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Apologies - I mentioned the wrong hotel 😞 We have used the Hilton Garden Inn "attached" to Terminal 2. It's a Hilton, pretty much the same the world over. So it's a safe choice. The views from the bar over the runways are excellent though. We've also stayed at The Thistle, but that is "attached" to Terminal 5 via the driverless pods. It's probably cheaper, but also slightly less convenient. Review here: https://www.journeyintodarkness.co.uk/thistle-terminal-5-hotel-heathrow-review
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We have used the Holiday Inn Express "attached" to Terminal 2. It's a Holiday Inn Express, pretty much the same the world over. So it's a safe choice. We've also stayed at The Thistle, but that is "attached" to Terminal 5 via the driverless pods. It's probably cheaper, but also slightly less convenient. Review here: https://www.journeyintodarkness.co.uk/thistle-terminal-5-hotel-heathrow-review
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Bus ticket from Heathrow Airport to Southampton?
blloyd78 replied to chachcha's topic in British Isles/Western Europe
I would suggest pre-booking a taxi for when you arrive at the Coach Station in Southampton - there are never any taxis waiting at the rank outside. https://www.journeyintodarkness.co.uk/national-express-to-southampton-cruise-terminal -
No one enjoys a damp donkey
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CPS is not cheap (or even reasonably priced), but at least your car is waiting for you when you return. We tend to choose the Stay-and-Park option at the Holiday Inn Express. It's located a bit out of town, but we find the combination of pre-cruise stay plus included taxi fares to and from the port to be excellent value (and cheaper than CPS). https://www.journeyintodarkness.co.uk/no-escape
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Yup. We even have electricity and flushing toilets these days.
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All of the taxis we have ever used in Southampton, from West Quay Cars or Radio Taxis, accept credit cards.
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London to Southampton pier: Bus or Train?
blloyd78 replied to fstuff1's topic in British Isles/Western Europe
I can count on zero fingers how many times I have seen cabs waiting at the taxi rank outside the coach station. I've seen plenty of travellers queueing hopelessly to flag down a passing taxi though. I suggest taking a note of the local taxi company phone numbers and giving one of them a call when you arrive at the coach station. West Quay Cars: (+44) 02380 999999 Radio Taxis: (+44) 02380 666 666 -
True. But Le Havre itself is nothing but an ugly old ferry port with little to see within walking distance of the dock.
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For us, the real shame is that neither Le Havre nor Portland is a particularly exciting destination. Both are clearly itinerary fillers: * https://www.journeyintodarkness.co.uk/grey-town * https://www.journeyintodarkness.co.uk/pointless-portland
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Thankfully tipping has not yet reached epidemic proportions like the US. That said, drivers do welcome tips if you are feeling generous.
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I was always under the impression that additional hold space was carefully controlled to ensure sales could never exceed availability. However, I found this buried in the Terms & Conditions: I should note that I have never seen the hold completely full, even when all the seats are occupied. The driver does have options to maximise space; he could double-stack luggage for instance. I believe he can also load extra cases on the opposite side of the coach if required. Hope this helps.
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If you pre-book your ticket, your seat is guaranteed. This screenshot is from the National Express website:
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I have successfully cashed out all of my non-refundable OBC as cash (minus a few spins on the slots) several times now... 🤷♂️
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Southampton hotels to cruiseport
blloyd78 replied to mrell345's topic in British Isles/Western Europe
1. Terminals 2 and 3 share the same coach stop (https://faq.nationalexpress.com/s/article/Where-are-your-coach-stops-at-Heathrow-Airport-1581438954890) 2. It is a ~500m walk from the coach station in Southampton to the Moxy. Unless you pre-book a taxi, you may find it faster to walk anyway. Yes, taxis accept credit cards. -
Southampton hotels to cruiseport
blloyd78 replied to mrell345's topic in British Isles/Western Europe
It doesn't look far on Google because it isn't far in real life. 482 metres? That's what, 1.33 lengths of a modern cruise ship? That said, the walk from Premier Inn West Quay to the actual cruise terminals is much further. https://www.journeyintodarkness.co.uk/national-express-to-southampton-cruise-terminal -
Isafjordur is very small and not very exciting in and of itself: https://www.journeyintodarkness.co.uk/yes-its-a-fjord-duh Akureyri is a much larger town, but still best viewed as a jumping-off point for other sights, such as the Godafoss waterfall: https://www.journeyintodarkness.co.uk/its-a-long-way-to-akureyri Zeebrugge is a working port. You will need to pay for a transfer into Bruges if you want to actually "see" anything of interest.
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Thanks! I hope you found it useful.
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National Express allow you to pre-book an extra suitcase for an additional fee. Yes, it's an annoyance, but at least you will get all your luggage onto the coach, guaranteed. We have travelled London-> Southampton several times with 20KG suitcase, roll-on and backpack each and never yet encountered any issues, although I do tend to pay extra for the roll-on, 'just in case'. https://www.journeyintodarkness.co.uk/national-express-to-southampton-cruise-terminal
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ETA Requirements date is being finalized
blloyd78 replied to klfrodo's topic in British Isles/Western Europe
And ETA checks will still be faster than recovering your luggage at Heathrow Airport 🤣 -
A folding scooter is a smart choice - the crew are usually quite happy to load into onto a tender so long as you can step aboard. Full size, fixed mobility scooters are banned from the tenders.