In London, the capital city of England, there is something for everyone to make their visit a memorable one. More than three hundred museums and over two hundred galleries can be found in London. London is the kind of place where there is constantly something happening.

Heathrow airport is extremely busy with flights arriving and departing from all over the world, making it very accessible. There are several methods of transportation you could choose after landing in London. The easiest and cheapest way to get around London is by using the buses, trains and tubes. There are many fascinating places to visit and literally hundreds of things to do in London. Before you even begin to visit them, make sure that all important documents - including details of your travel insurance - are stored in a safe place, preferably in the safe at your hotel. A small taste of some of London’s popular attractions is below to help you plan out your visit to London.

Buckingham Palace - Buckingham Palace is one of England’s most famous palaces and is the official home of Queen Elizabeth II. Every summer the doors of the State Rooms are open to the public. This palace has a long and colourful history since the time of King George III who acquired it for his wife Queen Charlotte.

The historic house was converted into a palace by George IV. In 1837, Queen Victoria was the first monarch to reside in Buckingham Palace. The Royal Family still use the State Rooms to entertain and receive guests during ceremonial occasions. The rooms are lavishly decorated and have some of the finest French and English furniture in the world. The walls are adorned with paintings by Rubens, Rembrandt, Vermeer and Poussin. You can visit one of the annual exhibitions in the 29-acre gardens, or take one of the regular tours. This is definitely a must see when on holiday in London.

The British Museum - The British Museum is world renowned for its collection of objects exploring the history and culture of man. It is home to exhibits and objects numbering over seven million in total. Founded in 1753, the displays range from prehistoric to modern. The Rosetta Stone, the Portland Vase and the Parthenon Sculptures are a few of the most notable items on display there.

It has a world renowned Egyptian collection of mummies and there is a special tomb like room dedicated to the life of the wealthy Egyptian, Negamun. Other areas of interest in the museum include Watches and Clocks, Medieval Europe and the Percival David collection of Chinese Art, which is well worth a visit. The Great Court - the large central glass globe - is the hub of the museum. It is the largest covered public square in Europe and was designed by Lord Norman Foster. This fascinating place could occupy you for days and you still may not see everything.

The London Eye - The modern icon that is the London Eye - also called the Millennium Wheel - is a must see when visiting London. A “flight” on the London Eye will give you a whole new perspective on this beautiful city. Standing at an impressive 135 metres tall, this awesome riverside wheel is a famous part of London’s modern skyline. It allows a person to see a 360 degree view of London through glass pods. On a clear day you can see twenty five miles in all directions.

You will get a fantastic birds-eye-view of many of London’s top attractions, including big Ben, Canary Wharf and the Houses of Parliament - even as far as Windsor castle on a clear day. It has a slow but steady pace and it takes around thirty minutes to complete one revolution. This hugely popular attraction is always busy, so expect long queues for buying tickets and to board. You can save time by booking online. There are a variety of packages available depending on your needs. You can upgrade to a Fast Track Ticket, which allows you to check in 15 minutes before the flight. You can also have a glass of champagne or the company of a London guide. This is the best and only way to get a true panoramic view of the city.

There is just so much to do here that you may want to return often. It is easy to get around London by taxi if you have the need or the budget, as the cabs are numerous!London has minicab operators which are both licensed and unlicensed. Similar to New York London is well known for its cabs which are black rather than yellow and are called Hackney Cabs. These are all licensed and it is better to use these that the often less reputable “minicab” taxis.

If public transport or taxis are not your preferred option, you can easily hire a car from any of London’s airports. At both these airports you will find excellent motorist facilities including self-drive car hire or chauffeur driven vehicles for hire.

When hiring a car, be sure to read the rental agreement fully so that you know exactly what you will be covered for in the event of an accident, particularly any excess charges which you may be liable for. Other specialist insurance products such as gap insurance, car warranties and breakdown insurance will generally be taken care of by the hire car company so you do not need to worry about these things. Do however make sure to ask for details as to what you should do if you experience a breakdown and at all costs make sure that cover is for a 24-hour breakdown service! You may be also be offered additional insurance products which will cost you more but give you added peace of mind, such as key or windscreen insurance. Ensure that you are aware of what it is you are signing! Sticking with a car hire company you know - such as Hertz, Budget or Avis - may often be your best bet.

Instead of hiring a car to get you to your hotel or bed and breakfast (B&B), you could use the public transport system which is excellent in the UK. There are regular trains to and from all of London’s major railway stations and several trains per hour to Brighton, a vibrant and cosmopolitan seaside resort often dubbed “London-by-the Sea”.

London is a beautiful and fascinating place to visit at any time of the year. With such a multitude of sights to see, things to do, places to visit or clubs to party in, you will always be able to find something exciting to do while visiting London. As the famous Samuel Johnson quotation goes:

“When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life”.

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