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It is no surprise that London attracts millions of visitors each year. It is one of the pre-eminent centres of culture and commerce in the western world. The capital city of the UK, it’s overflowing with interesting sights and attractions. There are museums, galleries, historical sites, famous landmarks, clubs, bars, sporting venues, and of course world class shopping. If you are in the process of organise a trip which involves visiting London then you should check out the following information which will help you to plan your stay.

A great place to begin your tour would be at the London Eye. This was built to commemorate the start of the new millennium and is now a very visible and distinguished landmark on the city’s skyline. From the top of the eye you will be able to get a bird’s eye view of London and how the city is laid out.

There are certain attractions in London that every tourist should see. You should make sure you plan a visit to Trafalgar Square. Apart from Nelson’s Column and the famous pigeons, it is often thought of as being the heart of London. Not so far away, within walking distance, is Buckingham Palace and The Mall.

If you want to get a taste of English royalty then this is the location to spend a few hours. You can take an organised tour of Buckingham Palace, if you are lucky HRH Queen Elizabeth II may be in residence, you will be able to tell by checking whether or not the Royal flag is flying. Buckingham Palace is surrounded by beautiful parkland and an ancient thoroughfare referred to as the mall. Here you may be fortunate to catch the changing of the guard with all its pomp and pageantry.

So, where could you go to next? How about the Tower of London or the Houses of Parliament? In London we are spoilt for choice when it comes to the huge number of interesting sights. A trip to the Tower of London will allow you photograph the world famous Beefeaters with their ravens and funny hats. You can also set your gaze on the crown jewels, with the famous though controversial Kohinoor diamond.

Do you love to shop? If so then you’d better be sure to bring as many credit cards with you as possible, as London is a shopper’s paradise. Oxford Street is the main shopping area. Here you can find both international and local stores. There are flagship companies as well as expensive fashionable boutiques.

If you are after a bargain then head to Camden Market. Always known as being a very hip area of the capital, today you can pick up many interesting items such as clothing, music, jewellery and handicrafts. It is the perfect place to find a souvenir or gift for a loved one.

A trip to London is exciting at any time of the year. No matter what your age or interests you will find the city offers almost unlimited options to the traveller.

I love London; it is my kind of town. Contrary to popular belief this is not some feeble attempt at plagiarising advertising copy from other major cities in the world.

Bad times and good, I have lived and worked in London through them all.

From its darkest hours in the 1970s and the 80s at the height of the IRA terrorist campaigns to the ecstasy of winning the 2012 Olympics and the Queens Jubilee. London has seen it all and treats both with the same respect.

I remember travelling through London to return home to Northern Ireland where I now live on the day the news broke that Princess Diana had tragically been killed in a car accident in Paris. The sense of grief and shock were overwhelming as total strangers just blindly made their way to Kensington Palace to lay flowers at the people’s memorial. Contrast this with the day in 2005 of the Live 8 festival at Hyde Park when the city resounded to rock music belting out across its entire centre.

London is full of History. History that it would appear that most Londoners take for granted.

If we use as an example, the changing of the guard. A daily occurrence at Betty and Phil’s place at the end of the mall. OK I should be slightly less flippant. I am of course referring to Buckingham Palace, home of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh found at the end of the Mall. Tradition is such that occasionally it gets altered and none more so than when after the awful events of 911 the band of the guards performed the Star-Spangled Banner in front of visiting American tourists instead off the traditional God Save the Queen.

Perhaps the significance of this passed most of the on looking tourist by but it was a first in living memory that any other national anthem other than the United Kingdoms own God Save the Queen had been performed at the Changing of the Guards ceremony.

It could be argued that it is incidents like this that go to sum up exactly what a rich variety of tradition and history exists in London. Unlike other major international capital cities, London may lack perhaps the historic grandeur of the Parthenon in Athens or the Coliseum in Rome but through out London you will find examples of perhaps a more modern architecture (though no less splendid and impressive) such as the mother of all parliaments, the Houses of Parliament in Westminster or the serenity of St Paul’s Cathedral a survivor of many centuries and in many ways every bit as impressive now as in the days of its design under the architect Sir Christopher Wren.

If nothing else the building of St Paul’s Cathedral is a testament to survival itself having both survived the Great Fire of London in the 16th Century and then four hundred years later the Blitz in World War II.

Possibly the existence of living history such as St. Paul’s Cathedral in the heart of such a modern and a bustling city of London really sums up the overall appeal of London where there is such an amazing and historic blend of old and new.

There is absolutely no way a visit to London will disappoint

London Tours using Golden Tours in Oct/2009

London Tours using Golden Tours in Oct/2009

London is the hub of luxury hotels. The city offers better than the best hotel options of inviting London hotels. The business and luxury hotels of London are situated in a nice and convenient area of the city from where the shopping areas are just a couple of minutes away. The travelers who are comfort seekers can easily accommodate themselves in the grand hotels of London. But on the other hand, the travelers who are budget conscious they look for Cheap London hotels which are available on less expense. Such hotels are situated near bus or train stations, in order to satisfy those travelers who do no want to spend money on reaching the hotel they are staying in.

The Luxury hotels in London offers world class guest service, room service, dinning service and so on. Due to its superb facilities luxury hotels get the biggest attention because they have all the facilities that most people need and want. Millions of tourist visit every year to London to explore its wonderful attractions like Piccadilly Circus, Big Ben, St. Paul’s Cathedral, London Bridge, Westminster, and Trafalgar Square, etc. By staying at the luxury hotels you can experience the warm British hospitality. The hotel service leaves an unforgettable favorable impression on the guests.

London also houses many discount hotels which are perfectly suitable for the budget conscious travelers. Discount London hotels offer luxurious and comfortable facilities on discount prices. So, it will be great opportunity for those travelers who wish to avail the luxurious facilities within their budget. Such motels also provide business facilities along leisure facilities. And it is the only reason why the discount London hotels are so demanding. People from all around the globe come to London to enjoy the wonderful things that London offers. It will be nice and memorable experience to explore London city. So plan a grand trip to London with your near and dear ones.

Tower of London Tour

My staying in London was set just in the heart of my month long abroad journey. After residing at my sister’s house I got some precious sleep. The next morning I went out to see St Paul’s Cathedral, a remarkable monument, so I couldn’t help visiting it. After taking the typical photos in front of this historical structure I went on to the Tate Contemporary Art Gallery. There were some truly charming exhibitions with some magnificent statues and art work.

Because of my love for sport I was extremely happy to visit Wimbledon to watch a game of tennis. Once the first day appeared to be rainy I made up my mind to make the trip to the grounds and discover what my options of getting in were. I had to kill time in line, a greatly massive line. Fortunately waiting in queue turned out to be piece of the enjoyment, I got my line card, my direction to queuing booklet and various other things that were delivered to those who were killing time rather tolerantly. We waited in the queue for the whole hour and it wasn’t too awful, particularly when you contrast it to the other queue of people waiting for fine tickets to the next days play. Because I passed into the celebrated Wimbledon complex I understood that it was like a little town. It was really huge. I watched a number of games on the outside courts, and had to agree that I was truly visiting tennis game at Wimbledon.

Then much time was spent in the subway and on foot for the reason that I headed to London’s Museums. I visited the Science Museum, thoroughly enjoyed Natural History Museum; the buildings of British Museums were striking. I mainly enjoyed watching all Egyptian relics such as vases, sculptures and the Rosetta rock. Unfortunately, I hadn’t enough time as there was such a great number of remarkable things to see.

Coming out of the Thames on the London Duck Tour.

I,m staying near marble arch so which station should i take,
and how long approx by train and how long by car?
thanxxxx.