A Peek at London's Best
A Peek at London's Best
London - this city has so many facets! A home to the British Royalty, the centre of power for the British Government, a land where fascinating architectural marvels of bygone eras coexist with the technological marvels of the modern era; where castles are haunted by the spirits of the dead and just a few blocks down, financial whizzes logically chalk out the country's economical future.
With the different aspects all wrapped into a wonderful package, no one leaves London disappointed. On the contrary, there is so much to do and enjoy that one always seems to miss something out and plans a return trip to this exciting city.
To help you cover the best of them all, RatedApartments.com throws some light into the top most attractions that you should cover along with a list of some off-the-beaten-track destinations that represent London's vibrant culture in an almost intimate manner.
London Eye - One of the most remarkable highlights of the London skyline, the London Eye is hard to miss even from a long distance. A spectacular riverside
wheel designed on the realms of a Ferris wheel, but with glass pods instead of the normal wooden or steel seats, the London Eye offers you a marvellous experience of enjoying a bird's eye view of as many as 55 London attractions and the city at large.
Tower of London - Travel past in time with a visit to the Tower of London, an 11th century palace, which was often used to house prisoners awaiting trial and subsequent execution for treason charges. Special re-enactments and exhibitions bring alive the history and the people who walked down the halls of this tower in the last 900 years. A large collection of the Royal Jewels is on display here - Check them out!
Royal London: London, as home to the British Royalty, is a proud host of several magnificent castles and palaces, all of which either were or are still in
use by the royal bloodline. The most famous of them all Buckingham Palace, the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II, opens up to the public in the summers from 1st August to 15th September, every year. At this time, anyone, irrespective of lineage, can saunter down the aisles of the State Rooms, enjoy gazing down at the paintings by renowned artists such as Rembrandt, Rubens, Canaletto, Vermeer and Poussin and check out the lavish lifestyle and dcor of the Ball rooms and the palace.
Historical Houses: On the same line as the Royal castles and palaces, though on a smaller scale, are a range of historical houses, owned and occupied by the Dukes, Duchesses, Earls and other renowned British citizens. Dating as far back as the 16th century, these mansions and houses such as Aspley House, home of the first Duke of Wellington, and Spenser House, home of the first Earl Spencer, retain their historical charm of those eras. Both Aspley House and Spencer House are located in Central London and can be easily visited with a Central London holiday apartment as your base.
O2 Bubble: One of the newest arenas, O2 is where a range of rock shows, exhibitions, conferences and corporate events are held - day-in and day-out. As I write this, O2 is making waves with exhibits such as Dinosaurs Unleashed, where you travel back in time to the era of Dinosaurs with UK's largest animatronics dinosaur adventure, and Robot: Extreme Wars, which offers you a glimpse into the futuristic world, with over 100 real robots taking part in a real Robot-Fight! Both the exhibits are all set to enthral the young and old alike.
For an out-of-the-world experience, opt for the many Coach Tours operated in London that range from the Morning Harry Potter London Bus Tour that takes you through the locations where Harry Potter movies were shot to Evening Jack-the-Ripper tours, where you are taken through a series of places renowned for their killing sprees (Not for the faint hearted!).
Almost all of these are best enjoyed with holiday apartments in Central London as a base. Holidaymakers seeking more budget-friendly accommodations can opt for the holiday apartments in Greater London, which though a short hop away from London city (via Tube) are much cheaper and friendlier on the pocket. The planets greatest holiday destinations for clubbing Going Travelling? Prepare a Packed Lunch Enjoy Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, Sakkara Private Tour Available-travel.com Egypt Watering Plants When On Holiday Enjoy exciting Honeymoon with Manali Honeymoon Tour Packages Don't Leave Your Holiday Preparations Till the Last Minute Amsterdam is the perfect short break destination Putting Together Your Festival Wardrobe Corporate Massage anywhere in UK - Relaxation for Busy Corporations Getting the best Country Clothing Venue For Beach Accessories Cape Town Beach Guide London Locals use Crashpadder to offer accommodation for London 2012