Author Archives: Sarah
A special wedding anniversary – Orient Express to Venice
April 20th, 2012
We arrived at London Victoria Station amongst the commuter throng in plenty of time to check in our bags at the Orient Express desk next to Platform 2. The waiting room is very small so as we were early, we opted for the Starbucks next door.
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A Family Christmas Holiday in Rome & Sorrento
January 27th, 2012
Our BA flight arrived into Rome Fiumicino airport after a slight delay, to be met by our prearranged transfer. It was well worth the extra cost in order to avoid the chaos of trying to find a taxi.
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London to Dublin and Cork
January 17th, 2012
An early start from Manningtree to Liverpool Street, then across to Euston with time to spare for a quick breakfast before catching the 9.10 Virgin train to Holyhead. I was advised to sit on the right side of the train for the best views of the Welsh coast line.
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Hotel of the Week – Das Triest, Vienna
July 22nd, 2010
Hidden away behind dark wooden doors, and rather incongruously located next to a tattoo parlour, we entered Das Triest; into a reception area which is full of light. This Terence Conran designed hotel is a former coach station on the route from Vienna to Trieste
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A Family City Break to Paris
November 5th, 2009
It was with some trepidation that we decided that our five year daughter was old enough to experience a trip by Eurostar to Paris. Living just over an hour from Ebbsfleet, we chose to pick up the train there.
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