Great Britain unltd: The Island of Great Britain ... England - Wales - Scotland
Showcasing the Island Kingdom of Great Britain ... including England, Wales, and Scotland.
Find Great Britain-related Products and Services. Connect and Interact with those who share your interest in All Things Britannia.
Below you'll find Merchants and Products which speak to the topic of this site and which, in keeping with our mission as The Web's Concierge, have been carefully chosen and individually screened for your shopping ease and pleasure. They are not paid ads, but rather companies with whom we have selectively chosen to partner. We do earn a referral fee if you find something you like or need and purchase it. We have striven to bring you the "best in breed" companies ... those that: we like, our friends like, have great sites and service, have good online reviews, positive consumer reports, and are family friendly. Keep us posted with regards to your own personal experiences with them.
You may be surprised at companies that have not been included. The "noisiest" in the marketplace are not always the best. We have chosen 1) newer innovative companies that are performing well and garnering respect in their respective niches as well as 2) "Main Street" companies that have been reliably getting the job done for decades ... in some cases centuries. Our oldest partner, thus far, has been in business since 1819! That's staying power.
Rest assured, if we've included a certain vendor in a site's line-up, there's a very specific reason for it. You may have to hunt and poke a bit, but it'll be well worth the effort. Enjoy the adventure!
Merchants
The Leader of the Pack
British Heritage Travel: A magazine that examines the vast history of the British Isles ... its people, culture, customs, and traditions and takes the American reader on an authoritative and insightful journey to the places where British history happened and to meet the personalities who made and are still making it.
Customer Favorites:
Art.com: If you love Art ... any kind of art, any subject ... you're gonna love this site. It's a feast for the senses. You can browse by subject, genre, artist, room to be decorated, and even color palate. Once you've found the image you've been looking for and/or can't live without, then you have multiple product types to choose from ... there's even a great selection of wall tapestries. You'll have fun here ... no matter your special interests or current decorating mission. Their tag line says it all: "Find Your Art, Love Your Space."
BBC History: Great Britain’s favorite and best-selling history magazine ... bringing the world's past to life.
BBC Music: The BBC publication devoted primarily to classical music (with attention also given to jazz and world music) ... each edition comes with a free audio CD (which often includes BBC recordings of full-length works).
Britain Magazine: The official publication of the British Tourist Authority ... serving as an indispensable reference when planning a trip to the United Kingdom, as well as providing spectacular sneak peeks at some of Britain's most beautiful places to visit.
Comfi: A Seller - Still one of the Favorites - of Pre-Paid Long Distance Phone Cards and Domestic Phone Minutes. Low rates on International and Domestic Calling.
Contiki: One very special niche ... a tour operator for the 18-35 year olds that want to see the world and experience different cultures, but who want to travel safely (especially if traveling solo) and make sure they "see the sights". Average age is about 25. Make new friends, travel, and do a bit of partying while you're at it.
Discover Britain: The magazine of Britain's history and countryside ... filled with photographs and features about British life, culture, and heritage.
Expedia: One of the leading "online travel agencies" providing independent travel booking for flights, hotels, car rentals, cruises, and vacation packages ... a 2019 best in show for car rentals.
Intrepid Travel: A small group tour company with an ethos and modus operandi that might not work for all, but certainly does for some. Intrepid specializes in "soft" adventure" travel (which might be a relative term for some folks) and small groups (as few as four and usually not more than 12). It is no frills ... local food, local transport, and modest accommodations ... grassroots travel I guess one would call it. Just without all the pre-planning hassles. They've been doing it since 1989 and have 800 different tour variations. Some folks love 'em (including some of the National Geo folks), some not so much. You just need to know what you're looking for out of your travel experience.
Leekes: A leading regional upper-scale UK Department Store offering luxury furnishings; home & garden decorating accessories for the interior and exterior spaces, including garden decor; and even their own branded tableware, electrical appliances, and cookware. Not bad for a company that started out as a "smithy" well over a hundred years ago! Ships to the UK Mainland.
One Travel: Offering air, hotel, car, cruise, and travel package deal booking ... considered one of "the top 10" best online travel sites (ranking pretty high on that list ... ahead of others you might hear more about) ... they do have an easy to use site which has lots of info on it which you should read (esp the FAQs) ... also providing good customer support.
Tea Time: A magazine dedicated to "sharing the love of tea"... You'll find inspired tea-party menus, recipes, tea table-setting ideas, tea-focused destinations and events, tea traditions around the world, and much more. Geared towards those individuals who have a taste for elegant entertaining and an appreciation for the culture and celebration that surrounds the art of tea.
The English Garden: Celebrating what is - secretly - the quintessential ideal of every serious gardener ... the English garden. You'll now have the resources and know-how at your fingertips to make this idyllic tradition a reality in your own backyard!!
The English Home: "Elegant living in traditional English style" ... short and sweet. But just think of the possibilities!
Thistle Hotels: Offering Hotel Accommodations at 33 UK Locations ... all strategically and centrally located - as well as 2 Malaysian locations. (A Member of the Guoman Luxury Hotel Group.)
Virgin Atlantic Airways: A British airline owned by Richard Branson's Virgin brand and Delta Airlines. Flying to 35 destinations worldwide ... both short and long haul flights.
More Resources:
Amazon: One of the planet's most mind-boggling arrays of goods. First came the books. Now they've added every other product on the planet. The ultimate in selection and convenience across multiple categories.
Gilchrist & Soames: A leading provider of luxury toiletry collections TO world-class hotels, exclusive resorts, and distinguished spas, inns, and bed & breakfasts. (Sorry guys, you have to go stay at a hotel -resort-spa that uses their wares to experience the products.)
Target.com: This favorite shopping destination has become one of the Web's 5 top favorite places to shop ... the company has worked its way into the Fortune 50. They've really covered all the bases when it comes to customers' "wants and likes".
