London

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London

The first thing that will strike you on a visit to London is the sheer diversity of activities available. From an architectural and historical point of view the city has a great deal to offer, especially as it is home to the Royal Family. For those interested in the history of the royal family a stop at Buckingham Palace is a must see, the changing of the guard - a great ceremonial spectacular, The Tower of London and The Prince of Wales' current residence Clarence House. All these tours come thoroughly recommended and are an absolute must for royal enthusiasts.
Another wonderful feature of London is its exciting and dynamic West End. Indeed, critics have hailed many an important opening over the years including The Lion King, Mary Poppins and Billy Elliot, Mumma Mia and The Phantom of the Opera to name a few. In addition there are always great productions showing at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, notable productions included The Producers and Chicago. A trip to the theatre can easily be turned into a relaxing short break or weekend staying at one of the many quality hotels in the area.
One reason people flock to London all year around is the quality of the shopping available. With over 30,000 shops from huge department stores to fabulous fashion boutiques, London is the UK's centre for fashion, style and music. A wide variety of shops are all over London, from high priced exclusive clothing, to some amazing deals at the famous markets in Camden and Portobello Road. Quite simply London is a shopper's heaven - just make sure you take your credit card!
Finally, the city is also a great place to bring 'children' of all ages. From the world famous London Zoo to the dizzy heights of the spectacular London Eye children are bound to have a great time. One of the best destinations for all the family is the Natural History Museum in South Kensington. The museum is filled with world class exhibitions including the awesome 'T Rex Returns' which makes use of some previously unseen animatronic models which can sense their prey arriving! Overall, it is easy to see why it is such a great destination with so much to offer and you will be assured of a fascinating and enjoyable experience that will live long in the memory after you visit the city of London.

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