Since the early days of the Roman Empire people have
inhabited the Thames River shore where present day London
is located. A long line of kings and queens, conquerors
and peasants have made London home, and today London remains
the most populous city in Western Europe. Whether
your London vacation will include visits to London
England hotels, or a tour of any of the many historical
London attractions, a trip to London will be a trip worth
remembering.
London England hotels are just one of the many ways
to begin unraveling the history of the city and London
attractions. Many of the most popular London England
hotels were built during the extravagant Victorian age
and stand in London as gorgeous symbols of a past era.
If your London vacation will include shopping,
any of the downtown London England hotels will place you
near all of the action. London is one of the fashion
capitals of the world, and features such boutique hot
spots as Harvey Nichols and the Dover Street Market, among
others.
If you plan to couple your shopping with eating out,
London also has some of the world's most exclusive and
famous restaurants. Indian food in particular is
a staple, and the city is peppered with high end Indian
restaurants. Many pubs also feature good old fashioned
English fair, with such famous favorites as bangers and
mash. The English do love their pubs, and beer lovers
in particular will enjoy exploring London
nightlife and the people who characterize it.
No London vacation is complete without a little sightseeing. London is literally swimming in historic sites, buildings, parks and the like. Tourists will have a hard time avoiding historical statues and other important places, and knowing something about the icons will make traveling this city a bit more fun. Some London vacation packages even put sightseeing tours together for travelers. A London vacation package with a tour can be an educational way to get a feel for the city.
If you only have a short time to spend in this bustling
city, do be sure to at least schedule time for one or
two of the major sites. The London
Zoo, Buckingham Palace, Big
Ben, and Hyde
Park are some of the most popular London attractions,
and of course there are many more. Lunch at the
ancient Roman baths (a short
ride from the city) is a great way to combine your tea
hour with one of the oldest London tourist attractions.
Trafalgar Square is
famous both for the political protests of today, as well
as the commemorative statues that characterize the square.
This is one of the great free London
tourist attractions and is conveniently located in
the heart of the city.
Transportation through the city is widely available
through public transport and in particular the London
Underground. The Underground is the oldest metro
system in the world and services about 1 billion journeys
each year. The Underground is used extensively by
London residents, and is the perfect way for tourists
to travel as well. Day and month passes are available
for travelers who plan to be in London for an extended
period of time.
While the English have inhabited London since the days
of William the Conqueror in 1066, amazingly the city has
remained one of the most modern and appealing cities in
the world throughout its long history. The addition
of the Millennium
Wheel in 2000 joined the ranks of popular London tourist
attractions and continues to keep London on the top of
the list of the world's most interesting cities.
The culture of London today combines people from many
different countries and has a thriving youth culture that
stands in stark contrast to the ancient buildings that
surround it. One thing is for sure- a trip to London
will be full of excitement.
