…heading out of the UK, one option is Eurostar. However, be check that the Eurostar is going to Amsterdam because they’re expanding, and reworking the railway station in Amsterdam which is affecting some schedules. An alternative is to get the train into Paris and get river cruises down the Seine. I’ve done that before. Got Eurostar to Paris and went down the Seine, which is quite a nice river cruise. You could then head down and go down to the No…
…ors and the faster Catamaran Services did not survive the competition that Eurostar brought, while services like the Hover Craft died out completely. Eurostar has been looking at acquiring some of the bankrupt Ferry Companies to add to their services, to carry trucks that are too large for their trains to be able to carry. P&O is the main UK based ferry company operating on this route. The P&O Cruise Ship business is not part of the company, as th…
…what you absolutely must do if you visit. This week’s podcast topics: The Eurostar and the Channel Tunnel (short history and review of the service) A short history and facts about Paris The 6 places or things you absolutely must do if you visit Paris. Things you could do all of in a packed few days visit. A place to stay that is very central Post Bag with listener comments and feedback – including “My Travel Reviews: Correction Section” where I c…
…ere are some fascinating options. Eurostar Some river cruise lines use the Eurostar to whisk cruisers to and from the UK under the English Channel to Paris. To join river cruises close to the Eiffel Tower sailing down the River Seine, which I have done with CroisiEurope. Others use the Eurostar to take cruisers to Amsterdam. To sail the Rhine or even all the way down the Danube to Budapest. Northern Belle In the UK, there are many day trips that c…
…process and ordeal reminded me again of why it is so much better to go by Eurostar if you can. And in fact increasingly around Europe by train, than put oneself through the airport and pack-them-in short haul flights. I have been to and from Paris at least twice a month now for the last 6 months. All except this one has been on the Eurostar. My original posting on this with the case for and against: click here. I went through the new BA Terminal…
…2008. So far here are the Plusses and Minuses for the year to date PLUSSES Eurostar Travel to and from London/ Paris from London St.Pancras As in my various postings, nothing quite beats the ordeal of flying to and from Paris than the civilized Eurostar from the stunningly beautiful St Pancras station in London. There is a lovely business lounge in St Pancras, it is easy to check in and get through passport control. The negative so far is the mess…
…s. (And can confirm they have a good health service!) We had gone there on Eurostar for a long weekend and was a bit concerned as the day approached, as wondered if the city would be dull and bland like the stereo type that tends to do the rounds, and is the butt of jokes. Maybe partly as we were not expecting much and so just embraced what it had to offer, we had a great time. Though it did only take 2 days to do really. The city is probably most…
…have a journey to make and toilets are not always at hand. Always read the label and remember to rehydrate with water and rehydration salts, or sports drinks if you have diarrhoea.” On their site they have this travel hotspot thing: Find out more about Travellers’ Diarrhoea What are your tips? Add a comment on the blog or email and I will add: [email protected] ——————————————————– Sign up now to get updates from Gary Bembridge: Tips for Travell…
…it on this trip. The hotel is right next to the famous Century 21 discount label department store and an easy 10 minute walk to South Street Sea Port area with its shops and museums and the major drop off and pick up for the round Manhattan bus tours. But overall, it is not a very handy destination for tourists as far from the shopping areas and Central Park etc. Overall, I liked the room a lot but the noise of construction did wake me up earlier…
…if you are putting your luggage out keep the tear off tag from the luggage label, that will remind you what allocated slot you have and, as some cruise lines require us to show our luggage tag colour to let you off the ship, the allocated time. Finally, when packing, don’t pack the cruise line umbrella, dressing gown, binoculars or other bits and pieces around the cabin. You will likely be charged for those and often at a much higher amount than i…
…ke design. And of course, they have trolls everywhere. Always check on the label where they’re made. I would stress again that Norway is very expensive. The currency is the Norwegian kroner, and because it’s not the Euro, the exchange rate is more complicated, it’s easy to get confused about how much you’re paying. Make sure you understand it. On the plus side, many of the souvenir shops will take Euros and some will take dollars or UK Sterling. I…
