London Vacations

Overview

London is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom. This city is home to people of different cultures and religions. Located on the banks of the Thames River, London is one of the world's foremost global cities and a financial center. London has a great influence on the politics, education, entertainment, fashion, art, and culture of the world. It is a major tourist destination that has visitors from every nook and corner of the planet. London enjoys a temperate marine climate that also attracts many tourists to this city.

Activities & Attractions

London has many activities and attractions for its visitors. The Tower of London, Greenwich, Royal Botanic Gardens, and the site comprising the Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and St. Margaret's Church are the four world heritage sites in this city. When you are in London, do visit these places.

The London Dungeon is another crowd puller in the city. Located inside the London Bridge Station, this waxwork museum of torture shows the dark side of life. Exhibits in this museum include execution, torture machines, rats, plague, and stocks.

Madame Tussad is a famous museum that houses the statues of famous people. Other popular tourist spots in London include the Planetarium, London Aquarium, Kew Gardens, London Zoo, Physic garden in Chelsea, and Pollock's Toy Museum.

You can visit the Buckingham Palace, which is one of the few surviving and well-maintained royal palaces in the world. You can see paintings by Rubens, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Poussin, Canaletto, and Claude showcased there. The finest English and French furniture, Sevres porcelain and sculptures by Canova and Chantrey are the other artifacts displayed in the palace. If you are on a visit to London, it is a good idea to take a guided tour on the Thames River. These tours depart from the Embankment Pier down to Tower Bridge showing you most of the sights of London.

Lodging

Accommodation is available in plenty in this city. You can find hotels suited to every budget. Some of the recommended hotels that you can stay in are Savoy, Ramanda Docklands Hotel, the Hyde Park Hotel, and Cranley Hotel. You can find information on hotels, their location and the amenities provided by them on the Internet.

Transportation

London has a well developed public transport network, which is the most extensive in the whole world. You can travel around the city in the London Underground, which is commonly known as the Tube. This is one of the oldest, longest and most expansive metro networks in the world. The Dockland Light Railway is another mode of transport that you can choose to go around the city. London also has a wide network of buses that take you to most places in the city. Cycling is also a popular mode of transport in London.