Luxury Travel Advisor has some tips for a memorable trip to London. Take a look and get planning.
VisitLondon.com, in partnership with the GREAT Britain Campaign, British Airways and Hilton, is running a contest for consumers, but as we know, not everyone will be a winner. So, we've decided to present the itineraries being touted to give you some ideas to book a London getaway for your clients who have done the basics in the city already.
The Fans of London initiative gives travelers across the U.S. chances to win trips to London, which celebrate four main themes: The Royal Family, Shakespeare, Harry Potter, and the Rolling Stones.
The trips include the following:
The Royal Trip
• Round-trip airfare with British Airways for two people.
• Four nights accommodation at London Hilton on Park Lane.
• Two Royal Passes, granting admission to the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace and gardens, Kensington Palace and Banqueting House. Venues are open daily throughout the year. Note: The pass expires two years from the date of issue. For more information, visit http://www.hrp.org.uk/
• Oxford Street Gift Card for the value of £200 to be used on associated shops in Oxford Street. Valid until February 22, 2017. For more information, visit http://oxst.flex-e-card.com/information
• Royal Afternoon Tea with a glass of Merlot Spumante Brut Rosé Prosecco for two people at the Orangery, Kensington Palace. Note: Advance booking required. For full information, visit http://www.orangerykensingtonpalace.co.uk/afternoon-tea/
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The Shakespeare Trip
• Round-trip airfare with British Airways for two people.
• Four nights accommodation at Hilton London Tower Bridge
• Two tickets to the Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition and Tour. Tickets will be given as complimentary voucher, which will need to be exchanged in person at the Shakespeare’s Globe. These are valid for nine months. For more information, visit http://www.shakespearesglobe.com/
• One signed print and a private tour/talk for two people with Robin Reynolds at Visscher Redrawn: 1616-2016 at the Guildhall Art Gallery (until November 20, 2016). Tour will need to be scheduled in advance. https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/visit-the-city/attractions/guildhall-galleries/Pages/Visscher.aspx
• Two tickets to see Henry V at Open Air Theatre (from June 17 – until July 9, 2016). Subject to availability. https://openairtheatre.com/production/henry-v
The Harry Potter Trip
• Round-trip airfare with British Airways for two people.
• Four nights accommodation at The Waldorf Hilton, London
• Two tickets to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter. Guests will receive Official Harry Potter goodies (an official Harry Potter replica Ollivanders Wand and Hogwarts House Scarf). Tour must be redeemed with 12 months of the prize winner being selected. Visit www.wbstudiotour.co.uk.
The Music Trip
• Round-trip airfare with British Airways for two people.
• Four nights accommodation at Hilton Hotel Kensington
• Two tickets to the Rolling Stones’ Exhibitionism at the Saatchi Gallery (until September 4, 2016). These tickets must be booked in advance. For more information, visit http://www.stonesexhibitionism.com/
• VIP table, three-course meal and a classic cocktail for two -- plus private tour of The Vault and a personalized classic t-shirt at the Hard Rock Cafe. http://www.hardrock.com/cafes/london/
• Two tickets to see Lionel Ritchie at the O2 on Sunday, July 3. http://www.theo2.co.uk/events/detail/lionel-richie-1
London will draw the four winners, starting on June 3, 2016. Winners must be over 18 years of age. Enter here.
Want more from London? The following festivals and activities will also be taking place in the city this year. Note: These are not part of the above competition.
Country to Country Festival – The O2 Arena (March 11 -13)
Headliners include Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Eric Church, Dwight Yoakam, Little Big Town and more.
EXHIBITIONISM – Saatchi Gallery (April 5 –September 4)
This is the first exhibition on the Rolling Stones and will include 500 original artifacts.
Romeo and Juliet – The Garrick Theatre (May 12 -August 31)
Richard Madden will play Romeo and Lily James will act as Juliet.
Curtain Up- V&A Museum (February 9 -August 31)
Explore the story of the world’s two great theatrical cities, London’s West End and New York’s Broadway.
Trooping the Color: The Queen’s Birthday Parade (June 11)
An annual event that marks The Queens birthday. This year it will celebrate her monumental 90th birthday.