My sister and her hubby are off to England tomorrow, not just a quick hop across the pond for a visit, but they are moving! They'll be there for a few years and I can't wait to visit (several times). As a little send off, as they start their journey, here's a list of my favorites in London.
- National Portrait Museum: All the royal portraits and more
- Kensington Palace: The Orangery, proper English afternoon tea
- Picadilly Circus: No Times Square, London's version is a bit more quaint
- The London Eye: On the spendy side, but provides fabulous views of London
- Covent Garden: Great shopping and there's always Punch & Judy for drinks
- Shopping at Top Shop: Always good, affordable finds!
- Big Ben: So iconic!
Want a quick bite? Pret a Manger, with almost as many locations as Starbucks, offers great sandwiches and snacks for those on the go. Pick up a sandwich and head to Trafalgar Square for great people watching. Porter's English Restaurant: The traditional pies were great!
DRINK
St. Stephen's Tavern - Victorian era Tavern with a picture perfect view of Big Ben to boot.
City Inn Westminster - great location, quick walking distance to Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and just blocks away from River Thames. Best of all, great price.
And, always remember:
