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| Visitor visa and travel to other countries | 11/4/2009 |
Q: I am an American citizen staying with friends in London on a visitor’s visa, and my passport simply ...
A: Kara, hi. I can't give formal legal advice as I'm sure you'll understand, but I do have good ...
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| Heathrow to Borehamwood | 10/26/2009 |
Q: My wife and i are landing in Heathrow around 3.00pm Mon 9 Nov and we need to get to Borehamwood ...
A: although you will need two separate tickets. From London Heathrow, you take the London Underground ...
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| How to get to Borehamwood Hertfordshire by train | 9/15/2009 |
Q: Ill be going to UK specifically to Station Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordhire.what is the fastest way ...
A: "Elstree and Borehamwood Station" is in the next street. I'm not sure where you are travelling ...
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| train and pub/country inns | 8/18/2009 |
Q: We are planning a trip to England next year. We would like to travel around the country by train, ...
A: Yes, driving in Scotland can be hard work! The problem you'll have is that the trains tend to ...
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| how to get to Hastings | 8/8/2009 |
Q: I'm arriving at Heathrow on Sunday(9th August) and have to get to Charing Cross by tube and take ...
A: No - change at Earls Court for the District Line for Victoria or Embankment. However, it is much ...
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| how to get to Hastings | 8/8/2009 |
Q: I'm arriving at Heathrow on Sunday(9th August) and have to get to Charing Cross by tube and take ...
A: which will make the journey easier! Victoria station is much easier to get to than Charing Cross, ...
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| Heathrow to Liverpool | 8/4/2009 |
Q: My son and I need to get from Heathrow to Liverpool (preferably near the ferry dock) for as little ...
A: Kelvin, I'm happy to help. You've left it too late to get cheap rail fares, but there is a coach ...
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| Luggage lockers at King's Cross | 8/1/2009 |
Q: I will be flying in to Heathrow with my daughter from NY arriving at 9:00 am this Friday. Our ...
A: Yes, there is a left-luggage facility here and at the St Pancras station, which is right next door ...
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| Job deployment | 7/27/2009 |
Q: good day to you. i am writing in connection to an e-mail i received last week. it is almost a carbon ...
A: This is a standard "scam" - which seems to be targetting the Phillipines at the moment. The short ...
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| job deployment | 7/2/2009 |
Q: got this email from a freind.. been submitting my resume' gut it seem that the email add is a hoax.. ...
A: There's no problem in submitting your CV / Resume anywhere, but remember that any company charging ...
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| job deployment | 6/29/2009 |
Q: got this email from a freind.. been submitting my resume' gut it seem that the email add is a hoax.. ...
A: Firstly, my apologies for not replying earlier - I am sent an email when there's a question, but I ...
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| First Time in London | 6/26/2009 |
Q: My fiance and I will be heading over to the UK for the first time for our honeymoon. Our final ...
A: Sandra, hi - and thanks for your questions! Let's deal with your hotel first. Take a look at the ...
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| 2 weeks car travel | 6/18/2009 |
Q: My husband & I would like to take 2 weeks car journey to the GB & visit England, Scotland & Ireland. ...
A: Ortal - thank you for your question. The cost of fuel in Britain is very high, our motorways and ...
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| london safety, hotels | 5/23/2009 |
Q: I will be visiting london next month with my husband and 2 childrens aged 4 and 1 year old. I made ...
A: Your hotel is in one of the wealthiest and nicest areas of London, with many restaurant very close ...
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| London to Amsterdam travel | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I would like to travel from London to Amsterdam, during the month of Sept. I am based in India and ...
A: The cost is approx £17 - less on a slow train. At Schiphol Amsterdam, the rail station is below the ...
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| rail travel in UK | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I would like to plan my honeymoon for September 2009 in Great Britain and Ireland. My fiance and I ...
A: at least initially, that perhaps this will be easier, mostly, than you think. For London, there are ...
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| rail travel in UK | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I would like to plan my honeymoon for September 2009 in Great Britain and Ireland. My fiance and I ...
A: I'd be delighted to help! Can you give me some details of your interests, though, please? For ...
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| getting from airport to blackheath village | 4/25/2009 |
Q: we are arriving in late June 09 at heathrow airport and need to get somehow to Blackheath Village, ...
A: It's a balance between cost and convenience. Depending on the time of your arrival (as traffic is ...
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| Follow Follow up Question | 4/19/2009 |
Q: I've finalized my trip and I will now be staying at the Apollo Hotel in London. In my previous ...
A: Hmm, well see what previous guests have said - and note that it's rated about 900th of the 1,100 ...
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| Follow Follow up Question | 4/19/2009 |
Q: I've finalized my trip and I will now be staying at the Apollo Hotel in London. In my previous ...
A: please? If it's the one in Bayswater, you might be advised to look at reviews on TripAdvisor before ...
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| Getting from LHR to Southampton Cruise Ships | 4/18/2009 |
Q: Please let me know how long it will take to go from London Heathrow to Southampton Piers to meet a ...
A: I don't normally just offer a website link, but there's a page here: ...
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| Travel Gatwick to Liverpool st | 4/8/2009 |
Q: I am travelling from Florida to Gatwick and need to go collect something from Bishopgate (Liverpool ...
A: my suggestions, copied below, are correct (if it helps, there's no tube at Gatwick, as it's a long ...
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| Travel Heathrow to Gatwick then Liverpool st | 4/5/2009 |
Q: I am travelling from Florida to Gatwick and need to go collect something from Bishopgate (Liverpool ...
A: No problem - that's easy enough! Leave your luggage at Heathrow, as above. Get an underground ...
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| Travel Gatwick to Liverpool st | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I am travelling from Florida to Gatwick and need to go collect something from Bishopgate (Liverpool ...
A: Hmmm, interesting! A taxi or a motorcycle courier could, in theory, deliver to your hotel or to the ...
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| Travel Gatwick to Liverpool st | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I am travelling from Florida to Gatwick and need to go collect something from Bishopgate (Liverpool ...
A: It is possible, but there's an easier way to do it. I should say first that although you are ...
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| Follow Up Question | 3/10/2009 |
Q: My wife and I will definitely look into getting an Oyster card when we arrive in London (I'm ...
A: You will probably find most clothes more expensive than at home and have the hassle - and possible ...
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| Train Travel | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I am an American traveling to London this coming May. I will be staying at the Bayswater Inn Hotel ...
A: with most streets laid out out over 400 years ago - so not in the "grid" pattern you may be used to. ...
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| Train Travel | 3/8/2009 |
Q: I am an American traveling to London this coming May. I will be staying at the Bayswater Inn Hotel ...
A: Always happy for follow-up questions - and there's no such thing as a "silly" question - promise! ...
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| Train Travel | 3/7/2009 |
Q: I am an American traveling to London this coming May. I will be staying at the Bayswater Inn Hotel ...
A: I hope you've already got a ticket - they sell out amazingly fast! You'll be pleased to hear that ...
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| transportation from cruise ship to London | 2/27/2009 |
Q: Arriving on a cruise ship in Southampton and needing to get to London for an extended stay, are ...
A: http://www.chauffeursofengland.co.uk/Airports%20and%20Seaports/taxi-from-southampton-port.htm If ...
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| Train from LHR to Dublin | 2/26/2009 |
Q: Greetings, Please let me know the most affordable route via train from London Heathrow to Dublin. ...
A: As you may be aware, Dublin is in Ireland, so to get there from Heathrow by land and sea would mean ...
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| Trains from Gatwick to Harwich | 2/5/2009 |
Q: my friend and I arrive Gatwick 0700 5/29 and want to make a train connection to Harwich, spend the ...
A: There are many train stations in London. You are correct that to get to London you would take the ...
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| bus travel from gatwick | 2/5/2009 |
Q: Good Morning, I will be travelling with my elderly mother to Gatwick in April. she would love to ...
A: Oh, she will enjoy it - Hever Castle really is wonderful! It was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn ...
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| Bristol | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I'm not sure what your knowledge of Bristol is, but I'm an Indian student transferring to study an ...
A: Bristol is actually one of my favourite cities in the UK! However, I'm going to direct you towards ...
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| transportation from heathrow to southampton | 1/27/2009 |
Q: I am planning to board a cruise ship from Southampton But I need to travel from Heathrow to the ...
A: Depending on day / time and how much luggage you have, the easiest and cheapest would be a coach ...
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| Gatwick to liverpool St Station | 1/21/2009 |
Q: Alun, Hi, greetings from NZ. My wife and I are planning to arrive at Gatwick and travel to The ...
A: there are other train services from Gatwick Airport to London - but do be aware that the other ...
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| London to Hertford | 1/8/2009 |
Q: My brother and I are visiting Hertford, England in six weeks and we would like to know how to get ...
A: Ahh, that's easier then! ...
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| London to Hertford | 1/8/2009 |
Q: My brother and I are visiting Hertford, England in six weeks and we would like to know how to get ...
A: but are served from different stations in London, just to make things even more complicated! ...
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| Thank you Re: Rail Options | 12/1/2008 |
Q: Aloha, I am traveling in March with my 2 daughters. We are going: London, Groningen, Paris with a ...
A: You're very welcome! That Premier Inn is in an excellent position, just yards from Big Ben and the ...
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| Thank you Re: Rail Options | 11/29/2008 |
Q: Aloha, I am traveling in March with my 2 daughters. We are going: London, Groningen, Paris with a ...
A: Happy to help - but please take my advice - do spend some time looking at how far apart the areas ...
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| Rail Options | 11/25/2008 |
Q: Aloha, I am traveling in March with my 2 daughters. We are going: London, Groningen, Paris with a ...
A: I hardly know where to start! Firstly, Groningen is in the Netherlands, not the UK, and a little ...
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| passports england | 11/13/2008 |
Q: In england,do you have to have a passport to travel from one country to the next? ANSWER: Sorry, do ...
A: Sorry if I've not made it clear, but it depends on the country. For Scotland, Wales and Northern ...
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| trains | 11/4/2008 |
Q: since you said you have travelled a lot using trains, do you know whether it is possible to leave a ...
A: you cannot break the journey. I assume you're talking about a UK train, so remember that it can ...
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| Travel from London to Paris | 10/2/2008 |
Q: Good morning, Next July (2009) I have been invited to London for a symposium and wanted to travel ...
A: I'm not sure that Eurostar is the "best" way to get to Paris - it's certainly my favourite and the ...
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| Travel from Heathrow Airport to Hertfordshire England | 8/20/2008 |
Q: My question is, What is the best and cheapest way to get from Heathrow airport to Hertfordshire ...
A: Ah, that makes it really easy! Take the Piccadilly line of the London Underground (known as "the ...
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| Travel from Heathrow Airport to Hertfordshire England | 8/20/2008 |
Q: My question is, What is the best and cheapest way to get from Heathrow airport to Hertfordshire ...
A: Rick - I'll need a bit more detail, please. Where in Hertfordshire will you be going, please (it's ...
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| day trips from London- travel questions | 8/12/2008 |
Q: My husband, adult son and I have 10 days in London at the end of August. I have Britrail (standard ...
A: Happy to help - apologies for the delay in coming back to you - I was filming at the Tower of ...
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| day trips from London- travel questions | 8/10/2008 |
Q: My husband, adult son and I have 10 days in London at the end of August. I have Britrail (standard ...
A: Adrienne - eek - you're cramming a lot in - I'm impressed! Couple of quick points - the last ...
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| UK Visa Enquiries | 8/1/2008 |
Q: I have a friend in the UK and he want me to visit him overther in the UK,and he as also promise that ...
A: This page has all the details: ...
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| UK Visa Enquiries | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I have a friend in the UK and he want me to visit him overther in the UK,and he as also promise that ...
A: The Visa requirements vary depending on where you are from, amongst other things, so I would need to ...
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| cruise leaving/returning from Dover | 7/28/2008 |
Q: In August 2009 we will be taking a NCL cruise departing from and returning to Dover. Followig the ...
A: In theory, this is very easy to answer as you would take a train from Dover to Ashford ...
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| travelling from turkey to england | 7/26/2008 |
Q: .. my boyfriend lives in turkey and he wishes to come to england for 3 weeks on holiday, can he ...
A: Kirsty - I can't, as you'll understand, give legal advice on this, but the UK Government site, ...
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| Dundee, Scotland to Gatwick Airport | 7/16/2008 |
Q: can you help me I getting the train from Dundee Scotland to Gatwick in September, My ticket says ...
A: Allen, hi - you'll be pleased to know that this is one of the easiest questions I've had to answer! ...
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| transportation from lgw to Dover | 7/8/2008 |
Q: ANSWER: Hi - thanks for your question - very happy to help! The train is easy, but there is no ...
A: Yes, I should have said! The airport station at Gatwick is very luggage friendly, with lifts and ...
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| transportation from lgw to Dover | 7/8/2008 |
Q: Hi Alun I will be arriving on jul 12 at 7 am we are looking for transportation to Dover ( the ...
A: The train is easy, but there is no direct train - you'll have to change -but it's easy enough to do. ...
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| Travel to UK in November | 7/4/2008 |
Q: I have never been to the UK. I will be in Basingstoke for business, but want to take an extra week ...
A: Don't worry about the weather - November is usually a lovely month, occasional rain, but a lot of ...
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| the underground | 7/2/2008 |
Q: im from the north east of england and ive never travelled to london before alone. i have no clue ...
A: Yes, you just take the Victoria line direct to Kings Cross - it's light blue on the tube map. ...
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| the underground | 7/2/2008 |
Q: im from the north east of england and ive never travelled to london before alone. i have no clue ...
A: Rebecca, I'm very happy to help. Actually, you shouldn't need an extra ticket, as you can have your ...
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| train travel | 6/27/2008 |
Q: My family will be in UK this summer for a trip (you have already helped once before on this trip), ...
A: There's no such thing as a silly question, promise - and I'm delighted that I have been able to ...
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| Old Castle in the UK | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I bought this old printers cut about 30 years ago in a flea market (penny market). Wanted to show it ...
A: It's generic, just to "show" a castle - any real castle wouln't have windows like that, especially ...
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| Travel from US to Liverpool | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I would like to plan a trip from the US to Liverpool for the summer of 2009. I understand that I ...
A: plus a few airlines are looking still at making this route ever cheaper - the new "open skies" ...
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| Travel from US to Liverpool | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I would like to plan a trip from the US to Liverpool for the summer of 2009. I understand that I ...
A: Are you only visiting Liverpool, please? The UK is a very small island with excellent train ...
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| Dover to Gatwick on Thursday 8/23/2008 | 6/21/2008 |
Q: We are planning a cruise from Dover and back to Dover. Our ship docks in Dover on Thursday at 6AM. ...
A: So long as your ship docks on time, and you have a taxi booked to take you to Gatwick Airport, ...
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| Gatwick to Dover, to cruise, & return | 5/23/2008 |
Q: A group of 4 seniors will be arriving Sept 2am at Gatwick. We will have to travel to Dover, where ...
A: Ah, right! Ok, yes you can rent a car / MPV (a "van" here is a commercial vehicle) but remember ...
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| Gatwick to Dover, to cruise, & return | 5/22/2008 |
Q: A group of 4 seniors will be arriving Sept 2am at Gatwick. We will have to travel to Dover, where ...
A: ) in Gatwick - there are several hotels at the airport - look at: ...
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| Brussels to Harwich | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I have found it very helpful. By chance, can you suggest transport from Brussels (actually Banneux) ...
A: none of them particularly easy - I'd need more info of the dates / times you're intending to travel ...
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| London to the Highlands | 4/29/2008 |
Q: My family (2 adults, 2 kids) will be in London for about three days, then we are going to a clan ...
A: Melanie, hi - this is really an extraordinarily difficult question to answer - but I relish the ...
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| Transfer from Heathrow to Charing Cross Sta | 4/27/2008 |
Q: We are arriving at Heathrow about 10am on flight from Dulles. We need to get to Charing Cross ...
A: Getting from the airport to the underground station is easy - there are lifts / elevators and ...
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| Cheap Theatre Tickets | 4/2/2008 |
Q: Alun,You answered a questions a few months ago about cruising into Dover. Transportation questions ...
A: There is such a huge range of theatre in London during May that, in theory, it's very difficult to ...
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| Traveling to the UK | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I had to start a new question because the system wouldn't allow me to make anymore follow up ...
A: I can't give formal legal advice - however, if you take a look at ...
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| Travelling between Stevenage and London | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I am flying in from Canada with a group and we are planning a trip to London for about 8 days. ...
A: especially from Canada. However, anyone under 18 would need the written permission of a parent or ...
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| Eurail and Eurostar | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I am traveling around Europe next month.. we have already bought our Eurail passes and I believe ...
A: Happy to help! Stonehenge is odd ... when you get there, most people find it a little ...
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| Eurail and Eurostar | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I am traveling around Europe next month.. we have already bought our Eurail passes and I believe ...
A: Euros 150 return (round trip), whatever month you travel. Oddly, Eurostar fares are the same to ...
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| Travelling between Stevenage and London | 3/29/2008 |
Q: I am flying in from Canada with a group and we are planning a trip to London for about 8 days. ...
A: There's no need to apply or order your ticket in advance, as many hundreds of people use this way ...
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| Gatwick or Heathrow | 3/26/2008 |
Q: We are planning to visit London for a few days and then travel to Harwich to board a cruise ship. We ...
A: You don't say where you will fly from, but most flights from the USA arrive at either London ...
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| Holiday | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I am planing a trip to either Oxfordshire, Cornwell or Devonshire. I will be travelling with my ...
A: Firstly, so you know, the counties are Devon (not Devonshire) and Cornwall. I'm not sure where you ...
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| Travelling between Stevenage and London | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I am flying in from Canada with a group and we are planning a trip to London for about 8 days. ...
A: You'll be pleased to hear that there is a superb rail service from Stevenage, with trains at least ...
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| free camp sites | 3/19/2008 |
Q: Good Morning Alun, As we will be spending upwards of 3 months travelling extensively through England ...
A: I suspect that there is no such thing - sorry! The nearest I can get to a discount and help came ...
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| transportation | 2/18/2008 |
Q: am looking for transportation from dover to gatwick airport. i was going to rent a car from hertz ...
A: I did look at this but you would need to take two buses (actually quite nice coaches). You'd need ...
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| Dublin to Dover | 2/17/2008 |
Q: We will be in Dublin on the 5th of April and need to get to Dover Docks to meet a ship by 2PM. What ...
A: SEE UPDATE, below, please. Alun Thanks for your enquiry, which, I must say, was fun working out, ...
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| transportation | 2/14/2008 |
Q: am looking for transportation from dover to gatwick airport. i was going to rent a car from hertz ...
A: Diane - I love questions and am very happy to help! Firstly, are you really sure that you want to ...
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| London & ?? | 2/10/2008 |
Q: In 2005, my father and I were planning on taking a trip to London, but we had to cancel our trip ...
A: Hmm, interesting set of questions - I'm not sure where to start! You have given me no information ...
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| Travel ?? | 2/3/2008 |
Q: We are cruising to Dover in early May, and then spending several days in London. what's the best ...
A: you'll be pleased to hear! From the cruise terminal at Dover you can take a taxi the short ride to ...
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| edinburgh to gatwick | 1/29/2008 |
Q: Do you know if there are any flights into Gatwick from Edinburgh on Chrismas day. Or any other ...
A: I can't find any such flights for the 25th of December. BMI (www.flybmi.com) fly to London ...
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| age limits on hotels | 1/10/2008 |
Q: i would like to know the age limit for people who would like to book and stay in a hotel room. i am ...
A: rather than booking. Most hotels require payment by credit card, and on arrival take a deposit ...
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| Informations about Harwich | 1/6/2008 |
Q: i need some information about how can i arrive at Harwich from Amsterdam International Airport. I ...
A: returning at 0900 and 2345. The sailing takes approx 7 hours. It is operated by Stena line, who ...
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| Luton Airport on Christmas Day | 12/23/2007 |
Q: I am flying out on Christmas morning from Luton and will need to arrive earlier then i need to be at ...
A: I've just called my contact at their Press Office and you'll be pleased to hear that there will be ...
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| Moving to London | 11/17/2007 |
Q: I am an American professional, 27, moving to London in the next two months. I have been there a ...
A: The "Portobello Road" area is immediately "behind" Notting Hill Gate (where the film Notting Hill ...
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| Moving to London | 11/9/2007 |
Q: I am an American professional, 27, moving to London in the next two months. I have been there a ...
A: as London is such a huge city (over 8 million people, so 16 times the population of Boston) with, ...
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| Transportation from Gatwick to Dover | 10/22/2007 |
Q: Four senior citizens will need transportation next September from Gatwick Airport to Dover England. ...
A: You asked me to respond to your private email address, but this is not possible (sorry!) as a) I ...
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| Rail Travel | 10/1/2007 |
Q: What is the cheapest adult 2nd class fare available from Southampton to Bath?
A: If you're just taking a one way journey then it's an easy question - it's £18.50, valid on any ...
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