Skyscanner and I on a trip around the world ~ Lovely London on my mind!
I wish to go to all the places that I have read about, revisit their history, feel the thrill of learning something new and make lots of good memories. Among all the places that are on my bucket list, London is the place I want to start with.
It is the city with a historical significance and a city that holds a major place on the world map in the present scenario as well. It is the city where my favorite Detective character, Sherlock Holmes lived at 221B Baker Street, where Harry Potter lived and it is the place which bore witness to the rise of the British rule with subsequent conquest of almost half the world under the banner of the East India Company. A city that is a mixture of great architecture, a strong financial capital, an education hub, a witness to some great eras like the Victorian and the Regency era with some very memorable fashion trends and society trends and a city that is rich in history, London has always attracted me towards it.
So when I got a chance to write about this dream of mine and plan a trip to this magnificent city, I was overjoyed.
While it is easy to dream of visiting a place, it is a complete nightmare to plan a trip. There are just so many things to consider like fixing a budget, booking flights and hotels, arranging local transportation and deciding the itinerary! Add to this my wish of finding the most economic deal, the complete planning phase is a headache. But wait! Skyscanner can help here. The most difficult part of visiting dozens of websites to find the most cost effective deal is easily handled through Skyscanner. We just have to add the dates of travel and the destination and it will give the most cost effective flights, hotels and car/bus bookings available! Easy, isn’t it?
So I was more than happy to take the help of Skyscanner to plan my trip to this alluring city.
Problem 1: Getting the most economic flights booked.
Solution:
I entered the dates of travel, “From” and “To” locations, type of bookings either “return” or “one-way”, my preference of flights either direct flight or with stops and the number of people travelling.
With baited breath, I pressed “Search”. I wasn’t sure of Skyscanner’s claim of comparing 1000 different airlines and travel agents to get the best fares.
Problem 2: Getting a comfortable, strategically placed and yet economic hotel.
Problem 3: Arranging a comfortable but economic travel mode which gives me a chance to enjoy the surroundings.
- -One of London’s best-known landmarks
- -Part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- -One of London’s most impressive building
- -Part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Westminster Bridge
- -Excellent spot for taking photos of Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
Westminster Abbey
- -One of the finest examples of medieval architecture in Europe
- -Main coronation and burial place for royals
- -Impressive building, full of history
- -Official home and office of Britain’s Prime Minister
- -Lovely park with a duck and pelican pond
- -Nice view of London’s landmarks
- -Unique historical place
- -A retrospection into the past
- -The bunker is left as it was abandoned in 1945
- The British Museum
- -Oldest museum in the world
- -One of the world’s best known museums
- -Fascinating collection of treasures and artifacts from all over the world
- -One of the world’s most famous department stores
- -Unique (shopping) experience
Day 2:
- -One of the most famous squares in the world
- -Great place for people watching
- -Has a maze too! 🙂
Sherlock Holmes Pub
-It has good “pub grub” and an upstairs room decorated in accordance with Arthur Conan Doyle’s descriptions of Holmes’s rooms at 221b Baker Street, down to the Persian slipper stuffed with Tobacco.
- -One of London’s best known landmarks
- -Renowned for its neon advertising displays
- -Lush green oasis in the center of the city with relaxing atmosphere
- -Quickly became a London icon
- -Fascinating views over the whole of London
- -Unforgetable experience
- -World-famous dome
- -Master piece of famous architect, Sir Christopher Wren
- -World Heritage Site
- -One of the Britain’s most popular tourist attractions
- -Unique historical site
- -One of the most recognized bridges in the world
- -An iconic symbol of London
- -Lovely gardens with pretty lakes and beautiful flower gardens
- -Calm and relaxing atmosphere
- -Superbly maintained park
– Will buy some souvenirs for my friends and family who are all Sherlock Holmes fans. 🙂
- -One of London’s most popular attractions
- -Your chance to have a photo with your favorite star
- -This is where you can see everyone from Brad Pitt to the Queen
Thanks to Skyscanner, my worries of planning an economic trip was solved and I could plan a trip that is pocket friendly but doesn’t compromise on the experience and joy of visiting a new place and making memories.
Go explore Skyscanner and plan a dream trip to your dream land!
When the wizard is here then why fear! 🙂
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