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Disney's new ship the Fantasy which is being built in a shipyard in papenburg, Germany, was vandalized. The vandals caused $1.2 million in water damage to the ship.
Hopefully officals will catch these guys because we're not talking about a few dollars, its $1.2 MILLION. That's sad.
Security is being tightened around the shipyard but this is a serious lesson learned about the need for tight security.
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Will Travel Agency's Get Sued Over the Costa Disaster
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Travel Agency's are worried they will dragged into law suits being files by passengers and family members of those who lost their lives on board the Concordia cruise ship. The question on every travel agent and agency's mind who booked a client on that cruise is will our agency get sued and what are the odds that we will be held liable and if we are sued and win would the plaintiffs have to pay our attorney's fees?
The odds of an agency being sued really depends on the plaintiffs attorney. Some attorneys automatically sue everyone and anyone they can that has any attachment to the case at all regardless if they can actually collect anything from them or not, rather than risk any statue of limitations from running out before the plaintiff realizes they want to sue a company they feel was some how also liable. Personal injury lawyers would focus on the agency in the states since Costa tickets state that if the cruise did not depart from, return to or visit a U.S. port, the passenger must sue the cruise line only in Genoa, Italy, not the U.S.
Even if Costa was sued in the states the plaintiffs could not get more than $70,000 in damages due to a treaty limitation of liability so it is likely the plaintiff wold try to get more money from the travel agency. Even if the agency wins the suit they would be out thousands of dollars in legal fees and in most cases the judge does not have the power to order the plaintiffs to reimburse you for legal fees.
Sadly with a creative lawyer a case could be made that Costa had a history of allowing their captains sail too close to islands for "salutes" and that travel agents and agency's should have known about this and warned clients about the possible danger before booking them on cruises. Which is a little far fetched. There is no "maybe or mabe not harmful actions but not illegal conduct list" that goes out to travel agency's.
It is being recommended that travel agency's ask clients to sign a "disclaimer of liability" when booking them on a cruise. Be VERY CAREFUL about signing anything that gives away your rights to file a law suit in the event something goes terrible wrong. There are things beyond your agents doing but there are things that aren't. I NEVER give up my legal rights. If they ask you to do so, go some place else. Because if they do something really, really wrong and something really bad happens, you just signed away your right to sue them. So don't do it.
Travel Agency's are worried they will dragged into law suits being files by passengers and family members of those who lost their lives on board the Concordia cruise ship. The question on every travel agent and agency's mind who booked a client on that cruise is will our agency get sued and what are the odds that we will be held liable and if we are sued and win would the plaintiffs have to pay our attorney's fees? The odds of an agency being sued really depends on the plaintiffs attorney. Some attorneys automatically sue everyone and anyone they can that has any attachment to the case at all regardless if they can actually collect anything from them or not, rather than risk any statue of limitations from running out before the plaintiff realizes they want to sue a company they feel was some how also liable. Personal injury lawyers would focus on the agency in the states since Costa tickets state that if the cruise did not depart from, return to or visit a U.S. port, the passenger must sue the cruise line only in Genoa, Italy, not the U.S.
Even if Costa was sued in the states the plaintiffs could not get more than $70,000 in damages due to a treaty limitation of liability so it is likely the plaintiff wold try to get more money from the travel agency. Even if the agency wins the suit they would be out thousands of dollars in legal fees and in most cases the judge does not have the power to order the plaintiffs to reimburse you for legal fees.
Sadly with a creative lawyer a case could be made that Costa had a history of allowing their captains sail too close to islands for "salutes" and that travel agents and agency's should have known about this and warned clients about the possible danger before booking them on cruises. Which is a little far fetched. There is no "maybe or mabe not harmful actions but not illegal conduct list" that goes out to travel agency's.
It is being recommended that travel agency's ask clients to sign a "disclaimer of liability" when booking them on a cruise. Be VERY CAREFUL about signing anything that gives away your rights to file a law suit in the event something goes terrible wrong. There are things beyond your agents doing but there are things that aren't. I NEVER give up my legal rights. If they ask you to do so, go some place else. Because if they do something really, really wrong and something really bad happens, you just signed away your right to sue them. So don't do it.
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Everybody is talking about London now that theOlympics have taken place there. Londonis one of my favorite places to visit but it is also one of the most expensivecities in Europe. A trip to London isnot going to be a cheap trip but there are things you can do to cut costs soeven if you are a budget traveler London is still possible it just takes a little work, so let’s get started.
AIRFARE
You can save money by traveling during the shoulder or off season. It can get pretty cold in England during thewinter so for the best price and decent weather I would recommend the shoulderseason which usually runs from April to the end of May and September thruOctober.
Prices:
From
Los Angeles, Ca Dallas, Tx New York, NY
May 21-28 May21-28 May21-28
$1012 – US Airways $997 – US Airways $723 - Finair
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ACCOMMODATIONS
One way to save money on your accommodations is to stay at a Bed &Breakfast or a Guest Hotel. These areless expensive than regular hotels and they include daily breakfast with theprice of the room which will help out with your meal expenses. Some people Bed & Breakfasts and GuestHotels even have family rooms with private bathrooms so check around to findthe right one to fit your family or groups needs.
Here’s a couple of great options, these hotels arein good locations for touring and are within walking distance to a tubestation.
HollandCourt Hotel
$34.02per night
www.travelstay.com
Holland Court Hotel London provides relaxing 3 star accommodation in thestylish Kensington area of Central London. The hotel has a beautiful patiogarden where you can enjoy your breakfast before you head out to explore thelocal attractions. From here you’ll find Olympia and Earls Court exhibitioncentres nearby, and you could also take the short journey to the PortobelloRoad Market in Notting Hill. You’ll also find Kensington Tube Station close by,providing a route around this amazing city. Just a short walk to Kensington tube station.
Ambassadors Hotel London Kensington
$42.81 per night
www.travelstay.com
Ambassadors Hotel London Kensington offers you an affordable chance tostay in chic Kensington, close to Museumland and Kensington Palace. You canbook a compact single, twin, double or triple room with ensuite shower andtoilet (some have baths too). Your 24 hour access centrally heated room will befilled with facilities including a colour TV with news channel, complimentarytea and coffee making facilities and toiletries, a direct dial telephone, desk,hairdryer and WiFi internet access. Infact, WiFi is available throughout Ambassadors Hotel London Kensington. Thebusiness centre with internet terminals and a fax and photocopying service willcome in handy if you’re coming to London on business. If the reason for yourtrip is purely pleasure you will make the most of the comfortable lounge area,the soft drinks bar that offers snacks and the breakfast room. You will findlots of tourist information at the 24 hour reception; the staff can even booksightseeing tours for you. To get to Ambassadors Hotel London Kensington on thetube you should travel on the Circle, District or Piccadilly line and get offat Gloucester Road Tube Station.
TUBE TICKETS
You will need tube or subway tickets to get around the city. The tube is very easy and safe to use. You can order multiday passes prior toleaving the States. By doing this youwill get the best prices but you can also by single day or single use ticketswhen you get there.
Travel Card – goodfor use on the Tube and buses
Adult $83.84
Under 18 years old - $41.92
Discounts for groups of 10 or more people and seniors.
Now that we haveour airfare, accommodations and tube tickets we have to figure out what we’regoing to do once we get there. This isan area where you can get really creative and save some money.
FREE THINGS TO DO
The Changing of the Guard
The changing of the guard takes place outside of Buckingham Palace dailyduring the summer months and every other day the rest of the year at 11:30am. The ceremony takes about 45 minutesand includes a band playing popular classical music. It is pretty impressive to see.
The National Gallery
The National Galleryin London takes up the entire north side of Trafalgar Square. It houses one of the finestcollections of Western European paintings in the world from around 1250onwards.
Its masterpieces include artworks from Botticelli, Titian, Raphael, Michelangelo,Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Cezanne, Hogarth, and Gainsborough.
The British Museum
In my opinion one of the best museums in the world. They have over 7 million objects in theircollection. The collection of Egyptianand Greek antiquities are without a doubt amongst the largest and best known inthe world.
St. James Piccadilly Free LunchTime RecitalsSt.James's Piccadilly in London is another church designed by Sir Christopher Wrenin 1684 and is often named as his favorite. Recitals are at 1.10pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and last 50minutes. All are free to attend but a donation of £3 is suggested. www.st-james-piccadilly.org
Kensington Roof Gardens
Not to be confused with Kensington Gardens, Kensington Roof Gardens is London'sequivalent of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.See Kensington Roof Gardens Photos. In the unlikely location 100ft above streetlevel, on top of a department store building in the busy Kensington shoppingarea, you'll find a tranquil garden planted in the 1930s. It includes a Spanishgarden, a Tudor garden, an English woodland garden and resident flamingos!
The Roof Gardens is locatedat 99 Kensington High Street, London, W8 5SA. Access to the building is viaDerry Street which branches off Kensington High Street.
Poppy Factory Tour
TheRoyal British Legion Poppy Factory in Richmond, Surrey makes paper poppies andwreaths for Remembrance Day, 11 November. The factory workers, many disabledex-Service and dependents, make poppies all year round and free factory toursare available. The Poppy Factory wasformed back in 1922 when disabled ex-Service came home from the war and foundno employment. The factory moved to its current site in Richmond in 1933.
Groupsof a maximum of 42 can take part in one of two daily guided tours at 10.30amand 1.30pm, Monday to Thursday. The tour takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and theyeven give you a cup of tea and biscuits at the end!
Tours run by arrangement so simply contactthem to arrange for a group visit, or if it's for individuals to visit just askwhich tour you can join in with. Visits to the Poppy Factory are very popularand it's recommended you book as far ahead as possible. Incredibly, The British Legion Poppy Factoryoffer these tours for free.
House of Parliament
Greenwich’s best attraction, this neoclassical buildingmuseum gets more interesting and fun the deeper you go in. The focus is onBritain’s seafaring past, including the bullet that felled Horatio Nelson, areplica of Ernest Shackleton’s life boat and plenty of kid-friendly interactiveexhibits in the Your Ocean exhibit.
Speakers Corner
Any dayof the week, there's free entertainment to be had in the north-east corner ofHyde Park. You can even join in. Speakers' Corner has existed since lateVictorian times, and welcomes a motley assembly of orators who tend to coverpolitical or religious subjects. Anyone can turn up and declaim on any subject,so long as they stay within the laws of free speech.
North-eastcorner of Hyde Park, near Marble Arch, W1
British Library
Theorange-brick headquarters of the BL aren't just for researchers and scholars.The titanic complex houses plenty of diversions that anyone can visit for free.First among them is the Treasures exhibition, which displays literature asdiverse as Magna Carta and original Beatles lyrics. Two small galleries off themain foyer also present ever-changing temporary exhibitions on literary themes.A quirky bookshop and excellent cafe with free Wi-Fi add to the attractions.And don't miss the sculptures by Antony Gormley and Eduardo Paolozzi in theforecourt.
Self Guided City Walks
This website lists anumber of different self guided city walks. You can printout the information and follow the instructions for thedifferent walks. They instructionsinclude a little bit of information about each of the sites you will see,however I suggest you take along some additional information perhaps a smallguide book to give you a little moreinformation about the sites. www.londonforfree.net/walks/index.shtml
Picnic in the Park
London is full ofbeautiful parks so why not grab a couple of sandwiches from a local deli andenjoy lunch in the park. If you aretraveling with kids bring along a freebie or inflatable ball and let them enjoysome down time playing in the park. It’sa great way to spend time like a local enjoying the city’s beautifulparks.
Cemeteries
There are a number ofvery old cemeteries in and around London. You will often find them on the grounds of old churches. They can be very interesting to walk aroundand look at all the old head stones. Someof the gravestones will state how the person died or some interesting factabout them. Some of the cemeteries themselvesare beautiful and interesting dating back hundreds of years.
National Theatre
Tap your feet to free music concerts in the NationalTheatre"Djanogly Concert Pitch" in the main foyer.Mon-Fri, 5.45pm; Sat at 1pm and 5.45pm; occasionally Sun at 1.45pm).
Southbank Centre
End the week on a high at one of the SouthbankCentre's free Fridayevening music concerts. Other free music events include lunchtime concerts inthe Central Bar of the RoyalFestival Hallon Fridays and Sundays.
National Portrait Gallery
Enjoy free concerts in the NationalPortrait Gallery practicallyevery Friday from 6.30pm.
Classical Recitals
Free classical recitals can be heard drifting through the majesticstained-glass windows of many of London's churches and cathedrals. Don't missthe lunchtime concerts at StMartin-in-the-Fields (Mon,Tues and Fri at 1pm).
Covent Gardens
If the weather's good, head to CoventGarden, where everyone from busking guitarists to string quartetsprovide a great free soundtrack as you watch the world go by.
Roxy Bar and Screen
If you love cinema,you can enjoy the big screen on a little budget atRoxyBar and Screen. From film-noir classics to futuristic video art,Roxy has an innovative programme of screenings catering for film buffseverywhere. Screenings are free, apart from recent releases and double/triplebills which cost £3.
London film festivals such as the Portobello Film Festival are another good source of freefilms.
Watch free outdoor screenings at TheScoop, HornimanMuseum and Gardens andthe BP Summer Screen at the RoyalOpera House.
Theatre Royal Stratford East
Comedy Cafe
Catch the comedy stars of tomorrow everyWednesday at the Comedy Café and every Monday (from 8pm) at TheMarie Lloyd Comedy Box in HackneyEmpire.
BBC .
Arcola Theater
Every Tuesdayevening, the ArcolaTheatre sets aside acertain number of tickets for their "Pay What You Can" scheme. Youcan only get tickets on the night, but if you do nab one you just pay what youcan afford.
Guanabara
Head on down to Brazilian bar Guanabara where you'll find free dance lessonsmost evenings. Dance styles include Brazilian favourites such as gafieira,samba and forró.
Roller Skating
Pull on your roller skates and join over 5,000 skaters whizzing around thestreets of London. The skate departs from WellingtonArch every Friday at8pm. It's a great way to have fun without the wheels coming off your bankbalance! Visit the Friday Night Skate website for full details.
City Tour
If you prefer travelling by foot, why not go on a free London tour? SANDEMANsNEW London Tours freeRoyal Tour lasts up to three hours and takes in top London sights including the Housesof Parliament, StJames's Park and BuckinghamPalace. Tours depart daily at 11am and 1pm from Wellington Arch.
There aremany additional museums that are free as well so with a simple web search youcan easily find more museums to add to your itinerary.
So here is where we stand so far,
May 21-28, 2013 - overnight flightarriving on May 22, 6 nights.
Airfare
Los Angeles - $1012
Dallas - $997
New York - $723
Accommodations
1st option– Holland Court
$34.02 per night = $204.06 for 6 nights
$42.81 per night = $256.86 for 6 nights
Tube Tickets
Adult - $83.84
Under 18 years old - $41.92
Sightseeing
Even though we haveplenty of free things to do once we get to London you still should budget somemoney for some sightseeing that might cost some money such as visiting theTower of London.
Meals
You won’t have toworry about breakfast since it is included with your accommodations. As far as lunch and dinner you should figureyour budget the same as eating out here at home. There are plenty of fast food places to eatsuch as McDonalds or Burger King as well as deli’s and small restaurants. You can also stop by a grocery store and pickup something to eat. Sometimes they willhave readymade sandwiches and foods.
So here how a trip for 2 adultstraveling from Los Angeles a trip to London would look:
Airfare $1012 x 2 = $2024
Accommodation $204.06
Tube Tickets $83.84 x 2 = $167.68
Meals – Budget $10 approx.per meal, per person = $300.00
Sightseeing $100.00
Shopping & Misc $400.00
Total $3195.74
For about $3200 you could spend a week inLondon, not too shabby!
Everybody is talking about London now that theOlympics have taken place there. Londonis one of my favorite places to visit but it is also one of the most expensivecities in Europe. A trip to London isnot going to be a cheap trip but there are things you can do to cut costs soeven if you are a budget traveler London is still possible it just takes a little work, so let’s get started.AIRFARE
You can save money by traveling during the shoulder or off season. It can get pretty cold in England during thewinter so for the best price and decent weather I would recommend the shoulderseason which usually runs from April to the end of May and September thruOctober.
Prices:
From
Los Angeles, Ca Dallas, Tx New York, NY
May 21-28 May21-28 May21-28
$1012 – US Airways $997 – US Airways $723 - Finair
Kayak.com Kayak.com Kayak.com
ACCOMMODATIONSOne way to save money on your accommodations is to stay at a Bed &Breakfast or a Guest Hotel. These areless expensive than regular hotels and they include daily breakfast with theprice of the room which will help out with your meal expenses. Some people Bed & Breakfasts and GuestHotels even have family rooms with private bathrooms so check around to findthe right one to fit your family or groups needs.
Here’s a couple of great options, these hotels arein good locations for touring and are within walking distance to a tubestation.
HollandCourt Hotel
$34.02per night
www.travelstay.com
Holland Court Hotel London provides relaxing 3 star accommodation in thestylish Kensington area of Central London. The hotel has a beautiful patiogarden where you can enjoy your breakfast before you head out to explore thelocal attractions. From here you’ll find Olympia and Earls Court exhibitioncentres nearby, and you could also take the short journey to the PortobelloRoad Market in Notting Hill. You’ll also find Kensington Tube Station close by,providing a route around this amazing city. Just a short walk to Kensington tube station.
Ambassadors Hotel London Kensington
$42.81 per night
www.travelstay.com
Ambassadors Hotel London Kensington offers you an affordable chance tostay in chic Kensington, close to Museumland and Kensington Palace. You canbook a compact single, twin, double or triple room with ensuite shower andtoilet (some have baths too). Your 24 hour access centrally heated room will befilled with facilities including a colour TV with news channel, complimentarytea and coffee making facilities and toiletries, a direct dial telephone, desk,hairdryer and WiFi internet access. Infact, WiFi is available throughout Ambassadors Hotel London Kensington. Thebusiness centre with internet terminals and a fax and photocopying service willcome in handy if you’re coming to London on business. If the reason for yourtrip is purely pleasure you will make the most of the comfortable lounge area,the soft drinks bar that offers snacks and the breakfast room. You will findlots of tourist information at the 24 hour reception; the staff can even booksightseeing tours for you. To get to Ambassadors Hotel London Kensington on thetube you should travel on the Circle, District or Piccadilly line and get offat Gloucester Road Tube Station.TUBE TICKETS
You will need tube or subway tickets to get around the city. The tube is very easy and safe to use. You can order multiday passes prior toleaving the States. By doing this youwill get the best prices but you can also by single day or single use ticketswhen you get there.
Travel Card – goodfor use on the Tube and buses
Adult $83.84
Under 18 years old - $41.92
Discounts for groups of 10 or more people and seniors.
Now that we haveour airfare, accommodations and tube tickets we have to figure out what we’regoing to do once we get there. This isan area where you can get really creative and save some money.
FREE THINGS TO DO
The Changing of the Guard
The changing of the guard takes place outside of Buckingham Palace dailyduring the summer months and every other day the rest of the year at 11:30am. The ceremony takes about 45 minutesand includes a band playing popular classical music. It is pretty impressive to see.
The National Gallery
The National Galleryin London takes up the entire north side of Trafalgar Square. It houses one of the finestcollections of Western European paintings in the world from around 1250onwards.
Its masterpieces include artworks from Botticelli, Titian, Raphael, Michelangelo,Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Cezanne, Hogarth, and Gainsborough.
The British Museum
In my opinion one of the best museums in the world. They have over 7 million objects in theircollection. The collection of Egyptianand Greek antiquities are without a doubt amongst the largest and best known inthe world.
St. James Piccadilly Free LunchTime RecitalsSt.James's Piccadilly in London is another church designed by Sir Christopher Wrenin 1684 and is often named as his favorite. Recitals are at 1.10pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and last 50minutes. All are free to attend but a donation of £3 is suggested. www.st-james-piccadilly.org
Kensington Roof Gardens
Not to be confused with Kensington Gardens, Kensington Roof Gardens is London'sequivalent of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.See Kensington Roof Gardens Photos. In the unlikely location 100ft above streetlevel, on top of a department store building in the busy Kensington shoppingarea, you'll find a tranquil garden planted in the 1930s. It includes a Spanishgarden, a Tudor garden, an English woodland garden and resident flamingos!
The Roof Gardens is locatedat 99 Kensington High Street, London, W8 5SA. Access to the building is viaDerry Street which branches off Kensington High Street.
Poppy Factory Tour
TheRoyal British Legion Poppy Factory in Richmond, Surrey makes paper poppies andwreaths for Remembrance Day, 11 November. The factory workers, many disabledex-Service and dependents, make poppies all year round and free factory toursare available. The Poppy Factory wasformed back in 1922 when disabled ex-Service came home from the war and foundno employment. The factory moved to its current site in Richmond in 1933.
Groupsof a maximum of 42 can take part in one of two daily guided tours at 10.30amand 1.30pm, Monday to Thursday. The tour takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and theyeven give you a cup of tea and biscuits at the end!
Tours run by arrangement so simply contactthem to arrange for a group visit, or if it's for individuals to visit just askwhich tour you can join in with. Visits to the Poppy Factory are very popularand it's recommended you book as far ahead as possible. Incredibly, The British Legion Poppy Factoryoffer these tours for free.
House of Parliament
The Palace of Westminster, homeof ‘Big Ben’ (or Clock Tower), is a neo-Gothic wonder from the mid-19thcentury. And it’s full of houses: namely the House of Commons and the House ofLords. Reserve ahead to watch antics during Parliament sessions.
National Maritime Museum
Greenwich’s best attraction, this neoclassical buildingmuseum gets more interesting and fun the deeper you go in. The focus is onBritain’s seafaring past, including the bullet that felled Horatio Nelson, areplica of Ernest Shackleton’s life boat and plenty of kid-friendly interactiveexhibits in the Your Ocean exhibit.Speakers Corner
Any dayof the week, there's free entertainment to be had in the north-east corner ofHyde Park. You can even join in. Speakers' Corner has existed since lateVictorian times, and welcomes a motley assembly of orators who tend to coverpolitical or religious subjects. Anyone can turn up and declaim on any subject,so long as they stay within the laws of free speech.
North-eastcorner of Hyde Park, near Marble Arch, W1
British Library
Theorange-brick headquarters of the BL aren't just for researchers and scholars.The titanic complex houses plenty of diversions that anyone can visit for free.First among them is the Treasures exhibition, which displays literature asdiverse as Magna Carta and original Beatles lyrics. Two small galleries off themain foyer also present ever-changing temporary exhibitions on literary themes.A quirky bookshop and excellent cafe with free Wi-Fi add to the attractions.And don't miss the sculptures by Antony Gormley and Eduardo Paolozzi in theforecourt.
Self Guided City Walks
This website lists anumber of different self guided city walks. You can printout the information and follow the instructions for thedifferent walks. They instructionsinclude a little bit of information about each of the sites you will see,however I suggest you take along some additional information perhaps a smallguide book to give you a little moreinformation about the sites. www.londonforfree.net/walks/index.shtml
Picnic in the Park
London is full ofbeautiful parks so why not grab a couple of sandwiches from a local deli andenjoy lunch in the park. If you aretraveling with kids bring along a freebie or inflatable ball and let them enjoysome down time playing in the park. It’sa great way to spend time like a local enjoying the city’s beautifulparks.
Cemeteries
There are a number ofvery old cemeteries in and around London. You will often find them on the grounds of old churches. They can be very interesting to walk aroundand look at all the old head stones. Someof the gravestones will state how the person died or some interesting factabout them. Some of the cemeteries themselvesare beautiful and interesting dating back hundreds of years.
National Theatre
Tap your feet to free music concerts in the NationalTheatre"Djanogly Concert Pitch" in the main foyer.Mon-Fri, 5.45pm; Sat at 1pm and 5.45pm; occasionally Sun at 1.45pm).
Southbank Centre
End the week on a high at one of the SouthbankCentre's free Fridayevening music concerts. Other free music events include lunchtime concerts inthe Central Bar of the RoyalFestival Hallon Fridays and Sundays.
National Portrait Gallery
Enjoy free concerts in the NationalPortrait Gallery practicallyevery Friday from 6.30pm.
Classical Recitals
Free classical recitals can be heard drifting through the majesticstained-glass windows of many of London's churches and cathedrals. Don't missthe lunchtime concerts at StMartin-in-the-Fields (Mon,Tues and Fri at 1pm).
Covent Gardens
If the weather's good, head to CoventGarden, where everyone from busking guitarists to string quartetsprovide a great free soundtrack as you watch the world go by.
Roxy Bar and Screen
If you love cinema,you can enjoy the big screen on a little budget atRoxyBar and Screen. From film-noir classics to futuristic video art,Roxy has an innovative programme of screenings catering for film buffseverywhere. Screenings are free, apart from recent releases and double/triplebills which cost £3.
London film festivals such as the Portobello Film Festival
Watch free outdoor screenings at TheScoop, HornimanMuseum and Gardens andthe BP Summer Screen at the RoyalOpera House.
Theatre Royal Stratford East
Comedy Cafe
Catch the comedy stars of tomorrow everyWednesday at the Comedy Café and every Monday (from 8pm) at TheMarie Lloyd Comedy Box in HackneyEmpire.
BBC
Arcola Theater
Every Tuesdayevening, the ArcolaTheatre sets aside acertain number of tickets for their "Pay What You Can" scheme. Youcan only get tickets on the night, but if you do nab one you just pay what youcan afford.
GuanabaraHead on down to Brazilian bar Guanabara where you'll find free dance lessonsmost evenings. Dance styles include Brazilian favourites such as gafieira,samba and forró.
Roller Skating
Pull on your roller skates and join over 5,000 skaters whizzing around thestreets of London. The skate departs from WellingtonArch every Friday at8pm. It's a great way to have fun without the wheels coming off your bankbalance! Visit the Friday Night Skate website for full details.
City Tour
If you prefer travelling by foot, why not go on a free London tour? SANDEMANsNEW London Tours freeRoyal Tour lasts up to three hours and takes in top London sights including the Housesof Parliament, StJames's Park and BuckinghamPalace. Tours depart daily at 11am and 1pm from Wellington Arch.
There aremany additional museums that are free as well so with a simple web search youcan easily find more museums to add to your itinerary.
So here is where we stand so far,
May 21-28, 2013 - overnight flightarriving on May 22, 6 nights.
Airfare
Los Angeles - $1012
Dallas - $997
New York - $723
Accommodations
1st option– Holland Court
$34.02 per night = $204.06 for 6 nights
$42.81 per night = $256.86 for 6 nights
Tube Tickets
Adult - $83.84
Under 18 years old - $41.92
Sightseeing
Even though we haveplenty of free things to do once we get to London you still should budget somemoney for some sightseeing that might cost some money such as visiting theTower of London.
Meals
You won’t have toworry about breakfast since it is included with your accommodations. As far as lunch and dinner you should figureyour budget the same as eating out here at home. There are plenty of fast food places to eatsuch as McDonalds or Burger King as well as deli’s and small restaurants. You can also stop by a grocery store and pickup something to eat. Sometimes they willhave readymade sandwiches and foods.
So here how a trip for 2 adultstraveling from Los Angeles a trip to London would look:
Airfare $1012 x 2 = $2024
Accommodation $204.06
Tube Tickets $83.84 x 2 = $167.68
Meals – Budget $10 approx.per meal, per person = $300.00
Sightseeing $100.00
Shopping & Misc $400.00
Total $3195.74
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Bear in mind that, since Italy is not an English speaking country, an interpreter or English speaking representative is very useful.
Italy is a place of many interesting locations and sights. Not planning the itinerary properly might mean missing out on visiting some great places. A reliable Italy travel deal definitely solves this problem. It plans the trip in such a way that all important and interesting locations are covered,sometimes within a short three day trip or an extended ten to fifteen day. In house entertainment in the place of accommodation is also offered by some travel deals.
Booking a holiday package to Italy can be done in two ways. One, it can be booked from home. Or one can first travel to an important city in Italy like in Rome or Milan and book a local package from there. These local travel deals are many in number and provide short tours to several destinations. The choice of which way to go, remains with the traveler.
In any case, packages differ on the basis of duration of stay, the budget of the traveler, travel destinations and mode of travel. Different packages are offered for the food lover, the art lover, the family and the newly weds.
In case of the newlyweds, special Venice honeymoon travel deals are available that include romantic gondola rides in Venice and accommodation in castles and vineyards.
It is important to choose the right time to travel, since packages are priced differently during peak seasons and off seasons. Holidays like Christmas, New Year, Easter and other religious occasions find hotels in Rome charging more. Rates are lowered during the fall and early spring when the weather gets cold. But if you are a traveler with a low budget and a general dislike for crowded tourist destinations, then fall or spring is the best time for you to land in Italy.
Italy is a beautiful country, with its lakes and mountains and picturesque cities. Rome, Venice and Milan are the most visited cities along with the islands such as Sicily and Sardinia. There are a number of companies that offer excellent Italy travel deals.
Italy being one of the favorite tourist destinations, tickets and hotels are usually booked well in advance. Therefore, you must not keep things for moment as it is not guaranteed that you booking will be confirmed. It is important that you plan your vacation to Italy beforehand and contact one of the various travel agency to take care of the reservations. Tour operators work on a large scale basis and that is why they are able to offer tickets and accommodation at a reduced price.
Bear in mind that, since Italy is not an English speaking country, an interpreter or English speaking representative is very useful.
Italy is a place of many interesting locations and sights. Not planning the itinerary properly might mean missing out on visiting some great places. A reliable Italy travel deal definitely solves this problem. It plans the trip in such a way that all important and interesting locations are covered,sometimes within a short three day trip or an extended ten to fifteen day. In house entertainment in the place of accommodation is also offered by some travel deals.
Booking a holiday package to Italy can be done in two ways. One, it can be booked from home. Or one can first travel to an important city in Italy like in Rome or Milan and book a local package from there. These local travel deals are many in number and provide short tours to several destinations. The choice of which way to go, remains with the traveler.
In any case, packages differ on the basis of duration of stay, the budget of the traveler, travel destinations and mode of travel. Different packages are offered for the food lover, the art lover, the family and the newly weds.
In case of the newlyweds, special Venice honeymoon travel deals are available that include romantic gondola rides in Venice and accommodation in castles and vineyards.
It is important to choose the right time to travel, since packages are priced differently during peak seasons and off seasons. Holidays like Christmas, New Year, Easter and other religious occasions find hotels in Rome charging more. Rates are lowered during the fall and early spring when the weather gets cold. But if you are a traveler with a low budget and a general dislike for crowded tourist destinations, then fall or spring is the best time for you to land in Italy.
Spain Travel Deals - Budget Travel in San Sebastian
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If you are a beach lover looking for good Spain travel deals, you must make the trip to San Sebastian. The city is among the most beautiful areas in the Basque region, and is home to La, Concha, a beach that is widely thought to be one of the best In Europe. La Concha is a paradise for surfing and swimming in the summer months. If you choose to travel during this time, do keep in mind that the area is very crowded in the months of July and August. Because of the larger crowds, it is best to book well in advance if you want to get a good deal on accommodation in the area.
If you would prefer to avoid the crowds, San Sebastian still enjoys fairly mild weather outside of the main tourist season. You will certainly enjoy walks along La Concha beach during most of the year. In addition, there is a long promenade along the beach that is quite popular with cyclists. Aside from spending time at La Concha, you will also enjoy a visit to one of San Sebastian's historic churches, and a tour of the area museums. The naval museum is among the most popular of these attractions.
In addition to some inexpensive touring and relaxing at the beach, San Sebastian is also the place to go if you are looking for good Spain travel deals on high quality, and delicious meals. Indeed, many people would agree that the Basque region offers some of the best food that the country has to offer. Tourists to the region will be quite happy to learn that good food is available at all budget levels. Tapas bars offer one of the least expensive and most enjoyable meals that the region has to offer. Tapas plates, also referred to as Pintxos in the Basque language, can be thought of as dishes of hot or cold appetizer like fare that are usually served in a bar with a drink. Some tapas plates are actually quite hearty, and can be a full lunch on their own. Ranging in price from 1-5 Euros, the tapas plate offers one of the best Spain travel deals on dining for those on a budget. These dishes are also a must try item in for any visitor to Spain.
Finally, good deals on accommodation are also available in San Sebastian. For the backpacker, both private and dorm style hostel accommodation is available for prices ranging from about 10-30 Euros per night. There are also some pensions, and bed and breakfast options available if you would like a few more amenities. For those who would prefer to stay at one of the resorts in town, you may want to look into booking a package holiday, as this is often the best way to get better deals on some of the pricier accommodation options. If you are traveling outside of the summer months, you may find that Spain travel deals on package holidays are better and more plentiful.
To lean more about how to find good Spain travel deals before your next trip please check out my blog. Don't forget to take a look at the article showing you how to get airfare discounted significantly.
If you would prefer to avoid the crowds, San Sebastian still enjoys fairly mild weather outside of the main tourist season. You will certainly enjoy walks along La Concha beach during most of the year. In addition, there is a long promenade along the beach that is quite popular with cyclists. Aside from spending time at La Concha, you will also enjoy a visit to one of San Sebastian's historic churches, and a tour of the area museums. The naval museum is among the most popular of these attractions.
In addition to some inexpensive touring and relaxing at the beach, San Sebastian is also the place to go if you are looking for good Spain travel deals on high quality, and delicious meals. Indeed, many people would agree that the Basque region offers some of the best food that the country has to offer. Tourists to the region will be quite happy to learn that good food is available at all budget levels. Tapas bars offer one of the least expensive and most enjoyable meals that the region has to offer. Tapas plates, also referred to as Pintxos in the Basque language, can be thought of as dishes of hot or cold appetizer like fare that are usually served in a bar with a drink. Some tapas plates are actually quite hearty, and can be a full lunch on their own. Ranging in price from 1-5 Euros, the tapas plate offers one of the best Spain travel deals on dining for those on a budget. These dishes are also a must try item in for any visitor to Spain.
Finally, good deals on accommodation are also available in San Sebastian. For the backpacker, both private and dorm style hostel accommodation is available for prices ranging from about 10-30 Euros per night. There are also some pensions, and bed and breakfast options available if you would like a few more amenities. For those who would prefer to stay at one of the resorts in town, you may want to look into booking a package holiday, as this is often the best way to get better deals on some of the pricier accommodation options. If you are traveling outside of the summer months, you may find that Spain travel deals on package holidays are better and more plentiful.
To lean more about how to find good Spain travel deals before your next trip please check out my blog. Don't forget to take a look at the article showing you how to get airfare discounted significantly.
29 Kasım 2012 Perşembe
Considering Dominican Republic Travel Deals
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In considering Dominican Republic travel deals you will find the cheapest is not always the greatest choice. There are hot travel deals published on the Internet, TV, papers and traveling magazines and it can be daunting trying to work out precisely which deal is the best and meets your needs.
You will want to look into each of these travel deals out carefully and consider each option that is offered in order for you to get the better deal. The first step is to set a budget and then make up your mind what you really want in the deal and then comparison shop so you will get the deal you want.
Perhaps the smartest thing you can do to find one of the best Dominican Republic travel deals is to get an early start; it is considered never to early to start your vacation planning as it gives you extra time to research and choose the best discount travel deal. Whether you are making travel arrangements for a family vacation or a business trip there are some suggestions that may help you choose the best way to get there.
When going as a group you can get great deals to the Dominican Republic when buying bulk fares. The same would hold true if you plan on staying at one of the Dominican Republic villas or hotels, reserve and pay for the rooms at the same time as many resorts will offer up discounts or give group prices.
When traveling with little ones many lodgings in Dominican Republic will offer other creature comforts that are especially for children. It is not unusual to find activities and child care by professionally trained staff. Selecting accommodations off the beaten path will also tend to offer discounts because they by and large don't have big budgets to advertise. Dominican Republic travel deals can be had with a little planning and by learning all you can about Dominica. That makes it less complicated to determine exactly what kind of accommodations that you may want.
You will want to look into each of these travel deals out carefully and consider each option that is offered in order for you to get the better deal. The first step is to set a budget and then make up your mind what you really want in the deal and then comparison shop so you will get the deal you want.
Perhaps the smartest thing you can do to find one of the best Dominican Republic travel deals is to get an early start; it is considered never to early to start your vacation planning as it gives you extra time to research and choose the best discount travel deal. Whether you are making travel arrangements for a family vacation or a business trip there are some suggestions that may help you choose the best way to get there.
When going as a group you can get great deals to the Dominican Republic when buying bulk fares. The same would hold true if you plan on staying at one of the Dominican Republic villas or hotels, reserve and pay for the rooms at the same time as many resorts will offer up discounts or give group prices.
When traveling with little ones many lodgings in Dominican Republic will offer other creature comforts that are especially for children. It is not unusual to find activities and child care by professionally trained staff. Selecting accommodations off the beaten path will also tend to offer discounts because they by and large don't have big budgets to advertise. Dominican Republic travel deals can be had with a little planning and by learning all you can about Dominica. That makes it less complicated to determine exactly what kind of accommodations that you may want.
Hunting For Spring Break Travel Deals
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Even though spring break may not exactly be around the corner, it is still a good idea to start your search for the best spring break travel deals well in time because even though spring break comes at a time that allows students to get away from their books and studies and also lets young adults find a means to get some relief from their stressed out lives, we may very often look ahead and search out attractive last minute travel deals for our spring break and instead only look for travel deals at the last minute.
Tapping Into Late Rush For Spring Break Travel
Nevertheless, in order to tap this demand for last minute travel plans that many travel agencies are offering sweet last minute travel deals that you can avail of up to a week prior to the date of your departure. What's more, among the better travel deals available, you will find that most of them are offered by cruise companies such as Celebrity Cruises that offer inconceivable last minute travel deals on their five star Celebrity Century ship that sails from Miami to Western Caribbean.
By availing of such sweet travel discount you can visit Key West, Grand Cayman as well as Cozumel for five night cruises that are available at ridiculously low prices starting from two hundred and forty-nine dollars per person and onwards, and what's more, if you also add the cost of air travel to this price, it is still going to turn out to be on heck of a travel discount and well worth considering.
There is also Carnival Cruise Line that is another cruise line that offers travelers very appealing spring break travel deals during the months starting from March through to April that will take you to Western Caribbean and to places such as Ocho Rios, Belize City, Cozumel, Costa Maya, Nassau and also Grand Cayman.
However, if you are not keen on sea travel, there are also other spring break travel deals to avail of which will keep you dry on land and this is possible because a number of resorts offer similar deals as compared to the ones offered by cruise lines in the hope that they will be able to sell all of their rooms during this break. Thus, why don't you check out Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort in Cancun, Mexico that is a five star hotel which offers numerous activities, the best in food and drinks and all that at ridiculous prices of just two hundred dollars per person per night. In fact, what more can you ask for.
Tapping Into Late Rush For Spring Break Travel
Nevertheless, in order to tap this demand for last minute travel plans that many travel agencies are offering sweet last minute travel deals that you can avail of up to a week prior to the date of your departure. What's more, among the better travel deals available, you will find that most of them are offered by cruise companies such as Celebrity Cruises that offer inconceivable last minute travel deals on their five star Celebrity Century ship that sails from Miami to Western Caribbean.
By availing of such sweet travel discount you can visit Key West, Grand Cayman as well as Cozumel for five night cruises that are available at ridiculously low prices starting from two hundred and forty-nine dollars per person and onwards, and what's more, if you also add the cost of air travel to this price, it is still going to turn out to be on heck of a travel discount and well worth considering.
There is also Carnival Cruise Line that is another cruise line that offers travelers very appealing spring break travel deals during the months starting from March through to April that will take you to Western Caribbean and to places such as Ocho Rios, Belize City, Cozumel, Costa Maya, Nassau and also Grand Cayman.
However, if you are not keen on sea travel, there are also other spring break travel deals to avail of which will keep you dry on land and this is possible because a number of resorts offer similar deals as compared to the ones offered by cruise lines in the hope that they will be able to sell all of their rooms during this break. Thus, why don't you check out Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort in Cancun, Mexico that is a five star hotel which offers numerous activities, the best in food and drinks and all that at ridiculous prices of just two hundred dollars per person per night. In fact, what more can you ask for.
Learn How To Find The Best Vacation Travel Deal Online
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If you want to enjoy your vacation then it is a good idea to look for a travel package. Travel packages are offered by many online travel agencies. Vacation packages totally depend on the duration and purpose of vacations. It is very important to know that where you can find the cheapest vacation packages. You have to go through several websites if you want to buy an affordable package. You do not need too much time for going through all the available offers.
A travel package includes almost everything. The basic things in vacation package are airline ticket, hotel reservation and car rental.
Can you believe that an unplanned vacation can save you thousand of dollars? Many companies offer last minute deals to fill their vacant seats. Last minute travel deals are offered by cruises, airlines and hotels.
You should set up a budget before buying a travel deal. It is a good idea to discuss all your expectations with a travel agent. A travel agent can help you a lot in planning your dream trip.
Try to find all the vacation options which can fulfill your needs. There are many types of packages which are available online such as Disney vacations, cheap Las Vegas vacations, Mexico vacation, California vacation packages, European vacations, Florida vacation packages, cheap Caribbean vacations, cheap Hawaii vacation package, ski vacation package, and New York vacations. If a person will do a little research and planning he can plan the cheapest vacation in his life. Vacation packages are the best way to travel and will save you the most on your next vacation.
A travel package includes almost everything. The basic things in vacation package are airline ticket, hotel reservation and car rental.
Can you believe that an unplanned vacation can save you thousand of dollars? Many companies offer last minute deals to fill their vacant seats. Last minute travel deals are offered by cruises, airlines and hotels.
You should set up a budget before buying a travel deal. It is a good idea to discuss all your expectations with a travel agent. A travel agent can help you a lot in planning your dream trip.
Try to find all the vacation options which can fulfill your needs. There are many types of packages which are available online such as Disney vacations, cheap Las Vegas vacations, Mexico vacation, California vacation packages, European vacations, Florida vacation packages, cheap Caribbean vacations, cheap Hawaii vacation package, ski vacation package, and New York vacations. If a person will do a little research and planning he can plan the cheapest vacation in his life. Vacation packages are the best way to travel and will save you the most on your next vacation.
Finding Inclusive Travel Deals
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It is time to start planning your vacation. But you really don't have a clue where you want to go. As long as it is somewhere far away from the hustle and bustle then you will be fine. You want to have a good time but you cannot afford to spend a fortune. Well, have you ever thought about checking into inclusive travel deals? These are packages, which will cover your flights, your accommodations and some other nice extras, all for one price. In this article we will tell you about a few of these packages that are offered and about how much you can expect to pay for them.
For example American Airlines has a Europe travel deal. This includes various destinations like Frankfurt, Dublin and Barcelona. They have cheap prices, for example, to go to Frankfurt $109.00 a night. You will get a free American breakfast. To Dublin is only $135.00. But you also get the third night free. Barcelona is $129.00 a night. These specials can be added into a flight and accommodations package for a cheaper rate. To make it even a sweeter deal you can add on a car rental for a cheap rate. Get it all together and you will have a great travel deal.
Does a tropical vacation sound like something you would be interested in? There are inclusive travel deals to the Caribbean as well. There are also some to Jamaica. One is called the Royal Dacameron Club Caribbean. This includes your flight and seven night accommodations in the hotel. This hotel is in Runaway Bay Jamaica. The Royal Decameron Club Caribbean is spread down the coastline. It has two swimming pools. This is a beautiful spot to visit. This whole package is $679.00.
One more deal in Jamaica is the 7-night stay at the Sandcastle resort. This is a paradise spot in its own right. The people are dedicated to making sure you have a great time. They have everything from studios to beautiful villas to choose from. The price for this deal starts at $719.00 and includes your round trip flight.
How about going to Puerto Rico? They have different travel deals also. One is for a five-night stay at the Rio Mar Beach Resort and Spa. They have 500 acres of beachfront property. With the beaches, spa and golf course you will never get bored. This one also includes round trip flights. This one starts at $699.00.
We have shared a few of the travel deals that are available. There are many more. All you have to do is go online and search for travel deals and then review them until you find the ones that interest you. Going with packaged travel deals will always be your best bet. You will save a lot of money by buying it all together. So sign up for one of these inclusive travel deals and be prepared to have loads of fun.
For example American Airlines has a Europe travel deal. This includes various destinations like Frankfurt, Dublin and Barcelona. They have cheap prices, for example, to go to Frankfurt $109.00 a night. You will get a free American breakfast. To Dublin is only $135.00. But you also get the third night free. Barcelona is $129.00 a night. These specials can be added into a flight and accommodations package for a cheaper rate. To make it even a sweeter deal you can add on a car rental for a cheap rate. Get it all together and you will have a great travel deal.
Does a tropical vacation sound like something you would be interested in? There are inclusive travel deals to the Caribbean as well. There are also some to Jamaica. One is called the Royal Dacameron Club Caribbean. This includes your flight and seven night accommodations in the hotel. This hotel is in Runaway Bay Jamaica. The Royal Decameron Club Caribbean is spread down the coastline. It has two swimming pools. This is a beautiful spot to visit. This whole package is $679.00.
One more deal in Jamaica is the 7-night stay at the Sandcastle resort. This is a paradise spot in its own right. The people are dedicated to making sure you have a great time. They have everything from studios to beautiful villas to choose from. The price for this deal starts at $719.00 and includes your round trip flight.
How about going to Puerto Rico? They have different travel deals also. One is for a five-night stay at the Rio Mar Beach Resort and Spa. They have 500 acres of beachfront property. With the beaches, spa and golf course you will never get bored. This one also includes round trip flights. This one starts at $699.00.
We have shared a few of the travel deals that are available. There are many more. All you have to do is go online and search for travel deals and then review them until you find the ones that interest you. Going with packaged travel deals will always be your best bet. You will save a lot of money by buying it all together. So sign up for one of these inclusive travel deals and be prepared to have loads of fun.
How To Find The Best Airline Travel Deal
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Are you planning your dream vacation? The first thing you have to do is setting up budget. It is very important to spend some time in finding a perfect airline deal. Finding a perfect airline deal is not as difficult as it looks like. For saving money you have to book airline ticket in advance. Early tickets are always cheaper than regular tickets. The best sources of cheap flights are online travel companies. You should always go through all airline offers until you find something which fits your needs. Nowadays Online travel agencies have become very popular. Many people are using their services at the comfort of their home. The price of airline tickets change very frequently. If somebody finds a cheap airline ticket then he should buy it immediately.
Online travel agencies can provide you one of the best available deals. Online travel agencies are far better than street travel agents. Street agents can offer only limited destinations. Online travel deals are always cheap and convenient to buy. Always buy a ticket from a reliable source. If you have never bought an airline ticket online then you should take care of many things. Not all the travel agents are secure. Only few online ticket dealers are certified.
Most of the tickets available online are e-tickets. E-ticket means a number and with the help of this number you can collect ticket from the airline office. Online booking also gives a possibility to choose your favorite seat. By following simple tips you can easily book an excellent trip.
Online travel agencies can provide you one of the best available deals. Online travel agencies are far better than street travel agents. Street agents can offer only limited destinations. Online travel deals are always cheap and convenient to buy. Always buy a ticket from a reliable source. If you have never bought an airline ticket online then you should take care of many things. Not all the travel agents are secure. Only few online ticket dealers are certified.
Most of the tickets available online are e-tickets. E-ticket means a number and with the help of this number you can collect ticket from the airline office. Online booking also gives a possibility to choose your favorite seat. By following simple tips you can easily book an excellent trip.
28 Kasım 2012 Çarşamba
A Travel Deal Can Give You a Perfect Tour
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When planning to have a tour, consider first the cheap travel deal that can make you smarter while taking a pleasure in your way. This thing is like taking advantage to those expensive vacations other is getting, as they badly want to take that trip, they just bite the high price no matter how elevated it is to make sure that they will have a certain vacation, but why getting it if there's many travel agency that can surely offering you a cheap travel deal. The high-amount leisure is just the same as the discounted travel if you're just smart enough to weight their each prices available.
For an outstanding travel keep on checking the many travel agencies about their standard prices and other promo that may include great discounts. You can get the prices of each travel agency and compare it to one to another. You can also get the cheap travel deal if you're not in a rush to fly which is better transaction that will lead you to certainly get the best agreement to the travel agencies and to yourself as you will be sure that the vacation is scheduled. Some arrangements take time before it happen, like for few months ahead of your intended escape. Not bad to bite the plan, because somehow this idea can make you more prepare and it's better than flying rapidly so you can still save money for the trip and can still complete all your necessities while waiting for your vacation moment.
Now that the world is in crisis it's hard to spend lots of money for many things but as a normal people, individuals still want to go for a trip because it is one of the days they're looking forward for always. Having a good vacation doesn't require you to lay down all your money, all you have to do is make a good reservation to the travel agency so that they can book you to your journey and get their best cheap travel deal wherever it is and whenever it may occur.
The dream vacation place isn't always expensive; believe the packages many travel agencies are offering to you. They're making it to show the traveler how they wanted to please you during the vacation. You don't have to pay more than you can and extend the expected value you may pay if you know there is a package about cheap travel deal that can make your leisure truly favorable.
Many travelers expecting their trip to be the unforgotten one and making it can encourage them to take a vacation again very soon. If the people know they're not paying too much, they won't hesitate to take a tour once more some other chance that is favorable to many travel agencies. The cheap travel deal is the solution to the problem on hesitating about taking a good trip for oneself because they don't want to spend large amount money most this time that the world is in their economic crisis.
For an outstanding travel keep on checking the many travel agencies about their standard prices and other promo that may include great discounts. You can get the prices of each travel agency and compare it to one to another. You can also get the cheap travel deal if you're not in a rush to fly which is better transaction that will lead you to certainly get the best agreement to the travel agencies and to yourself as you will be sure that the vacation is scheduled. Some arrangements take time before it happen, like for few months ahead of your intended escape. Not bad to bite the plan, because somehow this idea can make you more prepare and it's better than flying rapidly so you can still save money for the trip and can still complete all your necessities while waiting for your vacation moment.
Now that the world is in crisis it's hard to spend lots of money for many things but as a normal people, individuals still want to go for a trip because it is one of the days they're looking forward for always. Having a good vacation doesn't require you to lay down all your money, all you have to do is make a good reservation to the travel agency so that they can book you to your journey and get their best cheap travel deal wherever it is and whenever it may occur.
The dream vacation place isn't always expensive; believe the packages many travel agencies are offering to you. They're making it to show the traveler how they wanted to please you during the vacation. You don't have to pay more than you can and extend the expected value you may pay if you know there is a package about cheap travel deal that can make your leisure truly favorable.
Many travelers expecting their trip to be the unforgotten one and making it can encourage them to take a vacation again very soon. If the people know they're not paying too much, they won't hesitate to take a tour once more some other chance that is favorable to many travel agencies. The cheap travel deal is the solution to the problem on hesitating about taking a good trip for oneself because they don't want to spend large amount money most this time that the world is in their economic crisis.
Picking the Perfect Budget Travel Deals
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Budget travel deals may well seem too good to be true, and the sad fact of the matter is that a great many of them are just that. You will see all manner of incredible budget travel deals being offered by agents all over the internet as well as on TV and radio and in newspapers and magazines, but the horror stories of people who have had terrible experiences on these holidays speak for themselves- you don't always get what is advertised.
Thus, when trying to pick budget travel deals for yourself or your family, make sure the agent or dealer you are in contact with is reliable and has a good deal of customer satisfaction and positive comments, not just a flashy website and a few ads. Visit more than just the company's own website- check out any forum posts that you may find regarding the company and see what people have said about the service, the price, and the accuracy of the travel deals that are being offered.
Sure, everyone is sure to have a different experience, but if you keep on finding more and more negative comments about the company you are looking at, then maybe it would be in your best interests to look elsewhere for your travel arrangements. You are sure to have seen the travel shows and read the stories of holidays and trips gone hideously wrong, but with a little care and attention, you can avoid this happening to you.
Finding the best budget travel deals for yourself and your family is about more than just saving money. It's also about saving yourself the hassle of having to deal with rip-off merchants and frauds. You can indeed find some superb budget travel, but do be careful of how you find them and with whom. Happy travelling!
Travel can be a daunting prospect to a lot of people, but you can alleviate some of that stress by check out helpful travel deals advice online!
Thus, when trying to pick budget travel deals for yourself or your family, make sure the agent or dealer you are in contact with is reliable and has a good deal of customer satisfaction and positive comments, not just a flashy website and a few ads. Visit more than just the company's own website- check out any forum posts that you may find regarding the company and see what people have said about the service, the price, and the accuracy of the travel deals that are being offered.
Sure, everyone is sure to have a different experience, but if you keep on finding more and more negative comments about the company you are looking at, then maybe it would be in your best interests to look elsewhere for your travel arrangements. You are sure to have seen the travel shows and read the stories of holidays and trips gone hideously wrong, but with a little care and attention, you can avoid this happening to you.
Finding the best budget travel deals for yourself and your family is about more than just saving money. It's also about saving yourself the hassle of having to deal with rip-off merchants and frauds. You can indeed find some superb budget travel, but do be careful of how you find them and with whom. Happy travelling!
Travel can be a daunting prospect to a lot of people, but you can alleviate some of that stress by check out helpful travel deals advice online!
Disney's Ship Vandalized
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Disney's new ship the Fantasy which is being built in a shipyard in papenburg, Germany, was vandalized. The vandals caused $1.2 million in water damage to the ship.
Hopefully officals will catch these guys because we're not talking about a few dollars, its $1.2 MILLION. That's sad.
Security is being tightened around the shipyard but this is a serious lesson learned about the need for tight security.
Hopefully officals will catch these guys because we're not talking about a few dollars, its $1.2 MILLION. That's sad.
Security is being tightened around the shipyard but this is a serious lesson learned about the need for tight security.
Will Travel Agency's Get Sued Over the Costa Disaster
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Travel Agency's are worried they will dragged into law suits being files by passengers and family members of those who lost their lives on board the Concordia cruise ship. The question on every travel agent and agency's mind who booked a client on that cruise is will our agency get sued and what are the odds that we will be held liable and if we are sued and win would the plaintiffs have to pay our attorney's fees?
The odds of an agency being sued really depends on the plaintiffs attorney. Some attorneys automatically sue everyone and anyone they can that has any attachment to the case at all regardless if they can actually collect anything from them or not, rather than risk any statue of limitations from running out before the plaintiff realizes they want to sue a company they feel was some how also liable. Personal injury lawyers would focus on the agency in the states since Costa tickets state that if the cruise did not depart from, return to or visit a U.S. port, the passenger must sue the cruise line only in Genoa, Italy, not the U.S.
Even if Costa was sued in the states the plaintiffs could not get more than $70,000 in damages due to a treaty limitation of liability so it is likely the plaintiff wold try to get more money from the travel agency. Even if the agency wins the suit they would be out thousands of dollars in legal fees and in most cases the judge does not have the power to order the plaintiffs to reimburse you for legal fees.
Sadly with a creative lawyer a case could be made that Costa had a history of allowing their captains sail too close to islands for "salutes" and that travel agents and agency's should have known about this and warned clients about the possible danger before booking them on cruises. Which is a little far fetched. There is no "maybe or mabe not harmful actions but not illegal conduct list" that goes out to travel agency's.
It is being recommended that travel agency's ask clients to sign a "disclaimer of liability" when booking them on a cruise. Be VERY CAREFUL about signing anything that gives away your rights to file a law suit in the event something goes terrible wrong. There are things beyond your agents doing but there are things that aren't. I NEVER give up my legal rights. If they ask you to do so, go some place else. Because if they do something really, really wrong and something really bad happens, you just signed away your right to sue them. So don't do it.
Travel Agency's are worried they will dragged into law suits being files by passengers and family members of those who lost their lives on board the Concordia cruise ship. The question on every travel agent and agency's mind who booked a client on that cruise is will our agency get sued and what are the odds that we will be held liable and if we are sued and win would the plaintiffs have to pay our attorney's fees? The odds of an agency being sued really depends on the plaintiffs attorney. Some attorneys automatically sue everyone and anyone they can that has any attachment to the case at all regardless if they can actually collect anything from them or not, rather than risk any statue of limitations from running out before the plaintiff realizes they want to sue a company they feel was some how also liable. Personal injury lawyers would focus on the agency in the states since Costa tickets state that if the cruise did not depart from, return to or visit a U.S. port, the passenger must sue the cruise line only in Genoa, Italy, not the U.S.
Even if Costa was sued in the states the plaintiffs could not get more than $70,000 in damages due to a treaty limitation of liability so it is likely the plaintiff wold try to get more money from the travel agency. Even if the agency wins the suit they would be out thousands of dollars in legal fees and in most cases the judge does not have the power to order the plaintiffs to reimburse you for legal fees.
Sadly with a creative lawyer a case could be made that Costa had a history of allowing their captains sail too close to islands for "salutes" and that travel agents and agency's should have known about this and warned clients about the possible danger before booking them on cruises. Which is a little far fetched. There is no "maybe or mabe not harmful actions but not illegal conduct list" that goes out to travel agency's.
It is being recommended that travel agency's ask clients to sign a "disclaimer of liability" when booking them on a cruise. Be VERY CAREFUL about signing anything that gives away your rights to file a law suit in the event something goes terrible wrong. There are things beyond your agents doing but there are things that aren't. I NEVER give up my legal rights. If they ask you to do so, go some place else. Because if they do something really, really wrong and something really bad happens, you just signed away your right to sue them. So don't do it.
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Everybody is talking about London now that theOlympics have taken place there. Londonis one of my favorite places to visit but it is also one of the most expensivecities in Europe. A trip to London isnot going to be a cheap trip but there are things you can do to cut costs soeven if you are a budget traveler London is still possible it just takes a little work, so let’s get started.
AIRFARE
You can save money by traveling during the shoulder or off season. It can get pretty cold in England during thewinter so for the best price and decent weather I would recommend the shoulderseason which usually runs from April to the end of May and September thruOctober.
Prices:
From
Los Angeles, Ca Dallas, Tx New York, NY
May 21-28 May21-28 May21-28
$1012 – US Airways $997 – US Airways $723 - Finair
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ACCOMMODATIONS
One way to save money on your accommodations is to stay at a Bed &Breakfast or a Guest Hotel. These areless expensive than regular hotels and they include daily breakfast with theprice of the room which will help out with your meal expenses. Some people Bed & Breakfasts and GuestHotels even have family rooms with private bathrooms so check around to findthe right one to fit your family or groups needs.
Here’s a couple of great options, these hotels arein good locations for touring and are within walking distance to a tubestation.
HollandCourt Hotel
$34.02per night
www.travelstay.com
Holland Court Hotel London provides relaxing 3 star accommodation in thestylish Kensington area of Central London. The hotel has a beautiful patiogarden where you can enjoy your breakfast before you head out to explore thelocal attractions. From here you’ll find Olympia and Earls Court exhibitioncentres nearby, and you could also take the short journey to the PortobelloRoad Market in Notting Hill. You’ll also find Kensington Tube Station close by,providing a route around this amazing city. Just a short walk to Kensington tube station.
Ambassadors Hotel London Kensington
$42.81 per night
www.travelstay.com
Ambassadors Hotel London Kensington offers you an affordable chance tostay in chic Kensington, close to Museumland and Kensington Palace. You canbook a compact single, twin, double or triple room with ensuite shower andtoilet (some have baths too). Your 24 hour access centrally heated room will befilled with facilities including a colour TV with news channel, complimentarytea and coffee making facilities and toiletries, a direct dial telephone, desk,hairdryer and WiFi internet access. Infact, WiFi is available throughout Ambassadors Hotel London Kensington. Thebusiness centre with internet terminals and a fax and photocopying service willcome in handy if you’re coming to London on business. If the reason for yourtrip is purely pleasure you will make the most of the comfortable lounge area,the soft drinks bar that offers snacks and the breakfast room. You will findlots of tourist information at the 24 hour reception; the staff can even booksightseeing tours for you. To get to Ambassadors Hotel London Kensington on thetube you should travel on the Circle, District or Piccadilly line and get offat Gloucester Road Tube Station.
TUBE TICKETS
You will need tube or subway tickets to get around the city. The tube is very easy and safe to use. You can order multiday passes prior toleaving the States. By doing this youwill get the best prices but you can also by single day or single use ticketswhen you get there.
Travel Card – goodfor use on the Tube and buses
Adult $83.84
Under 18 years old - $41.92
Discounts for groups of 10 or more people and seniors.
Now that we haveour airfare, accommodations and tube tickets we have to figure out what we’regoing to do once we get there. This isan area where you can get really creative and save some money.
FREE THINGS TO DO
The Changing of the Guard
The changing of the guard takes place outside of Buckingham Palace dailyduring the summer months and every other day the rest of the year at 11:30am. The ceremony takes about 45 minutesand includes a band playing popular classical music. It is pretty impressive to see.
The National Gallery
The National Galleryin London takes up the entire north side of Trafalgar Square. It houses one of the finestcollections of Western European paintings in the world from around 1250onwards.
Its masterpieces include artworks from Botticelli, Titian, Raphael, Michelangelo,Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Cezanne, Hogarth, and Gainsborough.
The British Museum
In my opinion one of the best museums in the world. They have over 7 million objects in theircollection. The collection of Egyptianand Greek antiquities are without a doubt amongst the largest and best known inthe world.
St. James Piccadilly Free LunchTime RecitalsSt.James's Piccadilly in London is another church designed by Sir Christopher Wrenin 1684 and is often named as his favorite. Recitals are at 1.10pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and last 50minutes. All are free to attend but a donation of £3 is suggested. www.st-james-piccadilly.org
Kensington Roof Gardens
Not to be confused with Kensington Gardens, Kensington Roof Gardens is London'sequivalent of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.See Kensington Roof Gardens Photos. In the unlikely location 100ft above streetlevel, on top of a department store building in the busy Kensington shoppingarea, you'll find a tranquil garden planted in the 1930s. It includes a Spanishgarden, a Tudor garden, an English woodland garden and resident flamingos!
The Roof Gardens is locatedat 99 Kensington High Street, London, W8 5SA. Access to the building is viaDerry Street which branches off Kensington High Street.
Poppy Factory Tour
TheRoyal British Legion Poppy Factory in Richmond, Surrey makes paper poppies andwreaths for Remembrance Day, 11 November. The factory workers, many disabledex-Service and dependents, make poppies all year round and free factory toursare available. The Poppy Factory wasformed back in 1922 when disabled ex-Service came home from the war and foundno employment. The factory moved to its current site in Richmond in 1933.
Groupsof a maximum of 42 can take part in one of two daily guided tours at 10.30amand 1.30pm, Monday to Thursday. The tour takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and theyeven give you a cup of tea and biscuits at the end!
Tours run by arrangement so simply contactthem to arrange for a group visit, or if it's for individuals to visit just askwhich tour you can join in with. Visits to the Poppy Factory are very popularand it's recommended you book as far ahead as possible. Incredibly, The British Legion Poppy Factoryoffer these tours for free.
House of Parliament
Greenwich’s best attraction, this neoclassical buildingmuseum gets more interesting and fun the deeper you go in. The focus is onBritain’s seafaring past, including the bullet that felled Horatio Nelson, areplica of Ernest Shackleton’s life boat and plenty of kid-friendly interactiveexhibits in the Your Ocean exhibit.
Speakers Corner
Any dayof the week, there's free entertainment to be had in the north-east corner ofHyde Park. You can even join in. Speakers' Corner has existed since lateVictorian times, and welcomes a motley assembly of orators who tend to coverpolitical or religious subjects. Anyone can turn up and declaim on any subject,so long as they stay within the laws of free speech.
North-eastcorner of Hyde Park, near Marble Arch, W1
British Library
Theorange-brick headquarters of the BL aren't just for researchers and scholars.The titanic complex houses plenty of diversions that anyone can visit for free.First among them is the Treasures exhibition, which displays literature asdiverse as Magna Carta and original Beatles lyrics. Two small galleries off themain foyer also present ever-changing temporary exhibitions on literary themes.A quirky bookshop and excellent cafe with free Wi-Fi add to the attractions.And don't miss the sculptures by Antony Gormley and Eduardo Paolozzi in theforecourt.
Self Guided City Walks
This website lists anumber of different self guided city walks. You can printout the information and follow the instructions for thedifferent walks. They instructionsinclude a little bit of information about each of the sites you will see,however I suggest you take along some additional information perhaps a smallguide book to give you a little moreinformation about the sites. www.londonforfree.net/walks/index.shtml
Picnic in the Park
London is full ofbeautiful parks so why not grab a couple of sandwiches from a local deli andenjoy lunch in the park. If you aretraveling with kids bring along a freebie or inflatable ball and let them enjoysome down time playing in the park. It’sa great way to spend time like a local enjoying the city’s beautifulparks.
Cemeteries
There are a number ofvery old cemeteries in and around London. You will often find them on the grounds of old churches. They can be very interesting to walk aroundand look at all the old head stones. Someof the gravestones will state how the person died or some interesting factabout them. Some of the cemeteries themselvesare beautiful and interesting dating back hundreds of years.
National Theatre
Tap your feet to free music concerts in the NationalTheatre"Djanogly Concert Pitch" in the main foyer.Mon-Fri, 5.45pm; Sat at 1pm and 5.45pm; occasionally Sun at 1.45pm).
Southbank Centre
End the week on a high at one of the SouthbankCentre's free Fridayevening music concerts. Other free music events include lunchtime concerts inthe Central Bar of the RoyalFestival Hallon Fridays and Sundays.
National Portrait Gallery
Enjoy free concerts in the NationalPortrait Gallery practicallyevery Friday from 6.30pm.
Classical Recitals
Free classical recitals can be heard drifting through the majesticstained-glass windows of many of London's churches and cathedrals. Don't missthe lunchtime concerts at StMartin-in-the-Fields (Mon,Tues and Fri at 1pm).
Covent Gardens
If the weather's good, head to CoventGarden, where everyone from busking guitarists to string quartetsprovide a great free soundtrack as you watch the world go by.
Roxy Bar and Screen
If you love cinema,you can enjoy the big screen on a little budget atRoxyBar and Screen. From film-noir classics to futuristic video art,Roxy has an innovative programme of screenings catering for film buffseverywhere. Screenings are free, apart from recent releases and double/triplebills which cost £3.
London film festivals such as the Portobello Film Festival are another good source of freefilms.
Watch free outdoor screenings at TheScoop, HornimanMuseum and Gardens andthe BP Summer Screen at the RoyalOpera House.
Theatre Royal Stratford East
Comedy Cafe
Catch the comedy stars of tomorrow everyWednesday at the Comedy Café and every Monday (from 8pm) at TheMarie Lloyd Comedy Box in HackneyEmpire.
BBC .
Arcola Theater
Every Tuesdayevening, the ArcolaTheatre sets aside acertain number of tickets for their "Pay What You Can" scheme. Youcan only get tickets on the night, but if you do nab one you just pay what youcan afford.
Guanabara
Head on down to Brazilian bar Guanabara where you'll find free dance lessonsmost evenings. Dance styles include Brazilian favourites such as gafieira,samba and forró.
Roller Skating
Pull on your roller skates and join over 5,000 skaters whizzing around thestreets of London. The skate departs from WellingtonArch every Friday at8pm. It's a great way to have fun without the wheels coming off your bankbalance! Visit the Friday Night Skate website for full details.
City Tour
If you prefer travelling by foot, why not go on a free London tour? SANDEMANsNEW London Tours freeRoyal Tour lasts up to three hours and takes in top London sights including the Housesof Parliament, StJames's Park and BuckinghamPalace. Tours depart daily at 11am and 1pm from Wellington Arch.
There aremany additional museums that are free as well so with a simple web search youcan easily find more museums to add to your itinerary.
So here is where we stand so far,
May 21-28, 2013 - overnight flightarriving on May 22, 6 nights.
Airfare
Los Angeles - $1012
Dallas - $997
New York - $723
Accommodations
1st option– Holland Court
$34.02 per night = $204.06 for 6 nights
$42.81 per night = $256.86 for 6 nights
Tube Tickets
Adult - $83.84
Under 18 years old - $41.92
Sightseeing
Even though we haveplenty of free things to do once we get to London you still should budget somemoney for some sightseeing that might cost some money such as visiting theTower of London.
Meals
You won’t have toworry about breakfast since it is included with your accommodations. As far as lunch and dinner you should figureyour budget the same as eating out here at home. There are plenty of fast food places to eatsuch as McDonalds or Burger King as well as deli’s and small restaurants. You can also stop by a grocery store and pickup something to eat. Sometimes they willhave readymade sandwiches and foods.
So here how a trip for 2 adultstraveling from Los Angeles a trip to London would look:
Airfare $1012 x 2 = $2024
Accommodation $204.06
Tube Tickets $83.84 x 2 = $167.68
Meals – Budget $10 approx.per meal, per person = $300.00
Sightseeing $100.00
Shopping & Misc $400.00
Total $3195.74
For about $3200 you could spend a week inLondon, not too shabby!
Everybody is talking about London now that theOlympics have taken place there. Londonis one of my favorite places to visit but it is also one of the most expensivecities in Europe. A trip to London isnot going to be a cheap trip but there are things you can do to cut costs soeven if you are a budget traveler London is still possible it just takes a little work, so let’s get started.AIRFARE
You can save money by traveling during the shoulder or off season. It can get pretty cold in England during thewinter so for the best price and decent weather I would recommend the shoulderseason which usually runs from April to the end of May and September thruOctober.
Prices:
From
Los Angeles, Ca Dallas, Tx New York, NY
May 21-28 May21-28 May21-28
$1012 – US Airways $997 – US Airways $723 - Finair
Kayak.com Kayak.com Kayak.com
ACCOMMODATIONSOne way to save money on your accommodations is to stay at a Bed &Breakfast or a Guest Hotel. These areless expensive than regular hotels and they include daily breakfast with theprice of the room which will help out with your meal expenses. Some people Bed & Breakfasts and GuestHotels even have family rooms with private bathrooms so check around to findthe right one to fit your family or groups needs.
Here’s a couple of great options, these hotels arein good locations for touring and are within walking distance to a tubestation.
HollandCourt Hotel
$34.02per night
www.travelstay.com
Holland Court Hotel London provides relaxing 3 star accommodation in thestylish Kensington area of Central London. The hotel has a beautiful patiogarden where you can enjoy your breakfast before you head out to explore thelocal attractions. From here you’ll find Olympia and Earls Court exhibitioncentres nearby, and you could also take the short journey to the PortobelloRoad Market in Notting Hill. You’ll also find Kensington Tube Station close by,providing a route around this amazing city. Just a short walk to Kensington tube station.
Ambassadors Hotel London Kensington
$42.81 per night
www.travelstay.com
Ambassadors Hotel London Kensington offers you an affordable chance tostay in chic Kensington, close to Museumland and Kensington Palace. You canbook a compact single, twin, double or triple room with ensuite shower andtoilet (some have baths too). Your 24 hour access centrally heated room will befilled with facilities including a colour TV with news channel, complimentarytea and coffee making facilities and toiletries, a direct dial telephone, desk,hairdryer and WiFi internet access. Infact, WiFi is available throughout Ambassadors Hotel London Kensington. Thebusiness centre with internet terminals and a fax and photocopying service willcome in handy if you’re coming to London on business. If the reason for yourtrip is purely pleasure you will make the most of the comfortable lounge area,the soft drinks bar that offers snacks and the breakfast room. You will findlots of tourist information at the 24 hour reception; the staff can even booksightseeing tours for you. To get to Ambassadors Hotel London Kensington on thetube you should travel on the Circle, District or Piccadilly line and get offat Gloucester Road Tube Station.TUBE TICKETS
You will need tube or subway tickets to get around the city. The tube is very easy and safe to use. You can order multiday passes prior toleaving the States. By doing this youwill get the best prices but you can also by single day or single use ticketswhen you get there.
Travel Card – goodfor use on the Tube and buses
Adult $83.84
Under 18 years old - $41.92
Discounts for groups of 10 or more people and seniors.
Now that we haveour airfare, accommodations and tube tickets we have to figure out what we’regoing to do once we get there. This isan area where you can get really creative and save some money.
FREE THINGS TO DO
The Changing of the Guard
The changing of the guard takes place outside of Buckingham Palace dailyduring the summer months and every other day the rest of the year at 11:30am. The ceremony takes about 45 minutesand includes a band playing popular classical music. It is pretty impressive to see.
The National Gallery
The National Galleryin London takes up the entire north side of Trafalgar Square. It houses one of the finestcollections of Western European paintings in the world from around 1250onwards.
Its masterpieces include artworks from Botticelli, Titian, Raphael, Michelangelo,Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Cezanne, Hogarth, and Gainsborough.
The British Museum
In my opinion one of the best museums in the world. They have over 7 million objects in theircollection. The collection of Egyptianand Greek antiquities are without a doubt amongst the largest and best known inthe world.
St. James Piccadilly Free LunchTime RecitalsSt.James's Piccadilly in London is another church designed by Sir Christopher Wrenin 1684 and is often named as his favorite. Recitals are at 1.10pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and last 50minutes. All are free to attend but a donation of £3 is suggested. www.st-james-piccadilly.org
Kensington Roof Gardens
Not to be confused with Kensington Gardens, Kensington Roof Gardens is London'sequivalent of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.See Kensington Roof Gardens Photos. In the unlikely location 100ft above streetlevel, on top of a department store building in the busy Kensington shoppingarea, you'll find a tranquil garden planted in the 1930s. It includes a Spanishgarden, a Tudor garden, an English woodland garden and resident flamingos!
The Roof Gardens is locatedat 99 Kensington High Street, London, W8 5SA. Access to the building is viaDerry Street which branches off Kensington High Street.
Poppy Factory Tour
TheRoyal British Legion Poppy Factory in Richmond, Surrey makes paper poppies andwreaths for Remembrance Day, 11 November. The factory workers, many disabledex-Service and dependents, make poppies all year round and free factory toursare available. The Poppy Factory wasformed back in 1922 when disabled ex-Service came home from the war and foundno employment. The factory moved to its current site in Richmond in 1933.
Groupsof a maximum of 42 can take part in one of two daily guided tours at 10.30amand 1.30pm, Monday to Thursday. The tour takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and theyeven give you a cup of tea and biscuits at the end!
Tours run by arrangement so simply contactthem to arrange for a group visit, or if it's for individuals to visit just askwhich tour you can join in with. Visits to the Poppy Factory are very popularand it's recommended you book as far ahead as possible. Incredibly, The British Legion Poppy Factoryoffer these tours for free.
House of Parliament
The Palace of Westminster, homeof ‘Big Ben’ (or Clock Tower), is a neo-Gothic wonder from the mid-19thcentury. And it’s full of houses: namely the House of Commons and the House ofLords. Reserve ahead to watch antics during Parliament sessions.
National Maritime Museum
Greenwich’s best attraction, this neoclassical buildingmuseum gets more interesting and fun the deeper you go in. The focus is onBritain’s seafaring past, including the bullet that felled Horatio Nelson, areplica of Ernest Shackleton’s life boat and plenty of kid-friendly interactiveexhibits in the Your Ocean exhibit.Speakers Corner
Any dayof the week, there's free entertainment to be had in the north-east corner ofHyde Park. You can even join in. Speakers' Corner has existed since lateVictorian times, and welcomes a motley assembly of orators who tend to coverpolitical or religious subjects. Anyone can turn up and declaim on any subject,so long as they stay within the laws of free speech.
North-eastcorner of Hyde Park, near Marble Arch, W1
British Library
Theorange-brick headquarters of the BL aren't just for researchers and scholars.The titanic complex houses plenty of diversions that anyone can visit for free.First among them is the Treasures exhibition, which displays literature asdiverse as Magna Carta and original Beatles lyrics. Two small galleries off themain foyer also present ever-changing temporary exhibitions on literary themes.A quirky bookshop and excellent cafe with free Wi-Fi add to the attractions.And don't miss the sculptures by Antony Gormley and Eduardo Paolozzi in theforecourt.
Self Guided City Walks
This website lists anumber of different self guided city walks. You can printout the information and follow the instructions for thedifferent walks. They instructionsinclude a little bit of information about each of the sites you will see,however I suggest you take along some additional information perhaps a smallguide book to give you a little moreinformation about the sites. www.londonforfree.net/walks/index.shtml
Picnic in the Park
London is full ofbeautiful parks so why not grab a couple of sandwiches from a local deli andenjoy lunch in the park. If you aretraveling with kids bring along a freebie or inflatable ball and let them enjoysome down time playing in the park. It’sa great way to spend time like a local enjoying the city’s beautifulparks.
Cemeteries
There are a number ofvery old cemeteries in and around London. You will often find them on the grounds of old churches. They can be very interesting to walk aroundand look at all the old head stones. Someof the gravestones will state how the person died or some interesting factabout them. Some of the cemeteries themselvesare beautiful and interesting dating back hundreds of years.
National Theatre
Tap your feet to free music concerts in the NationalTheatre"Djanogly Concert Pitch" in the main foyer.Mon-Fri, 5.45pm; Sat at 1pm and 5.45pm; occasionally Sun at 1.45pm).
Southbank Centre
End the week on a high at one of the SouthbankCentre's free Fridayevening music concerts. Other free music events include lunchtime concerts inthe Central Bar of the RoyalFestival Hallon Fridays and Sundays.
National Portrait Gallery
Enjoy free concerts in the NationalPortrait Gallery practicallyevery Friday from 6.30pm.
Classical Recitals
Free classical recitals can be heard drifting through the majesticstained-glass windows of many of London's churches and cathedrals. Don't missthe lunchtime concerts at StMartin-in-the-Fields (Mon,Tues and Fri at 1pm).
Covent Gardens
If the weather's good, head to CoventGarden, where everyone from busking guitarists to string quartetsprovide a great free soundtrack as you watch the world go by.
Roxy Bar and Screen
If you love cinema,you can enjoy the big screen on a little budget atRoxyBar and Screen. From film-noir classics to futuristic video art,Roxy has an innovative programme of screenings catering for film buffseverywhere. Screenings are free, apart from recent releases and double/triplebills which cost £3.
London film festivals such as the Portobello Film Festival
Watch free outdoor screenings at TheScoop, HornimanMuseum and Gardens andthe BP Summer Screen at the RoyalOpera House.
Theatre Royal Stratford East
Comedy Cafe
Catch the comedy stars of tomorrow everyWednesday at the Comedy Café and every Monday (from 8pm) at TheMarie Lloyd Comedy Box in HackneyEmpire.
BBC
Arcola Theater
Every Tuesdayevening, the ArcolaTheatre sets aside acertain number of tickets for their "Pay What You Can" scheme. Youcan only get tickets on the night, but if you do nab one you just pay what youcan afford.
GuanabaraHead on down to Brazilian bar Guanabara where you'll find free dance lessonsmost evenings. Dance styles include Brazilian favourites such as gafieira,samba and forró.
Roller Skating
Pull on your roller skates and join over 5,000 skaters whizzing around thestreets of London. The skate departs from WellingtonArch every Friday at8pm. It's a great way to have fun without the wheels coming off your bankbalance! Visit the Friday Night Skate website for full details.
City Tour
If you prefer travelling by foot, why not go on a free London tour? SANDEMANsNEW London Tours freeRoyal Tour lasts up to three hours and takes in top London sights including the Housesof Parliament, StJames's Park and BuckinghamPalace. Tours depart daily at 11am and 1pm from Wellington Arch.
There aremany additional museums that are free as well so with a simple web search youcan easily find more museums to add to your itinerary.
So here is where we stand so far,
May 21-28, 2013 - overnight flightarriving on May 22, 6 nights.
Airfare
Los Angeles - $1012
Dallas - $997
New York - $723
Accommodations
1st option– Holland Court
$34.02 per night = $204.06 for 6 nights
$42.81 per night = $256.86 for 6 nights
Tube Tickets
Adult - $83.84
Under 18 years old - $41.92
Sightseeing
Even though we haveplenty of free things to do once we get to London you still should budget somemoney for some sightseeing that might cost some money such as visiting theTower of London.
Meals
You won’t have toworry about breakfast since it is included with your accommodations. As far as lunch and dinner you should figureyour budget the same as eating out here at home. There are plenty of fast food places to eatsuch as McDonalds or Burger King as well as deli’s and small restaurants. You can also stop by a grocery store and pickup something to eat. Sometimes they willhave readymade sandwiches and foods.
So here how a trip for 2 adultstraveling from Los Angeles a trip to London would look:
Airfare $1012 x 2 = $2024
Accommodation $204.06
Tube Tickets $83.84 x 2 = $167.68
Meals – Budget $10 approx.per meal, per person = $300.00
Sightseeing $100.00
Shopping & Misc $400.00
Total $3195.74
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