London
- Opinion
- Culture holidays
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
- ★★★★
- Airport reviews
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
- ★★★★½
- Airport reviews
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
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
- ★★★★½
- Train journeys
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
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
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
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
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
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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