31st July 2008 - by Rakesh Gaikwad
Visiting London
The capital of England, London is one of the most visited
destinations in the world. 27 million tourists stay in London
each year - surely they all can't be wrong?
Picturesque, beautiful and peaceful describe a city that also
never sleeps, has a thriving, world famous night life and has
activities, venues and eateries for each and every
individual.
Split into 33 individual boroughs and districts, the City of
London, whilst the smallest, is the district that features the
most tourist destinations and one of the worlds three largest
financial centres.
With five major airports, several railway stations and direct
links to the UK's motorway system, getting to London is easy,
often cheap and accessible to everyone. Once in London, getting
around is both exciting and interesting whilst being efficient
and well-organised. The favoured method of transport when in
London is the London Underground - the oldest, longest and most
expansive underground tube system in the world. Followed
closely by a bus service and London taxi's, getting from A to B
and every where in between is simple.
Staying in London can be as cost-effective or extravagant as
needed. Budget hotels and self catering apartments are
available on every corner - even in the centre of London,
whilst London Hotels are the most popular choice of
accommodation amongst tourists.
Without a doubt, unless your stay in London is for several
weeks, a return trip is a must. There is so much to see and do,
it's impossible to fit it all in a short break.
For those who love shopping, Oxford Street should be first on
your list. A strip of shops that last for nearly one mile, it's
the busiest shopping area in London and boasts a mix of high
street names and designer names with various department stores.
If your shopping budget is a bit more flexible, the adjoining
Bond Street is packed with designer fashion and accessory
stores and is home to several cat walk designers such as
Vivienne Westwood and Jimmy Choo,
Home to more museums and art galleries one could ever wish for
in such a concentrated area, the Natural History Museum and the
Science Museum are just two of the many that are recommended
for all tourists.
With the EMI and Decca Records having their Head Quarters in
London, it's expected that London offers an array of music
venues - and it doesn't disappoint. From massive arenas such as
Earls Court and Wembley Arena, to more intimate venues such as
the London Hammersmith Apollo and Brixton Academy, there is
every genre of music on offer.
London is visited by tourists from all around the world and
this is reflected in the variety of restaurants on offer. From
Bangladeshi to Chinese and Caribbean to Greek, the food is
second to none and you're bound to find something on a menu
you've never even heard of, never mind tried before.
Whether it's your first visit to London, your second or your
tenth, you're guaranteed to find something you've never seen,
somewhere you've never been or something you've never eaten
before.
Article Source:
http://www.uksmartguide.com
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