Getting There
Traveling
to the UK
You can fly non-stop to London Heathrow (LHR) from almost anywhere in the world. Then take the Tube or Heathrow Connect into Paddington Rail Station. From there you can take a train to the city of Newport, Wales, about a two hour ride, where we will arrange for you to be picked up.
Airline prices fluctuate daily. You can usually get a better price if
you book at least 2 or 3 months ahead. You may want to keep track of a
particular flight's price for a week or so before booking if see if it
changes in your favor. We will share lots of other travel tips with
registered participants.
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Make sure your passport is up to date. If not, renew it today! |
We have had great flights on
British Air,
US Air &
Virgin Atlantic on our more than dozen trips
over the last few years. Sometimes you can include a night or two at a
London hotel for a small increase.
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When comparing flights, make sure you include all surcharges, taxes and fees. |
Other airlines to consider are:
Air France
American
Continental
Delta
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Sign up for email newsletters from the airlines you are considering to learn of sales and special promotions. We have gotten some incredible deals this way. |
You might find a bargain on other airlines as well. Start off by
getting a sense of the market by visiting a site like
Kayak
which compares prices for many airlines. If you see a flight you like
try the individual airline to see if you can get a better deal.
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We have created a Google discussion group to give you the opportunity to connect with others beforehand (and travel together should you wish). |
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Travel with a Google buddy (see the previous note), especially if you are not an experienced overseas traveler. |
Travel sites with email newsletters of more bargain
flights & travel deals:
Travel Zoo
Trip Advisor
Smarter Travel
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Arrive in the UK a day or two early to adjust to the time change and jet lag. Caer Llan doesn't take bookings from individual travelers, but you can book a B&B in Newport or Monmouth. We will post information on our Google group (see the note above), suggesting where to stay in Wales and London as well as sightseeing tips you will not find in most tourist guides. |
Traveling to Wales
Public transportation in the UK is efficient and easy to use. You can get to Wales by train or bus.
Caer Llan is situated in southeast Wales, 20 miles from the city of Newport, a 2 hour train ride from London. We’ll arrange to pick you up at the Newport Rail Station, or the more independent minded can rent their own car. We will share lots of travel suggestions with you as the Getaway gets closer.
Extend Your Trip
In Europe
Ever wanted to visit London
or Paris? They’re closer than you
think. Extend your trip and enjoy!
- London is 2 hours by train
- Paris is 5 hours by train
or 2 hours by plane
Or in Wales
- Cardiff — Europe’s youngest captial city, source of Cool Cymru, the artistic and cultural explosion of Welsh talent
- Swansea — Birthplace of Dylan Thomas & home of the Dylan Thomas Centre
- Laugharne — Visit the boathouse where Dylan Thomas wrote Under
Milkwood and other works
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