subject: Planning A London Trip To Last A Lifetime Of Memories [print this page] London deserves the honor of being called the "world in one city" for its multi-faceted personality of being British on one hand and worldly on the other hand.
So, how best to plan for a London trip that will make memories to last a lifetime? Plan carefully, of course, but with a smile instead of the stereotypical British stiff upper lip. Coincidentally, Londoners may appear stiff during the day but the night when the city comes alive in another way brings a positive change. Tourists can freely mingle with both native and immigrant Londoners with so much ease one begins to understand the British charm.
The first step in seeing the Queen's city, maybe even the Queen herself, is to plan the best time to go. In London's case, the flow of tourist streaming into the city just never seems to ebb although the busiest season is from mid-April to mid-October with resurgence during the Christmas season. If you want to avoid hot summers and cold winters, then London is top of the list but the shopping, dining and entertaining possibilities are almost endless during these seasons.
Expectedly, the kinds of clothes packed into the bags will depend on the season in which the trip is planned. London's weather, unfortunately, tends to be unpredictable - a sharp contrast to the predictability of the city's public transportation system. For example, on a spring day, the weather can change from sunny and warm to wet and cold to damp and cool in the space of just an hour. Pack an umbrella and a lightweight coat for such changes during the summer, spring and fall.
As for other considerations in choosing the clothes, think of the things you would pack if the trip was to another stylish American city, say New York. Casual clothes are great for the streets but London being a center of fashion, dressing up is a must with many Londoners even dressing up in the most outrageous manner that belies the British stiff upper lip.
As for entry and exit requirements, American citizens are only required to show a valid passport for stays of up to 6 months. Individuals from European countries will have varying requirements so it pays to ask the British consulate for specific requirements for entry.
As for safety and health, London is one of the safer European cities but personal vigilance is still the key to enjoying the city while staying safe. Besides, personal safety measures must be adopted no matter where you are in the world and London with its highly visible police force is no exception.
Accommodations by way of a holiday apartment in London must be booked well in advance. In this way, more focus can be made on making the memories of London instead of fretting over your accommodations.
by: Gaizka Pujana
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