Webquest - Visit from Spain

The Mendez family are friends of your parents. They are planning a trip to London in the summer.

They live very close to the centre of Madrid.

The family consist of Mr and Mrs Mendez, their daughter, Carla aged 12 and their son, Jose aged 10.

All of the family speak fluent English

They would prefer to travel by air and stay in a hotel in the city centre. They plan to arrive on a Friday and leave on the following Tuesday.

They have asked for your help to plan both a fun and educational visit. There should be something planned to interest each member of the family.

Mr Mendez enjoys visiting art museums. Mrs Mendez wants to go shopping. Carla is excited about going to Madame Tussauds and Jose wants to see the Planetarium.

Your task:

Use the Internet to help you answer the following questions:

Which airport should the family travel from?

What is the distance they will be flying?

Which hotel should they stay in? How much will it cost per night?

Which art gallery should they visit?

Which are the famous shops to go to in London?

Where is Madame Tussauds and the Planetarium? How much will it cost for the Mendez family (hint: child / adult)?

Which London Underground station will they need to stop at to get to Madame Tussauds?

What other important tourist locations in London do you suggest they visit?

What is the current currency exchange rate between the pound and the Euro?