For millions of people, New Year’s Eve is one of the high points on the social calendar. It is a time to get together with friends and family members to look back over the year that was, make meaningful New Year resolutions (and aim to stick to them!), and enjoy a party atmosphere that is…
While many people choose to stay at home during the festive season, there are plenty of benefits to traveling during this time of year. From avoiding the stress of holiday preparations to taking advantage of lower travel prices, here are just a few reasons why you should consider hitting the road this holiday season. One…
Christmas is fast approaching, and without a doubt, everyone is excited. It’s our chance, after all, to have fun and be thankful for what we have, including our families. For many of us, this is the only time when we can spend quality time with our loved ones, especially if we’ve had quite a busy…
Sports fans in London are in for a treat over the next few weeks, with the schedule packed with a host of top-class action taking place around the region. Football, horse racing and darts will not only dominate the headlines but also provide punters with plenty of opportunities to boost their festive bank balance. Read…
It’s no secret that London has some of the top tourist attractions in the U.K., most of which you can visit throughout the year. But as the holiday season approaches, we see the city in a different light. The streets, squares and parks take on an almost magical air as the entire population of London…
Here’s a great free Christmas Lights tour, written by Hannah, a local London travel blogger. See Hannah’s other blog posts at Hannah Parry (http://www.hannahparry.co.uk/)
A lot of people want to go to London at Xmas vacation. This makes sense, given the tremendous popularity of London as a tourist destination in the first place. For some people, having a holiday vacation means finally having the time and the energy to travel in the first place. People who rarely get to…
London is an exciting place to visit any time of the year, but it becomes even more magical during the winter when preparations are being made for Christmas. The whole atmosphere of the city changes and there are many things that you can see and do that you would not be able to in a…
This time of year, I receive lots of emails from people asking me for tips on what to do in London over the christmas / new year period.Here’s a website which might be of use. It’s called Upcoming. Simply go to it and search for London, England (under “where?”). Life in London (part of www.londonforfree.net)
This weekend, the annual Bankside Frost Fair is happening down alongside the Thames near Shakespeare’s Globe. 400 years since it was first held, its really worth checking out and of course its free. Its been running for the past 5 years and seems to get busier every year. Last year they had reindeers for the…