New York may claim to be the most important city in the world, Mexico City the largest, and Shanghai the most dynamic, but in truth the daddy of them all is London. A city where imperial grandeur mixes with modern minimalism; a city so diverse and cosmopolitan that almost every race on earth lives there; a city that is the entertainment capital of Europe, and one of the most important financial centres in the world.
London has it all, fine hotels, the best museums in the world, breathtaking cathedrals that rival those in Rome, and opulent palaces fit for kings and queens.
London has pomp and ceremony in abundance, but at the same time is not afraid to let its hair down and party, with a nightlife that includes everyone, bars and clubs where new trends are forged, and fashions made, and restaurants that take the best from everywhere in the world and combine it all to make something really special.
Whether you're coming to London for a short break, or if you're lucky enough to live there already and want to see a new side to this grand city, there is always something new to discover, and something incredible to see.
From the shopping on Oxford Street to the cinemas on Leicester Square, London is a city that does things better than anywhere else on Earth, and is a place that visitors will remember for a long time.
With falling prices on flights to London, and great deals on hotels available in the city, any time is a great time to visit London, and be assured of having the time of your life.
Facts for the Traveller
Name: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Capital: London
Area: 244,820 sq km
Population: 60.27 million
Language: English, Welsh, Gaelic
Flight Time: n/a
Currency: Pound Sterling
