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• Tuesday, March 13th, 2012

Hong Kong Airlines has introduced Business Class-only flights between Hong Kong’s Check Lap Kok Airport and London Gatwick.



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• Tuesday, March 13th, 2012

If you are considering an international vacation sometime in the near future you will need to have a valid United States passport in your possession. If you do not yet have a passport or need to get a passport renewal, you can go online and download a passport application. Once you have your passport you can decide where you want to travel to. A very popular tourist destination for travelers around the world is London, England. London is one of the most exciting and dynamic cities in the world and would make a fantastic international travel destination.

Markets

If you are going to be doing any shopping while in London you should consider making a visit to the famous Portobello Road Market. This is an incredible experience for anyone who loves spending the day strolling through the crowded streets of London looking for something unique to take back home. The best way to get the full experience of the market is to visit it on Saturday or Sunday. Most of the best known street vendors only open their shops on the weekend.

Westminster Abbey

If you are going to be in London and are looking for an interesting tour that discusses the royal culture in England, consider visiting the Westminster Abbey. This medieval church is thousands of years old and has been a tourist favorite for many years. You will be able to step foot in the same place that has hosted many royal wedding ceremonies and coronations. Keep in mind, however, that pictures are not allowed to be taken inside the church. Instead, you can purchase memorabilia from the gift shop to take home. Also, another downside of visiting Westminster Abbey is that the cost of admission is comparatively high when compared to other attractions in London.

Royalty

No vacation to London, England would be complete without seeing the world famous Buckingham Palace. You can actually take a tour and see the building that has housed England’s royalty for hundreds of years. You may even pass by the Queen in the storied hallways! Tours are available to the public and generally last about two hours. The tour is a fantastic way to get a better understanding of England’s royal history and how it influences the culture in London. Anyone who has some time to kill while in London, England should absolutely consider taking a tour of Buckingham Palace. Or, if you do not have that much time, you can witness the changing of the guard outside of the palace that takes place every morning.

If you are trying to decide where to go for an international vacation, think about visiting London, England. London is widely regarded as one of the most interesting and exciting destinations on the planet. If you need to get a expedite US passport renewal before you leave you can go online and find a U.S. passport application. This is important to remember because a valid United States passport is a requirement for anyone wishing to travel overseas. Once you receive your passport in the mail you will have the ability to travel anywhere in the world. Again, if you are thinking about making a voyage overseas, consider choosing London, England as your destination.

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• Sunday, February 26th, 2012

We hit the Harry Potter pilgrimage site of Platform 9 34 at King39s Cross Station first thing this morning. They had a sign and half a trolley sticking out of the wall for pictures. After that we went down Euston Road to the British Library. Most of it was closed off from tourists but they did have a square section in the middle that went up several floors. It was just shelves and shelves of
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• Thursday, January 19th, 2012

The annual list of the Top 100 city destinations, compiled by Euromonitor International’s global travel research program, has seen London losing the crown of premier tourist location to former British territories Hong Kong and Singapore.



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• Monday, December 19th, 2011

Photos from a day of sightseeing in London, England

There’s good reason why London always makes the list as one of the world’s greatest cities. The historical city blends modern development with its medieval past, offering snap-happy tourists endless sightseeing opportunities.

Our last trip to London was during the cold month of January, having just spent several weeks bouncing around Europe’s festive Christmas Markets. Fortunately for us, we captured these photos just a few hours before a massive snowstorm hit the United Kingdom, paralyzing its transportation network and forcing its residents to reconsider their highland holidays (we spent 20+ hours at Heathrow Airport waiting for the runways to clear!).

Phone Booth, London

Of course we had to take the touristy red phone booth photo!

St Pauls Basilica, London

The iconic St. Paul’s Basilica dominating London’s waterfront

Parliament Buildings, London

London’s stunning Gothic-style Parliament Buildings

Nicole in front of Buckingham Palace

Tower Bridge

Cameron in front of the legendary Tower Bridge

Guard at Buckingham Palace, London

Guard at Buckingham Palace

Trafalgar Square, London

Trafalger Square with a frozen fountain. Also an ideal area to look for London accommodation

London Skyline

London Skyline on the Thames River

London Eye at Sunset

London Eye at sunset with Big Ben and the Parliament Buildings in the backdrop

Tower Bridge, London

Tower Bridge looking all pretty

Statue, London

City of London Statue near London Bridge

London Underground Sign

Westminster Station with Big Ben illuminated in the backdrop

Westminster Abby

Westminster Abby in black and white

London Eye

  Clever Nicole pointing to her eye in front of the London Eye

Churchill Statue

Winston Churchill statue in Parliament Square

London Underground Sign

Alright, we know that photos of the London Underground sign are well overdone, but we still had to!

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• Monday, November 21st, 2011

Passengers flying between Dubai and London with Emirates will have more chances to fly on the luxury A380 superjumbo.



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• Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

Hong Kong airlines have announced that they are planning on launching flights that will operate using only a business class cabin, on their London service as from next year.



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• Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

A large number of hotels are located in different parts of the world which could be selected by the people to stay in a more comfortable manner. One of those is the cheap london hotels which could be booked by the people according to their need. These hotels are very much luxurious and so everyone love to stay in the hotel at least once in their lifetime. Many different types of hotels are available which could be chosen according to the needs of the customers. All the facilities are provided in the hotels that could be utilized by the people in an efficient way. Various details that are given by the customers who want to stay in the Thames Festival London will be maintained in a secure manner and so the people may not get worried about the details. Many different websites provides this excellent service to satisfy the needs of the people who visit the country from different parts of the world. These hotels are available in all the budgets and so the customers could stay in the best hotel that fits their budget. Those who need any other information regarding the booking of hotels could contact the professionals who will provide the valuable information to the customers. The most important feature is that no website will collect the booking fees from the people who are intended to stay in the cheap Thames Festival London. People who want to know about the various sponsors of the festival could make use of the website that provides the exact list of the sponsors who are taking part in the festival. This festival is common to all and more often the press people will also actively participate in the function. This extensive education program has thus become more familiar among the people for its efficient spectacular process among the people.

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• Saturday, May 07th, 2011

British Airways is doubling the number of flights to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil from three to six flights.



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• Sunday, April 24th, 2011

London is a great town to go to. There are such a lot of places to see, museums and things to do. The nightlife is also great. The town has plenty of bars and clubs. But London is not like other EU capitals thanks to its parks. We will simply feel in the country side in London, watching the local squirrels Whether you fancy a walk, a picnic, or possibly a swim if you are not terrified of cold water, you may able to find all that in the great parks of the capital of Britain.

If you are looking for a quiet and relaxing moment actually close to Buckingham Palace, then St James Park, in Westminster area, is the perfect place for you. It is one of the oldest parks in London, we will be able to see many different kinds of birds and ducks. If you are planning a visit to London, check out our Appartement Londres in this area.

Regent Park is found in Camden district and is gorgeous with all its different kinds of flowers. It is well know for all kind of sports we will be able to practice within and this park offers many other things to do, it also hosts the London Zoo, and even an open air theatre. There are also plenty of cafes and restaurants in the park. To feel just like at home in the town of London have a book your favourite Hotel Londres.

Hyde Park, in central London is well known for the Speaker Corner, where everyone seems to be free to make an address and debate. You can hire a boat on the Serpentine, or ride horses. Hyde Park is also renowned for the Diana Commemorative Fountain.

If you are keen on botanic or if you like nice flowers, Kew Gardens or the Royal Botanic Gardens are good for you. The flowers, trees, trails, palace are amazing. It is very romantic!
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