LONDON - Elite Traveler

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Enjoy London’s unique mix of traditional and modern during your stay
Dating all the way back to the Romans,
who named it Londinium, London has
occupied its current spot on the map of
England for over two millennia. Officially the
most-visited city in the world, its rich and
incredibly diverse historical and cultural
heritage attracts travelers from around
the globe, each and every one keen to
experience the multitude of things on offer in
England’s capital.
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LONDON EYE
Phone: +44 (0)871 781 3000 (booking line)/ +44 (0)871 222 4002 (events team)
Address: The London Eye, Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster
Bridge Road, SE1 7PB
Website: www.londoneye.com
An unbeatable experience for those who wish to see all of London’s greatest
landmarks in one fell swoop. A ride in this larger-than-life ferris wheel gives
visitors the opportunity to view the capital from a completely new perspective,
offering unparalleled panoramas by night and day. A pre-flight cinema experience
with 4D goggles, giving simulated weather effects and sounds, makes for an
extra-memorable experience. Book a private capsule for a more intimate viewing,
private dinner, or corporate event.
GORDON RAMSAY
Maitre d’: Jean-Claude Breton
Phone: +44 (0)20 7592 1611
Email: carolinecrofts@gordonramsay.com
Address: 68 Royal Hospital Road, SW3 4HP
Website: www.gordonramsay.com
Cuisine: French
Style / ambiance: One of the first London restaurants to receive three
Michelin stars, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay is an essential for any
discerning foodie. Frequently rated one of the world’s best dining
experiences, the flagship of Ramsay’s restaurant empire focuses on the
best of ingredients to create sublime flavors. Head Chef Clare Smyth
ensures that dishes are cooked and presented to perfection, whilst the
intimate setting makes for an unforgettable event.
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In this multifaceted city, old rubs shoulders
with new everywhere you look: ancient
cobbled streets wind between and behind
the futuristic towers of the financial district,
traditional pubs sit side by side with modern,
swanky bars, old-fashioned theatres exist in
harmony with award-winning new auditoria,
spacious parks border busy shopping areas
– all of which makes London an extremely
varied and exciting place to be. The options
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for entertainment and enlightenment are
endless, whatever visitors are after.
A source of particular excitement for
London and Londoners is the upcoming
2012 Olympic Games. Having already
played host to two summer Olympics,
London is undergoing extensive
developments for the next to ensure that it
is the most magnificent yet.
HARRODS
Phone: +44 (0)20 7730 1234 (general)
Address: 87–135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, SW1X 7XL
Website: www.harrods.com
A London institution, Harrods is the go-to for luxury goods and, most
importantly, classic London souvenirs. Stop off at this immense
department store for designer clothing, accessories, beauty products,
homeware and gifts such as the famed Harrods tea caddies. Also make
sure to sample one of Harrods’ many restaurants or bars, the best of
which are undoubtedly the renowned Georgian Restaurant, the Veuve
Clicquot Champagne Bar, and Ladurée, a London outpost of Paris’ most
famous patisserie.
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HARRODS