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  Trevor Claringbold October 26, 2009 at 1:24am

  Hi Mary,
  To cover all bases you're probably best aiming to stay somewhere around the Tower of London area (Tower Hill). That has fast links direct to Excel (the WTM venue) using the Docklands Light Railway. You can hop on the Underground into the city using either the District or Circle lines - both about 15 minutes to Embankment, which is your best starting place for a tour of the main sights. Of course you'll also be close to the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, HMS Belfast, and the Monument, if you stay there. I'm sure everyone will have their own favourites, but that would be my suggestion. If you haven't been before, and you want a bit of guidance, feel free to e-mail me and I'll happily give you a brief guideline itinerary so you see as much as possible of the sights in a short time! (trevor@kudosmedia.org). And maybe I'll bump into you at WTM.
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  Allan Lynch October 26, 2009 at 1:14am

  I'm living rather last-minute right now. I have to go to the UK for three assignments, so I may be in London for the WTM. I won't know for a few days yet - waiting on tickets. If so count me in. (Guess I better register.)
  
  As for London, I just sent a friend and his two daughters to the Premier in the old County Hall building. They loved it. It's next to the London Eye, across from Parliament and close to tube stations and taxis. He's the second person I've sent there. The other was a solo female academic and she took found it good value and convenient.
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  Mary Jo Manzanares October 26, 2009 at 12:35am

  Can anyone make a suggestion as to a good "area" or "neighborhood" of London that well located for sightseeing, but also has easy access to Tube, rail, or riverboat station. I've been looking at so many areas, names, etc., and they are starting to blur Thanks!
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  David Paul Appell October 25, 2009 at 2:18am

  Great, Mary Jo! Let's encourage everyone who's going to RSVP to the calendar listing, and leave meeting place suggestions here. Then when we settle on something, we can contact everyone who RSVP'd. We actually just had our first international Tripatini meeting -- there are four of us traveling together in Cartagena, Colombia now!
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  Mary Jo Manzanares October 25, 2009 at 2:12am

  I'd be up for it!
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  David Paul Appell October 25, 2009 at 1:50am

  Hi folks! It occurred to me that it might be fun to have a bunch of us Tripatini members meet up for a drink or dinner at some point during WTM. I've been in touch with the folks at the Hotel Stafford, which is promoting the seasonal "Thanksgiving Martini" at its bar. If y'all have any interest in that, there's a possibility. Otherwise, other suggestions welcome...
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  Susan McKee October 24, 2009 at 10:35pm

  Hi, Heather:
  By all means start at the media centre! It's actually centrally located. It has comfy chairs to sit in while you peruse the layout and plan your route(s).
  And, Mary Jo:
  There's fast Thames River taxis to get you close to the WTM site, so if you find lodging near one of the stops, it's very convenient. You don't need to look for a place near the expo hall, which is NOT very convenient for most sightseeing I've ever wanted to do in London .
  Susan
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  Mary Jo Manzanares October 24, 2009 at 9:15pm

  I plan to be at WTM, have my credentials, but haven't made hotel arrangements yet. I'll be in London for a week, so am looking for a place that is conveniently located for both Ex Cel as well as for general sightseeing. All that, and something that won't cost me an arm, leg, and first born child.
  
  Suggestions please?? (And yes, that's begging!)
  
  THANKS!
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  Media Kitty October 24, 2009 at 9:06pm

  

  Sounds like you enjoyed it, Susan. Think we should work from the media centre to the floor or the other way around? Appreciate the insight.
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  Susan McKee October 23, 2009 at 10:01pm

  Wish I were joining y'all at World Travel Market in London! I went last year, and was completely overwhelmed by the experience.