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Short Trips
Tea Time: Sippin' at the Ritz
Indulge in the British tea tradition the in the spectacular Palm Court, where guest sip Earl Grey and nibble Napoleons.
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Off-the-Beaten Path
Sample, Sip and Savor: London's Borough Market
Under the elevated train tracks near London Bridge Train Station in Southwark is a thriving market that has been serving up British fare since 1754. Sure, it's a little out of the way, but Borough Market draws some of the city's top chefs -- along with an occasional movie star.
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Special Section
Special Section: Time Travel in England
Hampton Court Palace – An overnight stay in this storied place brings spine-tingling adventure.
East Hampshire – Historic homes of literary figures and independent breweries dot a pastoral landscape.
Winchester – This small town offers a treasure trove of English heritage.
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Cultural Travel
Chasing Tintin: From Brussels to London
The greatest fictional adventurer of the 20th century has returned. Tintin, the spiky-haired hero who starred in 23 cartoon books by Belgian creator Hergé, is the star of a new exhibit at London’s National Maritime Museum.
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It Really Happened
The Hostile: True Travel Tales
We called him “Maniac Mack.” Meeting him was one of the weirdest experiences I had on that long-ago bus tour of England…
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World's Most Fascinating People
Crying for Chester: Profile in England
The ancient profession of "Proclaiming" is alive and well in this historic English town. Meet David Mitchell, Town Crier.
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Historic Travel
Enigma: The Secrets of Station X
By far the best-kept secret of World War II, Station X was one of England’s best weapons against the onslaught of Nazi military power.
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World Spotlight
Ghosts of the Tower of London
Some say that the Tower of London is the most haunted place in England. Just ask Phil Wilson, a yeoman sarjeant at the Tower. He and his wife, Ann, live there — and do they have tales to tell.
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