UK meeting?

[Karen]

That would be fun, I met carrie up at Stonhenge the last time I was in London! If we plan far enough ahead, and schedule it during the "off season" airfares are not as bad ...

[Miss Z]

That's definitely a good idea, Karen, especially since air fares are getting more expensive in peak times. I wouldn't recommend London itself in the height of summer at all - WAY too busy!

Any other Brits interested in this for the future? Chris, Denise, Killearn Karen, ...?

And I hope you can get over here one day too, Bri! And perhaps I shall also make time for a Tennessee visit one day

[Randi]

I'd love to come over and meet up, if it all fits in. I agree that London is not the ideal place to visit during summer months, unless you have loads of energy, or really want to shop. I have saved some links that you might want to have a look at. The Oxford and Cotswolds areas are nice, and easy to get to from London.

http://www.bedandbreakfasts-uk.co.uk/

http://www.bnbselect.com/

http://www.bedandbreakfastnationwide.com/

http://www.ownersdirect.co.uk/england.htm

http://www.bedandbreakfasts.co.uk/pr...ty=Oxfordshire

http://www.bedandbreakfasts.co.uk/uk-london.asp

http://www.timeout.com/

http://www.oxfordbus.co.uk/main.php?page_id=27

http://www.nationalexpress.com/Airport/index.cfm

http://www.riverthames.co.uk/

http://www.cotswolds-calling.com/index.htm

In this link, there’s a Forum (left side) where you can see what others think of the various places. http://www.fodors.com/world/europe/england/

[slick]

I am seriously planning a UK trip in 2013 so will stay tuned to this thread.

[kittycats_delight]

I would be interested too. This year for the most part is out. I have a lot going on. I am in preparation for surgery and have a ton of consults & tests etc in the next few months leading upto surgery then I will need some time after to get back on my feet. I could do 2013 though, atleast as of now that seems good. Lots of time for me to plan & get some funds together. So if we plan something for 2013 I would be game.

[Miss Z]

2013 sounds great to me I should be less busy than usual following my spring time examinations, and shouldn't have too many, if any, placements to do.

Randi - I love Oxford and have family there, my dad grew up in an Oxfordshire village so I know the area fairly well. It's so easy to get to by bus/train too. Plus, it's a better example of 'real' England. I always say people who have only visited London (as much as I love it) haven't really been to the UK! London would be a great place to start, then there's Oxford, Canterbury, Brighton... plenty of nice places pretty near by that are worth a visit.

Of course, they all pale in comparison to the north of England, but I think I'd be pushing my luck there....

Michelle - hope all goes well with the surgery! Keep us posted.

[Randi]

Zara, I've visited Oxforshire many times, since John's sister lives near Witney, we have taken many trips to the surrounding towns, mostly to the west, into the Cotswolds. I think most Americans would love it, it's a beautiful part of England. Some towns I really like are Henley and Burford - have you been there?

Lake District is supposed to really beautiful, also. I haven't been there, though.

One of my dreams is to go on a boat up the Thames for a week, that must be special.