New Year’s Eve is a thrilling time to be in London, with the fireworks show among the world’s most dazzling. Expect rainbow colors and lights bursting around the London Eye, Big Ben and Houses of Parliament reflected in the Thames. The South Bank spectacle is bound to get your 2018 off to a sensational start. ... Read More
Heard of Lumiere? Kicking off on January 18, 2018 (and running through January 21), the awesome light installation Lumiere Festival is coming back to London, so mark your diary – it’s already in ours. London is well-known for its prolific art culture, from museums to street artists like Banksy and creative pop-up stores; visitors can always find a way to connect with the art world on a trip to the city. ... Read More
You thought the festive spending was over right? Well, not quite. In fact, it’s only just begun! Thousands of shoppers will be gearing up for another round of splurging over the Boxing Day and New Year sales. If you’re spending the festive season in one of our stunning apartments, then be sure to head on over to Oxford Street where you’ll find over 300 stores along this famous shopping district. Read on to find out how to make the most of the annual Boxing Day sales! ... Read More
Have you finished your Christmas shopping list? The last days of shopping are approaching, but don’t panic, there are dreamy designer wares at Harrods, gastronomic gifts at Fortnum & Mason and the festively dressed boutiques at Covent Garden are packed with bespoke present ideas. If you’re a last minute shopper this year, there are lots of options. Here are the best places to shop this week. ... Read More
It might be freezing, but with London’s breathtaking winter events – who wants to stay home? Exploring the city during winter is fun: there are some wonderful family attractions during the season and beyond. Of course, the main event for those with young children is a visit to see Santa Claus – and rightly so – but don’t forget the Christmas carols, shimmering light displays, and festive performances. ... Read More
Fancy a trip to Narnia? Trade in your sofas and Terry’s chocolate oranges this Christmas for a movie screening with a twist at the innovative Pop-Up Screens Christmas grotto. The legendary Pop-Up Screens that saw Londoners enjoying blockbusters throughout summer is back to see us through the season until Christmas Eve. ... Read More
One of the most exciting parts of traveling is exploring another country, its culture, and its traditions, especially around such a festive time like Christmas. Whether you’re celebrating the holiday season here in London or spending time at home, here are some time-honored British holiday traditions. Grab a yule log or some tasty mincemeat pies and get the fancy party poppers ready. ... Read More
As we draw closer to the Christmas holidays, festive gifting becomes the ultimate consumer dilemma. Each year, we have to continually come up with more unique and personal gifts for family and friends, which can leave us feeling that our choices aren’t always quite up to par. We know how important it is to choose carefully and it shouldn’t be a chore, it should be fun. ... Read More
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