Luggage And Bags: Since we were there only for a few days for the purpose of attending a wedding, we each took a backpack & a large duffel bag (mine was on wheels, which made it easier to wheel about through the underground & on the streets). We took the tube from Heathrow directly into Hyde Park Corner station, which was only a few blocks from where we were staying in Mayfair. On crowded trains & in crowded airports, less luggage is always best.
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: A rainjacket is a requirement in London. We traveled in late May & the weather was cool/chilly at night & cool w/light showers or rain during the day. A light sweater is a good idea, as well.
Denim was frowned upon in the club where we were staying (it was Mayfair after all), so I packed khakis, black slacks, & travel pants (Tencel is a wonderful fabric!).
Shoes: comfortable shoes are a must if you don't want blisters! I wore my well-worn Doc Martens boots while wandering through London... a good thing too because the sidewalks were wet in many places. Before this trip, I bought a pair of Smartwool socks from the local outdoor/hiking store for $13.99 (!!). Those are the most comfortable pair of socks EVER! The salesclerk was right... I'm going back for more.
Toiletries & Medical Supplies: Wet Ones & antibacterial hand-goo.
Other than your own personal medical needs, there seemed to be a pharmacy every few blocks or so if you forget toothpaste, shampoo, etc.
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