Showing posts with label London. Show all posts
Showing posts with label London. Show all posts

Aug 21, 2017

Getting into London from Heathrow: Really easy and inexpensive on The Heathrow Express--Ronnie's Travel Tips

Yes, London is my favorite city in the whole world.

My London Obsession--it is so beautiful and interesting and different--there is just so much to see--it is so historical--the flowers in Reagents Park are stunning.

The colors of the flowers in all of the parks are vibrant--very different from dry San Diego.

Always trying to visit and always on a budget the tube is a good way to get into the city from the airport and it is basically easy and it is a very good value.

Seriously, try the Heathrow Express..........

From British Airways Terminal--San Diego to London on British Airways--daily leaving around 8 PM daily.

If one will check out the Heathrow Express website before the trip--one month to two weeks in advance--the price of the ticket is greatly reduced.

Buy the ticket online and one has a bar code or print the paper receipt from the purchase.  Also an e-mail confirmation will be sent.

The thing is the Heathrow Express station is right there with giant signs to the elevators to the station right below the terminal.



The whole experience is new and streamlined, modern and beautiful.

Honestly it is quick and easy and who wants to spend time walking needlessly after a long flight.

It only takes about 15 minutes to get into the city and then an easy cab ride or tube ride to your hotel.

The ease of the trip is totally worth it and it is not that much more than the tube with the discount buying the ticket in advance.

Very easy, cheap, no walking with your suitcase and fast.......that's the Ronnie's London Travel Tip.

Try it and let me know what you think.


Here is a link to the website:

https://www.heathrowexpress.com/

Oct 19, 2015

Fields of Lavender in Provence, France.....okay--we're going there........





Fields of Lavender in Provence, France


Now let's visit these Lavender fields in Provence, France........It's beautiful--how can we get there--what is it like to actually stand in the middle of those purple blue rows--is it an overwhelming aroma of lavender wafting through our being.

I'm suggesting we take British Airways from San Diego and stop for a visit in London on the way.

We will see some shows and do a little shopping--we will stop for a Ramos Fizz at the Ritz.

The important question--where to have our tea.Afternoon-tea-at-The-Goring

Shall we do a little shopping--window shop on Savile Row and then look for shirting fabric at Liberty of London..........



Seriously, I know where there are plenty of really nice fabric shops, also buttons, at great prices--one cannot find these fabrics in San Diego.


Plenty of apps to help us find things......dinner, discounts, transportation.


We will be sure and stay at a hotel with a brilliant English Breakfast to get our day of sightseeing off to a good start.

We will get a package with hotel, breakfast and airline and then we will only spend on shopping, shows and transportation and dinner.

We could take an inexpensive flight to France but I am suggesting the Channel Tunnel for convenience and more fun.......it's just easier to end up at the train station and take a taxi to our destination......right, I love the Paris train stations, too.

It would be fun to stay a few days in Paris and try to find the roasted chicken and some of the food that Phil Rosenberg had in that PBS show.....I'll Have What Phil's Having.

Paris is so fun just walking around.....I love walking......I have always wanted to walk in the park that is made from an unused elevated metro track.

Let's also be sure and try the hot chocolate Phil was talking about......
Chocolat Chaud.the ronnie republic
This is where Phil had his Choc.......we will take our picture sitting here, too.


Well, the trip is starting to shape up, but what about actually seeing those Lavender Fields.........shall we jump on the TGV and head down to Provence and check it out?




Story in progress.....to be continued.........suggestions accepted










picture.....jigsaw jam.......story......cl







Aug 31, 2015

SAVE £10 off your London Cab Ride with the Addison Lee app

English: A TX4 Taxi at London Heathrow Airport...
English: A TX4 Taxi at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

London calling...........









Aug 30, 2015

New Openings London: file under My London Obsession.......

New Openings London
@Newopenings
Bringing you London's latest restaurant, bar and hotel openings as well as pop-ups, news, reviews & booze! harry@newopenings.london@BurnleyOfficial
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Check out New Openings London if you like to see cool pictures of food.........and then you will want to go there immediately like I do right now..............



look at this.......

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How cool is this full English bunny from South African street food experts



Where is it and how do I get there..........

Nov 25, 2014

Check Out The Candlemaker--London's Best New Pub




Welcome to The Candlemaker, Battersea’s best kept secret. With pop art inspired decor, loads of light in the day and loads atmosphere at night, we’ve got delicately put together drinks, and food that will below you away. Best of all, our bartenders are the loveliest people on the planet. Almost as nice as our locals. Just come and hang out. 

Welcome to The Candlemaker, Battersea’s best kept secret. With pop art inspired decor, loads of light in the day and loads atmosphere at night, we’ve got delicately put together drinks, and food that will blow you away. Best of all, our bartenders are the loveliest people on the planet. Almost as nice as our locals. Just come and hang out. 

here is a link to their page:

http://candlemaker.pub/



check out London Openings, too, for more info on new clubs and events in London.......




London Openings
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