Celebrating Spring in LondonAfter trying our first daytime flight from Boston to London, we congratulated ourselves for avoiding an overnight flight. We felt energized, and both kids and parents were ready for a London adventure. Instead of trying to squeeze a night’s sleep into an uncomfortable six-hour flight, we flew all day watching movies, reading, and playing games.We ...
Christmas in London: Simply A Wonderful Time I thought I loved New York City to celebrate the holidays. It turns out that New York doesn’t hold a Christmas or Hanukkah candle to London’s festive celebrations. Fortunately for Americans, most holiday festivals are in full swing by Thanksgiving week, so it is a perfect excuse to ditch the turkey for warm scones ...
A most distinguished Hyde Park Address The Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park is the only hotel to boast an address directly on the edge of London’s iconic green space. Rooms located on the back side of the hotel (what to request) offer amazing views, and one can occasionally catch the horse guard marching by midday for the Changing of the Guards. ...
It is unusual for one hotel to embody such paradoxes. Can you find a London hotel perfect for families that makes you feel like you are in the pages of Elle Décor? Can you wish for a location in the middle of everything but that is quiet and tucked away? You’re looking for the Ham Yard Hotel in the heart ...