Roaming East London with Jack the Ripper (Qype does London)

Roaming East London with Jack the Ripper
Chris Osburn
Qype does London
August 13th 2008










To be honest, I didn’t think I was going to enjoy it all that much, but I was actually rather enthralled and found the walk to be informative while at the same time entertaining. The subject matter was rather gruesome and, perhaps, not suitable for many tastes and definitely not for small children … and it did seem to lean on the more sensational aspects of the Ripper murders.

Read the complete Jack the Ripper post at Qype does London.

London Daily Photo: Tourist Information

London Daily Photo: Tourist Information
Photography by A Glass Darkly Photography © 2008
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London Eye (Qype does London)

London Eye
by Chris Osburn
Qype does London
August 5th 2008










Third time’s a charm, I suppose, but I’d happily go again should another visitor or a comp ticket were to come my way again. It’s awesome and definitely one of the best views of London one can see!

Read the complete London Eye.

Playing tourist on the Thames (PhotoBox)

Playing tourist on the Thames
by Chris Osburn, PhotoBox Blogger
PhotoBox Blog
April 28, 2008


The first warm sunny afternoon of the season (along with a boring workload staring me down!) could only mean one thing: grab my camera and head out for a nice long walk in the sunshine. Making my way to one of my favourite strolling areas, St Paul’s Cathedral to Tate Modern via the Millennium Bridge, I soon realized that I wasn’t the only one playing hooky.

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Cheap Flights to London (United and Travelocity)

From the Travelocity website:

Round-Trip Flights From $341+
As the days grow warmer and that famous fog begins to lift, London bursts into full bloom. Now is the perfect moment to visit this storied city with United's round-trip flights from $341+. Book today and take a jolly holiday before the summer crowds arrive.

- Tickets must be issued by March 26, 2008.
- Outbound travel must completed by May 15, 2008.
- Fares are valid for travel Monday - Wednesday.
- See Terms and Conditions for advance purchase requirements.

Click here for more info at Travelocity (and let me know if you're coming for a visit!).

Staying in London Hotels Shouldn't be a Comedy

Hotels urged to lose Fawlty image
Hotels have been urged to shed their "Fawlty Towers" image ahead of the 2012 Olympics in London.
BBC News
Last Updated: Monday, 17 September 2007, 08:58 GMT 09:58 UK

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) wants more establishments to be recognised in the national star-grading system.

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Photography courtesy of Dysanovic's photostream on Flickr.

London No Longer a Top 10 Destination for US Vacation-Goers

London is No Longer A Top Ten Holiday Destination for American
by Travel Editor
Cheap Flights News
August 21, 2007

the city’s lower destination ranking demonstrates the significant effect the dollar’s weakness has had on US air travel to the UK.In July 2006 London was ranked the 7th most popular destination for which deals were sought on Cheapflights’ US site. In July 2007, that ranking has dropped sharply out of the top ten destinations to 15th.

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Photography courtesy of chaserpaul's Flickr photostream.

Indian tourists now outspend/outnumber Japanese

Enter the Indian tourist
by Jon Stock
The Week
May 16, 2007

Indian tourists parted with a staggering 139 million pounds in 2006, up from 107 million the previous year. The Japanese spent a measly 123 million. More interestingly, the number of Japanese fell dramatically: 230,000 in 2006, compared with 434,000 in 2005.

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London: Number One City Destination

RECORD TOURIST NUMBERS BOOST LONDON'S ECONOMY
TravelPlus Blog
Wednesday, April 25, 2007

“London remains the number one city destination in the world and the latest visitor numbers confirm this. Importantly, we have increased our worldwide share of international visitor numbers. Tourism is worth around £15 billion a year to the London economy and sustained increases over time result in an increase in the number of jobs created for the economy. This is particularly encouraging in the lead up to 2012 when the tourism and cultural industries will be amongst the main economic beneficiaries from the Games.”

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Sex theme park in London's West End

Sex theme park to open in London
A £7m sex theme park, which has no rides, is to open in London's West End later this year.
BBC News
Last Updated: Wednesday, 24 May 2006, 12:26 GMT 13:26 UK

"This academy does push boundaries back and whatever your prowess when you come in we will give you all the information you need to become a fantastic lover."

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London hotel rooms are second most expensive in UK/Europe

Bath hotel rooms 'most expensive'
Hotel rooms in Bath have beaten London as the most expensive in the UK, a new survey suggests.
BBC News
Last Updated: Tuesday, 27 March 2007, 15:27 GMT 16:27 UK

The cost of a hotel room in the UK now averages £98 a night - the highest in Europe, the survey says.

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It's official - the world loves London

London: World's Favourite City
Londoner
March 2007

Londoners have always known they live in a great city - a place where people come from across the globe to enjoy all the capital has to offer and to do business ... But now an official report by internationally renowned management consultants McKinsey has said New York is losing its place to London as the world's leading financial centre.

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Photography by Tiki Chris © 2007

Beyond Covent Garden

Outer London 'needs more tourism'
More should be done to attract tourists to places outside central London, a London Assembly report has said.
BBC News

Published: 2006/12/14 08:26:38 GMT

"Outer London is home to a range of attractions that are less obvious but just as worth a visit as those that central London has to offer. If the outer London boroughs are promoted, visitors will come."

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