.

Telephones and the UK: Know Your Options

UK Terminology Tips

Charly Miller — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:54:22 +0000

One of the marvelous things for Americans and Canadians who visit Great Britain is that we don’t have to worry about dealing with a foreign language—or DO we?!

While preparing for your UK holiday (vacation), take the time to familiarize yourself with some of the differences between British English and American English. Pay particular attention to common American terms considered derogatory or offensive in Britain, and vice-versa.

UK Terminology Tips: British and American English

UK Rental Car Check List

Charly Miller — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:30:02 +0000

In the Do’s & Don’ts for Car Rental and Driving in the UK Blog Post of February 5th, 2013, we provided a list of steps to perform before leaving the UK Car Rental company’s lot.

These steps are so important, we’ve created a checklist you can print and pack—or load on your smart phone.
UK Car Rental Check List

Do’s & Don’ts for Car Rental and Driving in the UK

Charly Miller — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 20:38:42 +0000

Driving in Great Britain is far less stressful for travelers who rent a car in which they can be completely comfortable while driving on the left side of the road, and those who become familiar with UK driving differences and road rules before heading out on holiday.

In the PDF linked below you’ll find some of the best UK-related car rental and driving tip resources available on the Internet. Following the Internet resources section we provide Extra Tips derived from the personal experiences of A Novel Holiday authors and contributors.

UK Car Rental and Driving Do’s & Don’ts