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Re: Holiday Thread

#151 Post by anakin » Fri May 21, 2010 3:04 pm

Not been to lisbon myself, but there's an article in this week's grazia about hidden bars, and it features Lisbon. Have given my copy away, sorry, but worth checking out?
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Re: Holiday Thread

#152 Post by moondance » Fri May 21, 2010 3:54 pm

anakin wrote:Not been to lisbon myself, but there's an article in this week's grazia about hidden bars, and it features Lisbon. Have given my copy away, sorry, but worth checking out?
Thanks for this I will try & find it o/
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Re: Holiday Thread

#153 Post by Diane65 » Fri May 21, 2010 4:53 pm

moondance wrote:
anakin wrote:Not been to lisbon myself, but there's an article in this week's grazia about hidden bars, and it features Lisbon. Have given my copy away, sorry, but worth checking out?
Thanks for this I will try & find it o/
I still have this weeks Grazia so I could post it to you if you can't get hold of one.
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#154 Post by Beate » Fri May 28, 2010 2:32 pm

Does anyone know for definite how early you have to be at the Eurostar station? Our train leaves at 8.27am and I plan to be there at 7am, please tell me that this is enough time! A mate of the OH told him you will need to be there 2 - 3 hours before, surely not! On the way back we have 1h20mins between trains to catch the Eurostar, it has to be enough!!!
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Re: Holiday Thread

#155 Post by prettyxcool » Fri May 28, 2010 2:39 pm

Beate wrote:Does anyone know for definite how early you have to be at the Eurostar station? Our train leaves at 8.27am and I plan to be there at 7am, please tell me that this is enough time! A mate of the OH told him you will need to be there 2 - 3 hours before, surely not! On the way back we have 1h20mins between trains to catch the Eurostar, it has to be enough!!!
half an hour to 45 minutes before train departs is sufficient! Boarding is 20 minutes before train departs. You have plenty of time Beate. Where are you off to?

Have a look here too, just in case it has changed from when I last travelled!
http://www.eurostar.com/UK/uk/leisure/t ... eck_in.jsp

Does it not say on your tix? lol
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Re: Holiday Thread

#156 Post by Beate » Fri May 28, 2010 2:41 pm

Oh thank God for that, I was getting worried. I hate travelling. I don't mind going on holiday but I don't like the actual act of getting there! We are going to somewhere near Cologne to see a few friends and attend a wedding.
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#157 Post by prettyxcool » Fri May 28, 2010 2:44 pm

Beate wrote:Oh thank God for that, I was getting worried. I hate travelling. I don't mind going on holiday but I don't like the actual act of getting there! We are going to somewhere near Cologne to see a few friends and attend a wedding.
Oh, yes you said! Very eco travelling via train!

Have a look here too, just in case it has changed from when I last travelled on the eurostar!
http://www.eurostar.com/UK/uk/leisure/t ... eck_in.jsp

Does it not say on your tix? lol
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Re: Holiday Thread

#158 Post by Beate » Fri May 28, 2010 2:45 pm

That link is broken. My tix aren't from Eurostar direct, they are via a German train site.
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Re: Holiday Thread

#159 Post by prettyxcool » Fri May 28, 2010 2:48 pm

Beate wrote:That link is broken. My tix aren't from Eurostar direct, they are via a German train site.
ok.

hope it is ok this time:
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Re: Holiday Thread

#160 Post by anakin » Fri May 28, 2010 2:58 pm

Eurostar says this, which ought to cover you Beate:

When to check in
This depends mainly on what ticket you have. Unless you’ve been advised otherwise please check in at least 30 minutes or up to 90 minutes before your scheduled departure. You’ll see the full details below but remember that if in doubt, arrive with time to spare. And have a croissant.
Applicable travellers Minimum time before departure
Eurostar™ carte blanche holders 10 minutes
Business Premier travellers 10 minutes
Eurostar™ carte classique holders 30 minutes
Leisure Select travellers 30 minutes
Standard travellers 30 minutes
All travellers for Avignon or ski services. 1 hour
If you have any special travel needs or will need help getting to the train please approach a member of staff for assistance. See our special travel needs page for more information. 45 minutes
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