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United Kingdom NewsThis week in Asian & European Golf - May 21 to May 27, 2012European Tour BMW PGA Championship Wentworth Club Surrey, England 24 May 2012 - 27 May 2012 Hotels near Wentworth Club European Challenge Tour Telenet Trophy Ravenstein Royal GC of Belgium Tervuren, Belgium 24 May 2012 - 27 May 2012 Hotels near Ravenstein Royal GC of Belgium Ladies European Tour UniCredit Ladies German Open presented by ... This week in Asian & European Golf - April 30 to May 6, 2012 European Tour Reale Seguros Open de España Real Club de Golf de Sevilla Seville, Spain 03 May 2012 - 06 May 2012 Hotels near Real Club de Golf de Sevilla Francesco Molinari?s brilliant closing round of 65 earned him a third European Tour title at the Reale Seguros Open de España. Ladies European Tour Aberdeen Asset Management Ladies Scottish ... This week in Asian & European Golf - April 23 to 29, 2012 European Tour and Asian Tour Ballantine's Championship Blackstone GC, Icheon Seoul, South Korea 26 Apr 2012 - 29 Apr 2012 Hotels near Blackstone GC, Icheon Bernd Wiesberger won his first European Tour title in fine style at the Ballantine?s Championship at the Blackstone GC, Icheon in Seoul as the Austrian cruised to a five shot victory. Faldo ... More United Kingdom NewsAbout the United KingdomBritain is full of contrasts; whichever direction you travel you will find a wide variety of landscapes and diverse cultures to explore. England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are all unique countries with their own customs, cultures and traditions. Britain has a wealth of natural and historical heritage to explore and the cosmopolitan cities offer a vast range of cultural attractions: our performing arts are justifiably famous. more....The United Kingdom of Great Britain can be subdivided in 5 areas: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Channel Islands. Each and every area has its own language, culture and historical background. Both the English parts form the largest, most densily populated and thriving part of the country. The capital London lies in Southeast England. Northern Ireland also belongs to the Kingdom, as well as a number of smaller islands, such as the desolate Hebrides west of Scotland, the Scilly Islands in the Channel and the Shetland Islands in the North Sea. Some Islands are not really a part of Great Britain but have strong adminitrative ties with the UK : the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea, the Channel Islands Jersey, Guernsey and Alderney in front of the French coast. They have self-rule, but the British are responsible for defense and foreign affairs. Also outside of Europe remainders can be found of the Empire "where the sun never sets" : Gibraltar, islands in the Pacific and Indian Ocean and the Falkland Islands close to Argentina. All these oversea areas are called "British Dependent Territories". Northern IrelandVibrant cities with shopping, nightlife and festivals, outdoor activities, fabulous food and unspoilt retreats where you can unwind, relax and recharge.Belfast - Belfast is the city where the past still breathes, be it, its squares, avenues & streets of magnificent Victorian & Edwardian architecture, in its atmospheric pubs, old markets, In the humour & stories of its people, in the miles of docks & crane-lined quays where the magic that created Titanic still lingers. To attract visitor’s fabulous hotels, state-of-the-art conference centers & incredible apartment blocks are fast emerging. High end timeshare resort's are also developing which allow visitors to come year after year with holiday ownership offerings. Timeshare ownership offers guests quality accommodations, spas, pools & restaurant's Belfast’s chefs are famous for their creative cuisines. Belfast is passionate about celebrating arts, there is always a festival or an event going on. The city is famous worldwide for the uniqueness of its bars & high energy dance clubs. Its trendy markets make it one of the Europe’s hot shopping destinations. Channel IslandsThe Channel Islands - the spirit of Britain in the heart of Old Normandy, where ancient customs blend with global commerce and easy beach and country living in an uncommon fusion of English and French, ancient and modern, cosmopolitan and homespun.Together they form a clutch of distinct islands, with tempos and characters all of their own. Your perfect island is here why not sample them all? JerseyExplore beaches named in French. Sample continental cuisine. Whatever you’re looking for from a holiday, you’re bound to find it in idyllic Jersey. Small enough to really get to know, yet still big enough to surprise, it’s perfect for either a short break or a longer stay. Hotels Jersey GuernseyA heady mix of stunning scenery and the best of contemporary living, Guernsey is the perfect destination. Inspiring walks along the cliff paths, rambles through the rural interior or lazy days on the island’s beautiful beaches, Guernsey has it all. St Peter Port, the island’s capital, is a bustling harbour town, a tapestry of architectural styles that tell the story of the region’s changing fortunes. Here bistros, restaurants and boutiques jostle for your attention, while in the harbour ferries are readied to take you to the sister islands. Ask anyone who’s been here. Guernsey is a special place, a thriving community that welcomes its visitors with open arms and leaves a lasting impression on all who set foot on her soil. 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