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Over the past few years east London has been going through an evolution. In just 12 years Canary Wharf has been transformed from derelict docks into the World's most modern business centre. East London is also making its mark on the social map with a growing number of chic restaurants and trendy bars to keep the new influx of young professionals entertained. Expect a lot of activity at this end of town in the lead up to 2012 Olympics!

Great connections to City Airport.

Tube stations: Barking, Canary Wharf, Canning Town, Wapping

Places of Interest: Canary Wharf, Olympic Stadium, The Docklands Museum

North London stretches from trendy Islington with its smart boutiques and organic food, past Highbury, the home of Arsenal FC, up North London's main artery, the run down Holloway Road, to the picturesque village of Highgate. Independent Stoke Newington has an alternative feel with good cafes, pubs and bars. North still it follows the A1 road to the North Circular and beyond through leafy 1930's suburbs to Finchley.

Tube stations: Angel, Hampstead, Holloway Rd., Kings Cross

Places of Interest: Alexandra Palace, Arsenal Stadium, N1 Shopping Centre

North-West London is one of the least flat areas in London. Hampstead Heath, and Parliament Hill being amongst the highest points in London. As with most parts of London, it is punctuated by numerous local centres of varying sizes, which evolved from older towns and villages connected to London by new railways before becoming absorbed by the expanding urban area. Some of the more well known features of North West London include Regents Park, London Zoo, and Abbey Road.

Tube stations: Baker Street, St Johns Wood, Swiss Cottage

Places of Interest: Abbey Road, London Zoo, Regents Park

Definitions of this area are generally unofficial and can vary considerably, but generally include districts around the M4 motorway corridor. Close to central London is the traditionally fashionable and expensive residential area of Notting Hill. Within the borough are the local centres of Shepherd's Bush (the largest in-town shopping and leisure destination in Europe, Westfield Shopping Centre), Hammersmith, Fulham and White City, the latter of which is the location of the principal operating centre for the BBC.

Great connections to Heathrow Airport!

Tube stations: North Acton, Notting Hill Gate, Shepherds Bush

Places of Interest: Portobello Market, Westfield Shopping Centre

South West London is a fascinating area of London perfect for those keen to be entertained but still maintains close links with a regal and very British past. The chic districts of Chelsea and Belgravia are perfect for those in search of some retail therapy or to enjoy lunch and dinner in one of London's premier five star restaurants. Sporty types will enjoy a location close to Chelsea FC football ground and Wimbledon's centre court. Battersea is dotted with coffee shops, fine restaurants and museums and art galleries. Pop over to Clapham for some funky bars and night clubs.

Great connections to Gatwick Airport!

Tube stations: Clapham, Vauxhall, Wimbledon

Places of Interest: Battersea Power Station, Peace Pagoda - Battersea Park, Wimbledon Tennis

At its widest extent, south London is the part of Greater London that is south of the River Thames. This includes the historic central areas of Southwark and Bankside and maritime Greenwich. It is often referred to as the Arts Capital of London. The area has little of the London Underground network, but has a much more extensive suburban railway system than North London and is the location of all of London's tram services.

Tube stations: Elephant & Castle, Greenwich, London Bridge

Places of Interest: Borough Market, O2 Arena, The National Maritime Museum - Greenwich

The heart of the Metropolis is packed with some of the world's most celebrated urban districts; Covent Garden, Soho, Westminster, Mayfair, China Town and Piccadilly are all packed into one compact area that is best discovered on foot. You'll find two of the most impressive buildings of the UK here: Buckingham Palace and The Palace of Westminster.

Tube Stations: Covent Garden, Knightsbridge, Westminster

Places of Interest: Big Ben, Harrods, Piccadilly Circus

The City is a relatively small area that forms the central legal and financial district of London. Since the 1990s, the City has diversified away from near exclusive office use in other ways. For example, several hotels have opened and the City's first department store. A shopping mall is being built at New Change, near St Paul's Cathedral.

Tube stations: Bank, St Paul's

Places of Interest: Gherkin, St Paul's Cathedral, Tower of London