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London’s Most Popular Areas

Sunday, September 12th, 2010

The best way to visit London is to pick an area that is near the sites you want to visit, then find a nearby hotel. Some of the most popular areas include:

The West End - Staying in the West End puts you in a position to catch many awesome shows and visit some of London’s most famous attractions such as the National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London Zoo, Leicester Square, and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. London’s West End has always been a major tourist attraction so you will always be able to find accommodations that will fit within your price range and your comfort level. The area the West End occupies is typically classified by the streets that border it: Oxford Street on the north, Regent Street on the west, Kingsway on the east, and ‘The Strand’ on the South.

Bayswater / Paddington - Paddington and Bayswater are also both very attractive destinations. Bayswater is essentially a residential area located near the Paddington district. A lot of the hotels here are converted from older houses and can give a genuine homely atmosphere. The underground in the Bayswater area includes several connecting lines, so you will have quick and easy access to most of London, including the city centre. Film buffs might be interested to know that “Notting Hill” with Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts was set in one of the more well-heeled and popular sections of Bayswater. If you choose to stay there, you can easily traipse over to the Portobello Road Antique Market and find some great treasures. This is usually held every week on Saturday.

Kensington - If you do not want to be hammered by all the hustle and bustle of city life but you still want to be able to reach it easily, then you should look for a hotel in Kensington. Kensington is a sub-section of London and is known for its great transportation options. From here you will be able to visit many different gardens, parks and other nature features. Fans of Princess Diana will also find Kensington Palace, her one-time home, in this area. When you stay in the Kensington district, you can expect to experience all that London has to offer in terms of ambiance and ritual. If you are looking to be spoiled, this is definitely the spot for you.

Westminster - You could also stay in the most historic district in central London, Westminster. Westminster is where the current governing body of England sits in the Palace of Westminster. The palace shares Westminster Square with the House of Commons, the House of Lords and the always popular Big Ben. Just a short distance away is the royal residence of Queen Elizabeth II, the stately Buckingham Palace. One of the amazing sight not to miss is the “Changing of the Guard”, every day just before noon, at Buckingham Palace’s main gate. Another favorite, Downing Street, can also be found in Westminster. This area can easily be traveled to thanks to the various subway and transit systems that frequent it daily so this makes it an ideal spot to stay in when you are in London.

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London - The UK’s Premier City

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

London is a city that never seems to sleep. No matter the time of day or night, all of life’s experiences can be had somewhere in the city and it has been this way since it was founded. It would be nearly impossible to fully take in all that the city has to offer in one quick trip, but with a few days’ time you can soak in several sides of this historic city. London is rife with history, and anyone who visits must drink in the past. Appreciate London’s shadowy, medieval past alongside the majesty of the crown jewels. With so much history to offer, everyone from a history buff to a novice is sure to find something that makes them take pause and appreciate its richness. Say hello to the lifelike wax statues in Madame Tussauds museum on your way to the London Dungeon. Here, you can become acquainted with some of Britain’s most infamous past criminals while you experience the horrors of medieval London. The Tower of London is home to the crown jewels, and has been the scene for countless mysterious and fantastic tales. Bringing together art and history, you can see portraits of Britain’s most famous people throughout the centuries at the National Portrait Gallery. Then there is the British Museum, which houses one of the best archaeological collections of artifacts that you will find anywhere in the world. There are numerous small museums and art galleries sprinkled around the city center too, so be sure to leave some time spare in your schedule as you will undoubtedly come across some places that you will not be able to resist popping into. Oxford Street is the ideal place for the experienced shopper. If shopping is too strenuous, Hyde Park is found nearby to bring the peace and quiet of the country right into the city. Portobello Market is one of many outdoor markets and is located northeast of the park. Nestled inside all of the hustle and bustle are quiet, charming side streets full of London’s past. Here you can find gems such as Covent Gardens. For a bird’s eye view of all that the city center has to offer, you can head over to the London eye. From above, you can see an overview of the wonders of the city. As day turns to night, it is time to catch up with some friends at the local pub. You are sure to find at least one beer on tap that will hit the spot. Once your thirst is slaked and you are properly hydrated, it is time to dance. An international city like London is brimming with clubs filled with all kinds of dancing; everything from techno, to trance, to hip hop can be found. You are sure to find a rave and some Latin and ethnic dancing too. You can also attend a rugby or football contest if one of London’s countless teams is playing.

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London’s Most Popular Areas

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

There are so many different parts to the city of London that your visiting experience will depend on which part you travel to. Basically, London is comprised of a number of towns all connected to one another. The best of these towns to visit are:

Covent Garden & The Strand - Host to a mixture of theatres, hotels and shops, the Strand, which is a wide street that runs from Trafalgar Square towards the City, is invariably thronged with people and vehicles. At one end of the Strand is Covent Garden, which is home to numerous bars, cafes, and entertainment such as mimes, dancers, and magicians, among others.

Kensington - This town is perfect for people who love to shop and hope to catch a glimpse of royalty.There are many stores hawking anything and everything, and of course, Kensington Palace. If you have your heart set on viewing a royal while you are in London, this town is the best place to do so. But you will still see some great sights and snap some fantastic pictures here, even if you don’t see a royal family member.

Oxford Circus & Piccadilly Circus - Among the most iconic of all London’s sites and visited by millions of tourists every year. Piccadilly Circus is a rather untidy, busy place, but it is a central hub in the West End of London and a common meeting place. Oxford circus is the best entry point to Oxford Street, which is London’s main shopping district.

Soho & Leicester Square - Soho is one of the most colorful areas in London and is home to a fantastic pub, bar and restaurant scene and Leicester Square, which is right next to Soho, is where UK movie premieres takes place. Be sure to take your camera and autograph book along as there are often movie and TV stars who frequent these areas.

Westminster - The home of the UK government for the United Kingdom can be found in Westminster, as can the world famous Westminster Abbey. You will feel fully immersed in the city’s rich history as you gaze upon important buildings from each street corner. Taking a stroll on the streets of Westminster is akin to going back to when the United Kingdom was at its glorious best.

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When you think Britain do not just think London

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

London can be good because there arte so many things to do. A personal favourite is the O2 stadium as it is the best place to see huge artists from around the world do their thing the whole country.This is really only second to Wembley and may not even be second any more.

There are quite a few museums to enjoy in London. The top two have got to be Imperial War Museum and the British Museum.

The Tower is famous for holding the crown Jewels. On top of this it also used to contain prisoners, many of which were tortured and some are said to still haunt the place.

Sure London has some of the top places to visit if you are coming to England, from Big Ben to the Waxworks but it also has the busy streets, and the feel of a world capital, which doesn’t tend to feel awsome. Is London just somewhere to go on one of those family days out?

London is brilliant for someone coming over to see a bit of Britain’s famous history but show the current beauty of Britain, and that is of course, the countryside.

Wales can be a good place to see the real Britain. Of course cities such as Cardiff are busy but again that is one of Britain’s biggest cities, head just outside for a beautiful countryside stay in a cottage or small house. Wales has many other things on offer such as climbing, fishing and golf. The Welsh also have many foods in which to try. Salt marsh lamb, Welsh black cattle and farmhouse cheeses are just some that you should certainly tuck into.

So if you are thinking about UK family holidays then instead of choosing London, Edinburgh or Dublin, why not give Wales a try?

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Where to Stay in London

Friday, July 10th, 2009

It is not surprising that, a City which is the most visited in the whole world should have a lot of cheap bed and breakfast and cheap hotel accommodation properties. London, the capital of England has so many places to stay. A lot of tourists are drawn to the City because of its many major landmarks as well as the numerous tourist attractions found in it. The City of London has many cheap bed and breakfast and many cheap hotels but the hotels in the West end get full up quicker than those in other areas especially when there is a major even in London.

Select to book your Central London cheap hotels and bed and breakfast based on what you want to see in the City or what you are coming to do in Central London for you may want to be close to a particular area or you may want to stay in some cheap London hotels close to a particular Landmark or tourists attractions in the Capital or may be you may want to be close to London hotels in West End

London Victoria SW1 area has cheap London hotels close to the Buckingham Palace which is the residence of the Queen of England Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and at the same time the administrative headquarters of the United Kingdom monarchy. You also do not need to walk too far to get to the tourist attractions and the Landmarks like the famous London eye which is now and iconic Landmark, the Westminster Cathedral, Westminster abbey, the Tate Gallery , Big Ben also called Tower Clock and the House of Parliament from where the Country is ran.

Russell Square and the Bloomsbury WC1 area also have many cheap london bed and breakfast as well as  cheap London hotels and when you stay in that area, you are close to British Museum, British Library, the Covent garden and the University of London to mention but a few. The West End shopping areas of Oxford Street, the Bond Street and the Regent street are close to you at Russell square or Bloomsbury area. You are also just a walking distance away from The Soho area and the China town.

The Marble arch area and the Oxford Circus have a lot of cheap bed and breakfast and cheap hotels too. These are the busiest areas of London West End because of inflow of tourist and shoppers every hour during the day time.

The Paddington, Bayswater, Lancaster Gate and the Hyde Park area also have fair share of Central London cheap hotels and also cheap London b&b accommodation and the Hyde Park and the Kensington Garden are the major tourist attractions the area can boast of.

Kensington and Earls Court areas have got the Kensington Olympia and Earls Court exhibition centres. Also in the area are the Royal Albert Hall, the Science Museum, the Kensington Gardens, Kensington Palace, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Natural History Museum.

 

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