Pauline Frommer's London, 1st Edition

by Jason Cochran

• ISBN13: 9780470052280
• ISBN10: 0470052287
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-02-01
• Publisher: Frommers

Summary

Spend less, see more. This is the philosophy behind Pauline Frommer's guides. Written by travel expert Pauline Frommer (who is also the daughter of Arthur Frommer), and her team of hand-picked writers, these guides show how to truly experience a culture, meet locals, and save money along the way.- Industry secrets on how to find the best hotel rooms- Details on alternative accommodations, great neighborhood restaurants, and cool, offbeat finds- Packed with personality and opinions"Full of good tips and suggestions." -Chicago Tribune "Packed with information on how to eat and sleep without depleting your bank account" -Louisville CourierFree companion podcast is available on Frommers.comAre You Ready to Travel Smart? If you'd like to get the most out of your dollar and your trip, this is the guide for you. I put a fresh spin on budget travel, showing you how to see the best for less and how to see it in a more authentic way-the way the locals do. Instead of spending $300 a night for a chain hotel, why not stay in Virginia Woolf's childhood home for just $150 a night, or bed down in a private home in central London for $45 a night? Or how about paying only $6.50 for a classic fish and chips meal at the Fryer's Delight, so you'll have money left over for an elegant high tea at the British Museum for just $17, half of what you'd pay elsewhere? Let me show you the "other" London-the one only insiders know about. Volunteer to help to build a burrow for hedgehogs with the London Wildlife Trust, or spend an afternoon watching the political brawls at Parliament. These are only a few of the great ways to get closer to the culture of London. Read on for more!Happy Travels, Pauline Frommer www.frommers.com/pauline Winner of Best Guidebook for 2006 from the North American Travel Journalists Association (Pauline Frommer's New York City)

Author Biography

Jason Cochran has written for publications including Entertainment Weekly; the New York Times, Daily News, and Post; Travel + Leisure and T+L Family; Budget Travel; Newsweek; City; Inside.com; Marie Claire; Arthur Frommer’s Smart Shopping; the South Florida Sun-Sentinel; Arena (U.K.); Who (Australia); Scanorama and Seasons (Sweden). His writing has been awarded the Golden Pen by the Croatian government and was selected to appear in a permanent exhibit in the National Museum of Australia. He also devised questions for the first American season of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (ABC) and before that, spent nearly 2 years backpacking solo around the world. As a commentator, he has appeared on CNN, CNN Headline News, CNNfn, Australia.com, WOR, Outdoor Life Network, and MSNBC.com. He is an alumnus of Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism and New York University’s Graduate Music Theatre Writing Program.

Table of Contents

A Note from Pauline	p. 1
London the Lionhearted	p. 2
The Sights You Simply Can't Miss	p. 3
The Finest Historical Sights	p. 3
Dream Accommodations	p. 4
Dining for Every Taste	p. 5
The Best Sports & "Other" Experiences	p. 5
The Lay of the Land	p. 7
Getting Around	p. 9
London's Neighborhoods	p. 17
Accommodations, Both Standard & Not	p. 28
Staying in a Private Apartment	p. 28
Hosted Flats	p. 30
Serviced Apartments	p. 34
Other Options Worth a Look	p. 35
Buildings of Self-Catering Flats	p. 36
Academic Rooms	p. 40
London's Hotels	p. 42
Military Hotels	p. 82
Hostels & Low-Cost Specialty Hotels	p. 83
Dining Choices	p. 88
The Affordable Restaurants of London	p. 88
Bloomsbury & Fitzrovia	p. 89
King's Cross & Islington	p. 94
MaryLebone & Mayfair	p. 96
Soho, Covent Garden & the Central West End	p. 102
Covent Garden & Leicester Square	p. 108
Westminster & St. James's	p. 113
The City, Spitalfields & Whitechapel	p. 113
Southwark & Borough, including Around Waterloo Station	p. 115
Victoria & Chelsea	p. 117
Kensington, Knightsbridge & Earl's Court	p. 119
Bayswater, Paddington & Notting Hill	p. 122
Brixton	p. 126
Fifteen Pubs You'll Love	p. 126
Why Yoy're Here: The Sights of London	p. 130
How to Best Use Your Time	p. 130
The Ten Best: London's Iconic Sights	p. 134
Attractions That Ought to Be More Famous	p. 153
Eleven Amazing Houses	p. 159
Attractions Where Londoners Take Their Families	p. 167
Attractions with Niche Appeal	p. 171
Overrated Attractions You Can Skip	p. 191
Walking Tours	p. 195
Hop-on, Hop-off Coach Tours	p. 197
The Thames by Ferry	p. 198
The "Other" London	p. 199
How Londoners Learn	p. 199
How Londoners Work	p. 203
Volunteer Work	p. 205
Theater Tours	p. 206
Brewery Tours	p. 207
Foundry Tours	p. 207
TV Studio Tours	p. 208
How Londoners Pray	p. 209
How Londoners Amuse Themselves	p. 213
Outdoor London	p. 219
Parks	p. 219
Strolling the Banks of the Thames	p. 226
Urban Farms	p. 227
Sporting Events & Activities	p. 228
Walkabouts	p. 233
London's Best Shopping	p. 265
Ten Great Shopping Streets	p. 265
Outlets, Salvage & Sale Shops	p. 267
The Shopping Palaces	p. 268
Specialty Shops	p. 271
London's Greatest Markets	p. 284
London After Dark	p. 288
Going to the Theater	p. 289
Other Audience Options: Divas, Conductors & TV	p. 300
Museums That Party	p. 302
Comedy Clubs	p. 303
Cinema	p. 306
Dance Clubs, Music Clubs & the Bar Scene	p. 308
Seven Great Day Trips	p. 320
Windsor & Eton	p. 321
Bath	p. 322
Oxford	p. 324
Cambridge	p. 326
Canterbury	p. 328
Stonehenge & Salisbury	p. 329
Stratford-Upon-Avon	p. 331
The Essentials of Planning	p. 333
Where to Find Tourist Information	p. 333
When to Visit	p. 333
Entry Requirements for Non-British Citizens	p. 340
Getting the Best Airfare to London	p. 340
Booking a Place to Stay	p. 342
Travel Insurance-Do You Need It?	p. 343
Traveling from London to Other Parts of the United Kingdom	p. 344
Combo Packages	p. 345
Traveling from London to Other Parts of Europe	p. 345
Getting to the Airports: Rail It	p. 348
Car Service	p. 350
Packing	p. 350
Money	p. 352
Health & Safety	p. 355
Special Types of Travelers	p. 357
Staying Connected	p. 360
Recommended Books & Films	p. 362
Index	p. 366
Accommodations	p. 373
Restaurants	p. 374
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