London For Dummies® (Dummies Travel) - Softcover

Olson, Donald

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470526629 ISBN 13: 9780470526620

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2010

Synopsis

London is home to both the traditional and the trend–setting, from ceremonious pomp and pageantry to the "anything goes" aura of Soho. You can hang around the Tower of London or seek out the coolest shops and happening clubs. Once you′ve worked up an appetite, you can feast on fish and chips, try modern British cuisine, or take advantage of great ethnic restaurants, including Indian, French, Chinese and more. Take in the historical sites or explore the city’s diverse neighborhoods. This guide gives you the latest scoop on: The hottest clubs and night life, the coolest shopping, and the thriving performing arts scene Attractions ranging from pubs to palaces to Parliament Incredible museums, including the British Museum with its antiquities, the Tate Modern, and the National Portrait Gallery with likenesses of famous Brits, including pop icons like Elton John Four itineraries and six easy day trips to help you pack the most into your stay Like every For Dummies travel guide, London For Dummies , Sixth Edition includes: Down–to–earth trip–planning advice What you shouldn′t miss — and what you can skip The best hotels and restaurants for every budget Lots of detailed maps

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From the Back Cover:

Explore London the fun and easy way® London′s got it all, from the hallowed and historical to the hip and avant–garde. You can take high tea or swig a pint of ale . . . enjoy first–rate theater, symphony, opera and ballet or hit the happening nightspots . . . tour palaces and museums or explore neighborhoods like Soho and Chelsea. With this friendly guide, you′re good to go. Down–to–earth trip–planning advice What you shouldn′t miss and what you can skip The best hotels and restaurants for every budget Lots of detailed maps

About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0470526629
• ISBN 13: 9780470526620
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 384