It is a long couple of flights from Melbourne to London. A super long trip and being organized once you touch down is key.

As I’ve written before when travelling overseas, I think it is important to arrange a driver for the initial airport to hotel / apartment pickup. It is just easier after a long flight to have someone take over and get you to the accommodation quickly and smoothly. Blackberry Cars collected us and for approx $150 for 5 people with 5 large suitcases, it was a better cost than taxis x 2. And easier. Most important.

I decided to book an apartment in Covent Garden, London’s Central District. Best known for it’s plethora of restaurants, bars and a wide range of chic shopping.The Uber London Penthouse is a 2 bedroom, pullout sofa bed, 2 bathroom, modern space, that was a great choice for 5 guests. Cost wise…