How to Turn Your Fascination With the Royals Into an Unforgettable Vacation

How to do it: Tours are available from the end of July until October. More information can be found on the Buckingham Palace website.

If you go: We stayed at the stately Rubens at the Palace Hotel, directly across the street from the palace. Some rooms offer views of the royal mews, which is pretty fab. A more affordable option is an outpost of the lower-priced chain The Nadler, at their Victoria location.