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The English capital awaits us just one step thanks to the increase of low cost companies. It is the perfect destination for a weekend away to disconnect from everyday routine thanks to everythins offered by the English capital. In a city as big as London, the contrasts are accentuated and it is easy to see a classic English gentleman on the way to his traditional tea to meet a young punk. Read more
The English capital awaits us just one step thanks to the increase of low cost companies. It is the perfect destination for a weekend away to disconnect from everyday routine thanks to everythins offered by the English capital.
In spite of the immensity of the city of London, it's easy to move around thanks to the public transport. Its 13 Tube lines will take you everywhere. You can also travel by bus to enjoy the sights of the city at the same time. Some of the lines operate 24 hours. With Travelcard tickets you'll get better fares and Oyster card prices are lower than in the box office. Many Londoners prefer to move around by bike. With Barclays Cycle Hire you can hire a bike in any of the stations scattered through the entire city. It's easy, you just need a credit card.
One of the strong points of London is that the entrance is free in many of the main attractions. There are so many things to see in the city that you won't know where to start. You can try and spot all the stops in your itinerary from the top of the London Eye. On the shore of the Thames, you can admire the Palace of Westminster, also known as The Houses of Parliament, with its impressive and well known Big Ben which will give you the time so you won't miss tea time. If you want to visit Buckingham Palace, you may want to do it during the traditional Changing of the Ward, which lasts 45 minutes. With the countless museums of the city, such as the British Museum or Tate Modern, you can spend a cultural vacation but, if what you want is a little more excitement, your meeting point will be Piccadilly Circus and its huge variety of restaurants, pubs and shops. From here, you can also take a look at Trafalgar Square or the Soho where you can also find Chinatown. London is a hotspot for musical and artistic activity, it's the cradle of garage music which you'll be able to enjoy in several places. The trendiest neighborhood is still Soho, in the West End. On the other hand, the East End is full of small and alternative art galleries as well as big ones.
The London Parade takes place on January 1st when music bands march throughout the city cheering up the first day of the year. The City London Festival is an annual art celebration that takes place in July. During Notting Hill Carnival in August, London becomes Rio de Janeiro for several days. And, of course, in June, the British celebrate the Queen's Birthday. In 2012, London will dress up to host the Olympic Games. In March, takes place the traditional Boat Race in the Thames between Oxford and Cambridge universities. In April, London Book Fair is held, one of the most important literary fairs in the world. Then, in July, music lovers have an appointment in Hyde Park to see the best bands of the moment play live in the Wireless festival.
In London, you can buy almost anything. You can't leave the city without taking English tea in your suitcase. Oxford Street and Regent Street are probably two of the main shopping streets of the city; the original Harrods store is located in Knightsbridge; in Covent Garden you'll find the most fashionable shops while Bond Street is riddled with luxury stores. If what you're looking for is something a little bit more alternative, then your destination is Camden Town. Most of its shops sell gothic clothes and accessories or are tattoo studios but you can also find all kinds of curious stuff and food stands. The best day to go is Sunday. Portobello Road Market is one of the most famous markets in town and there you can find antiques, furniture, etc.
The traditional tea ceremony is still part of the British way of life. Some of the typical dishes of the islands are: Roast Beef, Fish and chips, Steak and Kidney Pie, and, for dessert, the delicious Apple Pie. The best places to eat are Covent Garden district with its wide variety of restaurants and the Soho, where you'll enjoy a good dish of Chinese food.
The weather in London is pretty cool and damp in winter and a bit warmer in summer although the climate is pretty unpredictable. It can happen that you go out in a bright, sunny day and then, all of a sudden, it starts to rain. The best way to enjoy London is to always be prepared for any unexpected change in the weather.
European Union citizens just need an ID card to go to London. It's a pretty safe city full of surveillance cameras on the streets but, as always, you'll have to be wary of pickpockets if you don't want to have an unpleasant surprise. British currency is the Pound. Other details you have to keep in mind to spend a perfect vacation is that sockets in the UK have three pins (don't forget your adapter at home) and cars drive on the left (look twice before crossing the street).
There's so much to do in the city that it's difficult to decide where to start. Whether if you choose the traditional sights or if you prefer to create your own tour to visit mythic places such as the birthplace of celebrities like Chaplin, Elizabeth Taylor or David Bowie, there's no doubt that you'll enjoy every single moment of your stay in this great city.
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C/ Old Park Lane, W1K 1LB, London
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10 Godliman Street - EC4V 5BD, London
With a sophisticated blend of contemporary style and modern flair, this stunning hotel sets new standards for luxury and elegance. Deluxe bedrooms...
336-337 Strand, London
Located just off Covent Garden on the Strand, in the heart of the action close to the River Thames, theatres, shopping and nightlife in the...
10 Berners Street London, London
This sophisticated smoke-free policy hotel provides amazing city views and boasts a great central location next to Oxford Street, London's...
116 Piccadilly, Mayfair - W1J 7BJ, London
The fabulous 5 Star Athenaeum is your London home from home. It overlooks leafy Green Park and is a very short stroll to Buckingham Palace, the...
68 Regent Street, London
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Syon Park, Brentford, Middlesex, London
This boutique guesthouse is a wonderful home, full of beauty and magnificence, as well as great paintings and furniture. It features the most...
31 Great Cumberland Place, London
This 5-star luxury accommodation is situated within the stylish Marylebone district of London, just a 5 minutes? walk from Oxford Street It offers...
8-14 Cooper's Row, London
This luxury, air-conditioned hotel is spread over 12 floors and offers a total of 240 rooms, of which 16 are suites. The facilities include a...
42-46 Chiswell Street, London
Next to the Barbican, in the heart of The City, this 5-star hotel offers boutique rooms with free Wi-Fi and air conditioning The London City...
Terminal 5, London
Location This business and conference hotel is linked to Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport. It offers superb transport links, including free bus and...
Chelsea Harbour, London
Renovated in 2003, this 8-storey hotel comprises 160 suites. Guests are welcomed in an inviting lobby with a 24-hour reception area with a safe...
10 Godliman Street - EC4V 5BD, London
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Tooley Street 181, London
Housed in the 120-year-old neo-baroque building that was once St Olave's Grammar School, The LaLiT London is a luxury boutique hotel just a...
52 Chiswell Street, London
In the heart of London City district, this 5-star hotel offers luxury rooms with stylish bathrooms and iPod docks The Barbican Train and...
Chelsea Harbour, London
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Old Street 335-337, London
This luxurious hotel is situated in Liverpool Street The accommodation comprises 128 cosy guests rooms This property was fully refurbished in...
22 - 28 Broadway, London
Set within Queen Anne?s Chambers, Conrad London St James is situated less than a 5 minutes' walk from Westminster Abbey and Big Ben With free...
50 Berners Street, London
Opened in the year 2000, this first-class hotel comprises a total of 130 double rooms and 20 suites spread over 6 floors. The building's...
68 Regent Street, London
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1 Whitehall Court 2 Westminster, London
For more than 100 years, it has graced the banks of the Thames with its elegant, imposing presence. Its architectural heritage has earned it Grade...
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Opened in 2001, this hotel, which lies along a main road, offers a total of 356 rooms spread over 7 floors, of which 343 are double rooms and 13...
Chelsea Harbour, London
Renovated in 2003, this 8-storey hotel comprises 160 suites. Guests are welcomed in an inviting lobby with a 24-hour reception area with a safe...
40 Liverpool Street, London
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