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One of my favorite cities in the world has always been London, England. The energy, the ambiance and the sophistication has always intrigued me. If you happen to be booking flights to London and heading to the city of everlasting fun and excitement , here are some great things to do this summer in London.

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Shopping

One of the greatest shopping capitals of the world, fashionistas can explore everything from Piccadilly to Oxford Street to Knightsbridge to Bond Street.

In Knightsbridge & Chelsea, you will find: Emporio Armani, Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Chloe, Browns, Gucci, Peter Jones, Brora, Christian Louboutin, Patrick Cox, Gina, Emma Hope, Alexia.

In Piccadilly: Fortnum and Mason and Pickett.

In Bond Street and Mayfair: Alexander MacQueen, Chanel, Fenwick, Miu Miu, Emanuel Ungaro, Celine, LK Bennett, Sonia Rykiel, Stella McCartney, Matthew Williamson, Ashley’s Boutique, Browns Focus, Vivienne Westwood, Moschino, Georgina Goodman, Kurt Geiger, Rupert Sanderson and Russell & Bromley.

In South Kensington: Jimmy Choo

Regent and Oxford Streets: H&M, Liberty of London, Jaeger, Zara, Aquascutum, Selfridges, House of Fraser, Kookai, Mexx, Office and Ravel.

Music Festivals

No need to venture out of the city, music festivals galore adorn London in the summer months with something for everyone. Yoko Ono’s Meltdown Festival is June 14th-23rd, and promises to be one of the cultural highlights of the year. Ms. Ono turns 80 in 2013, and the festival celebrates it’s 20th year. The alternative festival brings some of the world’s meaning musicians, as well as new and emerging artists.

Hard Rock Calling returns to Hyde Park on June 29th & 30th, with Bruce Springsteen and The E Street band headlining, and a special appearance by Paul Simon on Sunday.

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Food

Check out British food at its best with the Taste of London Regent’s Park on June 20th-23rd. The 10th anniversary of the event is the capital’s largest open-air food and drink festival, which brings together big-name chefs, popular eateries and amazing food. New restaurants at this year’s event will include Sushisamba, Duck & Waffle, LIMA, The Angler and those back by popular demand include Le Gavroche, Gauthier Soho, Opera Tavern and Tamarind.

If you miss the food festival, head down to Chinatown and have your own food festival. You will be able to find anything from sushi to Szechuan to satay to stir fry among the 80 restaurants offering Far East Cuisine.