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London Apartments A vibrant, bustling capital, London has world class attractions, from the lively West End with its renowned theatres, to the quiet serenity of the green parks. Our luxury holiday apartments in London include a fine townhouse located in the heart of Regent's Park, convenient for the West End and the City.
INTRODUCTION
“When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford." Samuel Johnson’s quote is as true to day as it was in the 18th century when the diarist chronicled life in this majestic city.
A cultural treasure trove, London rivals New York’s Broadway for cultural productions, from Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre to the musical shows of Shaftesbury Avenue and the West End.
London’s museums are some of the best in the world, chronicling the world’s history, at the British Museum, for example, as well as recording London’s heritage at The Museum of London and such attractions as the Tower of London. England’s royal heritage may also be explored, at Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace and, a little further afield, Windsor Castle.
Lovers of all things maritime will enjoy the London area of Greenwich in east London, site for the 2012 Olympics, near to the mouth of the River Thames. Greenwich forms the heart of Britain’s naval history and is the site of the National Maritime Museum and the Royal Observatory. Greenwich Mean Time is recorded here.
Children are well catered for in London, with a variety of attractions either dedicated to children or with departments or sections designed to occupy children. The Natural History Museum and the Science Museum in Kensington are especially well-suited for children and entrance is free of charge.
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EVENTS
See below for just a small selection of events taking place in London throughout the year:
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PRACTICAL INFO
Great Britain operates on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
English is the principal language across Great Britain.
Great Britain’s unit of currency is the Pound Sterling, divided into 100 Pence.
In Great Britain, travellers cheques are sometimes accepted as payment in larger department stored but can be easily converted into local currency at banks. Hotels, shops, restaurants and many other venues accept all major credit cards and ATM access is widespread. American Express is less widely accepted. Exchange currency only at authorised outlets such as banks and hotels, and exchange only what you think you will spend in-country. Coins cannot be reconverted on departure. Save all receipts from any currency exchange transaction. You may be asked to produce them when you exit the country, and they are required if you intend to reconvert local currency.
A charge for service is often added to restaurant bills but, if it’s not, a typical gratuity would be equal to 10 - 15% of the total. In pubs, tipping lounge staff is at your discretion but is generally not common practice. When paying taxi fares, it is usual to tip up to 10% and round up to the nearest pound.
The British weather has a bad reputation but in actual fact rainy days are nowhere near as common as you may expect. The seasons are marked: In summer, days are bright and usually sunny: Spring and autumn can be cool in the evenings and rain showers are more common; In winter snow is rare but it can be cold and frosty.
While jeans are acceptable, “smart casual” attire in Britain often means stylish trousers or skirt outfit for women and a shirt with collar and trousers for men. Cotton and other light fabrics are comfortable choices for summertime. Spring and autumn temperatures dictate medium-weight clothing selections and in winter warm pullovers are required.
For the countryside, bring comfortable walking shoes with low or no heels. An umbrella or light raincoat may come in handy.
For up to date information on latest health and vaccination recommendations, please contact your doctor.
Style is fairly casual throughout Anguilla, though if dining out in the evening smart dress is normal (no jackets or ties however). Cotton and other light fabrics are comfortable choices year round. You are advised to take lightweight light coloured items, including a sun hat to protect your skin from the affects of sun damage.
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