April 2, 2011

Live Like Royalty in London

The Royal Park Hotel 
 By now we have realized that it was definitely not the right decision to forgo our annual Spring trip to London this year. We decided to focus on other destinations but it seems London is where we enjoy Springtime the most. We have learned our lesson! Currently, our Calgary Spring is looking like this: 


With all the buzz about the upcoming royal wedding, I can't help but have London (and daffodils!) on the brain. Some images to conjure up the luxe side of London..... 
Path leading to The Orangery at Kensington Palace
One of London's Royal parks: Kensington Gardens
The Italian garden at Kensington Gardens
The Royal Park Hotel reception room (Across from Kensington Gardens)

Side street in Kensington
Somerset House on the Thames (Elizabeth I lived here for a while)
Wren's St. Paul's Cathedral with daffodils blooming in March
The Millennium Mayfair Hotel (Former home to the Duchess of Kendal)