The UK is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and is a member of the European Union. London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast are the capitals. UK is easy to access by air, train and boat as the network of airports, stations and ports is well developed. London is the main destination in UK, but cities like Manchester, Edinburgh and Cardiff have all plenty to offer in terms of venues and accommodation. Beautiful manor houses and castles in the English countryside or in the wilderness of Scotland can be used as a base for team-building or for a meeting with a difference.

General information -UNITED KINGDOM

AREA 393 763 km²

POPULATION 60,600,000

CAPITAL CITY London

CURRENCY GBP

LANGUAGES English, Welsh

TIME ZONES 00:00 (GMT/UTC)

COUNTRY PHONE CODE +44

ELECTRICITY 220 V (UK)

BANKS OPENING HOURS 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

TIPPING 10% is the normal tipping for taxis and restaurants unless the service charge is included.

HEALTH No vaccinations needed.

NATIONAL PUBLIC HOLIDAYS New Year's Day in lieu: 02.01.2012, New year, Scotland: 03.01.2012, Good Friday: 06.04.2012, Easter Monday: 09.04.2012, Early May Bank Holiday: 07.05.2012, May Bank Holiday: 04.06.2012, Queen's Diamond Jubilee (special holiday): 05.06.2012, August Bank Holiday (Scotland only): 06.08.2012, August Bank Holiday (England, Wales and Northern Ireland): 27.08.2012, Christmas Day: 25.12.2012, Boxing Day: 26.12.2012

CONTACT Kuoni Destination Management United Kingdom, 19 South Molton Lane, W1K 5LE London, England.