Passage between theses two cities have never been more affordable or enjoyably . We purchased one ticket from Virgin Trains which sufficed for both the rail and the sail portions of our journey , the cost was 39.00 Pounds one way. We purchased online and had it sent to family in London which was an additional one pound. If you want to get your ticket mailed to you outside of U.K. It will cost an additional 7.50 pounds. We started out on the early train from Euston station in London, embarked gracefully and found our assigned seat with ease . Luggage storage was plentiful with no additional cost for number of pieces or weight restrictions as is customary with airline travel throughout Europe. Try to get seats on the right side of the train when you purchase tickets as that's the most scenic side. Travelled through Crew,Chester and into North Wales where the highlight was Conway Castle , just beautiful . Passed by the wind turbines across the bay in Abergele, Colwyn Bay, crossed the Britannia Bridge into Anglesey and unto the station with the longest name in Britain if the the world ! Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwyll-llantysiliogogogoch. Snowdonia Mountains can be seen in the distance before we arrive in Holyhead . There is a bus provided just off the platform which transported us to the 50,000 ton Ulysses. The voyage was comfortable with an dining area and bar for beverages, you could upgrade if you wish to a private cabin or the onboard club lounge which serves free alcohol and a light meal. We sat by the window in a very spacious area watching the gorgeous scenery . Arriving in the Dublin bay with The view of the Purple Mountains of Wicklow was spectacular even through the light drizzle that welcomed us to Ireland. The entire trip was approximately seven and one half hours which included train stops and customs clearance before boarding the ship. Well spent time for relaxation and cost effective too.
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These apps are found in the App store and are presented by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) . The "stay well app"has destination-specific vaccine recommendation as well as a checklist of what you need to prepare for a healthy travel experience . "Can I eat this?" tells you what is safe to eat in the Country you are visiting. You can be more confident that your food and drink choices won't leave you spending your international vacation in the bathroom! The C.D.C. "Health information App" will give an overview of potential hazards on your trip a Pre-travel consultation. Go to the App Store and download appropriately for your device , the Apps also boasts an offline feature while traveling. (No data connection needed) Now that is awesome!! This Country remains a Jewel in the Crown in more ways than one. Love , love Justin Trudeau the Priminister and his philosophies , his physician appearance works well too! 😜.Arrived at Niagara Falls via Peace Bridge from Buffalo NY , traveling along the scenic Lake Erie .The Falls are more beautiful on the Canadian side and at night the changing colors of lighting reflected on the waters just make it even more exceptional! There are activities abound in Niagara Falls Ontario for the entire family , wax museums, arcades , restaurants , casinos and much more . Nearby Niagara-on-the-lakes boasts many Vineyards and winerys .My favorite was Pilliterri Vineyards which gave a free tour complete with tastings of their fabulous Ice Wines and Table Wines. Our guide was Heather who was fantastic at what she does and very knowledgeable of all things Pelliterri! Further North is the World class city of Toronto with it's multicultural society and awesome sense of inclusivity which is valued and appreciated by the people who live and visit there. London , Salisbury, Stonehenge, Essex virtually anywhere in England is my favorite place to visit. This Country is so rich in history ,I never get tired of strolling around Buchingham Palace , Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square and all the other interesting sites in London. Venturing outside the city is just as charming , Sutton in the fall is gorgeous as is Northolt and Salisbury with their neat neighborhoods and picturesque homes. So much more to explore here even after thirty six years of visiting England.
Dublin is a great city to visit , once slightly lacking in ethnicity in the early 90's to present day eclectic and fabulously inclusive! One of my favorite cities with generous people both with their hearts and their resources. Maynooth the hidden gem just outside of Dublin is a vibrant College town . Stayed on the University property which offered great amenities without the exorbitant prices. Love this area and the country like setting which welcomes the soul of anyone who goes to visit.The Traditional Irish breakfast should. definitely be on the top of any visitor list!
Michelangelo's David , the Shepard boy who took down Goliath with a sling shot. This is a must see when visiting Florence at the Accademia Gallery . The Duomo is also found here in Florence along with many museums including The Leonado da Vinci Museum. Many streets branch from the Duomo , good for exploring if you are interested in clothing or Italian leather items.
Leaning Tower of Pisa just one hour outside of Florence in the town of Pisa. The coach bus excursion was a lovely experience as it glided through Tuscany on the way to this historic site. The Cathedral on the site is also a wealth of beautiful sculptures and magnificent floors and ceilings ,Galileo's Lamp is also found here . The grounds also boasts the exhibit of "The fallen Angel" . The site is well preserved and easy to navigate , tour guides are usually assigned with the coach bus excursion.Wonderful half day tour from Florence ,not to be missed!
The Eternal city did not disappoint; from the colosseum , Vatican City, The Forum,Trevi Fountain, The Spanish Steps to the Eclectic neighborhoods with it's residents. The city is a dream for explorers . The architecture is like no other , you can see and experience everything with excellent tours and local transportation .
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