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London: A healthy dose of culture and history.
The grand resonance of its very name suggests history and might. Its opportunities for entertainment by day and night go on and on and on. It's a city that exhilarates and intimidates, a Monopoly board studded with stellar sights. It's a cosmopolitan mix of Third and First Worlds, the stubbornly traditional and the proudly avant-garde. But somehow - between 'er Majesty and Boy George, Bow Bells and Big Ben, the Millennium Dome and the 2012 Olympics - it all hangs together. |
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Where better to begin exploring Europe than in London, an important city
where locals speak the same language and it’s fairly easy to get around?
Like many European cities, modern mixes with the historic on almost every
street. That is, provided you can cross the streets to explore them. If
you're not used to motor traffic on the left side of the street, you’ll find
yourself repeatedly looking the wrong way while crossing, then perhaps
trying to cover it up by looking both directions which doesn’t work so well
with one-way streets. Never fear, once you get accustomed you’ll find London has something for just about everyone, from castles and gardens to shopping districts and popular nightclubs. Of course, London has the best theater in the world with a wide variety of performances on any given night. You can also shamelessly indulge your fascination with British royalty at several important sites. Take the underground transportation system, The Tube, to travel throughout the city; visit pubs for a sample of truly dark beer and some traditional British cuisine. It’s true in the past that the Brits weren't as popular as other European counterparts for their cuisine, but British food is definitely on the rise. Regardless, there is nothing better for a taste of British culture than a dark beer and a serving of shepherd’s pie or some bangers and mash. Of course, there are restaurants of every ethnicity if you’re less than pleased. Walk off your meals and browse some of the many museums throughout the city. Tour London by bus or by a boat on the Thames River, a river of “liquid History” with some of the city’s most historic attractions along its banks. The pulse of this city is best felt by walking it on foot, exploring the neighborhoods and meeting the locals. London may be the first city you visit in Europe, but your first visit here will have you longing to return. |
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London Heathrow
or Gatwick Airport Arrival Transfer Looking for an easy way to get from London Airport to your city hotel? Forget all the stress and enjoy a hassle free airport transfer with London's premier airport shuttle service. Hotelink offers a personalized door to door transfer service between both London Heathrow and London Gatwick airports and central London hotels. |
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Mandarin Bar Despite
it's name it actually feels more like a New York bar as they've wisely
avoided the usual spread of overly lacquered replica oriental furniture.
With muted lighting and comfy leather sofas it has its discreet corners but
it's better to be out in the open for A-list celeb spotting. The Corrs, Pop
Stars' Darius (eugch!) and R.E.M's Bill Berry have been seen whiling away
the hours here. The staff are smart, attractive and polite - if occasionally
forgetful but are well mannered enough to cope with your rising
intoxication! Complimentary nibbles will help to cope with the bill if
nothing but champagne will do and do be careful not to get lost on the way
to the powder room.
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