If you love the idea of international travel but can’t quite bring yourself to learn a few phrases of the local language, than traveling to the UK is an excellent idea. Trouble is that the British pound is one of the world’s strongest currencies, especially against the American dollar at the moment, so vacations in the UK aren’t exactly the bargains you’d like them to be. But here’s one deal to London & Edinburgh that may make you want to pack your bags.

This 6-night trip from Virgin Vacations (it’s a subsidiary of the big airline, not a travel agent for virgins, people) includes your round-trip international airfare from New York, one round-trip flight within the United Kingdom, and six nights of hotel stays – and all of that starts at just $1,179 per person (taxes not included).

Here are some of the things you’ll need to know:

• You’ll need to book this trip by August 14, 2008.
• Departure dates are between October 1-24, 2008 (you can fly on different dates before that, but it’ll cost you more).
• The lowest prices are on trips that start in New York – other US cities are available with this package, for additional cost.
• The lowest prices are on trips that include weekday departures – you can fly on the weekends, but it’ll cost you extra.
• Some surcharges are included in the quoted price, but some taxes & fees are not.

As always read the deal details before you book.