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Who could forget the tea?
A fun and somewhat reassuring fact is that London has much better takeaway sandwiches than the U.S.
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Fare also varies based on the time of day and the method you use to pay.
It’s worth getting anOyster card the Underground’s MetroCard or SmarTrip Card to simplify your vacation.
There are 11 Underground lines servicing all nine zones.
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Maps of these zones are in every Tube station.
Most of the popular sites in London are in Zone 1, which covers central London.
The Tube runs daily from 5 am to midnight and with reduced hours on Sunday.
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For a spectacular experience in the heart of London, The Connaught can’t be beat.
In addition, The Ned features a spa with treatments from massages to vitamin IV drips.
The Chiltern Firehouse restaurant is a Michelin-starred eatery with seasonal offerings.
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A unique and domestic experience, the Chiltern Firehouse truly does feel like a home away from home.
The five-star hotel has carefully renovated its Edwardian architecture, melding the historic and modern seamlessly.
So, so much bread, some of the best you’ll ever eat.
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Try the octopus glazed with harissa oil or the Bayt al Maqdis Chicken just for the artichoke crisps.
The space is beautiful and minimalist a calm, understated place to focus entirely on your incredible food.
Parsons has mastered the art of updating classic British flavors, like smoked eel, for the modern palette.
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The Tower of London has an infamous reputation, but its history is even more interesting than most know.
Though small, stepping into the park feels like stepping into another world.
Bring a camera; you won’t want to miss snapping shots of the ivy-covered ruins.
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It is known for its waterfowl ducks, specifically, but also a small flock of pelicans.
Tours of the tower itself are limited to UK residents.
Westminster Abbey also pays homage to great poets, artists, and writers with a series of beautiful memorials.
Borough Market is large and primarily focused on food, and is one of the longest-running in the city.
Whatever you’re looking for, Oxford Street probably has it.
Notable shops include Topshop, Dr. Martens, Flying Tiger, Muji, and Selfridges.
The neighborhood skews young and boasts everything from artisan coffee shops and fine dining to chain restaurants.
Wander around here for some of the best shopping in London.
Notting Hill: Yes, that Notting Hill.
It’s as charming as you imagine it to be.
Camden: Also known as Camden Town, though no one really calls it that anymore.
Kings Cross: Not only a rail station but a neighborhood, too!
Kings Cross was once heavily industrial but has been made over with gardens and small green sitting areas.
The West End: The West End is London’s Broadway.
But don’t be fooled it’s not just international stagings of Broadway shows.
The West End is a thriving theater scene with original work going up regularly.
On the other, it rains in London a lot.
Aboutnine to 10 days a month, on average.
Spring:Spring in London, and England as a whole, is beautiful.
London is a very green city, and spring brings the parks and gardens to blooming, fragrant life.
Summer:Summer in England is mild and lovely, and London is no exception.
Temperatures rarely climb above 75F.
Fall:Again, fall is temperate, with a little more rain than summer.
Winter:Winter can get cold, but not bitterly so; average temperatures rarely fall below 30F.
England is big on Christmas, and holiday markets and cheer abound.
