London for Dummies,9780764561948

London for Dummies

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ISBN13: 9780764561948
ISBN10: 0764561944
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2000-10-01
Publisher(s): John Wiley & Sons Inc
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Summary

Explore London the fun and easy way London is both a historical Mecca and a modern metropolis. It has the Tower of London and the Tate Modern gallery. Great museums and ultra chic boutiques. With this friendly guide, you can enjoy everything from high tea to pub grub, historic sites to nightlife, the splendor of castles to the edginess of Soho. Cheerio! Discover Down-to-earth trip-planning advice What you shouldn't miss - and what you can skip The best hotels and restaurants for every budget Handy Post-it® Flags to mark your favorite pages

Table of Contents

Introduction 1(6)
Part 1: Getting Started 7(36)
Discovering the Best of London
9(8)
Deciding When to Go
17(8)
Planning Your Budget
25(8)
Planning Ahead for Special Travel Needs
33(10)
Part II: Ironing Out the Details 43(76)
To London, To London: Getting There
45(10)
Choosing Your Neighborhood Base
55(14)
Off the Rack: Booking Your Room
69(6)
London's Best Hotels and B&Bs
75(32)
Tying Up loose Ends: Passports and More
107(12)
Part III: Settling into London 119(32)
Finding Your Way Around London
121(16)
Getting Around London
137(8)
Pounds and Pence: Talking Money
145(6)
Part IV: Dining in London 151(48)
Dining in London: Oh, the Possibilities
153(10)
London's Best Restaurants
163(28)
Light Bites: Snacking and Eating on the Go
191(8)
Part V: Exploring London 199(100)
Seeing the Best Sights
201(24)
More Cool Things to See and Do
225(22)
And on Your Left, Buckingham Palace: Taking a Guided Tour
247(6)
Shopping in Paradise: London's Stories and Markets
253(18)
Planning Your Itinerary
271(6)
Exploring Beyond London: Five Great Day Trips
277(22)
Part VI: Living It Up After Sundown 299(26)
Experiencing the Grand Tradition: London's Theater Scene
301(8)
The Performing Arts
309(6)
Enjoying a Pint: Pubs, Clubs, and Bars
315(10)
Part VII: The Part Of Tens 325(22)
Ten+ Reasons to Visit the South Bank
327(8)
Strike a Pose: Ten Famous London Statues
335(4)
Making Amens: Ten Noteworthy London Churches
339(4)
A Pin of Ale and a Bit of History: Ten Extra-Special London Pubs
343(4)
Appendix: Quick Concierge 347(6)
Worksheets 353(8)
Index 361

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