Venue: Various Venues

Date: 6th Feb 2011

Timing: 12 Noon- 6 PM

Nearest Tube Station: Charing Cross Tube Station

Chinese New Year is just around the corner. Get ready to be intoxicated by the zest around in London. Make an appointment in your diary and mark 6th of Feb, as the special day. You will be caught spell bounded and is bound to have lots of thrills ahead. If you are one of those visitants to the city, you can stay conveniently at nearby London accommodation. Have a look to know more:

A little into Chinese New Year

The most interesting thing about this event is that there is no fixed date to begin. Every year a date is calculated taken into account both the solar and lunar calendar. A peculiar animal sign from the twelve zodiac signs is allotted to the new date thus arrived.  The day of 3rd Feb, has come out to be the destined day for Chinese New Year 2011, denoting the symbol of rabbit.

Commemorations in London

The celebrations will fall on the first Sunday of Feb that is 6th of Feb, 2011. The lavish festival of Chinese communities living in London sees the spirits going high for every one. Travelers can enter into with all their heart and soul to treasure the revelry. Central London observes one of the biggest celebrations after the Asian countries. The streets abound with droves of cheering spectators on their way. On display are martial art performers, dancing puppets, marquees, firecrackers and vibrant food stalls. Sky of London will seem to be daubed in varied hues giving every one a gala time. Alleys of Trafalgar Square will be sported in the garb of dragons, and banners gracing the skyline. Special Chinese artists will make you gasp in exhilaration with amazing performances on the anvil.

Charges

The event is absolutely free, with no charges whatsoever. Visitors can shell out money for their shopping and fare.

With Valentines Day revelry already in full swing in London, every one is invited to be a part. Always a hot spot for romantics, the capital city offers a Valentines Day staple with utter zest. Flow in the sheer passion around. Up for grabs is an array of Valentines Day events, lovebirds can indulge in. Have a look at some:

London Accommodation in Central London

Luxury five star London hotels which are an epitome of class and sophistication are offering some of the finest deals in the city. Commemorate your Valentines Day, bathing in the enigmatic aura around in one of this accommodation in London. Start your morning stretching on king size beds in superbly eloquent rooms. A touch of refreshing spas in the afternoons will do the tricks. A fine dining experience at the lavish restaurants offering sumptuous meals is a treat to watch out for.

Adventure Activities

Ditch comfort for adventure this time. Show your love to your valentine. Rush your adrenaline by trying bungee jumping together. The Valentine Day’s celebrations cannot get more thrilling than this. An inseparable bond that is tying you both will get deepened and much revered after this air sphere experience. Experts will be there to give all the necessary aid and guidance.

Dinner Cruise

Sail your way on this luxurious diner cruises. A line up of historical fascinations and attractions of London, are waiting to be savoured on sight while cruising. The city can be unearthed to its full bloom especially during the evening hours. A romantic gourmet meal for two can be relished on the cruise. Gyrate your way to heady music adding beats to your feast. A must part of your London travel; River Thames will rivet you with its serenity.

Valentines Day Party

Take out your partner to a special masquerade ball on the eve of Valentines Day. Medieval Banquet is playing host to the special night of dinner and dancing. With only £55 per person including Vat, to be shelled out, this party calls for a must attendance of all the love birds.

Date: 18 Feb, 2011- 22 Feb, 2011

Venue: Somerset House

Nearest Tube Station: Temple Tube

Get your cards ready to splurge and grab your hands at the tickets as the coveted, London Fashion Week, is back this year. This bi annual event, is a haven for fashion connoisseurs around the world, and has revolutionised and completely altered the preconceived notions and beliefs, related with designs and fabrications. A thriving platform for showcasing the talent for new designers hitting the scene, along with the old veterans of this field, it is one event that you cannot afford to give amiss. These latest offerings are a huge rage among the classes and masses alike.

More into the Event

This is the 27^th year of this prestigious event that sees the top fashionistas, glitterati all queuing up to register their names for this alluring event, one of its kinds. With their creative juices flowing and in a bid to create something novel and inspiring for the fashion lovers around, these expert designers keep coming up with splendid ensembles and apparels that are a treat for Londoners and folks all around. These collections here are not larger than life but can be easily adorned by any guy and girl next door. Top models bedecked in the awesome designs and costumes, framing their hour glass frames, will certainly roll the eyeballs in wonder.

Line up of Famous Fashion Designers

Sample this-Paul Costello, Hannah Marshall, Antonio Berardi, Matthew Williamson, Mulberry, Viviene Westwood, Paul Smith, House of Holland, Orla Kiely among many more, already established, and new designers, are some of the names going ahead with their catwalk shows here, confirmed by now with more to go.

Who Else is Gracing this Event?

There are bright chances that you may run into your top favourite celebrity as a spectator if you are a part of this glorious fashion week. Last year’s round up had an interesting and lingering list of Hollywood celebrities, sports biggies, music giants all making a beeline for the event.

Hurry up and lay your hands at the tickets for this fabulous event, a spectacle of sorts, which is sure to be a lavish and scintillating party for you.

Lady Gaga, the American Beauty and pop icon of people all across the world, has carved a niche, in history. She has gone the wax way and her statue at Madam Tussauds in London was unveiled, in addition to eight other places.

About Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga was born on Mar 28, 1986 as Stefanie Joanne Angelina Germanotta to middle class Italian American Parents. Her journey as American pop star diva was not a cakewalk, and she had to work her way initially to the top putting up in dingy apartments, away from her family doing the rounds of music moguls and midway, getting embroiled in a drug storm. But her efforts soon paid and she saw success, which came in her maiden hit record, justly titled “The Fame”. It bagged her many awards and stayed in chartbusters list over the world for quite long, giving a new lease of life to Lady Gaga. Idolizing rock icons like Michel Jackson, Madonna and David Bowie, she maintains pop and dance as her forte  Also criticized by some for her outrageous sense of dressing, but her fans treat it as a piece of her unique persona. Soon, she is going to launch her second baby by the name “Born this way” by next year.

Madam Tussauds

London’s one of the most famous and unique museums which is stacked up with wax statues from  best of an array from Royal Nobles Like Queen Elizabeth II to Hollywood Celebrities like Brad Pitt and  sports personalities, and world political leaders like Barrack Obama. Lady Gaga at a mere age of 24 has joined these ensembles of world class personalities on the historical day of 9 December, 2010 in London.

More into the event

Deck out in trendy Armani suit and Philip Treacy fabricated telephone, Lady Gaga’s wax statue was vibrant personified, glaring the lens of British media in London. Other replicas in different attires, also found their place at Madam Tussauds branches in seven other cities like New York, Berlin, Holly wood, Las Vegas, Amsterdam, Shanghai and Hong Kong.

Now all you fans out there, grab your tickets to London or the cities mentioned and flaunt your snaps to your pals and family with wax model of Lady Gaga, set in time immemorial at Madam Tussauds.

Revive your memories while grieving with the pain of those who had lost their lives on the remarkable and majestic in every sense of the word, the grand ship Titanic, in commemoration of which a splendid and befitting exhibition is conducted in London, known as the Titanic Exhibition. It is a must visit sight for every one around. Visitors to the city can also have a view while living at hotels in London.

When: Nov 5, 2010-May 1, 2011

Venue: O2 Arena

History

The extraordinary passenger steam ship was marked with luxury and works of master craftsmanship, had set out on its maiden journey in April 10, 1912 from England on its way to New York, but ironically it was also its very last one, as an iceberg on the way smashed with the ship damaging it absolutely and laying claim to 1517 innocent lives of its passengers. Now, even after so many years its enigma continues to unroll and baffle the visitors everywhere. Dive into its robust past and explore the mysteries behind this magnanimous ship through this exhibition.

A Peek into Titanic Exhibition

This extravaganza of sorts, specially brought and designed for you gives a sneak peep into what exactly went wrong with Titanic, the largest steam ship which had the latest technical installations of its time, exhibits around 300 of its surviving memoirs with an array of best of art works that adorned the ship including specially designed rooms which are an exact replica of the original boiler room and cabins of Titanic. Also included in the basket is the exclusive footage of the highly rated documentary by the name Titanic Expedition 2010.

Some Other Highlights

No experience can replete this one as you will be treated to a spectacle of original and rare artefacts including the materials of the staircase, wheels of the ship, personal possessions belonging to the late passengers who aboard the ship that time accompanied by the memorial wall engraved by their names and details.

Charges

Those interested to steep themselves in the mysteries of the famous ship have to dole out a meagre amount of £ 15 per person.

Be a part of this grand experience worth the one, for all lovers of art making you feel like you were an indissoluble part of the ship.

With holiday season beckoning and New Year round the corner, it’s that time of the year that you all were awaiting for. Yes, London stores have come out with their latest array of prestigious winter sales to commemorate the party season for all the enthusiasts out there. Treat yourself to a stylish ensemble and ultra chic accessories, making you look like a diva, which will leave the party crowd drooling. Let’s have a look into some of the gems:

Harrods

Starting this December, board a tube to Knightsbridge, to the most prestigious store around London, Harrods, a haven of designers, which is out with its collection of most up to date fashion wear, and trendy cosmetics to food items, in a range that is a treat for all classes. Lay your hands on exclusive custom made designer gear, generally associated with the affluent rich class. A bargain or two will definitely be added to your kitty in this 4.5 acres lush store which is a name in itself.

Selfridges

Touted as the biggest sales of the year, lay your hands on this upmarket store in central London, on the Boxing Day, at 26 of Dec, this year, to savour unique and exclusive items on men and women’s apparels, kids wear, make up products, designer boots and silhouettes, offering in half the rates of the original prices. A collection of best in the business, home furnishing items, and vibrant furniture, will add to the zing of your dwellings. Keep some extra bucks, handy in your wallet, in case you run short of money which you will be sure, if you are at Selfridges. Oxford Circus hotels  for travellers to the city are an ideal retreat keeping you close to this store.

Westfield

The day of 26 December, 2010 will not be the same for you this year with Westfield in London, gearing up with their collections of hip garments, footwear and lingerie among many others. If yearning for that hit record of your music artist or those suave gadgets and electronic ware, your search ends right over here. Superb line up also includes bestseller books for voracious readers. Find this sale till 31 January, 2011.

The time to attend the best of the parties and events in London has arrived with a bang, with the beginning of festivities of Christmas and New Year this year. Everyone wants to look a tad bit different in order to take that party with a storm. A visit to a hair salon is an absolute must for a change in your personality, of which London is full of. Travellers staying in London Hotels, looking forward to a stylish hair do, can check out theses fantastic salons run by experts, with years of experience behind them. Here is our list of some of the best salons you can check out:

Andrew Jose

Matching each and every whim of yours, this salon is an ideal one, for everyone and especially those looking forward to the latest hair extension called Godiva, to hit the market. Opened everyday for your convenience from Monday to Sunday , the large salon covering two floors is filled with expert stylists proficient in colouring, cutting, hair shining treatments ,that you were craving for a while. If you want your blow dry to last long with curls that flows through the night, do opt for this place.

Aqffin

Do you want to visit a place that has an exact, striking resemblance to the ones that you have seen so many times in trendy fashion magazines with machine robots, swanky red cube chairs coupled with stylish lightening decking up the ambience, then head without any further ado to this salon at Commercial Street in London. The stylists here go out of their way, to accommodate all your needs of classic cuts to the trendy ones.

Daniel Hersheson

The salon run by two generations of family is a leader of sorts in comparison to other hair salons in London. The trend of ceramic-ironed hair was started by the father and son duo of this salon along with a range of other hair cuts. Lie back and relax totally, while coming to this salon, where you can trust the expert advice of Daniel Hersheson for your hair do. Shelling out £55 for a cut and £40 for colouring is nothing at this great salon. You can stay at nearby Oxford Circus London hotels for your comfort.

With the dates for the royal wedding being announced for the second in line to the throne Prince William and her beautiful fiancée Miss Kate Middleton on 29th of April, 2011 which will take place in the magnificent Westminster Abbey, London is all ready to prepare for the gala event in much style and fanfare. There will be a festival like atmosphere in London, and locals as well as visitors are looking forward to a volley of events especially designed to commemorate the wedding. The London hotels expect a huge rush of visitors from all parts of the globe who wants to be a part of this historical day. Let’s look at some of these developments and activities in detail of which tourists can be a part of:

Public Holiday

The wedding day i.e. 29th April, a Friday is announced as a bank holiday by the government. With the following weekend and the next day, a Monday, again a first May bank off means Londoners and travellers can enjoy four days of absolute celebration and revelry.

Hotel Accommodation

Visitors will find a horde of suitable accommodations near Westminster Abbey in London .The hotels around Westminster are world famous for their lavishness and comforts like Grange St. Pauls, The Clarendon, Grange Holborn which are in close vicinity to a wide network of transportation including the Westminster tube station, public buses and other famous tourist destinations besides Westminster Abbey, like Big Ben and The Cabinet War Rooms .The rooms of most of these hotels are already being hired by the enthusiastic visitors who wants to be a part of this national event.

Special Gifts

The engagement ring of Kate Middleton is already the talk of the town and has become the next in thing with various stores already coming out with special dummy designs and exact replica of the gorgeous 12 carat ring of late Lady Diana, Princess of Wales and mother of Prince William. There are also special mementos, medals and coins that have been flooded in the market by the stylists to mark this special wedding, which you can purchase from many shopping places.

The city of London has a lot to offer from its platter to the travelers arriving in London from far off places with some fun filled and throbbing events gracing your vacation. The Kings of Leon concert is one such event that is eagerly awaited by one and all. Be a part of this glorious event while staying at hotels in London.

History of the Band

This is a four member band from America which started  in the year 1999 and includes Followill siblings by names of Michael Jared , Anthony Caleb,  Ivan Nathan  and Cameron Matthew Followill. The Grammy award winners have maintained the number one spot in music arena since a very long time and their concerts are a big time hit all over the world.

The Scheduled Concert

Hyde Park is one of the iconic landmarks of the city and with time and again it keeps coming up with some great events and parties. The great event is scheduled to start in midyear in lavish settings of Hyde Park amid some wild and trendy followers and their loyal fan base.

Details of the Concert

The open air concert starting in the summer of 2011 will see live performance and a remarkable back catalogue by none other than the members of Kings of Leon band featuring a range of genres with major emphasis on rock arena which is their forte. They will perform on the ever green tracks of hit musical albums like Use Somebody, The Bucket and Molly’s chambers and Revelry among many others. Everyone can be a part of the concert but children also have to come with their guardians or people with the age limit above 18 years to gain entry. Tickets are priced at just 54.95 pounds which seem too less for this one great party.

Date: June 22, 2011

Timings: 2.30 in the afternoon

Venue: Hyde Park

Nearest Tube Station: Hyde Park Tube Station

One of the most famous and a must thing to do in London is to be a part of Kings of Leon concert. Book your tickets which are readily available now.

With the fall of Christmas this winter, the entire city of London is already in full swing of celebrations marking this great festival. The ice skating rinks of London, a major part of Christmas revelry without which the merriment seems to be incomplete is also one immense affair that is enjoyable by all age groups likewise on the picture perfect backdrop of some ideal settings of London.  Stay at nearby hotel in London which provides you close access to these fun events and enjoy your leisure.

Some of these major events are as follows:

Hampton Court Ice Rink:

Find the milieu of historical red palace of Henry VIII the place around which you can whirl around and skate your heart out on the ice while also enjoying the seasonal delights from Frost Fayre Cafe perfect for a sumptuous meal with your friends and family. Also in store is the great costume event planned inside the palace of which you can be a part of and making you feeling like a royal. The event also educates a lot about celebration of Christmas festivities in the bygone eras.

Date: Nov 27, 2010 to Jan 9, 2011

Venue: Hampton Court

National Museum History Ice Rink:

Carouse in London with National History Museum winter ice rink fun with the skating starting as early as 8.45 am and continued late in the night till 10 pm. Also a perfect family affair, you can also take your children along as there is a special junior ice rink organised for them with ice marshals around to take care for them. Rejuvenate and replenish your energy through cafe bar on the museum giving you a vast variety of wine and cocktails.

Date: Nov 5, 2010 to Jan 9, 2011

Venue: National History Museum

Tower of London Ice rink:

This historical landmark castle which is the strongest defences of the world built since 1080 AD by William, the Conqueror along the sprawling and beautiful river Thames provides for great open air skating in London starting for the third time since 2008. Enjoy a double bonanza i.e. a visit to this radical building while enjoying Christmas on the ice.

Date: Nov 27, 2010 to Jan 9, 2011

Venue: Tower of London