Hello Roamers,
Welcome to the winter 2010 edition of Access London Theatre. The brochure lists audio-described, captioned and signed performances taking place in London theatres between January and April 2010.
This is the 12th edition of Access London Theatre and contains our new Access Venue Guide, with detailed venue access for over 70 London theatres, as well as over 120 listings for shows across London’s Theatreland, with everything from Shakespeare to opera. Don’t forget that many theatres offer special access ticket prices, so be sure to mention that you are booking specifically for the assisted performance when you contact the theatre in order to take full advantage of any concessions they may offer.
You can get a copy from me-just send me an email
Cheers
John
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Hello Roamers,

London Heathrow self service at London Paddington Station.

Travellers to London’s Heathrow Airport who use the London express rail service will now be able to check in for their flight at self service kiosks at Paddington Station for services with participating carriers including Delta, Finnair, Iberia and United.

Customers have the opportunity to print their boarding pass and avoid the hassle of queuing for check in at the airport.

Available to all passengers on the Heathrow Express services.
Passengers who check in at Paddington Station will then be able to proceed directly to the airline’s designated bag-drop counter if they have checked luggage.

Cheers
John
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Hello Roamers,

FREE Search Tool for Flight-Specific Baggage Information
Detailed baggage allowance information is available on all routes and ticket classes for over 100 airlines! All of the information you need to avoid expensive airline luggage fees is provided along with helpful airport specific links.
Using Luggage Limits is simple:
• Select an Airline
• Select departure and arrival airports
• Hit Search
Search results by ticket class include:
• Weights and dimensions permitted for checked and carry-on baggage
• The number of free bags permitted
• Fees for oversized, overweight & excess baggage
• Maximum weights and sizes permitted
• Route embargo information
• Possible online discounts
• Special baggage policies
• General airline information
Information copied from the website

http://www.luggagelimits.com/

Cheers
John
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Hello Roamers,
Premier Inn
If you will be in UK during December January, Premier Inns have some special deals.

All the hotels have restaurants onsite. So stay and enjoy Christmas menus featuring firm festive favourites with all the trimmings, and affordable rooms you can relax in when you’ve eaten just that little bit too much.

Book a two night stay between now and the end of January and get rooms from just £29 a night*. Or if you’re looking for a single night stay over Christmas and into the new year, rooms from just £29 are available between December 18 2009 and January 10, 2010.

Cheers
John
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Hello Roamers,
World Nomads Insurance has just improved our travel insurance for Australia and New Zealand travellers.

Australian and New Zealand residents, who purchase World Nomads travel insurance from 1 December 2009, will be underwritten by Lloyd’s – the world’s leading insurance market.

WorldNomads.com is backed by a suite of strong, secure, specialist travel insurance companies from around the world to keep independent and adventurous travellers from 150 countries, travelling safely.

We review our underwriters periodically to provide a globally competitive product. This change allows us to provide a better product and more flexible service for Australian and New Zealand residents. Rest assured that policies purchased prior to 1 December 2009 by Australian and New Zealand residents, will remain valid for the duration and all claims and emergency assistance will be honoured by Allianz / Mondial Assistance.
Click on the Insurance button on the Club website

Cheers
John
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Hello Roamers,
I hear that the Orion Expedition company is purchasing/leasing another ship-to be called Orion II.
It will concentrate on expeditions within Asia, getting to places that bigger ships can’t get to.
Not sure when this will start, but sometime in 2010. I’ll update this when I get more information.

Also I have started another blog

http://greyroamers.wordpress.com

as I wanted to separate my personal blog from information for seniors and grey nomads.

Cheers
John
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Hello Roamers,
V Australia, Virgin Blue’s premium long-haul airline, took off from Brisbane International Airport at 10am on Sunday 22 November with a full load of Guests on its inaugural flight to Phuket.
From now travellers will enjoy V Australia’s Boeing 777-300 aircraft, which boasts a three class cabin including 33 fully lie-flat beds in International Business, 40 International Club seats in Premium Economy and 288 Economy seats, which offers Guests the only direct route between Brisbane and Phuket and a range of services to suit both business and leisure travellers.
The direct flights depart from Brisbane to Phuket every Friday and Sunday.
Queenslanders have been waiting sometime for a direct service to Phuket and V Australia is filling that gap.
Whether travellers are seeking a budget or premium product or somewhere in between, V Australia has got it covered and best of all, no matter which cabin you are travelling in, the service will always be first class.

Cheers
John
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Hello Roamers,

The best budget accommodation in Sydney from $42* per night
The new Sydney Harbour YHA in The Rocks is now open, bringing quality budget accommodation in an outstanding harbour side location, to Sydney.
With overnight accommodation priced from just $42.00 per night in 6 bed shared room ($37.50 for YHA members), budget travellers can finally stay in the heart of Sydney’s premier tourist precinct and enjoy its many attractions and stunning Sydney Harbour views.
“Sydney Harbour YHA makes quality accommodation in Sydney’s highly sought after The Rocks area available to everyone. The variety of room types ensures it is perfect for couples, families and groups travelling on a budget,” said Ross Lardner, Manager, Sydney Harbour YHA.
“Communal recreation, dining and lounge areas encourage guests to mingle and share stories from their travels which creates the strong sense of an international community that YHAs around the world are known for. On our first night open, we welcomed guests from six continents,” Mr Lardner said.
Sydney Harbour YHA offers twin, double, family and shared 4-6 bed rooms, all with an en-suite bathroom, while some rooms and the expansive rooftop terrace boast Opera House views.
Facilities include a self-catering kitchen and dining area, laundry facilities, state-of-the-art Internet cafe, coffee bar, lockers, bicycle storage, lounge, tour booking desk and convenience store.
Individual lockable cupboards include a power point for charging a phone, IPOD, camera or laptop.
The Rocks offers museums, restaurants and great shopping. Circular Quay, Sydney Opera House, BridgeClimb, The Rocks Markets and the Museum of Contemporary Art are within walking distance.
Sydney Harbour YHA is situated on the remnants of some of Australia’s earliest European settlement. The remains of houses, pubs and laneways as well as thousands of household artefacts dating back to the First Fleet were uncovered during archaeological digs and have been incorporated into its design.
Standard rates are from $42.00 per person, per night in a 6 bed share room or from $159.00 per room (harbour view), per night for a double/twin room. YHA members save at least 10%. Bookings for Sydney Harbour YHA can be made at www.yha.com.au or on (02) 8272 0900
Sydney Harbour YHA is located at 110 Cumberland St, The Rocks and is a 5 minute walk from Circular Quay train station. A shuttle bus operates between Sydney Airport and Sydney Harbour YHA.
Sydney Harbour YHA is the ninth Sydney property for YHA which also operates three beach YHAs, two remote bush lodges, two award-winning properties in central Sydney and a cosy hostel in Glebe.

Cheers
John
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Hello Roamers,
Virgin Atlantic have introduced a new service-only on the London – New York run at present. It is a service to share taxis thus saving costs.
The following is from the Virgin Atlantic site.
TAXI2
The Taxi2 web site enables passengers to link up easily with other travellers who may be on their flight and travelling to a similar part of a city, so they can share the taxi ride.

The scheme is not limited to Virgin Atlantic customers, passengers on other airlines can share rides also.

How does it work?

Virgin Atlantic’s customers and passengers of other airlines simply:
• Log onto the site
• Input your flight and destination details
• The system will match you with suitable travelling companions.
• You are then sent the details to contact the matched traveller and can decide whether to agree to the match and make arrangements of where to meet following your flight. Easy !!!
Please note: Your contact details will not be shared.
• Print off the easy to make Taxi2 sign from the website so you can locate each other at the airport.
The system will also match female travellers who only want female travelling companions.

As it is a Beta service, for the first few months we are just offering it on the London to New York routes.

Share a taxi from the airport now at www.taxi.to

Cheers
John
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Hello Roamers,
Do you know you can travel comfortably on cargo/freighter ships?
Freighter Ships are the perfect way to enjoy your journey by sea at a more relaxed pace than the big cruise liners. You call into ports that others never see, you experience life on-board a cargo ship, mixing with the Captain and Officers every day. You can go onto the bridge to see your daily progress across the oceans of the world and enjoy being at sea without the distractions of conventional cruise ships and certainly not having to dress up for dinner.
Interseting!

Cheers
John
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