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Greenwich College and the landscape of Greenwich Park.

London’s most attraction-packed neighbourhood is where time begins

Britain’s maritime history is here, but you’ll also find London’s answer to the Sistine Chapel and the dividing line between the eastern and western hemispheres.

  • David Whitley
Sleep moored on a London canal with a stay at The Boathouse.

One of London’s most unusual stays is in a rejuvenated part of the city

Paddington Basin has had a remarkable 20-year rejuvenation, so it’s apt that one of the area’s accommodations is a barge – and a very swish one at that.

  • Rob McFarland
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
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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
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

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