Travel to London

Whether its your first or tenth visit. Britain’s capital is a treasure trove of sights for the visitor. London has it all, world class tourist facilities, excellent international cuisine, progressiveness, historical wealth, countless cultural experiences, buzzing social life and more. The London transport system is excellent, and makes it very easy to travel in and around the city. More on London tourist attractions.

Hotels in London

Britain’s capital can comfortably accommodate its visitors due to the exellent hotels the city has to offer. Whether its budget or 5 star hotels, there is a suitable hotel room to be found for all tastes and budgets. A good starting point when looking for London hotels is DirectRooms.com, whose site has a nice, clean interface.

Booking your London hotel in advance on-line is the best way to make sure your desired hotel is available at the time you arrive. Pre-booking of hotels in London is also more cheap as discounted hotel rates will be offered. On-line hotel reservation is safe and secure and done in just a few seconds.

Highlights

• It might be a good idea to start your exploration of the city with a bus tour. Although the tube is fast and efficient, it is difficult to get your bearings when you are constantly underground.
• Neon-clad Piccadilly circus is a tourist magnet and a good bases for exploring the central sights of Leicester square.
• Carnaby Street- a sixties icon in the heart of Soho – is now full of souvenir shops.
• Oxford street attracts the tourists, with its myriad of fashion shops, department stores and music and book emporiums.
• London has a plethora of cultural delights on offer. Be sure to take advantage of at least one or two of the numerous musical performances, shows and art exhibitions.
• Clothes of the latest fashion can be found on the Kings road, or the bohemian Camden market and high street.

Daytrips by hire car

There are many areas to investigate outside of London, both near and far, that can easily be reached by hire car. Southeast of the city you could head for Greenwich which has enough attractions to offer to make this area a full day trip excursion. London car hire can be booked on line.

Southwest of London, Richmond would make a nice drive by car. It is located on a lovely location beside the river, lined with pubs and picnicking areas. Adjacent is the enormous Richmond park, an excellent area for numerous of outdoor activities.

All the major and smaller car hire companies have depots in London. The major car rental companies provide on-line reservation services. Not only safe and secure but on-line pre-booking a hire car for London is more attractive because of the discount hire rates.