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The Old Royal Naval College,Greenwich.

Port guide:Greenwich (London),UK

Don’t imagine all the best things to see and do in London are in the downtown core. This district has great sights,open spaces and far fewer crowds.

  • Brian Johnston
London v New York:which city is better?

I’ve lived in London and New York. Here’s my verdict on which is best

New York and London are arguably the two greatest cities in the world. After five years living in each,I’m ready to name which is the best.

  • Libby Ryan
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
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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
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