Have Fun at the Notting Hill Carnival 2012

For all those of you who love to eat, dance and have fun should book your calendars for the biggest festive celebration of its kind in Europe - The Notting Hill Carnival!! The grandiose is all set to take place on the bank holiday weekend dated 26 August 2012 (Sunday) and 27 August 2012 (Monday - August Bank Holiday)!!! Ever since it started on the August Bank Holiday every year since 1966, the Carnival has been an epitome of Caribbean roots and the spirit of diversity in London.

Sunday will be celebrated as Children's Day with kiddo floats and a shorter parade route followed by costume prizes. The main procession will happen on Monday with lots of DJs, dance and the Carnivals’ after-parties. The Carnival Bands will jazz -up the roads beginning 9am on both days and the procession at the Carnival parade will be over by 7pm approximately. With nearly 50,000 performers and 40 sound systems and almost 2.5 million people attending over the Carnival weekend, you can surely see the streets of West London coming alive with zeal, colours, music and culinary delights.

To make things better, you can prepare yourself in advance with lots of information on the event so that you can have loads of fun without any extra baggage on your mind. There are various sources of information that you can refer to:

1. For detailed information on events, routes, food stalls, public utilities (public loos), etc., you can surf through http://www.thenottinghillcarnival.com/ and visit Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea website also.
2. Visit Transport for London website to know about all possible ways to reach Notting Hill.
3. Those in possession of smart phones (iPhone and Android), can also download a free Notting Hill Carnival app to get all the above information at the touch of your hand.

All the information that you can gather from these sources will be helpful as you will not need to waste your time in locating things when you are there. Apart from this, there are some basic tips that can come in handy for you:

1. Reach the venue early to get a fair idea of the surroundings while the crowd is yet to arrive.
2. Wear comfortable shoes, carry sunglasses and take a pocket camera if you’d like to capture the vibrancy of the event, especially if you are not a resident of London and have come for a short stay.
3. Bring a bit of your own food & water if you want to save some money. 
4. Avoid:

                 a.   Brining valuables with you.

                 b.   Carrying a backpack as you will only end up being jostled with it as you make your way       through the ever moving crowd, plus it will add to your tension of ensuring its safety!!

Vacationers and Londoners both could also consider renting a short stay serviced apartment in Notting Hill for the weekend and enjoy without any botheration of travelling!! Have fun and enjoy the Caribbean spirit in London!!

Singer Howard Donald’s Kensington home becoming a reason for neighbours’ anguish

Sometimes adding luxury to your house can also lead to causing misery to your neighbours. A perfect example of this thought is the ongoing construction work at Howard Donald’s townhouse in Kensington. The renovation of “Take That” pop star's Kensington home has been giving the neighbours ample reason to complain and whine about the entire construction work.

The singer has apparently asked builders to dig a new floor in the basement for nanny's quarters and children's playroom. Neighbours of the singer say they have been going through this nuisance and have been bearing with the 'months of noise' right after the pop star asked builders to dig an extra floor under his £4.4million London home.

While the work is in progress to make a living space for a nanny's quarters and a playroom for the singer's two daughters in his four-storey townhouse in Kensington, the amount of money being spent is also quite eye-popping!!! It is believed that the task which involves excavating more than three metres under the townhouse will cost about £250,000.

Neighbours seem to be extremely annoyed with the works going on in the area which is as such said to be a family area but normal family life is almost always on the ruins due to constant construction works going on around. What’s’ even worse is that noise, vibration and dust are very common in especially in the case of basement digging.

You must be wondering if this work is going on without seeking planning permission!! No. Plans were approved way back in 2009. This got revealed when two residents' groups, the Kensington Society and the Earl's Court Society, objected to the work of Mr Donald.

Interestingly, Mr Donald bought this house in Kensington for £3.4million the previous year, since then its value is estimated to have risen by about a whopping £1million.

A newspaper quoted that the singer was 'doing his utmost' as per his spokesman, to minimise the impact on neighbours. Well, it is not very clear what the “utmost” is but we sincerely hope the neighbours get rid of this gripe as soon as possible.

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Short Let Apartments – Facts to Know Before Booking

London cheap apartments are a sigh of relief for people who wish to travel to London and expect the most comfortable stay in the liveliest cities of the world. Now it's not surprising enough to find an ultra luxurious 1 bedroom flat on the one of the poshest locations such as the Clapton in London. One can find beautifully laid bed with clean linen with world class facilities and amenities such as well connected tubes to mouth watering food served in hygienic restaurants. All this is available at just close to 170 quid for a week.

Like Paddington, Notting Hill, Trafalgar Square, Marble Arch, Chelsea, Canary Wharf, Bayswater, Lancaster Gate, Oxford Street, are some of the localities in London which are known for its high class living available at an affordable price.

The following list of question would definitely strike in your mind as well while looking for a decent place to live in London:-

Q.  What are the various ways to look for a cheap apartment in London?

A.  The internet is one of the best mediums to conduct a basic research, you can very easily find the kind of property which suits your requirement.

Q.  When is the right time to look for an apartment?

A.  Depends on the season you are visiting. If you are planning to visit London in peak season then you must start looking for an accommodation before 2-3 weeks of your arrival whereas during off season 10 days before arrival would also do justice.

Q.  What is the booking procedure?

A.  In case of online booking there are various payment gateways such as debit card, credit card, Paypal etc. In case of one on one , you can also make cash on arrival or check payment whatever is convenient.

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SHORT TERM LETTINGS IN LONDON

London is the city of jewels trove. A place where everyone some or other time desires to visits or can be said the city of dreams. The city where one will be away from the tedious routine of every day and will be experiencing the world’s most iconic places of interest. One will also experience more of this amazing city while being on a break to this city and a sense of serene prevails.

Short term lettings London specializes in having lofty quality residential properties for long and short term pros and cons. Short term lettings London are the best choice for the relaxed and comfortable stay in London. Short term lets lists many apartments that have been preferred cautiously and supervised by local authorities and especially selected considering the purpose of the visitor.

Short Term Lettings London allows you to enjoy your business stay or mini vacations in the town. A short let service apartment in London is a singular quality available on rent in a large building along with all sizes and types of accommodation for those who are looking for temporary accommodation. It also strives to retain the conditions of its properties up to its best standards. All apartments are provided with fully equipped kitchen with kitchenware, well furnished single and double bed rooms, towels, integral bathroom and toilets, washing machine, satellite TV and 24 hours access to the internet.

The main motive for introducing the concept of short lettings is to provide the high-quality apartments and make tenants happy by providing 24/7 support during the stay and on very affordable budget so the visitor make its own choice of low budget or luxury side.

Where to stay in London?

Among the last few years, London has become the starting hub- one of the most thriving and lively city, attracting an informal network of companies due to its growing popularity as a “tech city” and hence offers a multitude of reasons for people of all over the world to visit this place.

So, it is a huge task for a visitor to search the 'right place' to eat in London – along with the 'right atmosphere', that too at the 'right price' - the noisiest, vibrant and truly multicultural city, is worth loitering for tourists without giving a second thought. Planning of a tour to head on such a marvellous place and that too with friends or family is like a four moon act to its resplendence. It is considered as one of the main shopping and entertainment districts also.

Also, it’s the only city with so many attractions like museums, sightseeing, parks, shopping places, etc; there are many places to stay for them during their journey which includes hotels, flats and apartments, bed and breakfast hotels, hostels, self catering apartments and short-let apartments or lettings.

Among the above options the most innovating and renovating idea is short lets in London.  By short lets London we mean short term accommodation at a place.  Many advantages of short lettings are their flexibility, they are convenient as don’t have to sign long commitments, they are fully furnished, provide all the necessary comforts of home.

Briefly stating, short lets London are ideal for any person with a guaranteed stay in excellent apartments located all over the city.

LONDON: Where to stay for short duration?

London, city of dreams is a popular city. It is one of the famous destinations for tourist to experience the incredible atmosphere and taste the diversity of the city. London has the great cultural legacy and is being a centre of art and commerce for centuries. It is the business capital with world class facilities attracting millions of visitors each year to experience the thrill of the city.

To accommodate holiday makers to business travellers’ city offers a comprehensive, wide variety of short stay apartments. London short stay apartments range from holiday apartments to service apartments. Holiday apartments are privately owned second home best suited for those seeking comfortable accommodation incorporating trendy furniture, stylish décor and equipped with amenities such as kitchenettes with laundry units, well equipped kitchens, entertainment units and internet access offering a superb opportunity to lead a trendy Londoner life and visit the London’s main attraction parks such as Hyde park, Richmond park and museums.

For business personals service apartments are the best London short stay apartments as they provide on-site services such as on-site housekeeping, on-site concierge, maid service, high speed Wi-Fi connection and much more to ensure a smooth and splendour stay in London. apartment ranges from five flat bedroom to studios for four members to solo travellers in London neighbourhoods London bridge, west end, Westminster and greater London areas such as Stratford, Shoreditch and canary wharf and south Kensington and many other areas to experience the exhilaration and beauty of the city.