London is always a good place for a weekend or holiday away, as there is always so much to choose from, and you will never be bored. In the words of that great Clash song London calling, this vibrant city calls many people from all walks of life and from many different countries with its culture, its history and its nightlife. Love it or loathe it is is just one place that you cannot stay away from, it has this magnetic attraction.

What is it that appeals to so many people? For many foreign visitors such as the Americans and the Japanese it is the history, steeped in the Kings and Queens of England and no visit would be complete without a trip to the Tower and Buckingham Palace to see the Crown Jewels and the Beefeaters.

For others it is a shopping and lifestyle mecca and many wealthy foreigners buy second homes in the capital as they love the fast upbeat pace of life. The choice of shops is incredible from market stalls and small eclectic shops through to the designer shops and vast department stores.

Then there is the nightlife and cultural aspect of the city. Whether you are into rock, jazz, opera, theatre, sport or just socialising in the pub you can find it easily. There is so much choice in London that you can never get bored!