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Greenwich College and the landscape of Greenwich Park.

London’s most attraction-packed neighbourhood is where time begins

Britain’s maritime history is here,but you’ll also find London’s answer to the Sistine Chapel and the dividing line between the eastern and western hemispheres.

  • David Whitley
Sleep moored on a London canal with a stay at The Boathouse.

One of London’s most unusual stays is in a rejuvenated part of the city

Paddington Basin has had a remarkable 20-year rejuvenation,so it’s apt that one of the area’s accommodations is a barge – and a very swish one at that.

  • Rob McFarland
Sign of the times … blue plaques are all over London.

The signs of a truly great city (London has thousands of them)

Hurtling between conventional attractions without pausing to look and read means you miss out on so much.

  • David Whitley
New look,new feel.

London’s once-awful airport is Europe’s most improved

If they’d only increased the natural light,this could have been a perfect makeover.

  • David Whitley
Check in queues move swiftly.

The small London airport that puts the others to shame

A departure point for easyJet to Europe,London Southend is growing rapidly,taking pressure off other London airports that are fast approaching capacity.

  • Catherine Marshall
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Kew Palace in the famed Kew Gardens.

The UK’s smallest royal palace is now a global star

Visits to Kew Palace have surged since Netflix drama Bridgerton became a worldwide phenomenon,but there’s much more to its history than TV stardom.

  • Sue Williams
Aiming to run entirely on renewable energy by 2030.

Eurostar’s spacious premium economy sure beats flying with kids

Efficient,eco-conscious and somewhat scenic,the Eurostar trip from London to Amsterdam is an excellent option for families.

  • Tatyana Leonov
Seats are squeezy for tall passengers.

Airline review:It has a bad rep,but I would definitely fly this again

Was it just my lucky day,or do the bad experiences receive more airtime? Surprisingly,my first-ever easyJet flight exceeds expectations.

  • Catherine Marshall
Battersea Power Station xxBattersea Story on the reopening of the London icon,Battersea Power Station By Sue Williams credit:Battersea Power Station (handout photo supplied via journalist for use in Traveller,no syndication)

Born again:10 of the most amazing reinvented places in travel

Everything old is new again,from heritage icons transformed into luxury stays to a tsunami-lashed railway rebirthed as the ultimate scenic journey.

  • Traveller team
This Anantara masterpiece combines renaissance,baroque,Gothic and art nouveau influences.

Traveller Awards:The 10 winners for best style and design

From a stunning hotel inspired by Morocco’s bohemian past to the flamboyant world of designer Kit Kemp,to a sexy Italian high-speed train,this is the list for design aficionados.

  • Traveller team