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Tourist Information & Links.
Climate - usually warm, can be wet, towpaths can get muddy, most hire firms supply waterproofs.
www.meto.govt.uk/ www.bbc.co.uk/weather
Food - most pubs serve filling meals, restaurants and 'food to go' in villages, towns. www.eats.co.uk
People - most fellow canal cruisers always ready to chat and help out. Canal People
Pubs - UK institution, many canalside serving beers, spirits, food, children allowed in many. Canal Pubs  www.camra.org.uk.

Roads - comprehensive and complicated network. Drive on left, stay in left hand lane except when overtaking, never cross red lights. On scary 'roundabouts' give way to traffic coming from your right. Motorways similar to Interstates, Autoroutes etc. Speed limits; Motorways and 'dual-carriageways' with central separation - 70mph, other out of town roads - 60mph or 50mph, residential areas - 30mph or 40mph.
Car rental: www.avis.co.uk www.budget.co.uk
Motorhome (RV) rental: www.midengland-motorhomes.co.uk
 Railways - links most towns and cities with fairly frequent services and taxis or buses connect to all canal centers. London is center of network. Ticket prices can vary greatly, look for best deals.
www.thetrainline.com www.a2btravel.com 
 Buses - coaches link cities and towns, usually cheaper but slower than trains. Frequent bus services in towns and cities. www.a2btravel.com
Flights - regular scheduled international flights to London (Heathrow or Gatwick), Birmingham and Manchester. Internal flights can be more expensive and less convenient than trains and buses.
www.flightsavers.co.uk www.easyjet.co.uk 
Accommodation and Attractions - many web sites specializing in tourist information. www.travelbritain.com www.britannia.com http://uk-pages.net
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