Monthly Archives: December 2012

Concierge Questions: Can I go on a Scottish Tour from London over the Christmas / New Year Period?

Posted on December 27, 2012 by 1st Choice Concierge

The simple answer is yes and I will tell you how to do this. However this can be confusing when searching for tours, as none of the out of London operators have tours that go to Scotland between 20th December … Continue reading →

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Concierge Tips – Staying in London for the New Year’s Celebrations – Looking for Lunch ideas with a Difference?

Posted on December 21, 2012 by 1st Choice Concierge

How about a Traditional British Lunch with all the trimmings, a great festive atmosphere with like-minded company in a beautiful rural pub. Every year we get asked the question, what alternatives do we have to give us a Christmas Dinner … Continue reading →

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Breaking Concierge News – Tour De France coming back to Britain

Posted on December 14, 2012 by 1st Choice Concierge

Great news and I think in no small part, thanks to Mr Bradley Wiggins, stages of the 2014 Tour de France are coming back to Britain. This is likely to be very popular the 2007 tour here and Olympics this … Continue reading →

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Concierge Tips – In London on Christmas Day – Looking for Lunch ideas with a Difference?

Posted on December 12, 2012 by 1st Choice Concierge

How about a Traditional Christmas Lunch with all the trimmings, a great festive atmosphere with like-minded company and the best view of London in Town. Every year we get asked the question, what alternatives do we have to give us … Continue reading →

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Concierge Tips – Are you looking for a Day Out on Christmas Eve? Perhaps see Harry Potter Film Location?

Posted on December 11, 2012 by 1st Choice Concierge

Are you staying in or accessible to London on Christmas Eve and wondering what tours and other attractions are open and running? This is a question we have every year, when our welcome guests to the UK in particular, suddenly … Continue reading →

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Concierge Tips – Christmas Day Service at Canterbury Cathedral with the Archbishop

Posted on December 10, 2012 by 1st Choice Concierge

How about a Christmas day with a difference this year?  Why not go to the magnificent Canterbury Cathedral one of the finest in the world and attend the Traditional Christmas Morning Service conducted by the head of The Church of … Continue reading →

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Concierge Question – Can I join a Group for a Tour on Christmas Day

Posted on December 8, 2012 by 1st Choice Concierge

Yes you can – this is a last minute question we are asked every year. Over the Christmas period there are 100’s of thousands of visitors in London over the Christmas period. In the big build up and then the … Continue reading →

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Concierge Tips – get some unique Christmas Fair at a European Market – Far Cheaper than we Expected

Posted on December 8, 2012 by 1st Choice Concierge

Are you looking for that original Christmas fair. Want to enhance your traditional table, well its far easier and much cheaper than you would expect. The best way to do this is by day tour and amazingly it only costs around … Continue reading →

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Question to the Concierge; What’s a good way to see the Thames Fireworks on New Year’s Eve?

Posted on December 7, 2012 by 1st Choice Concierge

New Year’s Eve 2012 Fireworks Celebrate the end of a year like no other and welcome 2013 with a bang, watching the Mayor’s spectacular, free New Year’s Eve fireworks in London. I heard a rummer 2012 maybe better than last … Continue reading →

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Concierge News – in London at Christmas? Few ideas for you – today St Paul’s Cathedral

Posted on December 6, 2012 by 1st Choice Concierge

Are you visiting London over the Christmas period – looking for some ideas? Toda we are looking at what you might find at the magnificent St Paul’s Cathedral at this time of year. Welcome to St Paul’s Cathedral this Advent … Continue reading →

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