Planning for London: The Indispensable Companion To Your Guidebook

Planning for London - The Indispensable Companion To Your Guidebook gives you the information you need to deal with the hundreds of practicalities involved with planning your trip and getting the most out of your experience while you’re in London.

Whatever guidebook to London you’re relying on will have some information about how to get around the city, what museum passes are available, etc., and may touch on practicalities. But, they never go far enough!

It’s easy for those other guidebooks to say “pack light” or “Take the tube into the city”. It’s a whole other thing to be a mystified tourist, jet-lagged, in a place you don’t know, surrounded by people who speak an English you might not understand, trying to figure it all out on the fly. You want to have a blast on your vacation, or a successful business trip without using up your entire anxiety quotient just trying to exchange money or get to your hotel. The solution is Planning for London - The Indispensable Companion To Your Guidebook.

This guide’s different. It’s a step-by-step planning tool and a detailed reference guide for all those decisions you’re going to be making (even though you didn’t realize it!) about:

a)Which museum and transportation passes and tickets are worth buying, and which aren’t
b)Where and how to buy your Euros
c)What to pack and what to leave home
d)What preparations to make for any phones, tablets, computers or other electronics you plan to bring

That’s just the start. We cover the myriad details that will help you save hundreds of dollars and countless hours of wasted time in London. And, as a bonus, we’ve included over 100 photos of London!

You’ll find the following helpful information and detailed descriptions:

a)How to use the tube, buses, trains, and more
b)How to get to and from the airports
c)How to protect yourself from scammers and pickpockets
d)Suggestions for preparing your home for your absence
e)A checklist for your final day at home
f)Maps of the critical transit points
g)Important phone numbers to have handy
h)Handy apps to have on your phone/tablet
i)Handy words and phrases in case of emergency
j)How much and whom to tip
k) A letter for your kids to carry in case they get separated from you

The sooner you start using this guide, the easier your trip planning will be, but most of the content is just as useful once you’ve arrived in London. So, be sure to take this guide with you as a reference tool!