London’s best summer holiday destinations for 2024

London’s best summer holiday destinations for 2024

Summer tourism is a dynamic segment of the travel industry, characterized by a wide range of activities and experiences tailored to the season. Whether it’s basking on sun-drenched beaches, embarking on thrilling outdoor adventures, or immersing oneself in cultural festivities, summer travel promises something for everyone. From tropical escapes to bustling city breaks, the possibilities

A First-Timer’s Guide to Car Rental in London

A First-Timer’s Guide to Car Rental in London

Oh, London! a city where the skyline is always changing and modernism and heritage coexist. If you’re itching to explore London’s bright streets and secret passageways,  a car rental in London  is like having the key to a private, personalised city tour. Whether you’re an enthusiastic traveller or a resident in need of a change of scenery,

THE LONDON SEASON

THE LONDON SEASON

The Chelsea Flower Show may officially kick-start the London Season, but for me, it’s the Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy that gets summer in London off to a rip-roaring start. The world’s largest open submission art exhibition signals a tee off for strawberries and cream, cucumber sandwiches, Pimms and lemonade, racing hats, flowing dresses,

THINGS TO DO IN OARSOME HAMMERSMITH

THINGS TO DO IN OARSOME HAMMERSMITH

There’s so much more to Hammersmith than getting hammered during the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race. This corner of west London has been my home for the last ten years, and as a local, I can tell you there are plenty of fun, relaxing and exciting things to do in Hammersmith. Here are 13 reasons

WALLACE COLLECTION – A NATIONAL TREASURE

WALLACE COLLECTION – A NATIONAL TREASURE

Tucked behind the Selfridges department store in Marylebone is the Wallace Collection, one of my favourite London haunts. It’s an eighteenth-century city pile with a jaw-dropping art collection and a 500-strong furniture depository which would make Marie Antoinette feel perfectly at home. It’s a sea of crimson red, rococo gold, salmon and strawberry pink, emerald

BEST BOOKSHOP CAFES IN LONDON

BEST BOOKSHOP CAFES IN LONDON

Is there anything better than a good book and a slice of cake? I think not. London has some enchanting bookshops where you can practically curl up with your favourite tome and tuck into a delicious slice and a cuppa. Here are 12 of the best bookshop cafes in London. Bookshop with the best cakeLondon

HISTORIC HOUSE MUSEUMS OF LONDON

HISTORIC HOUSE MUSEUMS OF LONDON

London has some of the world’s most iconic museums displaying the finest art money can’t buy, but it’s the capital’s little treasures that I want to share with you today. Ensconced in these historical gems, you can amble around at a snail’s pace, savour every museum inch and still have time for tea and cake

HOW TO BE A DANDY IN LONDON

HOW TO BE A DANDY IN LONDON

The British Dandy is still alive and well, and if you look closely, you’ll see them dotted all around London, especially during the Summer Season.  A male friend of mine took me on a “man about town” weekend together with some other beaus and Berties who work for her Majesty’s pleasure. From chucking cheese soufflés

HOW TO VISIT MIDDLE TEMPLE HALL

HOW TO VISIT MIDDLE TEMPLE HALL

Middle Temple Hall is a hallowed space, one of the most extraordinary historical venues in London. It’s hosted the who’s who of London’s legal and royal past, from medieval times to the present. However, unless you’re a member of Middle Temple or if you’re on a private tour, it’s hard to get a peek into

COSMIC HOUSE: IS THIS THE QUIRKIEST HOUSE IN LONDON?

COSMIC HOUSE: IS THIS THE QUIRKIEST HOUSE IN LONDON?

The Cosmic House in London’s leafy Holland Park is not for the faint-hearted. Designed by Charles Jencks, the house is considered one of the most important examples of Postmodern architecture and is the UK’s first Grade I listed house of that style. No psychedelic drugs are required for your visit which will convince you that

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