London Sightseeing and Hotels

London is a world class city that has a long and prosperous
history. It is a city which is known for its entertainment and
attractions, and is a mixture of both new and old. If you are
looking for an older city which offers many sites and sounds,
this is the city for you.

London is the capital city of the United Kingdom, and produces
approximately 17% of the nation\'s gross domestic product. It is
a major political, business, and cultural city, and along with
New York, Tokyo, and Paris, is a city of global proportions.
Over 300 languages are spoken in the city, and residents are
known as \Londoners.\

It was founded by the Romans around AD 43, and they called it
\Londinium.\ The language originally spoken in London was Latin
with a nice blend of Greek. Since that time, it has become one
of the largest cities in the European Union, with a population
of over 7 million.

When it comes to tourism, London is a city which is great to
travel to year round. Tourist attractions do not close their
doors in winter, though summer is generally the best time to go.
If you enjoy riding on boats, you can hire a boat and travel on
the Serpentine near Hyde park for a couple of hours.

Cycling is great in London, though you may want to avoid riding
with traffic. Cycling is excellent when riding through parks. If
you enjoy horseback riding, you can have a taste of nobility by
riding horses through Hyde park. Horses can be hired by the hour.

When it comes to hotels, if you\'re looking for top of the line
you could stay at the Blakes Hotel in South Kensington. If
you\'re on a budget, you may want to stay at the Hampstead
Village Guesthouse, which is a nice Victorian house.

When traveling to this city, it is best to bring lots of money.
London is known for being extremely expensive, and will put a
drain on your bank account. If you stay at a hotel and eat meals
in restaurants expect to spend at least 65 Euros a day.

All transactions can be made using credit cards or pounds. Most
restaurants add a service charge to your bill, and those that
don\'t expect you to pay at least 10 to 15% tips. The same is
true for taxi cab drivers. Travelers cheques can easily be
changed into pounds at the many banks in the city.