Day:  London                                             

There are numerous ways to get the most out of your 24 hours in London. Regardless of where your interests lie -- sightseeing, pub-hopping, perusing the different neighborhoods -- your first step should be to purchase a One-day Travelcard. The visitor Travelcard is available for varying periods of city travel up to a week. It offers unlimited access on almost all public transportation systems—the major system being the Tube or underground rail network. Also, each card is accompanied by a coupon booklet offering discounts to most major attractions in the city. The One-day Travelcard is available at Train and underground stations throughout London and may be used after 09.30 Mon.-Fri. and all day Sat. & Sun (passport not required for purchasing). Contact your local British Tourist Authority for more information.

A good day in London can begin with a famous double-decker bus tour. Perhaps the most popular company is The Big Bus Company (020/ 7233-9533). Most bus tours are excellent, just be sure to inquire if passengers can get on and off the bus during the tour. And of course check out prices before booking. Bus tours can be joined right off the street corner -- you will undoubtedly notice representatives stationed along the streets of central London. Spend your day or tour observing the big attractions like Buckingham Palace, The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. Check out the National Gallery and the National portrait Gallery at Trafalgar Square. Visiting such sites will probably take all day.\