Sure, it looks all futuristic and connects the city centre to the docks more efficiently than the…read moreold place ever did, but I doubt my nostalgia will ever be enhanced by this new interchange. The crummy old station was the kind of place that nostalgia is made of, in that you look back on it with fondness but if it were still around today you'd be hard pressed to find much redeemable about it. The slick new place will never be like that. Once you're there you want to get away as soon as possible and I don't care what anybody else says, you always feel like you're stood outside. Still, I suppose this aching desire to vacate means that vandals are unlikely to hang around too so it should be around for a long time.

Paradise Street Bus Station is located within the Liverpool ONE shopping area and many times I have…read morestaggered here, weighed down by bags, and sat to wait for my bus. The buses that run through here mainly serve the south of the city, but there are also a few services which go over the water and to the north of the city. The services which run from here are clearly displayed on noticeboards at each stop and it is easy to find out which bus to get from which stop, and if you have to go to another bus interchange to get the right bus. Each bus stop is clearly numbered and has a TV screen showing when the next bus is expected. There are usually attendants on duty who are happy to help you, but also ensure that kids do not hang around the bus station for the sake of it. There is also a travel centre open during the day where you can buy tickets, pick up timetables and get any information you need. The bus station is something of a wind tunnel, running down onto the waterfront. But each stop has an enclosed area where you can sit down and shelter from the cold.

STA Travel is an especially popular place for students wishing to book a short trip,…read moreindividual/group holiday or flight as staff will provide excellent advice and tips for your trip such as the important things to be aware of. After all, staffs that work there have been through it all themselves and have had previous experience when it comes to travelling abroad. Booking your vacation or flight is simple and easy when done through this agency so there is no need to be afraid as when you leave, everything will be sorted hassle free. It is not only holidays they sell but language courses and volunteering projects abroad are also popular among students (even if you wish to travel off the beaten track). Choices are wide; more often than not, there will be a tour or a course that usually takes your fancy at affordable prices.

This travel agency is just one vowel away from being hilarious and somewhat tragic. Still that…read morecrucial vowel is not in place, we have an 'A' instead and we should probably all be happy about this because STA offer great, once-in-a-lifetime getaways to the under-26s at student overdraft friendly prices. There are a number of tours offered in their brochures (I have come very close on a number of occasions to booking the Greek Island Hopper - reasonable at £775 for 10 days of mediterranean fun) but equally a few enquiries with one of the friendly staffers here can see you jetting off on your own tailor-made break. If you're after genuine seat-of-your-pants adventure it might be best to organise the whole thing yourself (an eccentric university friend of mine said that he found he was constricted a little by some of the scheduling on the tours - comparing his tour of Turkey with a SAGA coach trip with more booze) but if you're after having someone guide you through your options and work to get you the holiday with a difference then I have many more friends who very much recommend the services here.

Booked the Private Beatles Car Tour -- Penny Lane, Strawberry Field & childhood homes -- in…read moreLiverpool. The experience was informative, and our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Highlights included seeing where Paul and John first met. The pacing was just right. My only complaint, though a notable one, was that the tour photo showed a Mercedes van, but what arrived was a 4-seat taxi cab with two very uncomfortable rear-facing jump seats. We took turns sitting there -- definitely not ideal. Overall, we still enjoyed the tour. Saluti

From the owner: Brilliant Liverpool Tours offer a range of Liverpool walking tours and Beatles Walking Tours in…read moreLiverpool. They supply Blue Badge Tour Guides & also offer lots of things to do in Liverpool for groups and private tours and cruise excursions from Liverpool Cruise Terminal. They provide itinerary for UK & Foreign Inbound Travel organisers & have a range of school & educational tours.