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Archive for August, 2008
When to Upgrade Eurostar Deals to Leisure Class
Author: Alex
On a prestigious international rail service like Eurostar you might assume that Leisure Select (First Class) Eurostar deals would be very expensive but in fact there are occasions when the cost conscious traveller might do well to consider going for the upgrade.
At weekends sometimes, the cost of going first class on the Eurostar may be only slightly more than second. So if you appreciate the additional comfort, leg room, and dining on the move with a three-course meal then that’s well worth considering but check the times below to see which meal you would be served with:
• Breakfast is served on all trains departing up to 11:00 with a choice of hot or continental breakfast.
• Lunch is then served on all trains between 11:00 and 14:00 with a choice of 2 main dishes
• The afternoon meal is served on all trains departing between 14:00 and 17:00 with 3 courses consisting of starter, light hot main course and pastries
• And then a three course dinner is served on all trains departing after 17:00 with a choice of 2 main dishes
Free newspapers and magazines are provided in the first class carriage, and the seats are more spacious, reclining and have generous legroom which could be a deal maker for particularly tall people with long legs that might get squashed in behind the seat in front on second class. The First Class seats also benefit from having either a slide-out table or a fixed table shared with adjacent passengers, so it’s easier to work on your laptop conducting business deals at 186 kph!
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This looks like the beginnings of a pretty good FAQ for Eurostar Deals, and they even quote the eurostardealsblog as a source:
How to Find Eurostar Deals for London to Paris by Train
Number 3 is crucial:
Decide if you want to book a hotel and Eurostar deal or just rail tickets.
but they don’t go into any details yet about how you would decide whether to book the eurostar tickets on their own or combine it with a hotel package. I suppose that’s because it depends on individual circumstances, and how comfortable you are with making a reservation either on the spot or by making an international telephone call in advance.
The cheaper seats become available three months before departure date and sell out fairly quickly.
This is gold standard information. I’m not sure if it’s exactly three calendar months or ninety days but it’s around that time that the best eurostar deals become available for pre-booking and yes, they do sell out fast but that doesn’t mean you can’t get reasonable deals for other periods of advance booking.
You will definitely need a passport.
That’s a fair warning but not strictly true. If you are a French National travelling from the UK into France then you can do so with a French National Identity Card, but to be fair the How-To is aimed at British nationals visiting France so yes, you do need your passport. Who would think of going abroad without one? Exept to Ireland I suppose, but even then if you are boarding an internal flight you still need an official photo ID and for British nationals that’s a passport.
Good luck with the Eurostar Deals FAQ.
First St Pancras to Paris Eurostar leaves London
Author: Alex
This is from the first ever St Pancras to Paris Eurostar train on 14 Nov 2007. People waving the train off as it passes them…
Duration : 0:2:6
Eurostar: Gare du Nord, Paris.
Author: Alex
Eurostar train leaving Gare du Nord, in Paris.
Duration : 0:2:55
Boarding a Eurostar in Paris
Author: Alex
Boarding a Eurostar at Paris Gare du Nord train station.
Duration : 0:3:34
Arriving at Paris Gare du Nord on a Eurostar
Author: Alex
A London to Paris Eurostar arriving at Paris Gare du Nord train station, with a Belgian Thalys leaving just as the Eurostar stops.
Duration : 0:4:42
London to Paris on board Eurostar part 2
Author: Alex
Travelling on board Eurostar – the high-speed train from London to Paris.
Part 2: going out from the Channel Tunnel, travelling through northern France at 300 km/h and arriving at Gare du Nord in Paris.
Big thanks to my fellow American travellers!
Duration : 0:6:29
London to Paris on board Eurostar part 1
Author: Alex
Travelling on board Eurostar – the high-speed train from London to Paris.
Part 1: boarding at London Waterloo International station, travelling through Kent at 300 km/h, stopping at Ashford International station and entering the Channel Tunnel.
Big thanks to my fellow travellers in Europe.
Duration : 0:9:5
Eurostar Leaving Gare du Nord, Paris.
Author: Alex
Eurostar Train leaving Gare du Nord Paris
Duration : 0:3:0
View from Eurostar 2 – Paris to London
Author: Alex
View from Eurostar – Paris to London
Duration : 0:0:50