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Mayfair Apartments, Room Service and a Swamp: Pam Ann’s London

Glamorous in-flight professional Pam Ann has been touring the world for more than a decade, imparting her insider knowledge of the highs and lows – so to speak – of the airline industry.

The creation of Australian comic Caroline Reid, Pam has gathered a cult following in every port with her risqué humour. We caught up with her between long-haul flights and quizzed her about her favourite international hub, London:

VL: Pam, where do you stay when you are in London?
PA: I will be staying in an apartment in Mayfair

VL:  What was the most decadent night out you have had in London?
PA: There’s been so many and it’s been so decadent I can’t remember

VL: Where do you think serves the best breakfast in London?
PA: I am never up for breakfast but I guess the Dean St Townhouse have a great room service menu

VL: Which is your favourite London icon?
PA: The London Eye but they should make the pods open air and make it really fast

VL: Do you have a London secret?
PA: Heathrow’s T5 was built on a swamp

VL:  What’s the strangest thing you’ve ever seen in London?
PA: The sun

VL: What do you think “makes” a typical Londoner?
PA: Sense of humour

VL: What do you miss most when you’re away from London?
PA: Irony

VL: Given the necessary skills, which Olympic event would you choose to win Gold in?
PA: Gymnastics

VL: What advice will you be giving athletes flying in to London for the Games?
PA: Don’t fly Ryan Air

Don’t miss Pam Ann’s latest show, You F’ Coffee at The Bloomsbury Theatre from 17 April to 5 May. Book your tickets now through visitlondon.com.

Win! Day 19: A Year’s Free Entry to Merlin Attractions

Leave your wallet at home and visit some of London’s best attractions for free for a whole year with our amazing competition.

Win a Standard Annual Merlin Pass and you’ll get 12 months’ free entry to Merlin attractions across London and the UK, including the London Eye, London Aquarium, Madame Tussauds and London Dungeon.

Don’t worry, though, you won’t have to go on your own – your special pass also gives you savings on tickets for friends and family, plus food and shopping discounts at Merlin attractions and other special offers.

Enter now to win a Standard Annual Merlin Pass

London Visitor Charter Promises Fair Prices During the 2012 Games

Good news if you’re planning to visit London for the Olympic and Paralympic Games: some of the capital’s biggest attractions have signed up to a new charter promising fair pricing during 2012.

The London Eye, Tower of London, The O2, London Walks, Eurostar and Tom Aikens are among those who’ve pledged to maintain normal prices during the Games. More than 30 businesses have signed up so far.

Mayor of London Boris Johnson said, “The London Visitor Charter demonstrates our determination to offer all our visitors both a great deal as well as a great time.”

Video of the Week: Blue’s Londony Eurovision Video

Blue’s Eurovision entry features a great video of London.

How many famous London landmarks can you spot behind the boys? I’ve counted the London Eye, St Paul’s Cathedral, the Gherkin, the Shard, and Tate Modern, to name a few…

Good luck to the boys tomorrow!

Win! A Champagne Experience on the London Eye Plus a River Cruise

Here’s your chance to win a romantic trip on one of London’s best landmarks, the London Eye.

With the Royal Wedding getting everyone in the mood for romance in London, why not enter our competition to win a Champagne Experience on the London Eye, followed by a romantic river cruise on the Thames?

The Champagne Experience offers spectacular views of London together with a glass of Pommery Brut Royal Champagne. Relax and take in famous landmarks such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and St Paul’s Cathedral

The London Eye River Cruise is a unique 40-minute circular sightseeing cruise on the River Thames. On board, you can enjoy fascinating commentary presented by specialist guides that really bring the city to life.

Enter now to win a Champagne Experience on the London Eye and a romatic river cruise

Video of the Week: “Vintage” London Travel Video

We rather like this video by AReality, but all is not quite as it seems… While it looks like a fuzzy 1970s home movie, most of the shots are of a very modern London. For instance, we’re pretty sure the London Eye wasn’t around last century!

AReality explains that this was actually filmed on an iphone, using the 8mm app.

Let us know what you think of the results in the comments below!

Happy New Year! Visit London asks: What’s Your New Year’s Resolution for 2011?

Visit London would like to wish everyone a very happy and prosperous 2011!

Here’s five ideas for new year’s resolutions from us:

What’s your 2011 got in store? Tell us your new year’s resolution in the comments below…

Video of the Week: Santa in London on Boris Bikes

Yesterday, we had a photo of cycling santas. Today, a video. This feels like a suitably silly festive film for you this Christmas Eve.

See if you can spot the following attractions as this team of santas (and a couple of rudolfs) take their boris bikes for a spin around London:

Well done to the team from the FreshNetworks office for putting together this brilliant bit of seasonal nuttiness. Great soundtrack too. Enjoy.

Win! Day 20: National Portrait Gallery Exhibition Tickets, Catalogue and Lunch

Just like the lady to the right, you’ll be treated like a princess (or prince) if you win today’s National Portrait Gallery Christmas competition.

The prize includes two tickets to the National Portrait Gallery’s Thomas Lawrence exhibition, plus a show catalogue and £80 to spend on lunch in the Portrait Restaurant.

At the exhibition, you’ll see more than 50 portraits by the great Regency painter Thomas Lawrence, whose subjects include royalty, international statesmen, society figures and military leaders.

And from the Portrait Restaurant you’ll enjoy amazing views over the London skyline, including Nelson’s Column, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and the London Eye.

Enter Day 20: National Portrait Gallery tickets, catalogue and lunch here

Video of the Week: The World’s Perfect Cup of Tea

The giant LoveUK teapot is looking around London for The World’s Perfect Cup of Tea as decided by the fans of www.facebook.com/LoveUK.

In this video, Mr Teapot takes in some of London’s best sights, including Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, Tower Bridge, Shakspeare’s Globe Theatre, Trafalgar Square and Leake Street.

Best of all, his choice for the perfect cup of tea is Teapod in Shad Thames: refreshingly close to VL Towers!