Travel Tips and Places to See

Caffe Culture Show 2012 The Meeting Place Of All Coffee Lovers

Adie Andrews — Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:36 +0000

Nowadays coffee is essential part from our daily routine and the number of people for who cup of coffee became a synonymous of pleasure is increasing so fast. It should be admitted that there is nothing better than to grab a cup of hot and nice smelling coffee early in the morning on the way to work or after you leave your holiday apartment in London and go for a city sightseeing tour. That modern cult to coffee beans is the reason why there is a constantly growing number of cafes and coffee shops in London.

In favour of all the coffee fans and entire coffee industry for another year London will host annual Caffe Culture Show 2012 which will showcase latest trends in coffee growing and producing as well as innovative machines for coffee beans treatment and coffee making. This coffee culture dedicated trade show will take place in London Olympia Exhibition Centre from 16th till 17th of May, attracting thousands of visitors. Leading companies from the coffee industry like Lavatzza, Douwe Egberts, Jacobs and many others will also take part in this incredible exhibition.

For two day Caffe Culture Show 2012 in London Olympia Exhibition Centre will be a meeting point not only for all the coffee lovers but also for coffee manufacturers, cafe owners and cafe equipment producers. To all the visitors Caffe Culture Show 2012 will give the chance to buy the highest quality coffee directly from worldwide produces and to carry that precious good to their London shot let.

Spirit of Summer Fair 2012 Dive In To The World Of Home Interior

Adie Andrews — Wed, 16 May 2012 07:03:10 +0000

When it comes to interior and home decoration London is one of the top destinations which hosts numerous events and fairs dedicated to indoor and outdoor design inspirations. For another time London Olympia will host annual edition of Spirit of Summer Fair which will start on 16th May and will end on 19th of May gathering under one roof interior and decoration ideas, different types of home accessories and fabulous gifts and gems.

Both Londoners and visitors of the city will have the chance to feel the magical world of the interior and home decoration and even to bring a piece of Spirit of Summer Fair 2012 in their homes or holiday rentals in London. Despite for the lovers of home decorations and design this fair is a great place for everyone who want to feel the spirit of the upcoming summer with the bright colours of furniture and home accessories all around. In addition you can get inspired to redecorate your garden or back yard by thousands of exhibitors showcasing outdoor furniture – dining tables, chairs, lounges and garden decoration pieces.

Spirit of Summer Fair 2012 could also become incredible source of ideas for wedding and anniversary presents so if you are stuck of what to buy for the London short let of the just married couple for sure this interior trade fair is the place where you will find the right gift. Furthermore putting more colour in a home for sure will have positive influence on the mood of the home owners.

Visiting London For Next Week’s Derby Between Chelsea And Spurs

Adie Andrews — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:10:09 +0000

Next week’s clash between Chelsea and Spurs is hotting up to be one of the most crucial derbies in recent years. It will take place with just nine games of the season remaining when both teams desperately need the points to continue their respective challenges for a place in next year’s Champions League. Spurs’ chances of winning the entire league look a lot slimmer than they did a month ago following a string of three defeats but they will most likely still secure third or fourth spot. Chelsea have more of an uphill struggle on their hands, though their recent comeback against Napoli in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final in midweek may go a long way to restoring the confidence that appeared to have disappeared from the squad’s collective psyche.
If you are planning to find a short term apartment rental London can on occasion be a very difficult city in which to find real quality and comfort in exchange for your money. One might even go as far as to say that when it comes to short term rental London might be the hardest place in the world to find good deals. For this reason, make sure that you properly scour the internet for the best discounts and reductions that you can find. It might also be a plan to examine the deals on offer if you purchase your accommodation at the same time as buying your tickets the derby. By buying a bundle you will most likely save money.
The match itself promises to be an enthralling encounter. Chelsea’s spine of Terry, Lampard and Drogba were all key in their victory over Napoli and these three experienced players will need to deliver comparably adept performances against Spurs if Chelsea are to have a hope of qualifying for the Champions League via finishing fourth rather than winning this year’s trophy themselves. John Terry issued another rallying cry via the media immediately after the match and the former-England captain will be hoping to lift his team for the duration of the run-in of the season with his melodramatic bellowing.

Kensington, Fit For A King

Adie Andrews — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:01:13 +0000

For a more upmarket and cultured day out with the family in London, South Kensington simply has it all. With its ideal location near your holiday apartment in London and most of the attractions being free, South Kensington makes an accessible and affordable day out to keep the kids on side.

The morning is museum mania as you have three fantastic ones to choose from. If your kids are budding scientists, take them to the Science Museum which features interactive displays, an IMAX 3D cinema and an abundance of knowledge in regards to the last 300 years. For insects, dinosaurs and blue whales, head to the Natural History Museum where kids will have the chance to see geological specimen and under sevens get a free explorer bag which is filled with many activities to keep them entertained. The Darwin Centre here is also not worth missing. Finally, the Victoria and Albert Museum is centred on art and decoration, so only take the kids if you think they have the attention span.

After you have filled up the kids with lunch fuel, discover Kensington Gardens which is home to a Peter Pan statue and the magical Elfin Oak, a hollow tree stump that is carved with images of elves, animals and fairies. Stroll around for a lazy day whilst the kids burn their energy off at the Memorial Playground, inspired by Peter Pan. When in the gardens, you can even sail on a model boat on Round Pond or hire a pedalo for the Serpentine Lake in Hyde Park which is not located too far away.

This itinerary is for a more relaxed and chilled day, especially if your previous day has been tackling all the major sites and attractions that the centre of London has to offer. It is no surprise that there are so many holiday rentals London as this capital city can outperform in both the dazzling sights and the laid back days. Experience the calmer side of London whilst ensuring that those itching kids have enough to do. Kensington truly is King.

Winter Tourist Guide For Active Travellers

Adie Andrews — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:27:29 +0000

London as both a capital of Great Britain and UK, home of the Queen and the most cosmopolitan city in the European Union had turned into a top tourist destination over the past few years despite its moody climate changes and the sense of humour of its inhabitants. Many holiday lettings in London companies have estimated an uplift in their bookings for the past few years, especially this one with the hosting of the Olympic Games – one of the most spectacular events in the world.
London, however offers thousands of other attractions for its visitors all year long so even if you plan visiting the city in winter time you will find plenty of entertaining events. Here is a list of a few of them during the coldest winter months:

- January:
London Parade – It starts around noon on the 1st of January . The parade makes its way from Parliament Square to Berkeley Square in Mayfair – groups of people, platforms, carriages, etc. contribute to the fun.
January sales – Most shops in town offer good discounts on original prices at the time, so shopping tourism is quite popular then.Many auctions start even at the end of December to overcome the after Christmas drop in demand.
Exhibition of yachts in London – This is the largest exhibition of yachts in Europe. It takes place around mid-January and is a truly spectacular event.
Commemoration of Charles I – Usually takes place in the last Sunday of January. This is the anniversary of the death of King Charles I. Hundreds of troopers marche through central London with uniforms from the XVII century during the festive day.

- February:
Chinese New Year – If you get a chance to find holiday apartments in London exactly in Soho during that period you will be the luckiest person on Earth, as The famous dancing lions appear in Soho at that time. The exact date of the festival depends on the lunar calendar.
Great Pancake Race in “”Spitalfiylds”" – At the old market “”Spitalfiylds”" on St Brushfield Street teams of four people compete in throwing pancakes. Whoever makes it further than the other team is the winner. You can sign up in advance if you want to participate in the event with a team of friends. It happens on the last
Tuesday before the beginning of the Easter Lent.

Grand Desings Live in London

Adie Andrews — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:09:27 +0000

This week has surely been a real excitement for all the lovers of design, innovations, technology and home interior. Saturday started will the opening of the Grand Designs Live event which is a real showcase of the latest futuristic creations. It is open for a week and attracts lots of people who are coming specially to capital so they can see what new from the design has come to the world. This additionally raised the numbers of short term rentals in London booked for the last week. This is because most people find it useful to attend such an event for it could give them ideas for how to improve their own homes and get some tips from professional instructors and leading companies.
Actually, apart from all the regular visitors, there will be many people representing companies which are in the area of tourism and London short lets business.
However, Grand Designs Live will be divided in a few main categories including the most common part of areas related to a property: Kitchens, Gardens, Villages, Building and so on.
There will be lots of demonstrations, exhibitions of innovations and eco-friendly products, ideas and teachings.

The show is now taking place at ExCeL Centre, Royal Victoria Dock One Western Gateway. Galleries will be open everyday till the end of this week which is 13th of May.
Those provident of you who have bought tickets in advance now enjoy the show and see what the cutting edge innovations in the sphere.

The Show For Pet Lovers Coming In London

Adie Andrews — Fri, 04 May 2012 16:03:55 +0000

Next weekend, 12th and 13th of May, London is going to gather all the cute, nice, fluffy, weird, rare, never-seen and whatever crosses your mind types of animals at the National Hall. The show known as London Pet show from all the die-hard animal lovers will bring hundred of animal breeds to your attention. You will have the opportunity to see exciting animal performances, learn new, interesting things, talk to experts, buy special innovative things for you and your pet, enjoy funny shows, see types of animals that you may be never have seen before and many, many others.
The London Pet Show has proven itself as one of the most favorite live shows of all pet lovers and animal devoted people gathering hundreds of them. Many of them who come from the cities out of the capital and abroad even start to look for London short lets in advance so they guarantee themselves a place at the show.
This year the entertaining part of the London Pet Show will be divided in four main zones – animals, dogs, cats and small furries. All of them will present different performances, types of animals and breeds.
The organizers of the show took care of the accessibility and assure to make the venue reachable for anyone including wheelchairs. The price of the tickets is quite affordable (a family ticket for 4 persons for instance is 41 English pounds) and you can still find available short term rentals London to book.

Camden Crawl – The London Spring Live Music Festival

Adie Andrews — Thu, 03 May 2012 10:35:29 +0000

When Adele sang on the Camden Crawl stage in 2007, not many people knew her songs by heart. Actually, she was still undiscovered by most people who now put her on a pedestal. Those lucky of you who had the chance to be on her performance at Camden Crawl five years ago now can swank to their friends they saw the top world singer.
However, Adele is just an example of a emerging Brit pop star who was part of one of the most popular live music festivals in the United Kingdom. Bands and performers like Snow Patron, Moby, Plan B, Amy Winehouse, Florence & the Machine and many others that nowadays are quite famous had been part of the show some years ago.
The point is that Camden Crawl has been originally started as a live festival with the sole purpose to be a showcase of emerging artists, mainly Brit pop and indie musicians. Starting at 1995 with less than 20 artists and 5 venues, now the show is growing bigger and bigger. Last year more than fifty places were included together with 250 performers. This brought many people coming from the cities and abroad who increased the number of London short lets booked.
Just in a day, the festival will rock again. This year it has spread as a three-day event promising to deliver the die-hard music fans with the greatest show they have come to expect. Camden Crawl will take place from 4th till 6th of May at various venues in Camden. The organizers have provided different options of holiday apartments in London on their website for those of you who have no place to stay at.

What To Do If You Are Visiting London

Adie Andrews — Wed, 02 May 2012 11:03:12 +0000

I am a born and bred Londoner so if you are looking for advice regarding how best to enjoy your time spent in said city, you’ve come to the right place. I grew up in Clapham, Brixton, Wandsworth and Lambeth, but I have since moved north of the river and so can offer advice regarding the entire metropolis. I would head for the centre of town to begin with, perhaps for some dim sum for breakfast in Chinatown, near to Piccadilly Circus. You could then stroll east along Regent’s Street and past Oxford Circus for a spot of shopping or window-shopping before heading towards Marble Arch where you can enter Hyde Park from the north and so avoid the busy traffic on Park Lane. If you are a fan of luxury cars and five star hotels then you might not want to avoid the traffic on Park Lane as the road is lined with Jaguar, Ferrari and Porsche dealers as well as numerous classy establishments offering some of the plushest accommodation in the city.

If you are looking for short term apartment rental London is a tricky place in which to get value for money, which is why it might be an idea to instead stay in a hotel. London short lets can be seriously over-priced whereas if you use lastminute.com’s ‘Secret Hotel’ deal you can get reductions of up to seventy per cent on four and five star hotels in the city.

While you are visiting the capital city of the United Kingdom I would also suggest that you take the time to go to one of London’s premiership football grounds in which you will see some of the silkiest attacking football and most resolute defending that you will find anywhere on the planet. Spurs have been great value for money this season due to the combination of their ticket prices being so low and Harry Redknapp having comprised a squad of talented and committed individuals during his three and a half years in charge. Whether he is in charge next season, however, may well depend on whether Daniel Levy – the Tottenham Hotspur chairman – is tempted by the FA’s pay-off and lets Redknapp become England manager. Whatever the case, White Hart Lane is certainly the ground you should head for if you’re planning on watching some football in the capital.

London Spring Events 2012

Adie Andrews — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:40:57 +0000

London is a spectacular cosmopolitan city that every tourist on this planet should not fail visiting. Holiday rental London companies offer good deals all year long and there are plenty of attractions not only in summer but in winter and spring time as well. Here are some of the main events during 2012 that are worth seeing:

- March

St. David’s Day – The event was held on the first of March or the nearest Sunday to the barracks in Chelsea. Usually a member of the royal family presents the Welsh Guards there.

- April

Flora London Marathon – It consists of 30,000 athletes who run from Greenwich Park to the Buckingham Palace. You can register for participation if you are interested.
Easter Parade – The biggest event of the month. It is held on Easter Sunday in Battersea park and consists of marches and many other attractions. The parade continues on Monday at the same place as well. This time it’s a morning horse parade with horses with beautiful brass saddles and feathers.
Queen’s Birthday – This is one of the best events throughout the year. The feast day is April 21 when it starts with 21 shots (shot in Hyde Park) and continues with a military parade on Tower Hill at noon.
Program “National Gardens” – This will be a great experience for all of you who love nature and enjoy growing plants. The event includes 3,000 private gardens which are open for visits from people . You can even get a tea at some places if you are lucky because they offer it.

- May

Royal Exhibition of horses in Windsor – The event is held at Windsor Castle, outside London, in mid-May. There you can also see also an exhibition of racing horses and meet a member of the royal family if you are lucky.
Fair of the Flowers at the Royal Hospital in Chelsea – The fair lasts for 4 days in May so if you plan to visit London specially for the event you better find a short term rental London company to offer you some long weekend special deals. This festival shows the best of British gardening, plants and flowers.