Top Destinations : London

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The centerpiece of Covent Garden's piazza is its glass-covered market building, where crowds browse clothing, crafts, antiques and souvenirs. The area is home to the Royal Opera House, where the Proms take place biannually.

Soho's party atmosphere, trendy shops and tourist frenzy at Piccadilly Circus lead the young, hip crowd to its pubs, clubs and cafes. Chinatown is located within the district, where ethnic cuisine ranging from Thai to French can be found.

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Knightsbridge is where serious shoppers head after a long week of work. Popular restaurants and bars fill the area, but the main attractions are two London legends, Harrods and Harvey Nichols.

Kensington, located beyond Knightsbridge west of London, features more shopping, including Sloane Street ("Designer Row") and Kensington Church Road, as well as the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Natural History Museum.

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Arguably the most upscale neighborhood in London, Mayfair is home to high-end shopping on Bond Street, the Jesuit Church on Farm Street and the famous auction house, Sotheby's.

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Notting Hill, a hip district with 19th-century terraced row houses, retro boutiques, and a variety of cafes and pubs, offers an inside look at London's "cool crowd." The district is also the site of the popular Portobello Road Market, where locals flock for unique finds.

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A cultural haven, Southwark features Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, Lambeth Place (the official residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury) and the Tate Modern. New and refurbished attractions have revitalized the area.