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Sign of the times … blue plaques are all over London.

The signs of a truly great city (London has thousands of them)

Hurtling between conventional attractions without pausing to look and read means you miss out on so much.

  • David Whitley
New look, new feel.

London’s once-awful airport is Europe’s most improved

If they’d only increased the natural light, this could have been a perfect makeover.

  • David Whitley
Check in queues move swiftly.

The small London airport that puts the others to shame

A departure point for easyJet to Europe, London Southend is growing rapidly, taking pressure off other London airports that are fast approaching capacity.

  • Catherine Marshall
Kew Palace in the famed Kew Gardens.

The UK’s smallest royal palace is now a global star

Visits to Kew Palace have surged since Netflix drama Bridgerton became a worldwide phenomenon, but there’s much more to its history than TV stardom.

  • Sue Williams
Aiming to run entirely on renewable energy by 2030.

Eurostar’s spacious premium economy sure beats flying with kids

Efficient, eco-conscious and somewhat scenic, the Eurostar trip from London to Amsterdam is an excellent option for families.

  • Tatyana Leonov
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Seats are squeezy for tall passengers.

Airline review: It has a bad rep, but I would definitely fly this again

Was it just my lucky day, or do the bad experiences receive more airtime? Surprisingly, my first-ever easyJet flight exceeds expectations.

  • Catherine Marshall
Battersea Power Station
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Story on the reopening of the London icon, Battersea Power Station
By Sue Williams
credit: Battersea Power Station (handout photo supplied via journalist for use in Traveller, no syndication)

Born again: 10 of the most amazing reinvented places in travel

Everything old is new again, from heritage icons transformed into luxury stays to a tsunami-lashed railway rebirthed as the ultimate scenic journey.

  • Traveller team
This Anantara masterpiece combines renaissance, baroque, Gothic and art nouveau influences.

Traveller Awards: The 10 winners for best style and design

From a stunning hotel inspired by Morocco’s bohemian past to the flamboyant world of designer Kit Kemp, to a sexy Italian high-speed train, this is the list for design aficionados.

  • Traveller team
The question isn’t why would you take the Eurostar, but why wouldn’t you?

When it comes to planes v trains, the Eurostar wins the gold medal

The question isn’t why take the Eurostar between Paris and London, but why wouldn’t you?

  • Flip Byrnes
The Tower of London holds some of royalty’s darkest secrets.

London’s must-see historic attraction will still surprise you

It’s been a prison, a palace and a playground for polar bears (yes, polar bears). There’s still a lot to discover about the Tower of London.

  • David Whitley

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