A London Birthday
Celebration

17:00 (Dade City)|Depart home with suitcases & passports

18:00 (Tampa)|Pre-Flight dinner at Carrabbas.

19:30 (Tampa)|Depart Carrabbas for airport

19:45 (Tampa)|Arrive at airport, check baggage, go through security, and arrive at gate.

22:40 (TPA)|Depart Tampa International on direct, overnight flight VS130.

In-Flight|Snacks & light fare served on board; adjust watches to BST (+5 hrs).

Overnight|Rest and arrive refreshed for Monday landing.

11:55|Land at London Heathrow Terminal 3. Go through customs & claim checked baggage (~60 mins).

13:15|Meet driver and transfer to Mayfair (45 min). Early check-in at The Beaumont Mayfair.

14:30|Light lunch at Mister Nice (7 min walk through Grosvenor Square) – enjoy their Rigatoni a la Vodka, or Scottish Salmon.

[Timing Self-Guided]

• Exit Mister Nice and stretch your legs in Grosvenor Square (3 mins) while enjoying the statues, art installations, and local architecture
• Walk to Mount Street Gardens (4 mins) and enjoy the neo-Gothic churchyard turned pocket-park. Consider grabbing an Allpress flat white from Mount St. Deli to enjoy under the plane trees.
• Exit the far end next to The Connaught hotel and proceed to walk east along Mount Street and Carlos' Place Luxury Row (1 min) to window shop Bremont, Moynat, amongst other quintessential Mayfair stores.
• End the afternoon at Mercato Mayfair (St. Mark's Church) (8 mins) for vaulted ceilings and a refreshing Amalfi-lemon sorbet at Badiani.

5:15|Rest back at hotel until dinner.

19:15|Depart for dinner at Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill (3 mins)— enjoy Gordon Ramsay's classic Beef Wellington paired their Mac & Cheese. Finish off the day with their 70% chocolate brownie. Your voucher can be found here.

08:00|Breakfast downstairs at The Colony Grill.

10:00 – 12:30|Start the morning at the Victoria & Albert Museum (10min drive). Exhibits include Fashion, Architecture, Hats, Opera amongst other collections. Admission is free, and no tickets are required.

12:35 – 13:15|Enjoy a casual lunch of sandwiches and salads back at the V&A's Garden Café. A true hidden oasis, perfect for a quick bite.

13:20 – 15:00|Stroll next door to the Natural History Museum (4mins) to explore iconic exhibits such as the blue whale skeleton in Hintze Hall, the Dinosaur gallery, and the mineral and gem collections. Your tickets can be found here.

15:00|Return to hotel. Enjoy downtime to rest and recharge. Or use this time as a buffer if you find yourself in a museum longer than anticipated.

17:00|Depart for dinner at Brasserie Zédel (8min drive). Consider the French onion soup, coq au vin, beef bourguignon, and chocolate & orange mousse.

19:00 – 22:00|Arrive at His Majesty's Theatre (5mins) for a viewing of Phantom of the Opera. Seats in The Stalls, second row, center stage. Perfect for seeing every wrinkle, emotion, and bead of sweat on stage. Your tickets can be found here

22:05|Return back to your hotel for a relaxing end to your culture-packed day.

07:45|Breakfast downstairs at The Colony Grill.

08:30 – 10:00|Visit one of the last standing mews in Central London, Hyde Park Stables (7min drive) with a private ride through Rotten Row along Serpentine Lake.

10:15|Taxi back to hotel. Shower & change into smart-casual daywear.

10:30| FREE DAY | Use this time to return to the V&A or Natural History Museum, shop, or catch up on sleep.

13:30|Lunch at Circolo Popolare (10min drive). Consider their house made focaccia, Burrata al Pesto, Prosciutto di Parma, Carbonara, and Tiramisu. [TO CONFIRM WITH HALEY]

07:45|Breakfast downstairs at The Colony Grill.

08:30 – 10:00|Return to Hyde Park Stables (7min drive) for a private dressage lesson tailored to your experience at their outdoor arena in Hyde Park.

10:15|Taxi back to hotel. Shower & change into smart-casual daywear (jeans and sportswear not permitted at Afternoon Tea).

14:45|Experience a classic Afternoon Tea at The Foyer and Reading Room (2min walk). Select from several teas and indulge in endless pastries, teacakes, sandwiches, & preserves

17:00|Return to The Beaumont to refresh ahead of dinner, as needed.

19:30|Dinner at Fallow (10min drive). Consider the corn ribs, filet, cheeseburger, and fallow black forest chocolate tart.

8:30|Ease into your morning with an optional breakfast, or save room for the infinite food options at Harrods!

10:00|Leisurely stroll through Harrods' luxurious and infinitely diverse departments. Did we mention there's a Chocolate Hall?

14:30|Enjoy lunch within Harrods' Dining Hall, featuring flavors and cuisines from around the world.

14:30|Flexible afternoon. Time to continue shopping Harrods or nearby Knightsbridge boutiques, revisit spots from earlier in the week, or explore new areas.

19:30|Cap off the day with a trip to Tenmaru (13mins) to indulge in authentic ramen, gyoza, karaage, and Japanese teas. Note, this is walk-in only, so go anytime you're hungry!

21:00|Return to hotel, pack, and rest ahead of your upcoming travel day.

07:45|Breakfast downstairs at The Colony Grill.

08:30 – 10:00|Free morning to relax, explore, or shop.

10:15|Change into smart-casual daywear (advised, but not mandatory, to keep knees + shoulders covered for palace areas).

11:15|Lunch near Buckingham Palace. The Quarter Café (10min drive) near the Royal Mews, or any of the other local cafes, are a great option for a quick lunch.

11:45|Explore the Royal Mews, home to the royal carriages and working stables. Once in, join the Warden for a guided tour at 12:00 directly across the stables. Your tickets can be found here.

12:45|Proceed to visit The King's Gallery at Buckingham Palace followed by a self-guided walk along The Mall, exploring iconic landmarks such as St James's Palace. Your tickets can be found here.

17:00|Return to The Beaumont (12min drive) for rest ahead of dinner.

19:30|Dinner at your discretion.

7:00|Chauffeur collects (allow 60 min to Heathrow) and departs for London Heathrow

10:55|Flight VS4019 departs for Salt Lake City, Utah to do it all again...