Robbyn

We are taking my sister Amy, to England in 20 days on March 6th. She has only flown once before and has never been out of the country. We are going to be spending 3 days in London, and then 4 days traveling around the small towns in Dorset. <BR><BR>I thought it would be nice to give her a print out of some suggestions from you all at Fodor's about what to expect, must sees, and some best wishes for a wonderful trip. I am meeting her on Presiden't Day for lunch and I thought it would be fun to give this thread to her.<BR><BR>If anyone has a couple of minutes I would really appreciate your time. <BR><BR>Thanks so much,<BR>Robbyn <BR>

Robbyn

P.S.<BR>If you would like to add where you live next to your name, I thought that might be fun too. I could say people from all over the world are wishing you a great time. Thanks again, Robbyn

MaryC

Robbyn ~ What a lovely gift!!<BR><BR>Amy best wishes to you in England!! You'll find that they are some of the nicest people in the world -very helpful!!<BR><BR>ENJOY YOUR TRIP!! : )

MaryC

Oops - sorry your addendum too late!<BR><BR>Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Dina

Amy, enjoy your first visit to England, it sounds delightful, how I wish I were going along!<BR>If you love beautiful things, do not miss the Victoria and Albert Museum!<BR>Best Wishes,<BR>Dina from Seattle Washington

Grasshopper

Check out Harrod's food courts. Simply amazing. The rest of the store is pretty spectacular as well. <BR><BR>And if you can, take the Jack the Ripper walk. You'll see things you don't see as a normal tourist.<BR><BR>Grasshopper - SF, Ca<BR><BR><BR>

Robbyn

TTT<BR>Thanks for your replies!!<BR><BR>Robbyn

Amy

From one Amy to another--have a wonderful trip!<BR>The parks are some of my favorite bits of London; Speakers' Corner in Hyde Park can be fascinating. <BR>Sherlock Holmes is at home still on Baker Street, if you're a fan.<BR>Do take one or two of the London Walks!<BR>Be sure to ride the Tube to some of the spots you're going.<BR>I second the Tower tour--it's terrific!<BR>Westminster Abbey is lovely; check out Poet's Corner.<BR>Covent Garden has some nice shops. Try Salieri for dinner (Londoners--is it still there?)<BR>And if, like me, you were named for the Amy <BR>in Little Women, take it along to re-read about her trip abroad whilst you're in London!

Your Sister

Hi Amy,<BR><BR>I just wanted to add to this message to wish you a fun and exciting trip to England. We'll have a great time. I hope we can find some cute little shops in Lyme Regis and we can find a great ghost tour in London. <BR>Don't forget to bring your passport!<BR><BR>Robbyn <BR>Craig say's hi too.

Mom and Dad

Amy,<BR><BR>You really deserve this trip. Forget about everything at home. Have fun with Robbyn and Craig. Don't be too bossy. Hope you like the clotted cream.<BR>I will take good care of Griffin while your gone. Don't forget to call when you get there. <BR><BR>MOM and DAD

Gigi

Hi, Amy!<BR>Have the most wonderful time. If you like to shop, you really MUST go to the flea market on Portobello Road. It is held on weekends! Get there early, as 100,000 people visit it each weekend! You can return with lovely silver, linens, jewelry and just about anything your heart desires. I think your family would love some gifts from here, no? <BR>Go to Harrods for a formal afternoon tea. (They also serve coffee and cold drinks.) The little sandwiches are exquisite as are the yummy desserts. It may be a good idea to make reservations. <BR>Of course, the theatre in London is wonderful!!!!<BR>How old are you Amy? And, do you like ballet or music?<BR>Cheers! <BR>Gigi<BR>

c

Hi, Amy,<BR>My first trip to Europe was to England and it was wonderful,from the minute I got off of the plane. Try to go by Buckingham Palace and see the Queens Guards, ride on the top of a double decker bus, feed the pigeons at Trafalgar Square, go to Covent Garden and if you remember in Mary Poppins the lady that fed the birds by the church-you should go to that church,it is St Pauls.<BR>You must write to your friends at Fodors and tell us all how much fun you had when you return home.<BR>Have fun~<BR>Candice in New York City

Jan

Hope you enjoy Dorset, together with East Devon they are my favourite areas of England. You will love Lyme Regis, if you get a chance walk some of the coastal path .Oh yes and you can get wonderful fish 'n chips at the Lyme fish bar!Just over the border in Devon the town of Beer is worth a visit and the village of Branscombe. It is reputed to be the longest village in England and has lots of lovely thatched cottages and a couple of pubs. Have a wonderful holiday<BR><BR>Jan Gray, Romsey, Hampshire.

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Shanna

Robbyn, you're a great sister. Tell Amy to try a shandy - it's like a lemonade beer, although it's made differently depending on where you are. Not as filling or burpy as beer, very refreshing. For atmosphere, the pub where Samuel Johnson used to reign - I think it's called the Cheshire Cheese? It's close to his old house, which I also found interesting if you're into literary types. And in that case, yes Poets Corner in Westminster Abbey - I burst into tears myself. Clotted cream - yummy! There are so many great ideas here. Outside of London, be sure to take a walk on a public footpath; it's the English thing to do. And the English are just too, too delightful. Have a great time!<BR><BR>Shanna - Gainesville, FL

Martha

Amy, Have a great time in England. Just thinking about it makes me want the scones with clotted cream and jam.<BR>Harrods is a must see. And riding the tube will be an experience. Take a double decker bus ride, it is a great way to get a feel for the city.<BR>You have a great sister.

Martha

I forgot- I'm writing from Orlando Fl.

Barbara

and how about that little museum near 10 Downing St where churchill and his people lived/worked during the war -- can't recall its name -- was it the war museum? -- in any event, you walk from room to room where they show you in minute detail how they managed the war -- electronics, living quarters, planning rooms, etc. I thought it was fascinating.<BR><BR>from washington dc

andrew

Amy - have a great trip over here. Top tip visit the shop "Lush" in Covent Garden piazza for hand made cosmetics you'll love it! Also for other great gifts visit Fortnum and Mason, the traditional grocery store, in Piccadilly<BR><BR>I think Barbara above is talking about the Cabinet War Rooms (otherwise known as Churchill's bunker) in Whitehall<BR><BR>Andrew<BR>London<BR>(we don't say LondonEngland by the way)<BR>

xx

Robbyn, while it is all well and good that you want a long list of names of people you never met to give to your sister why don't you look at the older postings in order to give her some useful information? That would be a real courtesy---instead of asking people to just write again what they have already written