Going to London...

Mugen910 · 02-26-2009, 08:17 AM

So April is a big month for the GF...we're running the Boston as bandits and she's got a big B-day...I promised we'd do something special and so now I'm delivering..We're going to London for just a few days at the end of April...Can anyone give ideas or tips on where to stay, where to eat, where to visit?

It's a really short 4 day trip but it's better than nothing.

Thanks,
Bao

Scottw · 02-26-2009, 08:23 AM

Enjoy the trip buddy!!

Don Fernando · 02-26-2009, 08:24 AM

if you want a cheap hotel, I stayed in the Curzon House Hotel last year for a long weekend. 5 minute walk from a Tube station.

get a visitor card for the Tube, those things are awesome and safe you a lot of trouble getting tickets for the underground..

And you should have come to Amsterdam instead!

md4958 · 02-26-2009, 08:25 AM

you dont tell me anything anymore!!!

taltos · 02-26-2009, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by md4958

you dont tell me anything anymore!!!

I bet that he tld the Caligirls.

Don Fernando · 02-26-2009, 08:54 AM

and he told me he would come to Amsterdam

Mugen910 · 02-26-2009, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

and he told me he would come to Amsterdam

Amsterdam was another $100 per person to fly...so

what if we take a train and meetcha half way?

Don Fernando · 02-26-2009, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

Amsterdam was another $100 per person to fly...so

what if we take a train and meetcha half way?

There is a sea between London and Amsterdam. You can take the train, I'll take a boat

Genetic Defect · 03-02-2009, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

Amsterdam was another $100 per person to fly...so

what if we take a train and meetcha half way?

$200 saved

shvictor · 02-26-2009, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by taltos

I bet that he tld the Caligirls.

Oh yeah we knew all about this trip..

King James · 02-26-2009, 09:51 AM

sweet!

make sure to take a bunch of pics

rizzle · 02-26-2009, 09:53 AM

Watch out for the bridge. It's been falling down for years.

G G · 02-26-2009, 09:07 AM

Wao Bao. Hope you have fun buddy.

Mugen910 · 02-26-2009, 09:53 AM

How about some travel tips people?!

Don Fernando · 02-26-2009, 03:41 PM

the Chunnel goes to France, not to Amsterdam.

taltos · 02-26-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

the Chunnel goes to France, not to Amsterdam.

True but then he can go overland to Amsterdam.

Smokin Gator · 02-26-2009, 04:07 PM

I haven't been there so not much to offer other than "enjoy the trip!!"

Mugen910 · 02-28-2009, 10:27 PM

amazing how there was barely any tips on a 4 day weekend excursion to London...

rrplasencia · 03-02-2009, 12:37 AM

London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale was a very nice hotel and on the cheaper side. hotel is a 3-4 minute walk from the tube, hell everything is near a tube station. i would do oxford, there's a pretty nice cigar shop on the main street. if you're a harry potter fan you'll recognize half the movie which was filled at oxford. you can also rent these little row boats and go down a somewhat romantic, not sure what to call it smaller then a reiver bigger then a stream.

do Windsor Castle, Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace(they all carry ar-15's), Trafalgar Square, see one church they're all the same and there's 20 per block. Tower of London. Tour of the London Bridge at night (need to reserve). HMS belfast (battleship).

remember not all hotels have ac, even ones you think would. don't bother with breakfast just do your stomach a favor. pubs for food. trafalgar square has plenty to eat but very touristy. if you need more info shot me a pm and i'll have my wife reply with 20 pages of crap your gf will love. (you may not)

Genetic Defect · 03-02-2009, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by rrplasencia

London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale was a very nice hotel and on the cheaper side. hotel is a 3-4 minute walk from the tube, hell everything is near a tube station. i would do oxford, there's a pretty nice cigar shop on the main street. if you're a harry potter fan you'll recognize half the movie which was filled at oxford. you can also rent these little row boats and go down a somewhat romantic, not sure what to call it smaller then a reiver bigger then a stream.

do Windsor Castle, Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace(they all carry ar-15's), Trafalgar Square, see one church they're all the same and there's 20 per block. Tower of London. Tour of the London Bridge at night (need to reserve). HMS belfast (battleship).

remember not all hotels have ac, even ones you think would. don't bother with breakfast just do your stomach a favor. pubs for food. trafalgar square has plenty to eat but very touristy. if you need more info shot me a pm and i'll have my wife reply with 20 pages of crap your gf will love. (you may not)

canal?

02-26-2009, 08:17 AM	#1
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Going to London... So April is a big month for the GF...we're running the Boston as bandits and she's got a big B-day...I promised we'd do something special and so now I'm delivering..We're going to London for just a few days at the end of April...Can anyone give ideas or tips on where to stay, where to eat, where to visit? It's a really short 4 day trip but it's better than nothing. Thanks, Bao __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

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Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Re: Going to London... if you want a cheap hotel, I stayed in the Curzon House Hotel last year for a long weekend. 5 minute walk from a Tube station. get a visitor card for the Tube, those things are awesome and safe you a lot of trouble getting tickets for the underground.. And you should have come to Amsterdam instead! __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

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md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Going to London... you dont tell me anything anymore!!! __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

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Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Re: Going to London... the Chunnel goes to France, not to Amsterdam. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

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rrplasencia monica lewinsky Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Richard Location: Miami Posts: 1,827 Trading: (55)	Re: Going to London... London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale was a very nice hotel and on the cheaper side. hotel is a 3-4 minute walk from the tube, hell everything is near a tube station. i would do oxford, there's a pretty nice cigar shop on the main street. if you're a harry potter fan you'll recognize half the movie which was filled at oxford. you can also rent these little row boats and go down a somewhat romantic, not sure what to call it smaller then a reiver bigger then a stream. do Windsor Castle, Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace(they all carry ar-15's), Trafalgar Square, see one church they're all the same and there's 20 per block. Tower of London. Tour of the London Bridge at night (need to reserve). HMS belfast (battleship). remember not all hotels have ac, even ones you think would. don't bother with breakfast just do your stomach a favor. pubs for food. trafalgar square has plenty to eat but very touristy. if you need more info shot me a pm and i'll have my wife reply with 20 pages of crap your gf will love. (you may not) __________________ "Merica, Back to Back World War Champs." -Cloyd Rivers