The doors of the world are opening more and more for Colombians; this time the possibilities increase following the announcement by the British Embassy that starting from 9 November 2022 Colombian citizens will not need a tourist visa to travel to the UK for up to six months.
As it becomes a more affordable option to enjoy the year-end season, the travel search engine Kayak provides it to us. activity recommendations to consider when you go and, moreover, flight fares for those dates.
This request had been going on for several years and added to the request made by President Gustavo Petro to achieve this goal elimination of UK visa for Colombians.
Kayak evaluates Colombians’ interest in that destination and, according to its most recent analysis, London is among the 5 most popular European destinations to travel between November and December. The 7 trending destinations in the European region for Colombians are:
Favorite destinations in Europe by Colombians
Regarding searches from Colombia to any international destination, not just to Europe, London is ranked at number twenty-two, followed by Frankfurt (Germany).
London is a welcoming, historic and ever-changing city that excites young couples, families and independent travelers alike. Whatever you are looking for, you will find it just a few metro stops away. If you’re considering Christmas time or the end of the year, the round trip fare starts at $ 4,874,148.
5 reasons to visit London
British Museum in London.
1. Attractions of historical interest: the story survives in many of London’s most visited corners. The English royal family still uses the palacio de Buckingham or Hampton Court. The Tower of London, for its part, is home to interesting museums and even the crown jewels.
2. Shows and sports activities: while visiting London, if you are a football fan, you can tour the stadiums of teams like the Chelsea, Arsenal or West Ham. You can also do a sporting activity to keep you warm and active like swimming at Charlton Lido or in the 28 degree warm waters of the Hampton Pool.
3. Internationally renowned museums: London is home to some simply wonderful museums. The British Museum it preserves everything from Egyptian mummies to Japanese vases. Science enthusiasts can visit andl Science Museum or Natural History Museum. The Tate Modern, Tate Britain, the National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery they are the spearheads of everything related to contemporary art.
When it comes to shopping, Camden Town is a great option.
4. West End, the leading theater: the West End is one of the largest theater districts in the world, with forty performance halls. Check the program and book tickets to spend an unforgettable night at the theater.
5. The city of shopping: when you visit London and shop you can choose from Mayfair luxury, Camden Town extravaganza, Portobello Road thrift, Oxford Street big franchises or casual fashion shops and Street wear from Carnaby Street… and don’t forget a visit to Harrods, one of the most famous luxury department stores in the world.
This is the perfect time to plan and book London for the end of the year. Remember that prices can vary which is why it is good to do it in advance to get the best rates. Kayaking recommends a minimum of 21 days.
Once you have booked your trip, we suggest you use Travel, a tool through the Kayak application You can store your reservations for flights, hotels and more and the platform is responsible for sending you notifications in real time about what’s new in your reservation such as when to make the to recordthe status of the flight and which carousel where to pick up the suitcase, etc.
