When a client asks me to visit a museum with them (bear in mind there are many, and I’ve seen them all), I try to coordinate it with a new exhibit or exhibition that will be as enjoyable for me as for them. I like to arrive knowing exactly what’s on, which rooms are likely to be crowded, and where the quiet corners are—the places where you can actually stand back and take something in without being jostled by a coach party.
My new Russian client is staying for six months. He has a wife and children back in Moscow, but he wanted a professional, knowledgeable guide to show him the City’s sights, someone who could offer more than the usual tourist trail and bland commentary. I laughed when he told me he had chosen a London escort to do this, but I’m certainly not complaining; it’s rather flattering to be trusted with both his leisure time and his first impressions of the city.
Choosing Museums and Royal Exhibitions
With notice to prepare, I took a long, deliberate look at the British Museum’s current programme. My first thought was that you couldn’t get much more quintessentially British than the royal family, so I booked us into the Mary Queen of Scots and Royal Manuscripts exhibitions. Both had been the critics’ choice for weeks, praised for the way they bring dusty history to life, so who was I to argue? I pictured us wandering through the dimly lit galleries, pausing in front of illuminated manuscripts and portraits while I filled in the scandalous details the audio guides politely omit.
Planning the Perfect Dinner
Then there was the all-important question of where to dine afterwards. A good meal can make or break an evening, and I wanted this one to be memorable. I have friends at Claridge’s, and I knew they would look after us. With that in mind, I asked him to let me arrange a table in various high places over the coming weeks, giving us options for every mood—from discreet and candlelit to grand and showy.
One of my most essential contacts works for two of the top restaurants in town, and they always make sure I’m treated like royalty, especially when I’m eating from the Menu Prestige. I quite fancy lobster at the moment—it’s making my mouth water just thinking about cracking the shell, the rich, buttery scent rising from the plate, and the first tender bite.
Designing a No‑Expense‑Spared Itinerary
My client has booked my time for this week and next, asking me to come up with something completely different each time, with no expense spared. It’s both a challenge and a delight; this is a city that rewards curiosity, and I love having an excuse to rediscover it through someone else’s eyes.
I have suggested the theatre—there’s something wonderfully decadent about a West End evening—but he wants to do something that involves walking about, taking in the streets and the skyline rather than sitting in a velvet seat in the dark.
A Stroll Along the South Bank
If the weather holds (and that is always a gamble here), I recommend strolling along the length of the South Bank. We can start near the London Eye, watching the slow turn of the wheel and the tourists queuing with their cameras. From there, we’ll wander past the street performers and food stalls, the smell of roasting nuts and coffee in the air, before crossing a bridge to take in St Paul’s from a distance, its dome rising above the city like a pale grey crown.
As we walk, we can see Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament across the river, the gothic spires etched against the sky while we chat about politics, history, or whatever else takes his fancy. I’m so clever, really—he thinks he’s just getting a pleasant walk, but I’m giving him a curated tour of the greatest hits.
Ending the Day with Cirque du Soleil
To finish, I want to go to Cirque du Soleil, which is performing until the end of the month. Their shows are always a dazzling mix of acrobatics, music, and pure theatre—the kind of spectacle that leaves you a little breathless and unsure where to look first.
He’ll need to sit down after strolling for miles, and I rather like the idea of us sinking into our seats, legs pleasantly aching, as the lights go down and the first performer steps into the spotlight. At any rate, I certainly will.
Anticipation (and Easter Eggs)
I’m genuinely looking forward to tomorrow now; the anticipation is almost as enjoyable as the outing itself. With all the walking, I’ll feel I’ve earned the indulgence, and it will definitely help me work off those Easter eggs I’ve been quietly polishing off when I should have been sticking to salads.
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