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A holiday in London wouldn’t be complete without sampling the wonderful food and drink the capital has to offer. If you’re staying in one of the many London vacation apartments situated in the city, be sure to check out the bars and pubs as you explore London. On a beautiful sunny day there’s nothing nicerContinue reading “Fancy a Pint? The Best Beer Gardens in London”

We’ve all been there. Map in hand, no telling up from down. Grumpy. Hungry. You fight about which Tube station you were supposed to exit at. It’s raining. The umbrellas you bought from a street vendor have turned inside out. But don’t lose hope just yet, you still have your stunning South Kensington vacation apartment and thereContinue reading “How to Be an Instant Londoner, A Guide to Navigating the City Like a Pro”

If you plan on travelling to London in the near future, then chances are strolling around the Victoria & Albert Museum or snapping pictures of gravestones in Westminster Abbey won’t be your child’s cup of tea. But if one or all of your children can recite the entire first page of Harry Potter and TheContinue reading “5 Reasons Why Your Kids Will Love This London Harry Potter Tour”

Following the United Kingdom’s decision to exit the European Union, both the US dollar and the euro have made huge gains on the British pound. Since the late 1980s the pound has generally been valued in the $1.40-1.70 USD range with peaks of over $2 per pound. As recently as April the pound was equalContinue reading “Shrinking Pound Perfect for a Christmas & Thanksgiving in London”

That special time of year is nearly upon us. Prepare for the movie marathons, carol singers, and Chrimbo pantos. While events abound during the holidays, it’s important that you choose your options carefully. Now that you’ve booked your London holiday apartment it’s time to start planning for your Christmas time in London. Christmas Lights & World-Class ShoppingNoContinue reading “Get in the Holiday Mood with these London Activities”

Autumn conjures up images of red and brown leaves swirling through a windswept park, and the onset of longer nights. But while the air may be a little cooler, there is nevertheless more reason than ever to visit London come September. So before you start to hibernate, make sure you know what’s going on in London inContinue reading “Why September is The Best Time to Visit London”

All too often September is viewed as the poor relation to July and August. Seen as a little grey and dull (the summer holidays have ended after all), what is there to look forward too? Well, it’s not quite time to pull on your slippers and close the curtains in anticipation of early nights andContinue reading “London in September – Is There Any Better Time to Visit?”

The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), the world’s largest museum of decorative arts and designs, is now even better. On 20 July 2017, the Exhibition Road Quarter opened, part of a massive £48million museum renovation and expansion project. This means there has never been a better time to visit London and revel in the artwork.Continue reading “London, UK: the World’s Top Museum Gets $70M Better”

Are you counting the days until your next holidays? Hang in there! We are almost one month away from Easter. If you haven’t decided where you want to go yet, this photo collection might help you come to a decision. Take the kids on an outdoor adventure at Hyde Park. Too early for a delicious ice cream?  A stroll in the parkContinue reading “15 Photos That Prove London Looks Amazing in Spring”