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To really get your heart racing this Valentine’s Day, head to the Lovers’ Leap Bungee Jump at London Bridge. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience (we mean that in a good way!) that will make your trip to London unforgettable. To make it even more thrilling, top it off with a stay in a New York Habitat vacation rental.

London Themes River

Lovers’ Leap is a 165-foot bungee jump temporarily set up off of London Bridge. Couples can head headfirst toward the Thames in tandem or singles can make two separate jumps. The experience includes a half-bottle of champagne to celebrate after your successful jump—or perhaps to help calm your nerves beforehand. Best of all, you get a video of your jump to relive the moment all over again (which is especially useful if you had your eyes closed the whole time!). It’s also a great souvenir to show off to friends and family.

This is only the third year that Lovers’ Leap has been running at London Bridge, so it really is still quite special—but no worries! The bungee company has been in business since 1992 and has orchestrated over 100,000 jumps. It has also raised over £1 million for charity.

What will also have you jumping for joy is the selection of New York Habitat vacation accommodations that are close to the river. Just a few Tube stops (or a romantic stroll) away from London Bridge is St. George’s Drive, a peaceful street near to Buckingham Palace, pretty St. James’s Park and the Houses of Parliament. There, you can find:

• A lovely and well-appointed 2-bedroom vacation rental in Westminster-Pimlico (LN-469) on quiet St. George’s Drive. This second-floor walk-up comes complete with a library area, separate shower room (so there’s no waiting!), central heating, a decorative fireplace and French doors that open onto a small private balcony.

London Accommodation 2-beroom Rental in Vauxhaul (LN-69)

• Bright and sunny—which is especially important on winter days in London—this 2-bedroom vacation accommodation in Westminster-Pimlico (LN-680) is also on St. George’s Drive. The third-floor walk-up offers views of Regency buildings and is attractively furnished in period style. It comes complete with a laundry/dryer, decorative fireplace, picture windows and balcony.

• Across the river is a spacious and open 2-bedroom vacation accommodation in Lambeth-Vauxhall (LN-69) on St. George’s Wharf, overlooking the Thames. This modern apartment is on the eighth floor of a sleek high-rise with elevator and concierge. There’s something for everybody: The master bedroom has an en suite bathroom and the second bedroom has a walk-in closet. Take your pick!

So enjoy a romantic stay in a New York Habitat vacation accommodation—and take the leap this Valentine’s Day in London!

What makes London the City of Love? Let us know your thoughts with a comment below.

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2. The Best Springtime Activities in NYC: #2 Brooklyn Bridge Walk
3. Take Me to the River: Along London’s Waterways
4. Splendor in St. James’s Park, London
5. Holiday Traditions—South Bank, London

This entry was posted on Monday, January 19th, 2009 at 10:02 am in London Events. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

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