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London<br />
Where to start in a city with an incredible history dating back thousands<br />
of years, some of the most iconic attractions on earth and over 30,000<br />
shops? Maybe at Westminster Abbey where every British king or queen has<br />
been crowned since 1066, or strolling the aisles of the ultimate Harrods.<br />
Take a ride on the breathtaking London Eye, the world’s largest cantilevered<br />
observation wheel; or cruise the Thames River to Greenwich and step inside a<br />
quintessential Gastro Pub like The Union - the food is simple, classic British<br />
and locally sourced. London never sleeps so dip into a myriad of cuisines from<br />
Caribbean to North African. A smorgasbord of clubs, concerts and spectacular<br />
shows await!<br />
Our favourite things to see and do<br />
Museums – London has some of the world’s best museums,<br />
including The Museum of London. South Kensington is home<br />
to the Science Museum and the Natural History Museum.<br />
Don’t forget about London’s art museums - the Tate Britain &<br />
Modern display some of the world’s finest classic and modern<br />
art collections.<br />
Historic Sights – The city is full of historic monuments<br />
and buildings. You can’t go home without seeing the Tower<br />
of London, St Paul’s Cathedral, H<strong>amp</strong>ton Court Palace,<br />
Kensington Palace and the Royal Observatory. Each epitomizes<br />
England’s wealth, power and architectural prowess during<br />
their respective historical periods.<br />
Markets – Like many European cities, London is full of<br />
markets, many of which date back to medieval times. From<br />
fruit and vege stalls through to high end antique stands there<br />
are bargains to be found all over town. Some of our favourites<br />
are the Borough Food Market, Camden Market and Portobello<br />
Road Market.<br />
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West End Theatre – No trip is complete without at least<br />
one night out in London’s famous West End ‘Theatreland’.<br />
Here you can see all the top musicals like Wicked, Disney’s<br />
Lion King, Jersey Boys and Mamma Mia.<br />
Shopping – You’ve done Oxford Street and Harrods; now<br />
why not wander down Sloane Street, peer into the windows<br />
of Gucci, Dior or Versace trying to see someone famous, and<br />
then grab a coffee at a sidewalk café in Sloane Square.<br />
Holiday Snaps – Get your photo taken in front of Parliament<br />
and Big Ben. Did you know the world’s most famous clock<br />
tower isn’t actually called Big Ben but St Stephen’s Tower; Big<br />
Ben is the name of the largest bell inside the tower.<br />
Thames River – Cross the Thames via Tower Bridge, not to<br />
be confused with London Bridge. Wander along Southbank<br />
and then cross back via Millennium Bridge.<br />
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