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Jacko's London Haunting

THRILLER star MICHAEL JACKSON will stay next to HAUNTED CAVES during his 50-concert stint in London this summer. Jacko, 50, has paid £1million to rent a 28-bedroom Kent mansion on the edge of an ancient 22-mile maze of spooky passageways. Countless ghost sightings have been reported at the caves which were dug in chalk by the Saxons, Druids and Romans. Now Jacko will move into the nearby manor in late June. A property source said: “His team signed up this week to stay there. “We’re not sure if he knows about the caves but they’re all around.”

Best Streets in London for the Fun & Wealthy Part 5 - Soho Street

Only a short street between Oxford Street and Soho Square, yet a magnet for the young and wealthy for it's bars, restaurants and clubs. On the perimeter of the Soho area, an area once known for the seedier side of life with strip clubs, brothels, clip joints and prostitution. Now largely cleaned up as an area from it's seedy heydays in the 1960 's to 1980 's, the sex industry is now very limited in scope, thus allowing areas such as Soho Street to become reborn as popular and cosmopolitan destinations.

Oxford Street Restaurants

Oxford Street is renowned for the diverse cultures represented in the business that inhabit it. This multi-culturalism is reflected in the choice of cuisines you can enjoy. There is a choice of Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Italian, British, Spanish, Indian, French and Lebanese restaurants near Oxford Street . Most are a short walk of each other in Soho and it's major streets. Some of these are the best restaurants in London if not the World.

Best Streets in London for the Fun & Wealthy Part 7 - Leicester Square

Named after the 2nd Earl of Leicester who purchased four acres of land in 1630, the area has been subject to numerous disputes over land ownership and control, all of which are now resolved. Leicester Square has the reputation of being THE place to be for entertainment at night, but also has a peaceful park area during the daytime. Here you will find a statue of William Shakespeare standing above a fountain which features a dolphin theme.

Oxford Street Hotels

Love Oxford Street's guide to the best hotels to rest your head at on and around Oxford Street and Soho . Oxford Street and the Soho area is blessed with some of the best hotels in the whole of London in terms of both location and amenities. The Soho Hotel has 91 individually designed bedrooms, suites and apartments and is situated in a quiet street in the heart of London's entertainment neighbourhood. It is surrounded by some of London's best restaurants and bars , vibrant cafes and most exciting theatres and nightlife.

Guide to London - Dining Out

Most London hotels have excellent restaurants if a hard day's retail therapy or trekking around the tourist trail has left you flummoxed. Eating out anywhere in London is quite an entertaining experience in itself. If you are not in central London, then eating out locally can usually be decided after a quick chat with the hotel staff. Most areas have the usual Italian, Indian, Chinese and English restaurants/bistros. Many areas also tend to cater for the local residents; in Bayswater for instance you will find a few good Middle East style restaurants. After a few drinks why not get in touch with Forbidden London and get exclusive 5 Cavandish Square club guestlist entry on 0845 0945 195. London is one of the best night spots in the world, get in touch for more information on 5 Cavendish Square London entry, guestlist and table bookings.