Making the London Restaurant Scene

For years picked on because of its bland cuisine, London's restaurant scene has made great strides in recent decades, racking up numerous Michelin stars, producing international culinary superstars like Gordon Ramsey and Jamie Oliver and hosting star-studded epicurean outposts like Nobu. Let there be no doubt London has now gained a reputation for modern world class food embracing every nationality. ...more

January 31, 2008

On Location in the United Kingdom

The upcoming debut of the new movie The Other Boleyn Girl starring Eric Bana, Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman along with the return of the hit Showtime series, The Tudors, starring British hunks Jonathan Rhys Myers andHenry Cavill provide a powerful reminder that England has provided an excellent backdrop for some of the greatest dramas of the cinematic age. ...more

January 15, 2008

Travel Diary: Gay London

London is a destination with an affinity for tradition. Not only does the UK capitol have it’s fair share of long-standing rituals and traditions ranging from the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace to high tea at Harrod’s, it also constantly inspires new ones that instantly become such a part of the fabric of the grand old city they seem as though they’ve always been there. ...more

November 29, 2007

Travel Diary: Gay London

Years ago, when I first visited London I remember being shocked at how early everything closed. That was before club culture reached new heights in the British capitol where, today, hard partying is for many something of a raison d’etre. From the swank Shadow Lounge where Kylie Minogue has been known to take to the turntables to the exclusive Mahiki Club in Mayfair where the royals hang out, there is much new about nightlife in London lately. ...more

November 28, 2007

Travel Diary: London Lately

A friend of mine once likened London to a perfectly comfortable, if slightly well worn, slipper. Staunch and stalwart, there is a pleasant constancy to London that inspires in one an easy sense of familiarity. Yet in spite of its consistency, London always manages to evolve and change in subtle ways. Sure there's still G-A-Y and bands of randy blokes about, but there's also a lot new happening in London lately. ...more

November 27, 2007

Beating the British Pound

One of the few places in the world where the dollar has never seemed to be worth very much is the United Kingdom. With the British Pound Sterling now trading against the dollar at a rate higher than 2 to 1, the pocketbook pangs inspired by the very thought of a visit to the UK can seem almost too much bear.  Here are ten tips courtesy to take the financial sting out of a visit to Merry Olde England. ...more

July 24, 2007

Five Romantic Gay and Lesbian Destinations in Britain

Gay and lesbian visitors can be assured a warm welcome to Britain, which isconsidered one of the gay-friendliest countries in the world. Here’s a look at some of the most romantic places for gay couples to visit in merry olde England that combine bustling city culture and nightlife with beautiful scenery of all varieties. ...more

July 04, 2007

London's Hottest New Eateries

Contrary to popular belief, dining out in the UK is about far more than a pub lunch or a deliciously greasy batch of fish and chips. In fact, London has become an unparalleled foodie destination that samples the flavors of the world and earned quite a few Michelin stars in the process. Here’s a look at some of London’s hottest new eateries. ...more

July 02, 2007

Eleven Distinctly British Travel Experiences

Films such as The Da Vinci Code and the upcoming The Golden Age have been filmed in the the East Midlands region of Great Britain, which is located in the very center of England, just over an hour north-west of London. Here’s a look a 11 ways to see what England has to offer outside of London. ...more

May 28, 2007

Britain Opens Its Royal Doors

Movies like The Queen and television programs like Showtime’s critically acclaimed The Tudors starring Jonathan Rhys-Myers and Henry Cavill have certainly renewed interest by many travelers in the experience of royal life in the U.K.  Now, with this spirited new interest in mind, there are a number of ways visitors to United Kingdom can indulge their inner king or queen with a trip Britain’s finest regal destinations. ...more

May 15, 2007