Tappin's nice, but not as amazing as BR dancing. Just look up an event.. check out the masonic lodge if you don't find a good one. I ain't a mason, but gotta say, they know how to throw lavish parties.. (*tauba* *tauba* !-)
Besides, you can't be in decent space yet be swept off your feet in tapdancing (by your partner) unless you mix seerious freestyle into it. Ballroom dancing, a gentleman can show his mettle just by how he makes you fly!!

hey, no problem, styx! i'm here to help :D
hope u have an amazing time in london!!!!

Ok..... i hope Bath is in your plans on this trip. i just booked my trip last nite. i got to love the city every time i go back. nice place to visit and as well the historic Roman baths.
safe trip,
ahiahi

Hey thanks every one!

Bazilla, Hampton court has been added to the list :)

Melissa711, unfortunately I ended up planning too much for London.. so I don't think I will have time for Paris and Italy this trip. But thanks for the suggestions, will keep them in mind for next time.

Superman, never tried ball room dancing... but I'm starting tap dancing lessons in Jan :)

Of course, how could it not be you?-) I wish I could be on this trip.. I so love travelling with friends!

Have you taken the Chunnel train to Paghi? I want to do that.. and wouldn't merely sit for the ride. I'd be in the club car, and socialize along the way.

The next time I visit london I'll time my trip with a ballroom dance event. I've gotten into ballroom dancing here on the west coast (gaskellball.com) and wouldn't miss it in Europe for the world! Have you ever indulged?

in paris, u'll have to adjust to the parisian eating schedule. if you don't have lunch by a certain time, (i think it's like 2pm at the latest), you'll starve until dinner time.... so unless you don't mind croissant or baguette sandwiches, pastries, chocolates, and snacks for lunch everyday, don't forget to have lunch early! oh, and i don't know about u, but i am an avid metro user, so i'd advise getting a metro guide ASAP and getting to know the routes and destinations! as for places to go, well i'm sure u know all the classic and touristy places to go... (oh, if u plan on going up the eiffel tower, go early, bc it gets packed!!! huuuuge lines, and if it's cold, take a jacket, it only gets colder on the way up!!!) same goes for italy, as far as touristy places... but go to venice if u can, i absolutely loved it... it's just a sight to see!!! (classic, romantic)
i don't know if you've been to italy, but if u haven't, i should warn u about those italian guys!!! just.... be prepared lol, they have no shame! hey, it's all part of the experience, and i absolutely LOVE italy.
you're going to have an incredible time. BON VOYAGE! CIAO, BELLA!

Try the Natural History Museum in London.

If you can make your way to Wales you will enjoy the scenary around Snowdon.

You could also visit Hampton Court which was Henry VIII's palace.

Dont forget to visit Southall Broadway for the great food! ;)

Thanks Mahagabeen :)