It was a trip in which we ‘flew’ above a great metropolis and dove deep into the ocean to ‘swim’ with sharks, without having to leave our holiday hotspot of London. Our mini-break was filled with thrills and each one within easy striking distance of our swanky Mayfair base, the stylish four-star Cavendish Hotel. With luxurious Fortnum & Mason and The Royal Academy of Arts for neighbours, this gem is close to underground stations and bus routes, and within easy strolling distance of iconic attractions like Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus and the shoppers’ paradise that is Regent and Oxford Streets.
We were escaping the rainy north of Scotland for a city that basked in sunshine. And our holiday began the moment we were on board LNER’s first-class service to Kings Cross Station. Kicking back in spacious seats, we barely had to lift a finger as its team served breakfast, lunch and afternoon eats, accompanied by a steady flow of drinks (all included in the ticket price), in a hassle-free seven-hour journey that was over before we knew it.
A short taxi ride later, we were in our uber-chic room looking at one of the most spectacular panoramic views of the London skyline – St Paul’s Cathedral, Big Ben, The Shard and The London Eye. After a sumptuous night’s sleep in a vast bed, followed by a great breakfast we had a full day ahead of us. It started with us celebrating my daughter’s acceptance into university with a champagne, �.