Few cities are, at once, historically significant, hopelessly romantic and effortlessly modern. London manages to fit the description to a tee. Its landmarks include the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus. Visitors flock to the city to observe the regal Changing of the Guard and to tour the historic St. Paul’s Cathedral. Outside the city limits, day trips to Stonehenge, Bath or Oxford allow for discovery of distant times. Once you’ve learned about London’s past, explore its deliciously fun present by hitting up its pubs, art galleries and parks.