1st time travel from U.S. to London, HELP!
Jun 3rd 2003, 5:22 am
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Re: 1st time travel from U.S. to London, HELP!
On Tue, 03 Jun 2003 17:28:28 GMT, The Reid wrote
> Following up to PTRAVEL
>
>>> We'd like to see all the main attractions,
>>> Buckingham Palace, the Tower Bridge, Big Ben, Eye of London,
>>> British Museum, etc. We'd also like to do some shopping - of
>>> course.
>>
>> London has a great underground system, which will get you around
>> efficiently.
>
> all of those things you mention are in walking distance of each
> other except British Museum,
Ummmm....Buckingham Palace to Tower Bridge?
I suspect you didn't spy that one on the list -- bit of hike, I'd
say.....
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> Following up to PTRAVEL
>
>>> We'd like to see all the main attractions,
>>> Buckingham Palace, the Tower Bridge, Big Ben, Eye of London,
>>> British Museum, etc. We'd also like to do some shopping - of
>>> course.
>>
>> London has a great underground system, which will get you around
>> efficiently.
>
> all of those things you mention are in walking distance of each
> other except British Museum,
Ummmm....Buckingham Palace to Tower Bridge?
I suspect you didn't spy that one on the list -- bit of hike, I'd
say.....
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Cheers,
Harvey
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Jun 3rd 2003, 5:24 am
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Re: 1st time travel from U.S. to London, HELP!
On Tue, 3 Jun 2003 09:05:53 +0100, Marie Lewis wrote:
>In article , csmytheee
> writes
>>Hello,
>>My husband and I are travelling from the U.S. to London from July 18th
>>to August 1st.
>>I would appreciate any help generated from this post (from experienced
>>U.S. folk & Europeans alike!)
>>#1) I found airfare through Virgin Airlines for around $1800 departing
>>San Francisco - for both of us. Is this good? It seems amazing to
>>me. Non Stop Direct.
>Compared with prices currently advertised in the UK, it is quite a high
>price: $1000 would be nearer the mark here and it could be cheaper.
>>#2) We are going to arrive in London. We'd like to stay in the main
>>action of London, what hotels would be good? We'd like a minimum of a
>>3-4 star hotel. Preferably one with a fitness center. Definitely one
>>with private bathrooms. We'd like to see all the main attractions,
>>Buckingham Palace, the Tower Bridge, Big Ben, Eye of London, British
>>Museum, etc. We'd also like to do some shopping - of course.
>Are you aware of London hotel prices? They are much dearer than New
>York ones.
I would say London is about the same. Certainly not "much" dearer.
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>In article , csmytheee
> writes
>>Hello,
>>My husband and I are travelling from the U.S. to London from July 18th
>>to August 1st.
>>I would appreciate any help generated from this post (from experienced
>>U.S. folk & Europeans alike!)
>>#1) I found airfare through Virgin Airlines for around $1800 departing
>>San Francisco - for both of us. Is this good? It seems amazing to
>>me. Non Stop Direct.
>Compared with prices currently advertised in the UK, it is quite a high
>price: $1000 would be nearer the mark here and it could be cheaper.
>>#2) We are going to arrive in London. We'd like to stay in the main
>>action of London, what hotels would be good? We'd like a minimum of a
>>3-4 star hotel. Preferably one with a fitness center. Definitely one
>>with private bathrooms. We'd like to see all the main attractions,
>>Buckingham Palace, the Tower Bridge, Big Ben, Eye of London, British
>>Museum, etc. We'd also like to do some shopping - of course.
>Are you aware of London hotel prices? They are much dearer than New
>York ones.
I would say London is about the same. Certainly not "much" dearer.
--
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Jun 3rd 2003, 5:28 am
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Re: 1st time travel from U.S. to London, HELP!
Following up to PTRAVEL
>> We'd like to see all the main attractions,
>> Buckingham Palace, the Tower Bridge, Big Ben, Eye of London, British
>> Museum, etc. We'd also like to do some shopping - of course.
>London has a great underground system, which will get you around
>efficiently.
all of those things you mention are in walking distance of each other
except British Museum, which a keen walkers walk away, why not foreget
paying for a hotel with a gym and just walk everywhere, seeing more as
you go? (the "tube" gets pretty hot in summer) (you can work out your
upper body to catch up when you get back (or carry lots of shopping
:-) ) You should of course use a black cab once just to see how taxis
should be done (the drivers actually speak english and know where
everyehere is) :-)
--
Mike Reid
"Art is the lie that reveals the truth" P.Picasso
Fellwalking, photos, London & the Thames path "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk"
Spain, food and walking "http://www.fell-walker.co.uk" (see web for email)
>> We'd like to see all the main attractions,
>> Buckingham Palace, the Tower Bridge, Big Ben, Eye of London, British
>> Museum, etc. We'd also like to do some shopping - of course.
>London has a great underground system, which will get you around
>efficiently.
all of those things you mention are in walking distance of each other
except British Museum, which a keen walkers walk away, why not foreget
paying for a hotel with a gym and just walk everywhere, seeing more as
you go? (the "tube" gets pretty hot in summer) (you can work out your
upper body to catch up when you get back (or carry lots of shopping
:-) ) You should of course use a black cab once just to see how taxis
should be done (the drivers actually speak english and know where
everyehere is) :-)
--
Mike Reid
"Art is the lie that reveals the truth" P.Picasso
Fellwalking, photos, London & the Thames path "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk"
Spain, food and walking "http://www.fell-walker.co.uk" (see web for email)
Jun 3rd 2003, 5:31 am
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Re: 1st time travel from U.S. to London, HELP!
On 2 Jun 2003 21:35:23 -0700, [email protected] (csmytheee) wrote:
>Hello,
>My husband and I are travelling from the U.S. to London from July 18th
>to August 1st.
>I would appreciate any help generated from this post (from experienced
>U.S. folk & Europeans alike!)
>#1) I found airfare through Virgin Airlines for around $1800 departing
>San Francisco - for both of us. Is this good? It seems amazing to
>me. Non Stop Direct.
I would say it's on the high side, although a direct flight is not to be sneezed
at.
>#2) We are going to arrive in London. We'd like to stay in the main
>action of London, what hotels would be good? We'd like a minimum of a
>3-4 star hotel. Preferably one with a fitness center. Definitely one
>with private bathrooms. We'd like to see all the main attractions,
>Buckingham Palace, the Tower Bridge, Big Ben, Eye of London, British
>Museum, etc. We'd also like to do some shopping - of course.
I stayed in a good hotel in the vicinity of West End (South Kensington), Regency
Hotel on Queensgate. Rooms were quite small, but it's a pretty hotel, in good
shape, and on a fabulous quiet street just off Old Bromley Rod which is full of
little cafes, a supermarket, and such. Three block walk to the South Kensington
Underground stop. A couple of blocks from the V&A/Museum of Natural History.
Cost us $155 including tax on an internet deal. The rack rate was L130 or 135.
>#3) We'd like to take the train to Paris for a few days (maybe 2-3?)
>Does this sound reasonable?
Yes that's fine -- I would make it three days.
> #3a) How much does the train cost? Do we need to make
>reservations? Any clues or links are appreciated.
It's quite reasonable but yes you need a reservation. You can find the link in
30 seconds, search "eurostar".
--
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- Abraham Lincoln
>Hello,
>My husband and I are travelling from the U.S. to London from July 18th
>to August 1st.
>I would appreciate any help generated from this post (from experienced
>U.S. folk & Europeans alike!)
>#1) I found airfare through Virgin Airlines for around $1800 departing
>San Francisco - for both of us. Is this good? It seems amazing to
>me. Non Stop Direct.
I would say it's on the high side, although a direct flight is not to be sneezed
at.
>#2) We are going to arrive in London. We'd like to stay in the main
>action of London, what hotels would be good? We'd like a minimum of a
>3-4 star hotel. Preferably one with a fitness center. Definitely one
>with private bathrooms. We'd like to see all the main attractions,
>Buckingham Palace, the Tower Bridge, Big Ben, Eye of London, British
>Museum, etc. We'd also like to do some shopping - of course.
I stayed in a good hotel in the vicinity of West End (South Kensington), Regency
Hotel on Queensgate. Rooms were quite small, but it's a pretty hotel, in good
shape, and on a fabulous quiet street just off Old Bromley Rod which is full of
little cafes, a supermarket, and such. Three block walk to the South Kensington
Underground stop. A couple of blocks from the V&A/Museum of Natural History.
Cost us $155 including tax on an internet deal. The rack rate was L130 or 135.
>#3) We'd like to take the train to Paris for a few days (maybe 2-3?)
>Does this sound reasonable?
Yes that's fine -- I would make it three days.
> #3a) How much does the train cost? Do we need to make
>reservations? Any clues or links are appreciated.
It's quite reasonable but yes you need a reservation. You can find the link in
30 seconds, search "eurostar".
--
"If this is coffee, please bring me some tea. If this is tea, please bring me some coffee."
- Abraham Lincoln
Jun 3rd 2003, 5:41 am
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Re: 1st time travel from U.S. to London, HELP!
"csmytheee" wrote in message
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> [email protected] (Miguel Cruz) wrote in message
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> > csmytheee wrote:
> > > #1) I found airfare through Virgin Airlines for around $1800 departing
> > > San Francisco - for both of us. Is this good? It seems amazing to
> > > me. Non Stop Direct.
> >
> > I assume you mean it seems amazingly high. Or you're flying business
class.
> >
> > miguel
> it's a coach flight. so it's too pricey. well then, where/what is
> the better fare? which airline is better. what price range is more
> acceptable?
> thanks
$1800 is about right for UK to USA. USA to UK flights were usually
cheaper. (I lived in SF for a while so always looked for the cheapest
flights to London). Monday thru Thursday flights are usually cheaper.
The trade price for that fare is only $100 cheaper per person so it's a
reasonable deal. Having flown with BA, American, United and Virgin on that
route there's not much to choose between the service. It just depends how
full the flight is and the cabin crew.
Mark
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> [email protected] (Miguel Cruz) wrote in message
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> > csmytheee wrote:
> > > #1) I found airfare through Virgin Airlines for around $1800 departing
> > > San Francisco - for both of us. Is this good? It seems amazing to
> > > me. Non Stop Direct.
> >
> > I assume you mean it seems amazingly high. Or you're flying business
class.
> >
> > miguel
> it's a coach flight. so it's too pricey. well then, where/what is
> the better fare? which airline is better. what price range is more
> acceptable?
> thanks
$1800 is about right for UK to USA. USA to UK flights were usually
cheaper. (I lived in SF for a while so always looked for the cheapest
flights to London). Monday thru Thursday flights are usually cheaper.
The trade price for that fare is only $100 cheaper per person so it's a
reasonable deal. Having flown with BA, American, United and Virgin on that
route there's not much to choose between the service. It just depends how
full the flight is and the cabin crew.
Mark
Buying or selling a Jaguar, go to www.Jaguars4sale.com
Jun 3rd 2003, 6:02 am
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"csmytheee" wrote in message
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> Hello,
> My husband and I are travelling from the U.S. to London from July 18th
> to August 1st.
> I would appreciate any help generated from this post (from experienced
> U.S. folk & Europeans alike!)
> #1) I found airfare through Virgin Airlines for around $1800 departing
> San Francisco - for both of us. Is this good? It seems amazing to
> me. Non Stop Direct.
> #2) We are going to arrive in London. We'd like to stay in the main
> action of London, what hotels would be good? We'd like a minimum of a
> 3-4 star hotel. Preferably one with a fitness center. Definitely one
> with private bathrooms. We'd like to see all the main attractions,
> Buckingham Palace, the Tower Bridge, Big Ben, Eye of London, British
> Museum, etc. We'd also like to do some shopping - of course.
For a fitness center you'll need a 4 or 5 star. Try
http://www.londonhotels-discount.com/ Also do a Google search for London
hotels.
> #3) We'd like to take the train to Paris for a few days (maybe 2-3?)
> Does this sound reasonable? We probably want to just see the Tower
> and some museums, and check out the Parisian life. Hotel options same
> as above. Shopping too.
> #3a) How much does the train cost? Do we need to make
> reservations? Any clues or links are appreciated.
You'll need 3 days in Paris. At that time there will probably be a line
waiting to go up the Tower and come down. I was there last week and it was
already busy.
Unless the regulations have changed you will need a visa for France. Check
with the French embassy/consulate in SF. I found this out when I took my
Californian girl friend there!! The easiest way to get a round Paris is on
the Metro. A day ticket costs 8.50 Euro. Watch out for the street
hustlers in Montmartre. www.parishotels-discount.com/
> I'm sure I'll think of more questions, but this is good to start off
> with. Again, I thank you in advance for your help!!!
> p.s...web links are a great help =)
Mark
Buying or selling a Jaguar, go to www.Jaguars4sale.com
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> Hello,
> My husband and I are travelling from the U.S. to London from July 18th
> to August 1st.
> I would appreciate any help generated from this post (from experienced
> U.S. folk & Europeans alike!)
> #1) I found airfare through Virgin Airlines for around $1800 departing
> San Francisco - for both of us. Is this good? It seems amazing to
> me. Non Stop Direct.
> #2) We are going to arrive in London. We'd like to stay in the main
> action of London, what hotels would be good? We'd like a minimum of a
> 3-4 star hotel. Preferably one with a fitness center. Definitely one
> with private bathrooms. We'd like to see all the main attractions,
> Buckingham Palace, the Tower Bridge, Big Ben, Eye of London, British
> Museum, etc. We'd also like to do some shopping - of course.
For a fitness center you'll need a 4 or 5 star. Try
http://www.londonhotels-discount.com/ Also do a Google search for London
hotels.
> #3) We'd like to take the train to Paris for a few days (maybe 2-3?)
> Does this sound reasonable? We probably want to just see the Tower
> and some museums, and check out the Parisian life. Hotel options same
> as above. Shopping too.
> #3a) How much does the train cost? Do we need to make
> reservations? Any clues or links are appreciated.
You'll need 3 days in Paris. At that time there will probably be a line
waiting to go up the Tower and come down. I was there last week and it was
already busy.
Unless the regulations have changed you will need a visa for France. Check
with the French embassy/consulate in SF. I found this out when I took my
Californian girl friend there!! The easiest way to get a round Paris is on
the Metro. A day ticket costs 8.50 Euro. Watch out for the street
hustlers in Montmartre. www.parishotels-discount.com/
> I'm sure I'll think of more questions, but this is good to start off
> with. Again, I thank you in advance for your help!!!
> p.s...web links are a great help =)
Mark
Buying or selling a Jaguar, go to www.Jaguars4sale.com
Jun 3rd 2003, 6:03 am
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Following up to Scott Hamlin
> but I don't think it had a health
>club.
another idea, get a hotel near St James/Green/Hyde Park and go for a
run instead, runs up to 9 miles reasonably away from roads.
--
Mike Reid
"Art is the lie that reveals the truth" P.Picasso
Fellwalking, photos, London & the Thames path "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk"
Spain, food and walking "http://www.fell-walker.co.uk" (see web for email)
> but I don't think it had a health
>club.
another idea, get a hotel near St James/Green/Hyde Park and go for a
run instead, runs up to 9 miles reasonably away from roads.
--
Mike Reid
"Art is the lie that reveals the truth" P.Picasso
Fellwalking, photos, London & the Thames path "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk"
Spain, food and walking "http://www.fell-walker.co.uk" (see web for email)
Jun 3rd 2003, 6:05 am
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"Mason Barge" wrote in message
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> just off Old Bromley Rod
Old Bromley Rod is one of my best friends - very nice guy, but getting a bit
past it!
ITYM Old Brompton Road.
;-)
Ian
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> just off Old Bromley Rod
Old Bromley Rod is one of my best friends - very nice guy, but getting a bit
past it!
ITYM Old Brompton Road.
;-)
Ian
Jun 3rd 2003, 6:20 am
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"The Reid" wrote in message
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> all of those things you mention are in walking distance of each other
> except British Museum, which a keen walkers walk away, why not foreget
> paying for a hotel with a gym and just walk everywhere, seeing more as
> you go? (the "tube" gets pretty hot in summer) (you can work out your
> upper body to catch up when you get back (or carry lots of shopping
> :-) )
[snip]
Does the tube have straps or bars? If bars like the Boston subway, you can
do pull-ups between stations.
That should work the upper body and keep away the weirdos.
news:[email protected]...
> all of those things you mention are in walking distance of each other
> except British Museum, which a keen walkers walk away, why not foreget
> paying for a hotel with a gym and just walk everywhere, seeing more as
> you go? (the "tube" gets pretty hot in summer) (you can work out your
> upper body to catch up when you get back (or carry lots of shopping
> :-) )
[snip]
Does the tube have straps or bars? If bars like the Boston subway, you can
do pull-ups between stations.
That should work the upper body and keep away the weirdos.
Jun 3rd 2003, 6:26 am
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csmytheee wrote in message ...
>#3) We'd like to take the train to Paris for a few days (maybe 2-3?)
>Does this sound reasonable? We probably want to just see the Tower
>and some museums, and check out the Parisian life. Hotel options same
>as above. Shopping too.
> #3a) How much does the train cost? Do we need to make
>reservations? Any clues or links are appreciated.
Reservations strongly advisable if you want to travel at a civilised time of
day - UK school holidays start at the end of July, and air travel to France
is being affected by industrial action at the moment so more people than
usual may be choosing to go by train.
Highly unlikely that you'll get a fitness centre in a 3/4 star hotel in
Paris especially if you stay in the centre, as they are usually not
purpose-built & space is at a premium. But as others have said, boulevards
are for walking down, not to mention all the stairs that are available for
climbing - see
http://www.bootsnall.com/cgi-bin/gt/...pr99paris.shtm
l
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kathie
>#3) We'd like to take the train to Paris for a few days (maybe 2-3?)
>Does this sound reasonable? We probably want to just see the Tower
>and some museums, and check out the Parisian life. Hotel options same
>as above. Shopping too.
> #3a) How much does the train cost? Do we need to make
>reservations? Any clues or links are appreciated.
Reservations strongly advisable if you want to travel at a civilised time of
day - UK school holidays start at the end of July, and air travel to France
is being affected by industrial action at the moment so more people than
usual may be choosing to go by train.
Highly unlikely that you'll get a fitness centre in a 3/4 star hotel in
Paris especially if you stay in the centre, as they are usually not
purpose-built & space is at a premium. But as others have said, boulevards
are for walking down, not to mention all the stairs that are available for
climbing - see
http://www.bootsnall.com/cgi-bin/gt/...pr99paris.shtm
l
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kathie
Jun 3rd 2003, 8:37 am
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On 3 Jun 2003 14:23:24 -0700, [email protected] (Chris)
wrote:
>----------
>You said in another post u are flying coach..This is a pretty pricey ,
>we went in March and it only cost us $528 each and this was flying
>into Manchester and flying out of Frankfurt, Germany. Check out some
>of the discount ticket sites, cheapfares, orbitz, etc. We flew AA and
>this price was right through them.
Well, yah. If you want to go from the USA to Europe in March you
can usually find fares even cheaper than $528. Unfortunately, the
poster hasn't the option of reversing time. How about seeing how
cheaply you can get fares to Europe in July?
>We left London for Paris and took the Eurail,
I presume you mean the Eurostar?
>I think the price is
>&140 if you don't have the Eurail Pass, which we did , so the price
>was only $70 per person. Train ride is 4 hours and takes u right to
>downtown Paris.
It's three hours. Perhaps the one hour time zone change faked you
out?
************* DAVE HATUNEN ([email protected]) *************
* Tucson Arizona, out where the cacti grow *
* My typos & mispellings are intentional copyright traps *
wrote:
>----------
>You said in another post u are flying coach..This is a pretty pricey ,
>we went in March and it only cost us $528 each and this was flying
>into Manchester and flying out of Frankfurt, Germany. Check out some
>of the discount ticket sites, cheapfares, orbitz, etc. We flew AA and
>this price was right through them.
Well, yah. If you want to go from the USA to Europe in March you
can usually find fares even cheaper than $528. Unfortunately, the
poster hasn't the option of reversing time. How about seeing how
cheaply you can get fares to Europe in July?
>We left London for Paris and took the Eurail,
I presume you mean the Eurostar?
>I think the price is
>&140 if you don't have the Eurail Pass, which we did , so the price
>was only $70 per person. Train ride is 4 hours and takes u right to
>downtown Paris.
It's three hours. Perhaps the one hour time zone change faked you
out?
************* DAVE HATUNEN ([email protected]) *************
* Tucson Arizona, out where the cacti grow *
* My typos & mispellings are intentional copyright traps *
Jun 3rd 2003, 8:48 am
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motorgirl wrote
>Does the tube have straps or bars? If bars like the Boston subway, you can
>do pull-ups between stations.
>That should work the upper body and keep away the weirdos.
Most of the time you'll be packed so tightly you won't know which *are*
the weirdoes.....
--
>Kat<
>Does the tube have straps or bars? If bars like the Boston subway, you can
>do pull-ups between stations.
>That should work the upper body and keep away the weirdos.
Most of the time you'll be packed so tightly you won't know which *are*
the weirdoes.....
--
>Kat<
Jun 3rd 2003, 9:23 am
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In article , csmytheee
writes
>[email protected] (Miguel Cruz) wrote in message
>news:...
>> csmytheee wrote:
>> > #1) I found airfare through Virgin Airlines for around $1800 departing
>> > San Francisco - for both of us. Is this good? It seems amazing to
>> > me. Non Stop Direct.
>> I assume you mean it seems amazingly high. Or you're flying business class.
>> miguel
>it's a coach flight. so it's too pricey. well then, where/what is
>the better fare? which airline is better. what price range is more
>acceptable?
>thanks
They are really cheating you: the fare in the opposite direction is
really cheap at the moment.
--
Marie Lewis
writes
>[email protected] (Miguel Cruz) wrote in message
>news:...
>> csmytheee wrote:
>> > #1) I found airfare through Virgin Airlines for around $1800 departing
>> > San Francisco - for both of us. Is this good? It seems amazing to
>> > me. Non Stop Direct.
>> I assume you mean it seems amazingly high. Or you're flying business class.
>> miguel
>it's a coach flight. so it's too pricey. well then, where/what is
>the better fare? which airline is better. what price range is more
>acceptable?
>thanks
They are really cheating you: the fare in the opposite direction is
really cheap at the moment.
--
Marie Lewis
Jun 3rd 2003, 9:23 am
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[email protected] (csmytheee) wrote in message news:...
> Hello,
> My husband and I are travelling from the U.S. to London from July 18th
> to August 1st.
> I would appreciate any help generated from this post (from experienced
> U.S. folk & Europeans alike!)
>
> #1) I found airfare through Virgin Airlines for around $1800 departing
> San Francisco - for both of us. Is this good? It seems amazing to
> me. Non Stop Direct.
----------
You said in another post u are flying coach..This is a pretty pricey ,
we went in March and it only cost us $528 each and this was flying
into Manchester and flying out of Frankfurt, Germany. Check out some
of the discount ticket sites, cheapfares, orbitz, etc. We flew AA and
this price was right through them.
---------------------------
> #2) We are going to arrive in London. We'd like to stay in the main
> action of London, what hotels would be good? We'd like a minimum of a
> 3-4 star hotel. Preferably one with a fitness center. Definitely one
> with private bathrooms. We'd like to see all the main attractions,
> Buckingham Palace, the Tower Bridge, Big Ben, Eye of London, British
> Museum, etc. We'd also like to do some shopping - of course.
---------
Try checking out www.londonnights.com....we booked our hotel through
them and got a good deal on a hotel called Berjaya Eden Park Hotel in
the Bayswater district. Price was great about $60 a day and location
was good. Couple of minutes from tube and bus stations. Hotel was
clean, efficient and personal were nice and helpful..
------------------
>
> #3) We'd like to take the train to Paris for a few days (maybe 2-3?)
> Does this sound reasonable? We probably want to just see the Tower
> and some museums, and check out the Parisian life. Hotel options same
> as above. Shopping too.
> #3a) How much does the train cost? Do we need to make
> reservations? Any clues or links are appreciated.
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We left London for Paris and took the Eurail, I think the price is
&140 if you don't have the Eurail Pass, which we did , so the price
was only $70 per person. Train ride is 4 hours and takes u right to
downtown Paris. Hint, in a 3 day span make plans to see only the
things you really want to see, don't overload yourself. Paris is a
huge city with lots to see, if you try to cram a lot in 3 days you
won't enjoy any of it.
>
>
> I'm sure I'll think of more questions, but this is good to start off
> with. Again, I thank you in advance for your help!!!
>
> p.s...web links are a great help =)
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Have a great trip, i envy you. I can't wait to go back, have to wait
till March again lol...
> Hello,
> My husband and I are travelling from the U.S. to London from July 18th
> to August 1st.
> I would appreciate any help generated from this post (from experienced
> U.S. folk & Europeans alike!)
>
> #1) I found airfare through Virgin Airlines for around $1800 departing
> San Francisco - for both of us. Is this good? It seems amazing to
> me. Non Stop Direct.
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You said in another post u are flying coach..This is a pretty pricey ,
we went in March and it only cost us $528 each and this was flying
into Manchester and flying out of Frankfurt, Germany. Check out some
of the discount ticket sites, cheapfares, orbitz, etc. We flew AA and
this price was right through them.
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> #2) We are going to arrive in London. We'd like to stay in the main
> action of London, what hotels would be good? We'd like a minimum of a
> 3-4 star hotel. Preferably one with a fitness center. Definitely one
> with private bathrooms. We'd like to see all the main attractions,
> Buckingham Palace, the Tower Bridge, Big Ben, Eye of London, British
> Museum, etc. We'd also like to do some shopping - of course.
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Try checking out www.londonnights.com....we booked our hotel through
them and got a good deal on a hotel called Berjaya Eden Park Hotel in
the Bayswater district. Price was great about $60 a day and location
was good. Couple of minutes from tube and bus stations. Hotel was
clean, efficient and personal were nice and helpful..
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>
> #3) We'd like to take the train to Paris for a few days (maybe 2-3?)
> Does this sound reasonable? We probably want to just see the Tower
> and some museums, and check out the Parisian life. Hotel options same
> as above. Shopping too.
> #3a) How much does the train cost? Do we need to make
> reservations? Any clues or links are appreciated.
----------------
We left London for Paris and took the Eurail, I think the price is
&140 if you don't have the Eurail Pass, which we did , so the price
was only $70 per person. Train ride is 4 hours and takes u right to
downtown Paris. Hint, in a 3 day span make plans to see only the
things you really want to see, don't overload yourself. Paris is a
huge city with lots to see, if you try to cram a lot in 3 days you
won't enjoy any of it.
>
>
> I'm sure I'll think of more questions, but this is good to start off
> with. Again, I thank you in advance for your help!!!
>
> p.s...web links are a great help =)
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Have a great trip, i envy you. I can't wait to go back, have to wait
till March again lol...
Jun 3rd 2003, 9:24 am
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Re: 1st time travel from U.S. to London, HELP!
In article , carman
writes
>$1800 is about right for UK to USA. USA to UK flights were usually
>cheaper. (I lived in SF for a while so always looked for the cheapest
>flights to London).
It must be some time ago: This weekend, in the newspapers I saw return
flights, UK to LA at under $450 per person.
--
Marie Lewis
writes
>$1800 is about right for UK to USA. USA to UK flights were usually
>cheaper. (I lived in SF for a while so always looked for the cheapest
>flights to London).
It must be some time ago: This weekend, in the newspapers I saw return
flights, UK to LA at under $450 per person.
--
Marie Lewis
