London is one of the most popular vacation destinations, traditional yet contemporary, full of history yet high tech. It is a worldly city by all accounts and it represents a quintessential international metropolis. While walking in the city you will feel as if you are in the capital of the world, since the city is the global center for shopping, high-finance, trade, transportation, entertainment and new trends. London is also a symbolic city, one of the most identifiable in the world. It is the home to the Queen, Big Ben, the tube or double-decker buses.

Checking In

There are a lot of hotels in London to check in to for business or just for a vacation. From posh hotels like 41, which is adjacent to the Royal Mews of the Buckingham Palace road to small hostels, you can find something for any budget. A great way to find the best place to stay is through an online travel site like Expedia. You can frequently find coupons for Expedia that will make your stay cheaper. One alternative to a hostel or a hotel is renting an apartment, which is a lot more comfortable, more affordable and they will provide a unique experience in the city. There are agencies that rent apartments in London, one of them being London Connection.

London Sites

In London, you will find 100s of sights and adventures that will satisfy all your curiosities. England has been one of the most important cities of Europe since the 1700s. The London museums have a renown cultural history and an enormous wealth of artifacts from British history, the entire western civilization and of course loads of oriental treasures.

The Design Museum is definitely a must for everyone interested in contemporary design. Westminster Abbey is one of Britain’s finest Gothic buildings and it represents the scene where many marriages, coronations and burials of the British monarchs take place. The National Gallery, situated in the pedestrian Trafalgar Square is one of the world’s most prominent and fascinating collections of Western European paintings. Its permanent collection consists of paintings from 1250 to 1900. Here you can find works by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Van Gogh, and many others.

The British Museum, founded in 1753, has collections of artifacts from Western Asia, Greece and Rome, Egypt, Assyria as well as Medieval, Renaissance and Modern collections. It is the home of six and a half million objects of all shapes and sizes.

At the Tower of London, you will find the Crown Jewels. It is definitely a must see and it has been a witness to over 900 years of British history. Big Ben is the Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster. You will find it on the northeastern part of the Houses of Parliament.

Dining In London

London is not just about sightseeing. Dining in London is a very satisfying experience. Whether you want an a Chinese restaurant, an Italian restaurant or a Thai restaurant you will find something for every desire. From inexpensive restaurants to afternoon tea to 5-star dining or Sunday roast, you will find in London anything the most demanding patron wants. Some ideas for dining include the Middle Eastern delights, like The Afghan Kitchen, an intimate restaurant with focus on great-tasting food. In Dalston. you may find some of the most well-known Turkish restaurants in London, like Tas or Mangal 2.

No trip to London would be complete without afternoon tea at The Ritz, which is extremely popular and bookings are made weeks in advance. Other nice places are The Metropolitan, The Ritz, The Fortnum & Mason or The Berkley.

Enjoy your vacation.