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TRAVEL IN ENGLAND
BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME –
How to share your trip plans with friends and family:
www.tripit.com
Can share each trip selectively.Electronic storage of confirmation
numbersEffortless from airline, hotel, etc.
emails
ARRIVAL FROM THE USA VIA -
Air – at Heathrow or GatwickChunnel TrainCruise Ship
GETTING INTO LONDON FROM THE AIRPORT -
Tube Taxi
TUBE TICKETING -
www.allinlondon.co.uk www.visitbritain.com/en http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/ www.londonpass.com an entry to attractions with
or without travel. www.visitlondon.com a wide range of services
(claim to be the official site) Vending kiosks or ticket windows at many stations
OTHER TRANSFERS -
Book a ‘Meet and Greet’ ServiceCity busCoach transfersOther private vehiclesHotel ConciergeUse search engine to find “London airport transfers”
HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU HAVE??
Overnight prior to meeting up with a tour group
Options:TheatreHop on/Hop off bus tourLondon WalksExplore the Tube
Organized day trips
Ten days to two weeks for a good sampling of England and Scotland
Options:Globus, Trafalgar, Rick Steves, Insight Vacations, Road Scholars, etc.
Visit your local agent!
LONDON TOURIST INFORMATION (TI)
A great resource for :
Theatre ticketsDay tripsGeneral
informationMapsBrochures
HMS Victory at Southampton
Kew Gardens –Dale Chihuly Exhibit
Oxford
Covent Garden
Admiralty Arch on The Mall
The Towerof London
Crown Jewels?
POSSIBLE TOUR ROUTES -
Glastonbury Abbey
Warwick Castle
Caernavon Castle, Wales
Oban, Scotland