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Olympics in London: Will you be heading to the UK this summer for the Games?

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The world´s premier sporting event descends on London this summer as the Olympics come to the UK.

Seven years of planning, preparation and waiting culminate in one big event this summer as millions of tourists visit London for the Games.

204 countries are hoping to get the gold in sports ranging from athletics and football to badminton and basketball, with everything from weighlifting to swimming thrown in between.

The building work has been completed, and the whole city is in a fever anticipating the arrival of the world´s best athletes.

Can Usain Bolt top his superhuman exploits in Beijing? Can the likes of Mo Farah, Jessica Ennes and Chris Hoy triumph on home soil? There are lots of questions, and all will be answered this summer in London.

Millions of people from around the world are visiting the UK to be a part of the Olympics and watch the world’s best athletes compete with glory. The question is: will you be there?

To find out about all our London properties and what we’ve got available during the Olympics – visit the Home from Home website.

Are you planning on making the trip to London for the 2012 Olympics – let us know and comment below or on the Home from Home Facebook page.

 

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