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London: Indulge in afternoon tea

Updated: Aug 17, 2022

Good morning everyone!! We hope you're having a great start to the month!


We recognize that this is the time of year when everyone is looking for a chance to travel, so we thought we'd share a trip idea of ours. Lots of popular vacation destinations are sweltering during the summer, so we feel that this is prime time for a trip to London, due to its milder weather.


Continue reading through this post to find all of our best recos for a wonderful stay in London!


1. Where to stay?

Our top hotel recommendation is the Sofitel London St. James, because it is not only stunning, but it's also in a great area where there are loads of things to do.


Here's why we love this hotel:

  • The beds are incredibly comfortable, so you'll be getting the best sleep of your life

  • It's near tons of cites that you'll want to see during your visit

  • The tube is super close by so you can easily make your way through the city

  • They provide breakfast which means you won't have to worry about Starbucks line ups

  • The hotel itself is very well decorated and you'll feel like you're in a palace

Downsides of this hotel:

  • It is quite expensive, so it might not work for everyone

  • The rooms are a bit on the smaller side

Petts, James. “Cox & Co. (Sofitel).” Flickr, 19 Dec. 2018, https://www.flickr.com/photos/14730981@N08/44570966780/in/photostream/. Accessed 7 Aug. 2022.


Although the Sofitel is our favourite hotel, we recognize that some people might be looking for something different. If this is you, we recommend checking out Booking.com where you can find London hotels at every price range.


2. Where to eat?

To fully enjoy your London experience, it's important that you're going to top notch restaurants. Below is a list of our favourite places to eat:

  • Coach & Horses (5 Bruton St.) → Traditional English pub

  • Hakkasan (17 Bruton St.) → Modern Cantonese restaurant

  • Amaya Grill & Bar (Halkin Arcade, Off Lowndes St.) → High-end Indian restaurant

  • Bocconcino (19 Berkeley St.) → Classic Italian restaurant

  • Senor Ceviche (Kingly Court, Carnaby) → Peruvian fusion restaurant

  • Sexy Fish (Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square) → Asian-inspired restaurant

  • The White Horse (45 Rupert St.) → Traditional English pub

  • Novikov (50A Berkeley St.) → Classic Italian restaurant

Munro, Ewan. “Coach and Horses, Mayfair, W1.” Flickr, 10 June 2008, https://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/2711851432/in/photostream/. Accessed 7 Aug. 2022.


3. What to do?

  • Go on the London Eye

  • Ride a double decker bus

  • Explore some of London's department stores such as Liberty, Selfridges, and Harrods

  • Visit Buckingham Palace

  • Browse through the shops on Oxford street

  • Visit Hyde park

  • Check out Westminster Abbey and Big Ben

  • Go on a Big Bus city tour

  • Go on a Thames cruise

  • Walk around Chinatown

  • Visit Piccadilly Circus

  • Visit the Natural History Museum


Thank you for making it to the end of this post! We hope we've given you some travel inspo! See you next time!


Best wishes,

Reco Geckos


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lucasflood15
2022年8月10日


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