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    Taking the Eurostar
    Taking the Eurostar
    Taking the Eurostar
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    Taking the Eurostar

    By UpClose Guides

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    Whether you fancy a day trip to Paris as part of your London vacation, will visit London from mainland Europe, or are planning a multi-destination trip around Western Europe, your travels won't be complete without experiencing a journey on the Eurostar - the high-speed passenger train through the tunnel under the English Channel, the passage of water that separates England and France. In this ebook you’ll find everything you'll need to know about booking and taking the Eurostar.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherUpClose Guides
    Release dateAug 21, 2012
    ISBN9781476367958
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      Taking the Eurostar - UpClose Guides

      Taking the Eurostar

      A comprehensive guide to travelling on the high-speed train connecting London with Paris and Brussels through the Channel Tunnel

      Published by UpClose Guides at Smashwords

      Copyright 2012 UpClose Guides

      ISBN: 978-1476367958

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of the authors.

      Table of contents

      Preface

      What is the Eurostar? An overview

      Routes and schedules

      London to Paris

      London to Lille & Brussels

      Days of operation and time differences

      Connecting trains

      Travel classes and ticket types

      Standard class

      Standard Premier class

      Business Premier class

      Ticket prices

      How to find and buy cheap tickets

      Best way to buy tickets

      Special Youth, Senior & Passholder fares

      Through tickets

      Package Deals and Disneyland Paris hotel & travel deals

      Booking your tickets

      Useful things to consider when booking Eurostar tickets

      Choosing your seats

      Useful things to consider when choosing a Eurostar seat

      Printing out / collecting your Eurostar tickets

      Buying via a Eurostar agent

      Major Eurostar agents

      Checking in for your journey

      Check-in process

      Important - the 30-min check-in rule

      Business Premier check-in

      How to check in

      Security check

      Passport control

      The Eurostar departure lounges

      Boarding the Eurostar

      On-board facilities

      Eating and drinking

      Restrooms/toilet facilities

      Wi-Fi, power sockets and mobile reception on board the train

      A Eurostar journey to London

      Leaving Paris or Brussels...

      Through the Channel Tunnel...

      In England...

      Approaching London...

      Leaving the train

      Other useful information

      Travelling with children/babies

      Travellers with disabilities/special needs

      Pets

      Baggage allowance

      Travel documents

      End notes

      Preface

      Whether you fancy a day trip to Paris as part of your London vacation, will visit London from mainland Europe, or are planning a multi-destination trip around Western Europe, your travels won't be complete without experiencing a journey on the Eurostar train through the Channel Tunnel. In this ebook you’ll find everything you'll need to know about booking and taking the Eurostar to and from London.

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