Buy a Car…Get a Free Trip to Europe
Terri November 30th, 2007
If you were thinking of ordering a new car for Christmas, here is a nifty idea that will also give you a free trip to Europe.
Category: Getting Around Europe
New London Transfer Service
Terri November 13th, 2007
Offering new service from Heathrow (LHR) and Gatwick (LGW) to central London hotels, Dot2Dot , which is run by the National Express Group operates a fleet of 64 new, specially designed luxury vans. The service is offered 12 times hourly from Heathrow to central hotels door-to-door, with no more than three other stops besides your own during the shared-ride service. Fares start at ₤17.50 (about $37 at current exchange rates), which is about half the price of a taxi fare for the same trip.
Swiss Tunnel Set to Open
Terri November 13th, 2007
The new Loetschberg Base tunnel is set to open Dec 10th, shortening travel time within Switzerland and between Switzerland and Italy by 45 to 75 minutes. The tunnel will affect routes between Zurich and Zermatt, Basel and Zermatt, Bern and Zermatt, and Bern to Milan. Intercity trains from those cities will also use the new tunnel, which will be used by 42 passenger trains a day.
Paris and London are Closer Than Ever
Train Travel in Europe
Terri November 3rd, 2007
Train travel in Europe is usually a wonderful experience; the trains are clean (with the exception of Italian trains), modern and on-time. The conductors are friendly and helpful.
More Low-Cost Airlines in Europe
Terri July 16th, 2007
If you have read my earlier blogs, you’ll notice that I am trying to keep up with all the small low-cost airlines in Europe. They seem to be springing up on a weekly basis!
Low Cost Airlines in Europe Unite for Low Fares
Terri May 2nd, 2007
With the growth of Low-fare airlines in Europe increasing, an association was formed to represent and protect the needs of low fare airlines and their customers. That group, The European Low Fares Airline Association (ELFAA) has ten member airlines at this time and all offer tempting low-fare deals:
Discover Rome or Paris on a Scooter
Terri April 26th, 2007
Auto Europe, a car rental agency, is now offering the Yamaha YP 125cc scooter for rent in Paris. You’ll zip around Paris in style, all the while getting 85 miles per gallon! It only takes 25 minutes to cross central Paris when you ride a scooter! Parking and traffic headaches can be a thing of the past when you scoot through town!
New Eurail Train Passes
Terri April 11th, 2007
The Eurail Group introduced two new Regional Passes designed to allow passengers to visit two bordering countries with one pass.
