Christmas in London Itinerary Audit

Your London Christmas plans look good on paper. But will they actually work?

Have them checked by someone who lives here. 

Christmas is London at its most beautiful, and at its most complicated to plan. Opening hours change for the season, popular experiences sell out early and the markets, lights and events are spread across the city. It’s very easy to give one day more than it can hold.

Before you commit to every booking, let me look at your plans.

In a private 30-minute Zoom call, I’ll go through your Christmas trip with you: what works, what needs moving and what’s worth booking now. You’ll leave with clear decisions and a plan you can trust.

I’m Melanie Todd, “Sunny in London”. I’m an American who moved to London for NBC News and I’m married to a lifelong Londoner. I’ve been helping visitors plan their trips since 2013. Instead of hours spent cross-referencing Google Maps, blogs and out-of-date posts, you get personal advice from someone who knows London at Christmas.

What’s included

• A private 30-minute Christmas in London Itinerary Audit on Zoom
• My Guide to Christmas in London: events, lights, markets, festive itineraries, and what to do on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
• My London Travel Guide, with the A-Z Booking Guide: what to book, when to book it and where

On our call, we’ll:

• check your plans are realistic for the time you have
• group your days by area, so you aren’t crossing London twice
• confirm what needs booking in advance, and when
• plan around seasonal opening hours, Christmas schedules and crowds
• decide what’s worth prioritising and where to simplify
• answer your own questions about London at Christmas

How it works

1. Book your audit and receive your two guides.
2. Complete a short questionnaire with your dates, Christmas plans, priorities and itinerary, if you have one.
3. I review your questionnaire before we meet, so our 30 minutes are spent on your trip.
4. We meet privately on Zoom.

Would you like your days planned for you?

If you decide after our call that you’d like a written day-by-day plan, you can upgrade to the 5-Day or 8-Day Custom London Itinerary, and your $99 counts towards it.

Who this is for

This is ideal if you:

• have started planning your Christmas trip and want someone to check it makes sense
• have specific questions about London at Christmas
• want to make good use of a short festive trip
• prefer to plan your own trip, with expert advice along the way

Who this isn’t for

• anyone who wants a written, day-by-day itinerary (see the 5-Day and 8-Day Custom London Itinerary)
• trips with small children, as this isn’t my area of expertise
• travel agents, tour operators or anyone planning on behalf of clients or groups

Good to know

• This is a strategy and Q&A session. It doesn’t include step-by-step transport directions or restaurant recommendations, though I’m happy to advise on airport transfers.
• If you have a detailed itinerary, a short outline of your main days is all I need.
• After completing your questionnaire, you’ll receive a code to add my Guide to London Restaurants at half price.

Refunds are not given for missed appointments.