We're thinking of doing the British Isles in 2012. Would you go in May prior to the Olympics ending Aug. 12th or after the paralympics ending Sept. 9th and why?
Thanks,
Som

Not much difference either way. Both are wonderful times in the UK. One issue in May is the first and (especially) last weekends are holidays. Doesn't affect London much - but in scenic/tourist areas things get booked up quite far ahead and can be very crowded.

The middle of May is almost like a low season in between the two big holidays. No crowds to speak of and nothing will be full. Chelsea Flower Show is at the end of May if that is important.

Either May or September will have generally mild weather - thought there are no guarantees.

London is HUGE. It will swallow the Olympics up and you'll barely notice, and the paralympics is hardly a big draw anyway.

But either time is good - probably the best times to visit.

Also, we are bending over backwards to make everybody welcome ( see below) so please do come.


http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/s...-201008122998/

Also, we are bending over backwards to make everybody welcome >>>

I'm not. I want to shoot a Brazilian.

Tasteful as ever C_W.

Bien sur....

The easily offended look away now.....


On the day, A police officer burst into a room where Sir Ian Blair was having a meeting...

"Sir, we've shot a Brazilian"!

"Remind me; how many is a Brazilian again...."

Daily Mash site hilarious . . . just saying.