Fodor's newest travel series is designed for travelers who want to travel well and spend less. With candid reviews and a fresh outlook, Fodor's upCLOSE points the way to authentic experiences that will take travelers away from the crowds and close to the culture -- without having to spend a fortune.Fodor's upCLOSE Great Britain is smart, fun, and informative. It gives you quirky, never-obvious facts about major sights, as well as the lowdown on the minor ones. It's in-the-know about what's going on. It reveals the essence of the Sceptered Isle and helps you get the most Britain for your travel dollar. In short, it's the best of all possible travel companions.All the places to go, from London to the Lake DistrictOnce-in-a-lifetime London--Big Ben to Buckingham Palace Picture-perfect Cotswold valleys, stately homes and gardens, and tiny one-pub villages Take a literary pilgrimage--from the drama of Brontë Country to the elegance of Jane Austen's Bath Hiking in Wales, castle-hopping in Scotland, and moreTell-all reviews of small hotels, tidy hostels, and cozy B&BsWhere to stay that's charming (for a lot less than an arm and a leg) Vintage Victorian villas and inns Restful respites--candlelit cottages to Regency row houses Hundreds of dollar-stretching hostelsThe buzz on restaurants, pubs, and entertainmentLondon's cutting-edge cuisine scene--the latest spots, perfect pubs, tea shops, and cybercafés Best bets for fish-and-chippers Sensational Shakespeare at the new Globe Theatre and Stratford What's happening where, from rock and reggae to RachmaninoffPractical info, great mapsAirfare deals and how to get around Tips on traveling smart and losing the crowds Clear, easy-to-read maps