Before you start your journey:

(1) If you have 2 cars, then go for the one which consumes less fuel. If you have just an old SUV then you can rent out a small car that has better mileage.

(2) Take less luggage – a study by the www.fueleconomy.gov, shows that an extra baggage of 100 pounds in the trunk reduces the fuel economy of a typical car by about 1 to 2 per cent, while a load roof rack makes your car 5 percent less fuel efficient.

(3) Check out your tires – keep them inflated will make your car safer and it will also reduce the wear and tear of the car, giving you a better mileage of about 3 percent.

When you are on road:

(1) Drive slow – for every 5 mph you drive over 60 mph would be paying additional 24 cents per gallon of gas. Rapid acceleration and braking may reduce your mileage by about 33 percent.

(2) Use your smartphone to download useful travel apps which can provide you with gas prices, road directions and many more.

Yes, the Western Europe, which has been quite predictable at all times, is now in the middle of a serious political and economical crisis, never before seen in these parts. The Western Europe has been the dream destination for many American tourists throughout these years. As word spreads on about road blockages, lockouts, strikes and ever fluctuating currency rates, these Americans are wondering whether it’s safe anymore.

Bruce Mclndoe, the president of the iJET Intelligent Risk Systems, a security consultation company said that the situation has never been like this. He said that the issue of a more stable financial system and a stronger and better goverment would create a more tense situation throughout Europe in the next few weeks. Infact, since last week the scene of action has been Greece, with frequent & violent clashes between the protesters and the police.

Most of the American tourists are worried about two main issues, i.e, money & safety. (2 things to worry about. Isn’t it?)

While the value of Euro has fallen below Dollar making travel (for U.S tourists) really cheaper, experts predict that as soon as the situation stabilizes, the value of Euro may rise over Dollar making it all the more expensive, which could be a serious trouble.

The various security agencies have warned visitors to avoid some West European countries like Spain, Greece, Ireland and Portugal this summer as economic weakness and high unemployment would make these countries potential hotspots this summer.

The figures released by USTA has showed that although tourism is the biggest industry export sector in the United States, the country has failed to keep up with other parts of the world, like Western Europe, as a major tourist destination in the last decade. In the last decade, i.e., from 2000 to 2010, developing nations like India, Brazil or China, global long-haul travel has grown by 140 percent and is estimated to double by the next decade. But the USA said that only a small part of that tourism and the revenue of billions of dollars that was created, went to them.

According to the research conducted by the United States Travel Association (USTA), if the existing system is upgraded then it could help create 1.3 million new employments across the country and earn more than $859 billion for the country’s economy.

The plan by the USTA focuses on increasing staffing, reducing waiting times for visa interviews and expanding the Visa Waiver Programme.

“The United States imposes unnecessary barriers on international visitors, and that inhibits our economic growth.

Andres moved to the States, 21 years ago, after having worked with Ferran Adria, the famous Spanish chef. He had grown up outside Barcelona.

Andres has recently become famous for his views and pro-active approach for social issues like child obesity, hunger and agro buisness and food marketing. Andres remarked that food is the most powerful thing we have got in our hands and if rightly used can eliminate hunger forever.

This is because almost all the travel or insurance packages are designed to cover only events and not states of mind, says insurers. So if your luck is bad enough to make you visit a city, on an insured trip, where some crazy terrorist has planned to attack when you are there, you could just cancel or stop your journey and get your money back. But in case there is no attack and you are frightened of going there, then most of the polices wont help you.

But here’s an exception: there’s one policy with a cancel-for-any-reason rider, which is in fact what it sounds. This term of the policy allows a person to cancel his or her trip for any reason, absolutely any reason. But there are a few terms. Firstly, to collect the rider you need to cancel minimum two days ahead of the planned departure and you will get back at the most 70% to 80% of your costs, says Peter Evans, executive chairman of an on-line insurance agency, InsureMyTrip.com. But you have to pay at least 50 percent more on a bundled trip policy which covers for your sicknesses, natural disasters, terrorism or other specified events, along with a premium that might be as high as 4 to 7 percent on your travel costs.

Venice is even known as magnetic point for lovers, sweethearts, poets and artists. Venice is a city of magic, which stretches across small islands. It is also referred to as city of ‘gondole’, which means transportation is used to cross the numerous canals passing through the city.

The transportation in Venice is represented by boats. In the 19th Century, the causeway built and allowed trains to reach the city of Venice from the Mainland.

In Venice one can find another type of boats, “Vaporetti”, which is also called waterbuses or taxis that represents a symbol of Venice.

St. Mark’s Basilica

It is a big onion domes and multicolored marble pillars with beautiful outside, and interior is covered with mosaics floor to ceiling. There is no fee to visit the main part of the besilica, and even booking an entry time online is free. There are three museums within the besilica, which you will have to pay an entry fee to see. The present besilica has a very ornate faced with the golden winged lion which represents St. Mark, the symbol of Venice.

St. Mark’S Square

In Venice, St., Mark’s Square is the main square, and it has long been a central meeting place for Venetians. Now, St. Mark’s Square is a great place for tourists. It has a dominating clock tower, the Basilica, political and religious buildings, restaurants, bars, and shops, and is known as one of the most beautiful squares in the world. On the Square, from the 1700s, Café Florian, is a popular place, as is Café Quadri. Usually it seems tough to see the fine features and architecture of the place as millions of pigeons are there, unless visiting at off-peak times. The best times are early morning and late evening to catch St. Mark’s Square at her most vulnerable.

Doge’s Palace

A series of 120 Doges ruled on Venice, and their incredible 3-storied palace dates back to before Renaissance times. The Doge’s Palace is the second most important “attraction” in Venice after the basilica. It is located on St. Mark’s Square and with the facade features beautiful arches, pink and white marble. The inside of the palace contains priceless artwork by Tintoretto, Titian, Bellini, Veronese and more, that looks amazing. The Great Council Hall displays, Tintoretto’s “Paradise”, the largest oil painting in the world, and the Golden Staircase is just amazing. The Doge’s Palace is one of the most opulent residences ever.

Murano Island

Murano is located north of venice and it is famous for its beautiful, hand-blown glass. There are many glass museum and glass making shops. You can go into factories to see how to make glass blowers and shape the lovely pieces. A long time ago, the glass blowers were moved to Murano to lesson the chance of fires in Venice. The glass factories send free boats over to St. Mark’s Square to lure over customers; take the free boat over and the vaporetto back.

Burano Island

After your visit to Murano, you can take a vaporetto further into the lagoon for a trip of Burano Island. Burano is usually less crowded than Murano and It is almost cartoon like brightly colored buildings. It makes the perfect backdrop for a stroll. The Colors are so brilliant and cheerful that you to walk around Burano for even half an hour and not have a smile on your face is next to impossible.

Torcello Island

You can get back on the boat and take the trip of favorite place of the lagoon’s island- Torcello. It is a short trip from Burano, but if you go straight to Torcell from Venice, it can take up to an hour. If you are interested for more nature and less for structure, it is an ideal spot. Most of Torcello is a nature reserve. You can enjoy the tranquil view. There are only 20 people who still live on the island, and there is only one hotel, although there are a few places to eat. The main “sight” on the island is a 7th century church and with more exceptional mosaics.

LIDO Island

Lido Island is located between Venice and the Sea. Lido has a beach with little cabanas. There are public and private beaches, and that private beaches are connected to hotels. Lido has shopping, restaurants and hotels, and unlike in Venice, cars can be driven there. If you are in Venice and feel like getting a little sun, take a vaporetto over to the Lido.

Bridges

In Venice, There are two most famous bridges Rialto Bridge and the Bridge of Sighs. The Rialto, was the first bridge to span the Grand Canal, from the 1500s, and it has shops lining both sides. It is best viewed from the side, and thus from the water, to get a good photograph of the bridge. The Bridge of Sighs was the last bridge on which prisoners walked over before being thrown into the dungeon, so the sighs came from realizing that the view through the bridge’s cutwork was their last view of Venice. There is also Accademia Bridge, built in the 1800s, and also crosses the Grand Canal. There are smaller bridges all over Venice that cross the canals.

Acqua Alta

In Venice, high tide is known as Acqua Alta, and if you are unprepared for it, your feet and pants can get wet. The local Venetians know when it is coming so as to get prepared by carrying around their rubber boots. Sometimes the water is very high and floods most of the city and other times only the lowest areas are flooded. It can be a problem for the boats trying to get under the bridges also. The Venetians work hard to solve the flooding problem, and it’s interesting to see it up close.

Carnevale

In Venice, the grand Carnevale is held each year before Lent for 12 days, and people from all over come to celebrate. You can see extremely elaborate costumes at Carnevale, and the festival dates back to 1162. It used to begin the day after Christmas. You can find funny, scary and emotional masks in windows around the city any time in year. There are so many shops selling the elaborate masks used by participants of Carnevale. Many tourists would not consider leaving Venice without a Carnevale mask as a souvenir.

Big Apple Greeters
New Yorkers  volunteer to show tourists around their favorite town. You can make a first trip for this in New York. “Greets” vary with each visitor. When visitors sign up, they are asked about their interests. Each Greet  teaches us to use the New York Subway System.  You will find a volunteer if you are interested to walk  on the Coney Island, the SoHo, Art Museums, Harlem history etc.

The Empire State Building
The Empire State of Building is one of the most popular landmarks in New York City. You can check out the view of New York City from a top of Empire State Building. You can buy a ticket online for Empire State Building to avoid a long line-ups and to save your time.

Don’t miss to observe the 102nd floor. For a long time, you could go for 86th floor observatory, but now, you can go to visit up to 102nd floor observatory. You will be able to see all New York City, Central Park and Bridges, because the area is covered with glass, you will get better pictures from here. You can not buy ticket of 102nd floor observatory online, but you can buy it at kiosk on the 86th floor.

On the 4th of July, you can see the firework’s view on Empire State Building. The Empire State Building is available for wedding only on Valentine’s Day.

Lower Eastside Tenement Museum
You can learn some history of New York, such as who crossed the oceans, who toiled in sweatshop and many more. Take the subway of Lower East Side and walk over to Orchard Street.  20 different nations were crowded into this street, for almost 200 years.

In one hour guided tours here you will come to know about the actual apartments where the people lived a hundred years ago. Also see the “sweatshop” where a family raised kids and spend their life in the garment industry.

“Visit the Confino Family Apartment” tour features a costumed guide playing the role of Victoria Confino; she welcomes you as you are a newly-arrived immigrant.

Grand Central Station
Grand Central Terminal, referred as Grand Central Station, is a beautiful Beaux-arts building of midtown Manhattan. It was opened in 1913, underwent a massive restoration to restore it to its former glory.  Now it is a transportation hub and also a destination for visitors of New York.

Harbour Tour
It offers several choices for harbor tours. Circle line operates “The Beast” speed  boat , a high speed short ride, but there is no guide commentary about the history of harbor or the statue of liberty. The Shark, a thrill speedboat, another choice of  fun, leaves from south street seaport.

If you can’t do a harbor tour, another easy way is to cruise past the statue of liberty. It runs frequently and it is free.

American Museum Of Natural History
This museum is situated on the upper east side of Central Park. This is a venerable institution, and has unparalleled collections. Its some highlights are special exhibits, the Hayden Planetarium in the Rose Center for Earth and Space; and dinosaurs.

New York – Central Park
You can see the parts of Central Park in movies. Central Park is spread out in 893 acres. A memorial of John Lennon “Strawberry Fields” is at 72nd St. It is near the Dakota apartments, where John Lennon lived with Yoko Ono before he was shot.

Conservancy of Central Park is restoring the six-acre East Meadow and surrounding landscape also. In snow days, the Conservancy has cleared a combined 32 inches of snow of pedestrian paths from Central Park’s 58 miles.

New York – Chinatown
In New York, Manhattan has the largest Chinatown of US. Since 1870s, New York City Area has been settled with Chinese immigrants. The streets of Chinatown are great for wandering. There are many fabulous stores to buy Asian groceries and goods. You can get delicious and affordable food that represents a wide variety of Chinese cuisines including Dim Sum, Cantonese Cuisine, congee and seafood.

Blue Man Group
A blue man group is a performance that you can see in New York, London, Las Vegas and elsewhere. It is an indefinable mix of mime, percussion and antics. Blue Man Group makes an excellent entertainment for families in New York.

Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty was gifted to people of United States by French people during the American Resolution as a symbol of international friendship. It was designed by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi and the pedestal by Alexandre Gustave Eiffel. It is located on Liberty Island in Harbor of New York. The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom and democracy.

Los Angeles on California’s Sunny Coastal Stretch is immersing oneself in whole word for fame, Money and opulence. The city Los Angeles is famous as the home of Hollywood. The first impression of Los Angeles will be surprising unremarkable city of unremarkable suburban life.

Hollywood’s Walk of Fame
It is one of the most famous sights of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is in the tourist-centre of the city, on Hollywood, near Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, the Kodak Theatre, Boulevard and Sunset Boulevard. It is a kind of exciting to stand where so many famous celebrities and stars have, on a site known worldwide. This ‘attraction’ may just be a few hundred black, red and gold stars on the pavement.

Walk Down Sunset Strip
The Sunset Strip is a section of Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood. In these days it may have lost some of its charm. But there is so much Hollywood’s history along with this section that can not be missed. It is a great place for celebrity sights. And there are some notable landmarks nearby it such as ‘House of Blues’ Club, The Viper Room, the Walk of Fame, the Kodak and Grauman’s Theatres. The Strip is a little run-down looking now, but that doesn’t prevent it from being a lively night spot full of clubs, restaurants and interesting shops.

The La Brea Tar Pits
The ‘Tar Pits’ is pretty unique and fascinating sight while it may have not a romantic Hollywood ring. Thousands of long-extinct creature’s bones were discovered like mammoths and mastodons when the ‘Tar Pits’ were uncovered in Los Angeles. In this world there are very few locations where visitors get the chance to see the long-extinct creature’s remains in a museum.

Universal Studios Theme Park
There are many Theme Parks in Los Angeles that includes famous Disneyland in Anaheim. There are very easily accessible parks for visitors in central Los Angeles. Universal Studios Theme Park is best among them. For the visitors, who wants a mix of exciting rides, characters, games and shops, is very unforgettable. The Universal Studios Theme Park has a slant towards the ‘behind-the-scenes’ of film-making, with performances focusing on visual effects and pyrotechnics.

Kodak Theatre Tour
The Oscars are rewarded for any fan of quality films at a red carpet event in March every year, on this Kodac Theatre, on Hollywood Boulevard. The tour of theatre takes visitors to inner working of the theatre on Oscar night.

The Tour of the Stars Homes
In Los Angeles walk down to Hollywood Boulevard, dozens of guys trying to sell bus tours past celebrity houses and Hollywood Hills. While this might seem a little tacky, there is an excitement in the possibility of star spotting around Los Angeles, and a tour of Stars Homes is a typical Hollywood thing to do, it is all for fun.

Visit Opulent and Perfect Beverly Hills
In Beverly Hills of Los Angeles, the things are so perfect, no telephone poles or cables spoiling the view of hills, there are all underground. It is a kind of luxury taxpayer money that buys in the world’s most famous postal code, where you can simple walk down to the street that is the experience intricately manicured yards, massive multi-storey houses and utter suburban perfection. Around the Beverley Hills, the shopping district is something to be seen as well, ifPrada, Gucci and Dolce Gabbana are one’s thing. It is a worthwhile place to see.

Watch a TV Show Being Taped
There is a best way to get close to a celebrity, is by attending the live taping of a TV show, in Los Angeles. The best thing is that the activity is usually free. The audience has to need to book in advance to fill the seat.

Golden Santa Monica Beach
‘Santa Monica Beach’ is the great place to visit; it is more famous in the city Los Angeles. When the weather is right, the golden shore and sapphire sea both sights are worth viewing. For visitors it is the great chance to visit a great beach.

Chinatown and Downtown Los Angeles
Los Angeles is known as a melting pot of cultures, with residential of people of both Central America and Asia. Chinatown in downtown Los Angeles is a symbol of this crucial cultural integration. This area is a spectacular site of culture, colour and life. This area has a Hollywood element about it; the colorful Asian backdrop of the district, it was used in the Jackie Chan film ‘Rush Hour’. A visit of a Chinatown is a great chance to immerse himself in the daily life of Los Angeles, while experiencing of the diversity that makes the city memorable.

FIRST
London Eve
London Eve is never to be missed while you are on a trip to London. It is the tallest observation wheel in the world having a height of 135 meters. It has 32 capsules and carries 10,000 visitors per day. London Eve is also rated as the most popular paid for the UK visitor attraction. Every year more than 3.5 million people visit this giant observation wheel.

Traveling on London Eve is completely safe and you can enjoy seeing up to 40 kilometers of UK from the capsule in all directions. Before the real travel on the capsules, you can also enjoy a 4D Film Experience of the London Eve without any extra fee. The 4D effects of the film are really superb and this film has the only 3D aerial footage of the city of London.

London Eve

Where is London Eve
London Eye
Riverside Building
County Hall
Westminster Bridge Road
London
SE1 7PB

Which is the nearest tube and train station of London Eve
Waterloo

Which buses can take you to London Eve
211, 77, 381, and RV1.

What is the visit timings of London Eve
Winter: October – May: 10am – 8pm Daily
Summer: June – September: 10am – 9pm Daily

SECOND
Tower of London
The kings and queens of England use to stay here. For many years the Tower of London served as their official home. Buckingham Palace, as all of us know, became the official London residence of Britain’s sovereign only from 1837.

The Tower of London is also popular because it used to be a prison for famous prisoners such as Sir Walter Ralegh. For thirteen long years Sir Walter Ralegh was in this Bloody Tower, as it is also nicknamed, and he made use of his thirteen years by writing the famous book The History of the World, which was published in 1614, and he also engaged himself in growing tobacco on the Tower Green.

The White Tower at the Tower of London is the original tower and now it houses display of weapons and armory.

Opening Hours of Tower of London
1 March – 31 October
• Tuesday – Saturday:
9am – 6pm
• Sunday & Monday:
10am – 6pm
• (Last admission: 5pm)
1 November – 28 February
• Tuesday – Saturday:
9am – 5pm
• Sunday & Monday:
10am – 5pm
• (Last admission: 4pm)

Note: The Tower of London remains closed for visitors between 24-26 December and on 1st of January.

Where is Tower of London
Tower of London
London
EC3N 4AB

How to contact for more information on Tower of London
Telephone number: 0870 756 6060 (Recorded information)

Which are the nearest tube and train stations for Tower of London
Nearest tube stations:
• Tower Hill
• Bank
• London Bridge
Docklands Light Railway (DLR):
• Tower Gateway
• Bank
Trains:
• Fenchurch Street (5 minute walk)
• London Bridge (10 minute walk)

Which buses and riverboats can take you to Tower of London
Buses:
15, 42, 78, 100, and RV1.

Riverboat:
From Charing Cross, Westminster, or Greenwich to Tower Pier.

THIRD
Buckingham Palace
Very popular. Buckingham Palace is very popular as the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II. Since 1837 Buckingham Palace has been the official London residence of Britain’s sovereign. It has a rich history too.

Once the Buckingham Palace was the town house owned by the Dukes of Buckingham. This was way back in the eighteenth century. In 1761 George III bought the Buckingham House for his beloved wife Queen Charlotte for the purpose of making it a family home very near to the St. James’s Palace, where many of the court functions were held.

Buckingham Palace Interior

Where is Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace
London
SW1A 1AA

Which are the nearest train and tube stations to reach Buckingham Palace
Nearest train station:
London Victoria

Nearest tube stations:
• Victoria
• Green Park
• Hyde Park Corner

Which buses and coaches can take you to Buckingham Palace
Bus routes:
Numbers 11, 211, 239, C1, and C10 stop on Buckingham Palace Road.
By coach:
A number of tour companies include a visit to the State Rooms in their sightseeing tours of London. For further details ask your hotel concierge.

FORTH
Trafalgar Square
Designed by John Nash in the 1820s, the Trafalgar Square is a combination of tourist attraction and also the main focus for political demonstrations. Every year in the month of December a marvelous Christmas tree is donated by Norway to thank Britain for their liberation from the Nazis.

The interesting sights that include in the Trafalgar Square are Nelson’s Column, St. Martin-in-the-Fields and The National Gallery. These three and some more attractions at Trafalgar Square can be seen on short walking tour. Apart from these, the other attractions at the Trafalgar Square are shopping in the Convent Garden, taking meal in ChinaTown, and the Houses of Parliament and also the famous Big Ben.

Which are the nearest tube stations to reach Trafalgar Square
Charing Cross and Leicester Square

FIFTH
Tate Modern
Tate Modern is a good combination of contemporary art and international modern art. It is the national gallery of UK.

There are total of 4 Tate galleries to see and those are Tate Modern, Tate Liverpool, Tate Britain and Tate St. Ives. The modern art at the Tate Modern is from 1900 onwards.

Where is Tate Modern
Bankside
London
SE1 9TG

Which are the nearest tube stations to reach Tate Modern
Southwark and Blackfriars

Which buses and boats can take you to Tate Modern
Buses:
The best among few is the RV1 bus. It runs between the Tower of London, London Eye, Tate Modern, and Covent Garden.
Boat:
In every forty minutes Tate Boat runs along the Thames river between Tate Modern, the London Eye, and Tate Britain.

How to contact for more information on Tate Modern
Telephone: 020 7887 8888

What is the visit timings of Tate Modern
Sunday to Thursday: 10am – 6pm
Friday and Saturday: 10am – 10pm
Last admission into exhibitions 5.15pm (Friday and Saturday 9.15pm)

Note: Tate Modern remains closed for visitors between 24-26 December. It is open as normal on 1st of January.

SIXTH
Museum of London
Visiting Museum of London will be like an unforgettable journey through the turbulent past of London. It tells the story of London from 1666 to the present day.

Where is Museum of London
150 London Wall
London
EC2Y 5HN

The entrance of the museum is located on a pedestrian high walk that is reached by stairs, escalators or lifts from the Aldersgate Street, London Wall, or from the St Martins-le-Grand.

Which are the nearest tube stations that can take you to Museum of London
Barbican, St. Paul’s, Moorgate and Liverpool Street

How to contact for more information on Museum of London
Telephone Number: 020 7001 9844

What is the visit timings of Museum of London
Opening Times: 10am-6pm

Note:
• The Tower of London remains closed for visitors between 24-26 December and on 1st of January.
• It is open until 9pm on the 1st Thursday of every month.

SEVENTH
British Museum
Opened in 1753, the British Museum houses over seven million objects and not less than a week is enough to see everything in the museum. It has the collection of Greek and Egyptian antiquities and this is amongst the largest and also amongst the best known in the world.

Tuberiders in London Tube Train

Where is British Museum
Great Russell Street
London
WC1B 3DG

Which are the nearest tube stations that can take you to British Museum
Tottenham Court Road, Russell Square, Holborn and Goodge Street

How to contact for more information on British Museum
Telephone:
• +44 (0)20 7323 8000 (switchboard)
• +44 (0)20 7323 8299 (information desk)

What is the visit timings of British Museum
It is open for all without any fee from 10am to 5.30pm every day and it is open late on Thursday and Friday.

It remains closed on the following days:
• 1 January
• Good Friday
• 24-26 December.

The Great Court is open as mentioned below:
Sun-Wed: 9am – 6pm
Thurs, Fri, Sat: 9am – 11pm

The galleries are open as mentioned below:
Daily: 10am – 5.30pm

Certain galleries at the British Museum are subject to different opening times. So, it is suggested to get complete details from the Information Desk.

EIGHTH
Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum is among the big three museums in the South Kensington of London. It is a Victorian building that has weird and wonderful of the natural world. The dinosaur skeletons kept at the Natural History Museum has made it world famous.

Where is Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road
London
SW7 5BD

Which is the nearest tube station that can take you to Natural History Museum
South Kensington

How to contact for more information on Natural History Museum
Telephone Number: 020 7942 5000

What is the visit timings of Natural History Museum
It is opened every day from 10am to 5.50pm. However, it is closed for visitors between 24-26 December. The last admission is at 5.30pm.

NINTH
Houses of Parliament
Houses of Parliament is the UK Parliament which is the oldest representative assemblies in the world. One can see at this site the Palace of Westminster, a royal palace and also former residence of kings.

The tour route of the Houses of Parliament include the chambers of House of Commons and the House of Lords. At the start of the tour you get Sovereign’s Entrance and then you can visit the below mentioned:

• Norman Porch
• Queen’s Robing Room
• Royal Gallery
• Prince’s Chamber
• House of Lords Chamber
• Peers’ Lobby and Corridor
• Central Lobby
• Commons Corridor and “No” lobby
• House of Commons Chamber
• St Stephen’s Hall

Take Note (Important)
Photography is not allowed and you have to switch off the mobile phones inside the Houses of Parliament. Once the tour starts, no one is allowed to leave the tour. In the Palace, drinking and eating is also not allowed. Try to avoid large or bulky hand baggage and personal defense items are strictly not permitted.

Where is Houses of Parliament
Also known as Palace of Westminster
Westminster
London
SW1A 0AA

Which is the nearest tube station that can take you to Houses of Parliament
Westminster

Which is the direction or location of Houses of Parliament
The Palace of Westminster is directly opposite the Westminster tube station exit. There you look out for Big Ben!

TENTH
V&A – Victoria and Albert Museum
The V&A is one of the famous museums of art and design in London. It holds more than 3000 years worth of artifacts from many richest cultures of the world. It also holds some of the most comprehensive collection of British design and art from 1500 to 1900.

Where is V&A
Cromwell Road
London
SW7 2RL

Which is the nearest tube station that can take you to V&A
South Kensington

How to contact for more information on V&A
Telephone Number: 020 7942 2000

What is the visit timings of V&A
It is open everyday from 10am to 5.45pm
On Fridays it is open till 10pm

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