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Virtual Traveller Plus |
Have had my tour cancelled...
 ( European Adventure ) and have been offered the same time a week earlier...yippee only 38 sleeps now...my problem is that l have another tour booked not and insight one of Holland and now have a spare week between the two tours...was thinking of booking the Gems of Britain...has anyone been on this tour? l cant find any info on this forum or in tour tales..so have turned a negative into a positive and insight is throwing in an extra nights stay in London for the inconvenience...l will still have a few days until we fly to Amsterdam and was wondering which part of London offers the most affordable but convenient to attractions! any suggestions would be appreciated. |
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Virtual Traveller Elite |
Sorry I can't help with your question; but what a great attitude.
Whatever you do you are going to enjoy it! When you travel, remember that a foreign country is not designed to make you comfortable. It is designed to make its own people comfortable. |
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Virtual Traveller Plus |
We usually stay at the Cardiff Hotel which is close to Paddington Station, the terminus for the Heathrow Express and a similar distance from Hyde Park and within walking distance of Oxford Street for the averagely fit. Or you can get the tube (subway) within 2 minutes walk.
The hotel is clean and comfortable and reasonably cheap for inner London, although not exactly the Hilton or Savoy of course. The web site is: www.cardiff-hotel.com for you to look before you buy. |
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Virtual Traveller Elite |
Hi Karen & Will
If you haven't travelled around the UK before I would say 'go for it" The Gems of Britain" is very similar to a tour we did a number of years ago when we were also filling in a gap in our travel. We have since been back a couple of times and done a lot more exploring and have revisited most of these places. I notice that this tour is offered as both First Class and Super Saver. 74 days and counting to European Explorer - Gaeley |
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Virtual Traveller Plus |
thank you so much for your comments, l have checked out the cardiff hotel Expom and they are offering 6 nights accom with hop on off bus passes and all breakfasts for a couple at 499 pounds..now hubby and l are debating just spending this time between tours in London sight seeing and doing day trips...isnt it wonderful to go from despair to exhilartion...the choices are amazing..37 days to go yippee!!
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Virtual Traveller Elite |
If you have not been to London before, you can very easily spend a week in London, going to museums, plays and shopping.
Seveal years ago we took our 3 teenagers to London for 10 days and we were occupied the whole time. We spent a whole day going to Windsor Castle by train, seeing the castle and having lunch at a pub. You can also go to Greenwich by boat and spend most of the day there. The same for Hampton Court. Evan Evans and other tour companies can take on day trips to Stonehenge and Bath, Canterbury and Leeds castle etc. |
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Virtual Traveller Elite |
Karen & Will
We have 5 days in London prior to our tour and as this is our third visit to London I have been looking at 'different' things to do. Last night I found a web site www.walks.com and they have some great walks with a guide both in and out of London for very reasonable prices. I emailed them and they replied straight back. There is no need to book as you just meet with the group at the given location for the trip and pay the tour guide. This all looks fine to me but if there is anyone out there who have used this service would love to hear from you. It is certainly worth looking at as, even if you don't want to go with a guide, there are some great ideas on their summer brochure. Gaeley |
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Virtual Traveller Elite |
We went on two of the London Walks last August and they are great. They are very interesting and we look forward to going back to London and doing some more.The only problem is choice as they have a lot of them.
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Virtual Traveller Plus |
thanks Gaeley,
have found a few websites with great suggestions..now lm just deciding do i see windsor castle or edinburgh castle...ahahah funny that a tour cancellation has opened new doors..the stay in London might also give us a chance to catch our breath between tours |
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Virtual Traveller Elite |
Thanks GeorgeJ. It's always great when someone can verify something for you. I like the sound of the day trip to Oxford and the Cotswolds and the idea of the train trip appeals to us as that is a form of transport we rarely get to use. There are so many to choose from but it is great not having to book as we can just see what we want to do on the day - and what the weather dictates
 Gaeley |
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