Ever wish you knew the inside scoop before visiting a new destination? Now you can! We’ve reached out to our favorite locals and tour guides from all over the world for their insider tips. In the City Insider Q&A, they’ll let you in on the spots that should be on your must-see and do list! [...]
On March 1, the ME London officially opened at the southern tip of Covent Garden. It’s the luxury brand of the Spanish hotel group Meliá. It’s now their flagship property and their fifth hotel with a sixth property opening soon in Vienna. The hotel is unique and hip, and here are my 10 reasons why you might [...]
On February 1, 2013, The Shard opened in London, making it the tallest building in the European Union and the second-tallest in Europe after the Mercury City Tower in Moscow. The Shard was designed by architect Renzo Piano and is now an iconic, landmark building on the London skyline. The 95-story building is 1,016 feet (310 meters) [...]
Did you know that London is the third busiest production center in the world, after Los Angeles and New York? If you’re into film and television, then sign up for either a walking or bus tour from BritMovieTours. They have a wide variety of tours to choose from, you really get to see the hidden [...]
One of the most popular pastimes in London is afternoon tea. Most Americans who have never visited England before might be surprised by the Brits’ definition of tea. It’s just not a pot of flavored hot water like I used to think. It’s a scrumptious meal that usually comes in a three-tiered tray and includes [...]
London & Partners, the mayor’s promotional organization for the capital, launched the first phase of a new visitor campaign ‘London, Now See It for Yourself’ in October, which aimed to capitalize on the success of summer 2012 by converting avid viewers into visitors. The face of the campaign, Rufus the Corgi, has helped visitors to [...]
2012 was a momentous year for London. They hosted the Olympic Games in the summer, and celebrated the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. As one of the oldest world capitals, London is constantly reinventing itself, making a trip to London a unique experience each time. For 2013, the city has once again come up with new ways [...]
What young girl hasn’t dreamed of being Dorothy Gale from Kansas, swept away to the land of Oz? The original dress from the film that launched innumerable Halloween costumes, a blue gingham pinafore with white puff-sleeve blouse, was recently on display in the lobby of The Stafford London hotel, and while it’s no longer there, [...]
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