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St Anthans Hotel included in '4 Top-Notch Hotels in Scotland & England'

The United Kingdom is Europe's fourth-most visited countries, and has a very different vibe from majority of the countries on the continent. Luxury, royalty, and other like factors define the hospitality in this nation. Here are some of the magnificent hotels in UK to witness these wonderful traditions. read post

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Dancing in London cited in 'Romantic Valentine's Day Activities In/Near 26 Iberia Destinations'

Sure, going out for an intimate dinner à deux is pretty much everyone's default on this day for lovers. But to make Valentine's Day extra special, seek out an experience that will make it truly memorable for years to come. High and low, on land and water, laid-back and high-adrenaline; simple and elaborate; cheap and pricey - there's something here for every couple! read post

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London cited in '12 Top Destinations for African-Diaspora Travel'

Welcome to February! Since 1970, it's also been Black History Month in the USA, and since 1995 in Canada, as well (whereas it's observed in October in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the Netherlands). And though the reason for the African diaspora was tragic and horrific - the brutal, centuries-long trafficking of human slaves - it has also enriched many parts of the world, and indeed, world culture as a whole. So what better way to kick BHM off than with a look at a dozen of the most…

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What the Dickens? Happy Christmas/New Year from London!

One of the all-time classic Christmas destinations is the city where Charles Dickens penned A Christmas Carol 175 years ago. And of course the London of today offers an enormous variety of holiday happenings and experiences, from the traditional Victorian of Dickens' era to cutting-edge modern. Here are just a handful of London Yuletide highlights... read post

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Dave Acton October 29, 2023 at 9:31am

I´ve experienced this first-hand when bringing friends and family to some London attractions. So obnoxious... https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/sep/23/they-do-my-head-in-...

‘They do my head in’: tour guides call for loudspeaker ban at London attractions | London | The Gua…

Tour leaders complain that guides with large groups and voice amplifiers are making their job impossible
María José May 31, 2023 at 8:23pm

Interesting observations from a Londoner on mistakes to avoid when visiting: https://www.insider.com/london-things-never-do-there-from-local#tou...

I was born and raised in London. Here are the 9 biggest mistakes I see tourists make.

There are certain things tourists should never do in London, including standing still on the left side of escalators and paying to get skyline views.
Helen Brown April 11, 2023 at 11:57am

I'm always on the lookout for a black angle to travel, and sp I was interested to spot this in Tripadvisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Articles-l9WUBeeiaduA-Guide_to_black_lo...
Riccardo R June 23, 2022 at 12:49am

Earlier this year, the London-based travel-site BigSevenTravel.com recently came out with "The best cities in the world for art and culture in 2022", and of course London itself is high on the list: https://bigseventravel.com/best-cities-for-arts-culture/
Riccardo R March 13, 2022 at 10:18am

I've always kind of intuited this, but just came across this video which confirmed it for me:London is badly put together ('designed' seems too purposeful a word for it): https://youtu.be/NpOCJdHAUjw
TheatreBreaks January 17, 2015 at 7:27pm

UK Theatregoers voted for their "best shows Ever" and their "most aspirational show". The results are in and all apart from one are still on in London's Theatreland: http://www.theatrebreaks.co.uk/top-uk-shows-seen-see/
Darryl Musick October 22, 2014 at 6:41pm

This week's new edition of Accessible Attactions at The World on Wheels takes us to London, a city that's just crammed full of stuff to see and do. Accessible Attractions: London, England.

The World on Wheels

An ongoing adventure of travel and living while using a wheelchair. Tim has been disabled from birth. Darryl is his father and caregiver who travel…
Darryl Musick March 25, 2013 at 5:27pm

We're celebrating Atlantic destinations and crossings at The World on Wheels starting with an old London trip infused with newly discovered pictures. Come along as we take the Eurostar for a day out to Paris: http://tinyurl.com/cwmzbwo

The World on Wheels

An ongoing adventure of travel and living while using a wheelchair. Tim has been disabled from birth. Darryl is his father and caregiver who travel…
Tripatini July 10, 2012 at 6:40pm

A Tripatini member is looking for suggestions for a good, affordable London hotel for late August and early September. If you'd like to help, kindly click on this link to our Ask A Travel Pro forum. Thanks much!
Tripatini June 13, 2012 at 7:51pm

Now in our blog: why has Olympics travel led to a rise in travel insurance purchasing?