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    Trailfinders The Travel Experts

    Trailfinders The Travel Experts

    2.4(5 reviews)
    0.5 kmKensington

    Trailfinders are an amazing survivor in the travel world, in the age of internet bookings -…read moreespecially when, I suspect, most of their core clientele are capable of using the internet. (Other travel agents presumably only survive catering to that shrinking number who don't have internet access). But Trailfinders know their stuff - they are good at recruiting seasoned travellers, including (but not exclusively) lots of antipodeans and South Africans, who have themselves been there and done it. As Shopoholic says, they are good for complex itineraries, or advising on odd-ball plans like train travel in exotic places, or booking adventure activities before you go, not all of which feel secure on-line (it can be hard to check out the credentials and liability insurance on-line). A very useful new service is providing innoculations and other such preparatory medical advice for visits to the tropics. There are several addresses in the Kensington High Street area, each specialising in a different part of the world. Recommended.

    It seems really odd to be writing a positive review of a traditional travel agent in 2007; I do…read moremost of my bookings online, but I have to say that for complex itineraries, it is still difficult to beat Trailfinders. They know their stuff, they advise according to your budgets and your tastes, and their prices are very competitive (although you might want to check hotels separately, I got some better rates by going direct or online). Staff is generally really pleasant and intelligent!

    Golden Tours - Bath ft. Kyla

    Golden Tours

    1.8(82 reviews)
    0.8 km

    I have been in countless foreign cities contemplating booking tickets on a Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour…read moreand we finally did it here. This is my advice: know what you want out of it because the tickets aren't cheap. ($41) My husband and I had very limited time here in London and wanted to see as much of the city as possible. We're very comfortable taking public transportation but figured we'd see nothing on The Underground. The double decker buses were a great way to view the main sights of the city: Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul's Cathedral, The Shard, Big Ben, Parliament - you get the idea. We took the Red Route, by the way. (There are three to choose from.) The views were pretty good from up top, and the commentary was interesting- while it was running...let's get to that. Here's the downside. Traffic is horrible in London. Don't know if that's an everyday thing. There were also a ton of traffic diversions. When this happens the commentary stops and your bus is just at a dead stop. Do not take this bus if you're trying to make it to a destination. I considered it a way to check out the city and people watch. We never "hopped off" and I wouldn't really recommend it. If you know where you're going, take the Tube and get to your destination much faster and more cheaply. While this tour was a good way to see a lot of London, it took hours and was a very slow and expensive way to do it. I'm not sure if I'll ever do a Hop On Hop Off experience again. Also, I love taking photos and it's harder to do from a bus. Mixed feelings...

    The worst hop on hop off in London. Waited over an hour for…read morea bus when alllllll the other bus tours went by more than 2 times. Avoid avoid. You get what you pay for. Avoid.

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