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There are many wonderful sights to see on a London vacation, with something for everyone. There are historical buildings, world class museums and terrific shopping outlets. You can explore the streets and go on a river cruise down the Thames. Many tourists are attracted to a London vacation because of the British Royal Family. Buckingham Palace is an official residence where you can see the colorful Changing of the Guard and go on guided tours of the Palace. The Tower of London houses the Royal Jewels.
Nearly all the major streets of London have an interesting past, as shown by the blue plaques which hang outside the houses where famous people lived. One such house has a plaque for both Handel and Jimi Hendrix! Hendrix claimed to have seen the ghost of Handel in his house, although that may have been chemically induced. You could spend a London vacation just going from one plaque to the next. Wander down Baker Street and see where Sherlock Holmes lived and worked on his murder cases.
Iconic images of London are everywhere and a London vacation should include seeing the Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square and St.Paul’s Cathedral. Old and more recent landmarks form familiar images of the city, such as Nelson’s Column and the Post Office Tower. A London vacation is also remembered for red, double decker buses, black taxi cabs and the distinctive maps of the underground trains.
The heritage and historical significance of London doesn’t stop it from being a cosmopolitan, vibrant city. Fans of designer clothes and jewelry will have a ball. A London vacation offers a cultural mix of classical music concerts, opera, ballet, jazz and rock music in internationally known venues. Every cuisine is represented here, from Hungarian to Vietnamese.
The kids will also enjoy a London vacation. Madame Tussauds will entertain them with it’s assortment of wax works, particularly in the gory Chamber of Horrors. They will also be fascinated by the Planetarium show and it’s stunning exploration of our solar system. You can expand your knowledge with trips round the various museums on a London vacation. There are museums for Science, Natural History etc., and the British Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum. There are often special exhibitions running.
London has endured many trials in it’s long history, including the Great Plague, the Great Fire, the World War II bombing raids and the terrorist attacks of recent times. Nothing defeats it and the city welcomes visitors from all over the world on a London vacation. In fact, tourism is an important contribution to the economy. It’s easy to move around the city and the two major airports connect with the rest of the world. So, go watch Eros shoot his arrows of love at the Coca Cola sign in Piccadilly Circus and carry on the great tradition of a London vacation.
Tags: England, History, Vacation
