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St. Ermin’s Bottomless Crémant Afternoon Tea

August 20, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

It was almost two years ago that I last enjoyed afternoon tea at the elegant four-star deluxe St. Ermin’s Hotel in Westminster, close to St James’s Park, which is a member of Marriott’s Autograph Collection. […]

The World’s First Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

July 8, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

It isn’t every evening I head out on the Tube to meet Gordon Ramsay and King Charles but that’s exactly what I did the other night. Phones, cameras, a swarm of onlookers and no shortage […]

Discover London’s Hidden Gems Hands-Free with Bounce Luggage Storage

May 22, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

London is a city made for exploration – its winding alleyways, tucked-away cafés, colourful markets and historic pubs all invite travellers to wander off the beaten path. But dragging a suitcase through Covent Garden or […]

Historic Sites You Can’t Miss in London

May 22, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

London is a city steeped in history with landmarks that tell stories spanning over two millennia. From Roman ruins to royal palaces, the British capital offers countless opportunities to step back in time. If you’re […]

Bridgerton Afternoon Tea at The Lanesborough

June 7, 2024 Our Man On The Ground 1

Take Lady Whistledown’s advice. Prior reservation is essential to avoid grievous disappointment and possible societal embarrassment. The Lanesborough in London has partnered with Netflix and Shondaland to create an exclusive afternoon tea inspired by smash […]

Burlington Arcade Unveils Inaugural Christmas Grotto

December 7, 2023 Our Man On The Ground 0

If you visit London’s West and Mayfair this Christmas you can’t help but notice the colourful festive decorations and lights, which are looking fantastic. As usual, Fortnum & Mason have decked out the front of […]

Laduree Garden and Cart in Burlington Arcade

Ladurée x Burlington Arcade Summer Garden

September 1, 2023 Our Man On The Ground 0

Next time you walk through Burlington Arcade in London’s Mayfair you will notice a difference, as Ladurée and Burlington Arcade have unveiled a rather special Summer Garden with an exclusive garden-style ice cream concept. You […]

New App-based ‘Hop-on, Hop-off’ Walking Tours Launch in London

May 27, 2021 Our Man On The Ground 1

Novel walking tours using real life guides and based on the hop-on, hop-off bus concept have been launched in London. Already available in countries including Spain, Portugal and Canada, Vox City Walks have now debuted […]

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Christmas Tiers In London

January 4, 2021 Our Man On The Ground 0

We thought we’d take a look back at what has been an extraordinary end to 2020 and how we went from a second lockdown throughout November to things opening up again in early December as […]

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London In Lockdown And Future Of The Travel Industry

April 21, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

As the UK moves into what is now Week 5 of lockdown, many of us are wondering not only when the lockdown will be lifted or at least eased, and we can get back to […]