If you live in the U.S., a London vacation is a worthwhile trip to take if you would like a short hop across the Atlantic. London is a city positively steeped in history, with a vast array of cultural and historical sites, a rich and diverse music scene, a thriving theatre tradition and an infinite amount of trade and shopping venues for even the most discerning traveler.

Favoured By Poets, Artists, Writers And Scientists

Around the world, London has long been known as England’s busting capital of activity and commerce. Numerous poets, writers, musicians and scientists have written, sung, studied and discovered here. If you are particularly interested in literature, on your London vacation itinerary you may like to include some ‘literary walking tours’, a favorite among many tourists who can see the likes of Wordsworth’s old house or wish Virginia Woolf’s Bloomsbury neighborhood. Many guidebooks and tourist operators now offer these choices to travelers who have decided to include some cultural trips in their London vacation.

Catch A Show At Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre

Alternatively, if you enjoy the theatre you can perhaps fill your London vacation with a different theatre show every night. Shakespeare’s famous Globe Theatre resides on the banks of the Thames, along with the Queen’s theatre and the famous Soho theatres that have some of the longest-running shows in history. Tickets can be purchased cheaply in one of many outlets in Leicester Square, and it is likely that you will be able to catch a show at the days and times that suit you best.

For visitors interested in grand buildings, the architecture of London reflects its varied and rich history. In particular, the British tradition is a bastion of naval and colonial hegemony over hundreds of years and on a typical London vacation you can find tributes to wartime generals, kings and queens, and inspirational British leaders. Even unattractive buildings that might on first sight seem out of place in the center of the city have a history. Indeed, many were placed there in the fifties after London was bombed in the Blitz.

See All The Sights Easily With The London Underground

During the day, you may want to take one of the many types of public transport offered up to visitors. The Underground is an incredibly popular way to get around if you are taking a London vacation because it allows you to get to most places in the city relatively quickly and easily. Taking one of the many double-decker buses might also be an option, and running frequently and cheaply the buses are a great way to people watch while getting to know the topography of the town.

In the evening, the social scene in London is tantamount perhaps only to New York, Paris and Tokyo. Live music, clubbing venues, pubs and restaurants are everywhere with something to suit all tastes. If you would like to see the real heartbeat of the city, than investigating its nightlife is a great way to spend the evenings during your London vacation.

British Food Is About Much More Than Just Fish And Chips!

Lastly, it must be said that the poor culinary reputation that Britain has is completely undeserved. If you decide to take a London vacation, capitalize on the thousands of different restaurants at your disposal. The gastronomic choices really are endless, and you may just find yourself, after tasting all the delights that London has to offer, wishing you could stay longer than your plane ticket allows.