Note: All the information contained below is just a guide, Art Tours by Artists can not be held responsible for any inaccurate information or for the quality or delivery of mechandise.

The American Embassy, London
Ambassador William S. Farish
Address   24 Grosvenor Square
London, W1A 1AE
United Kingdom
Switchboard: [44] (0)20 7499-9000
http://www.usembassy.org.uk/ukaddres.html

Help for Americans Abroad A-Z
http://travel.state.gov/a_to_z.html

Modems:
You will need a US to UK phone jack/socket.

Telephone:
The cheapest way to call home is often using a calling card. Calling cards are available at most news-agent or gas stations/ petrol stations.

Cellphone:
The standard American cell phone will not work in England. You must have an international phone that can pick up the different frequency.

Videos:
American videos will not work in England, English ones will not work in America; different technology.

CD's:
Will work in both countries.

Electricity:
Computers: Most have built in converters so you will only need a plug to convert from US to UK.
For US hair dryers and small low-wattage appliances, you will need to purchase a Converter/Adaptor set, the converter will convert British 220/240 volts to U.S. 110 volts.
This kit is available at most electronic stores and at http://www.travel-arts.com see Foreign Electricity Converter/Adaptor Sets part #(TA-1875HL)

Weather:
English weather varies from beautiful bright sunshine to misty days, so be sure to bring a good range of color if working in pastel, you will need everything from the saturated to subtle.
Avg max 21c / 70f
Avg Min 11c/ 52f
Avg Rain: 56 mm / 2 inches (approximately)
click here for http://uk.weather.com

Currency:
click here or go to: http://web.dcs.bbk.ac.uk/~phild/currency.html. Please note this link is a bit temperamental and not always available.

Medical Insurance:
Medical insurance is strongly recommended.

Accommodations:
In Richmond all rooms have private bathrooms, all are beautifully furnished and feature personal safe, cable, TV, mini bar, hairdryer, trouser press, telephone with modem connection and voice mail. On the premises there is a restaurant, lounge / bar, health and leisure club which features a 21 x 8.5 yard pool, sauna, steam room and gym.

In the Cotswolds all bedrooms are family-sized and fully equipped with en-suite bath or shower, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, TV and telephone.

Both hotels have a limited number of single rooms, which may be small with one single bed.

Hotel Address in Richmond:
The Richmond Gate Hotel
Richmond Hill,
Richmond-Upon-Thames,
Surrey
TW10 6RP

(Above) Interior mezzanine walkway, Palm House, Kew

Map of England, Wales and Scotland.
The Red and Blue dots are the proposed painting locations

Click here for Enlargement

Gratuities:
for bus drivers are optional and completely at the discretion of each guest.

Air Travel:
Air fare is not included. Approximate round trip fare for these dates is $690 from New York and $800 from Miami.

Safety:
Crossing the road:
Drivers in England drive on the left, so when crossing the road always Look Right First, look left, then right again, because the cars closest to you will be on your right!

Security:
While England is a relatively safe place, we strongly advise you to walk with a friend at night and be mindful of your bags and valuables. We want you to enjoy your tour.

Shipping:
click here for more information.