5 Best Travel Apps for your London Vacations

There is no shortage of travel apps in London. It is easy to navigate London through apps which will make your travel stress free. Whether you are traveling to Big Ben from your apartment hotel or want to stroll through the parks or museums, these apps will help you in finding your way easily.

London has good number of apps to help locals and tourists that not only provide the navigation, but also provide some extra information. The 5 best travel apps are mentioned below-

#1. Citymapper

Citymapper is one of the best apps for navigating the public transport of the city be it, bus or train or tube or anything. It combines all types of public transport at one place and helps the users with comparing prices, showing travel times, showing pick up and drop points, best routes and so on. This app is the complete packet for all your transport and travel needs in London.

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Details:

• Free
• iOS, Android

#2. UK Bus Checker

Traveling by Bus? This app brings you live departures of buses from your nearest stop, live transit times and transport for London feed. It covers whole UK which has around 300,000 bus stops. It provides information on real bus timings. This app will relive you from waiting at the bus stops for buses. It will update you with full coverage of buses along with their routes.

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Details:

• Free
• iOS, Android

#3. Trainline UK 

If you like to travel by train, this app is for you. It is one of the most popular apps used in the London for the people who travel by rail. This app provides users all information about rail journeys such as timings, tickets of rail journeys, etc. It helps you in checking live times of rail network along with the delays, if any. Check in with trainline UK app while traveling by train from your hotel and apartment.

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Details:

• Free
• iOS, Android

#4. Uber

One of the important app to download if you like to travel by cabs. There is no need to grab a cab from the street or pre book a cab from some local cab agency. You can just use the uber app to book your cab from one destination to another. It provides you with the cab name, number, driver name and number and estimated fare. 

Details:

• Free
• iOS, Android

#5. Santander Cycles

Strolling London on a bike is must to have experience. This app is for the people who want to take advantage of Boris bikes. You can know in no time about the availability of these bikes for hire. This app lets you find your nearest docking station, get you unlock code, and start your journey.

Details:

• Free
• iOS, Android

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How Hotels can enhance the Guest Experience

The Hospitality industry has reshaped the way hotels are serving their guests. Today, everything is digitalized and advanced, we are living in a technology driven world. Your guests are using all online modes to travel from booking tickets, boarding on airport etc, same they expect from your property.

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As a hotel owner, you need to make the access to the property more easy and comfortable. You need to introduce all modern gadgets, devices and facilities for your guests in order to make your guests stay comfortable. Let’s have a look at the ways which can help you in enhancing the guest experience-

#1. Provide Smart Keys

Provide smart keys or smart for opening and closing the door of the hotel room. This will give guests a personal space for accessing the room. They do not have to go to reception every time asking for the keys.

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#2. Virtual Phone Systems

Make communication easier, whether it is with the hotel staff or the hotel manager. If you are using phones for communication, do not make the process longer by instructing guests to press 1 for reception, press 2 for laundry etc. Make a list of all extensions and put in every room, it will enhance the guest experience by direct dialing the number of particular service.

#3. Room Service

It is equally important to focus on the quality of infrastructure and quality of services you are providing to the guests. This will take up the guest experience to the next level. Provide them with the neat and clean surroundings, hot and cold water supply 24*7, excellent room service, 24*7 food service, doctor on call, and high speed wi- fi internet.

#4. Upgrading Hotel Amenities

Upgrading amenities in the hotel room is the great way of enhancing user experience. Your hotel room should have extra ordinary amenities apart from basic amenities. Provide iron along with iron board in every room, travelling kit, a good number of power sources, hair dresser, notepads and pens, and mini bar. Guests love to feel pampered.

#5. Upgrade the Pre-Arrival Experience

Take time to engage with guests as and when they book your apart hotel. Start the process right from the time when you receive any inquiry from the guests. Engage before they arrive, offer them personalized add-ons to make their stay more amazing. Send welcome email, send reminders regarding their bookings, their preferences, and send all information related to the place and hotel.

                                                

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5 best places to visit for Christmas celebrations in London

Christmas is round the corner. Wondering where to visit this Christmas with kids in London? There are so many things to do in London during Christmas. You may enjoy Christmas carols on the streets, festive decorations, lightings, decorative Christmas trees, various events and many more. Discover joyful Christmas celebrations in London by visiting these places-

#1. Trafalgar Square Tree

It is the world’s most famous tree, all lit up and beautifully decorated on Christmas. The tree is about 50-60 years old and over 20 metres high. It has been gifted by the Norway to UK people. The tree is decorated with dozens of sparkling lights every year on Christmas. Do not miss a visit to the Trafalgar Square during Christmas.

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#2. The Carol Concert at Royal Albert Hall

You will come across many events, plays and concerts happening in the city during festivities of Christmas, but do not miss to attend carol concert at RoyalAlbert Hall. It is one of the best events held in London on Christmas. The hall is full of music and performances of various artists.

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#3. The Winter Wonderland

Kids will simply love to attend this Christmas carnival, full of fun at the winterwonderland, Hyde Park. Kids will enjoy endless rides, delicious food items, awesome games, shopping; and other activities full of entertainment for tourists of all ages. Best idea to enjoy the festive celebrations of Christmas is by staying in Hyde Park apartment with kids. It will become convenient to visit winter wonderland from there.

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#4. The Hogwarts in the Snow

Explore the Hogwarts in the snow this festive season while you visit London during Christmas. The studio tour of the place is worth having, as whole studio is dressed up in the film making snow. Kids will surely love the iconic sets of festive makeover of the studio, including decorations made from the Harry Potter film series.

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#5. Ice Skating and Shopping

Put your skates on and get ready to experience skating in the London’s famous ice rinks namely Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, Somerset House, Tower of London, Winterville, and Alexandra Palace.

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Christmas decorations, twinkling lights, festivities all around doubles the joy of doing skating in London. Apart from skating, do not forget to plan Christmas shopping in London’s departmental stores and markets. There is a large variety of items to shop as Christmas gifts, beautiful London markets has something for everyone.

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Top 5 Famous Statues in Hyde Park

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Hyde Park, located right in the heart of London is one of the famous and largest parks. Don’t go by the name of the place which states “park”, it is not just the park; in fact, Hyde Park is a full fun day out, packed with so many things to do.

Hyde Park is the best place to escape from the busy streets of London. There are many famous historic monuments and statues to explore the rich culture and history of the city. Here is the list of 5 famous statues in Hyde Park, easily accessible from the Hyde Park apartment –

Statue of Achilles-

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The statue of Achilles was built by Sir Richard Westmacott in the year 1822. The statue is situated in between the Broad Walk and the Lover’s Walk; it was made in the honor of the Duke Wellington’s victories in the Peninsular War. The statue is made up of bronze with armour beside it having a sword and a shield.

Boy and Dolphin Fountain-

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This beautiful marble designed masterpiece is located in the Rose Garden. It was made in the year 1862, features a sculpture of a cherub and dolphin in marble. This incredible centre piece was designed by Alexander Munro. Earlier this fountain was located in the Victoria sunken garden, after that it was returned to Hyde Park in the year 1995.

Cavalry Memorial-

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The Cavalry Memorial is the sculpture designed by Adrian Jones is dedicated to the brave cavalry members who lost their lives in the First World War. The statue depicts St. George standing over the defeated horse. This impressive statue is located in the north side of the Serpentine River.

7 July Memorial-

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As the name suggests, this historic monument was made in the honor of victims of terrible London Bombings that took place on 7th July, 2005. There are total 52 steel pillars, each pillar is 3.5 metres high having casting which stand together in the groups which signify the different sites of attack.

Holocaust Memorial-

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The memorial was created in the memory of innocent Jewish people who lost their lives in the Holocaust during World War II in Nazi Germany. It was Britain’s first memorial made to pay tribute the  victims. It has two large boulders in the centre of racked gravel surrounded by birch trees. It is located on the eastern side of The Dell.

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Royal Park Foundation Half Marathon in Hyde Park 2019

There is a famous quote by Richard O'Brien, runner that running is not covering race or how many miles you ran. It is a way of thinking about the community and appreciating the miles run by fellow runners too. This maxim looks perfect in the case of Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon.

The Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon is an entrenched, iconic half marathon race passing through London’s Royal Parks. This year it will be held on SUNDAY 13TH OCTOBER 2019.

The marathon has a manageable distance to cover. At 13 miles, it is not very demanding. It will not be very exhaustive like colossal feat of running a full marathon.

Start and Finish

Taking place at the central London's best parks, the runners will be required to cover an iconic stretch of the Thames and famous landmarks. The start and finish will be at Hyde Park. Then the runners will pass Buckingham Palace, St James's Park and Houses of Parliament and follow the river to Black friars Bridge and back.

In the return phase, the marathon will pass under Admiralty and Wellington Arch, touch Green Park, fringes of Hyde Park and Kensington, pass the Royal Albert Hall and hit the finish line.

For the spectators, there is a plenty to keep busy. There is Brakes Food & Fitness Festival running from 8am-4pm at Hyde Park on the race day. Then the Pulse 3K run for 11-16 year olds will be there for those who do not want to sweat too much. Also enjoy the Hearts and Heritage Walk.

Stay in London

For a fabulous and memorable stay London, you can choose the Georgian styled and stunningly designed Space Apart Hotel in London offering very nice and affordable stay. It is in the middle of London’s top attractions at Kensington. London most famed global address of Notting Hill is nearby. Hyde Park is just 10 minutes’ walk. So you can also call it Space Apart Hotel in Hyde Park. The studios offer wonderful stay with nice kitchens and living areas. Adding class to your stay will be free Wi-Fi. LCD TV and an iPod dock at the spacious living area.

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Regale in The Outdoor BBC Proms in Hyde Park 2019

Outdoor BBC Proms is London’s largest classical music event and will take place at Hyde Park on 19 JULY - 14 SEPTEMBER 2019. The whole programme named as “BC’s Proms in the Park returns to Swansea” is part of the BBC’s wider Last Night of Proms celebrations.

The BBC Prom throws open a wonderful opportunity for those who could not make it to the two month long BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall. Nothing beats the experience of the long night in the classical music calendar under chiming stars in the lovely Hyde Park.

The musical show will be an unforgettable opportunity for families and friends who can bring picnic hampers and rugs to enjoy the evening for five hours non-stop, to be hosted by Radio 2 DJ Tony Blackburn and the inimitable Sir Terry Wogan, backed by sensational fireworks to cap things off.

Bryn Terfel To Headline

The highlight of this year will be Grammy Award-winner Welsh bass-baritone Bryn Terfel headlining the whole event. Also on stage will be young singer and songwriter Casi from Bangor, collaborating with BBC Cymru Wales and Arts Council of Wales in the Horizons music project.

The Swansea Proms in the Park event will also have open-air music from the BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales under the baton of Tecwyn Evans.

  

Stay in London

For visitors to London, many options in accommodation are open. These days you have good scope for saving a good amount from the accommodation bill by staying in short lets which include apart hotels or serviced apartments.

As far as London is concerned, well furnished short lets are available in the heart of the city. The visitors can rejoice in the color and flavor of London city. For the aesthetically minded, choosing Space Apart Hotel in London the royal borough of Kensington will be a great experience.

The stay will give multiple benefits. Thanks to the best location; walkable access to London’s global attractions like Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, Kensington Garden, Royal Albert Hall among others. The three storeyed beautiful structure is the space apart hotel in Hyde Park. The stunning interiors and amenities inside the grand Georgian façade will make you fall in love with it.

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Relish the Musical Day at Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park 2015

“Mark my words; the day of 13th September 2015 is going to be your historical day. Yup, you get it right, for all the music lovers BBC is bringing up Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park 2015.”

The day is said to be more special since the four of the best music makers of the world (Rod Stewart, Bryan Adams, Will and Lona Lewis) are gonna play at BBC Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park on 13th September 2015.

One among them, Will Young plays at Hammersmith Apollo later on 29th November. Also, you can locate plentiful budget-friendly hotels in Hyde Park to enjoy a comfortable stay and luscious cuisines.

Radio 2 broadcasts is one of the favourite musical events of London and with its 2015’s version, the show is gonna be rather special because Shaun Escoffery, Giorgio Moroder, and Corrs are also on the bill with the acts performed by BBC.

The regular presenters of the radio stations in London and the singers with whom the broadcaster is associated with join this outstanding one day event and it turns out to be more special with this infusion.

So, without wasting your precious time, you need to visit the Hyde Park to enjoy this musically power-packed show to relish the acts of greatest performers. Also, you can expect for various Hyde Park Apartments, bars, restaurants, shopping places and other basic amenities to have a wonderful day.

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