Weekend-Away-London

What is your favorite thing to do in London?

Walk along the South Bank,see a show at The National Theatre,wander into the National Film Theatre for coffee then walk home to my flat via Waterloo Bridge. I hate the countryside. It panics me.

For a visitor to the city, what are the Top Five things you would suggest they do if they only had 3 days in London?

1. Visit the show War Horse in the West End

2. Go to the Serpentine Gallery in Hyde Park. which is .free

3. Sit in Bar Italia in Soho and watch the madness of Soho walk by

4. Visit the Honest Sausage cafe in Regents Park

5. Visit The Tate Modern museum on South Bank...its free.

Destination: London

Last week we interviewed controversial but fun, London radio host Joanne Good. After our chat, we asked Jo what kind of things she loved to do in her hometown. Use these tips from a London insider to plan your weekend away.

More Destination News:

Today - September 15th - is Mexican Independence Day, the country's 200th anniversary! What a great excuse to rustle up some magaritas. Try this recipe from national tequila expert, Jaime Salas.

World’s Freshest Margarita*

2 parts Milagro Tequila

1 part Agave Nectar

1 part Fresh Lime Juice

Combine ingredients with ice and shake.

Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass

and garnish with a lime wheel.

Salt optional.

*160 Calories