1. The Trip of a Lifetime!
London, England
By: Mrs. Clark

2. Itinerary
June 1 – Leave Yeager Airport (CRW) June 3 – Arrive at Gatwick Airport (LGW) and check into hotel June 4 – Explore London (visit Buckingham Palace, Tower of London) June 5 – Explore London (London Eye, shopping) and dinner at Restaurant Gordon Ramsey June 6– Explore London (Visit the Science Museum)and dinner at Goodman. June 7 – Leave Gatwick Airport (LGW) and return to WV.

3. Map of London

4. About London Biggest city in all of Britain and Europe.
Population in ,174,100.
Parliamentary Democracy - head of the government is the Parliament.
Currency of London-British pound (GBP).

5. Transportation Information
Airline: United Departure: June 1, 2013 at 2:25 p.m. Layover in Chicago(1 hr) and Frankfurt(1 hr) Arrival: June 3, 2013 at 9:15 a.m. Cost: $1, 391 Total Distance: 4,700 miles Return: Leave June 7 at 9:30 a.m. Essential Items: Thin sweaters, jacket, jeans, digital camera, and passport

6. Hotel Information Hotel Name: The Corinthia Hotel London
Price: $602/night ($2,408)
Description:
Located in center of London
walking distance of shops, restaurants, and historical sites.
spa, fitness center, pool and three restaurants
king sized bed, soaking tubs, and Internet access.

7. History of London Previously Roman settlement called Londinium
Londinum wall still defines London’s borders
The Normans conquered England in 1066
William the Conqueror took the throne in London.

8. Historical Landmarks
Buckingham Palace – Home of monarchs since 1937
The palace is huge -775 rooms.
Tower of London - built by William the Conqueror to hold prisoners.
Now houses the crown jewels
Tour: $33

9. Entertainment in London
London Eye - a huge Ferris wheel created for the millennium.
Ride lasts 30 minutes and costs 20 GBP- about $30.
London Science Museum - free to the public
Exhibits :
4D rocket simulating theater
robot interacting station.

10. Dining in London Goodman - serves British cuisine with flair.
Restaurant Gordon Ramsey –serves French cuisine
pan-fried sea scallops from the Isle of Skye
ravioli of lobster and salmon.
three course meal - 95 GBP - about $144.
Goodman - serves British cuisine with flair.
A popular dish -tempura prawns -cost about 25 GBP- $39.

11. Expenses Roundtrip Flight – $1, 391 Hotel (4 nights) - $2, 408
Tower of London Tour –$33
Dinner at the Restaurant Gordon Ramsey - $95
Dinner at Goodman Restaurant - $39
London Eye Ride - $30
Total not including shopping and public transportation: $3996

12. Bibliography
Expedia Historic Royal Places Lonely Planet Official Website of the British Monarchy Restaurant Gordon Ramsey Trip Advisor