Elegant taxis is my regular taxi service provider for my business and social trips. Specially i use…read morethem for my frequent trips to London. They are quite reliable and trustworthy. They never let me down. I like their fine cars with professional drivers.

So good and so reasonably priced so far so good!read more

The best, biggest boats providing a comfortable relaxed 1hr ride across the infamous channel…read more Yes it's maybe 10-20% more expensive than the standard [if booked in advanced enough] P&O 30quid. but totally worth it, your health and day after is more worth than the savings. The channel is verry scarry when on a shaky boat, been there, done that. It will leave u with a splitting headache [and try getting anything other than pastries or steak for breakfast in Calais, France].

Holy shit. These…read moreboats are like walking into a giant warehouse that floats on the water, and they were running a £30 one-way deal this summer, which made it the most cost-effective way to get to France. The staff were friendly, and the food on the boat was really good (et le chef de cuisine etait très poli). The ride was smooth and they made going through customs pretty easy in both directions. All-in-all, it was a pretty good experience. I was pretty impressed by the professionalism. My only qualm is that for most of the boat rides, portions of the boat were closed off. On both of my journeys, the actual sit-down restaurant was closed. In all, it's a comfortable way to cross the English channel. Get upstairs early if you're on a late boat or else you won't find a seat to lay down in.

The quickest way across the Channel, but not as pleasurable as a break on the ferry (provided the…read moreseas are calm). You pay for the convenience, and although fares as low as £49 are advertised, I've never been able to get anything as low as this. At peak times you'll pay from £150 to £300 for a return with your car, and maybe £400 if you want flexi-times. These days, the ferry companies have upped their act and the RORO procedure has been cut to a matter of minutes, to compete with the 35-minute Tunnel crossing. If you get there early, there's no avoiding being shepherded into the Shopping Zone, where W.H.Smith, Burger King and all the usual suspects lay in wait for you. The Duty-Free on the UK side is that in name only, and you'd have to be slightly potty to buy here when La France is just minutes away. Nevertheless, the speed with which you get across to France is amazing, and the loading on and off is slick and efficient. The crossing is not for the claustrophobic, however. It was with Eurotunnel that I escorted Uncle Dick on his "Bucket List" trip to Paris: http://www.qype.co.uk/lists/317758-John-Richard-Hurst

I like the quick service to France. What I miss is the walking around a ferry eating/drinking plus…read morepeople watching. But what a gem! I've only used the tunnel while traveling with Eurolines coaches. It seems a simple system to get on board. Lots of people didn't realised the train was moving its such a smooth journey.

Simple, fast and a good option for travellers with pets…read more We went to the UK this year and took the Tunnel both ways. We had our dog with, so this was way faster than taking the ferry and we didn't have to be seperated from our doggy. Prices are similar to the ferries. Taking the dog from the UK into mainland EU is simple. No special preparations are needed. The boarding areas both in Folkestone is pretty big with plenty of shops and fast food chains. Pet areas as well. The arriving area is quite a bit smaller. Just a shop or two and some fast food chain. Small pet area and a gas station. That's it. But it's all you need I guess. The Check-In is pretty fast (even faster if you prepare everything in advance online) and the lines are moving quickly. We got chosen randomly for a security check, which took a few minutes. Enough to miss our booked train. But that's wasn't a big deal, the next train left in 25 minutes, and we didn't have to do anything extra to get on that one. Time enough to eat a Burger in the car in the waiting line. Once inside it's a fast ride and pretty smooth and quiet. Most people stayed inside their cars....but you can wander around a bit, if you fancy a talk with some travellers. Exiting the trains is a fast affair. In a matter of minutes after arriving you'll find yourself on the motorway. Be sure to drive on the correct side :) We really liked the Tunnel. Of course, a ferry might be more enjoyable when it comes to travel. But if you have a pet, I'd go for the Tunnel. It's all very well organised. Travelling from Folkestone to Calais is a bit easier. Everything is thought trough very well with good signs. From Calais to Folkestone it's a bit more difficult.

The train service between U.K. and France is awesome. It's quick and you stay in your vehicle as…read moreyou cross the English Channel and it takes about 35 mins. We chose the train as you are allowed to stay with your pet in the car, something the ferry does not allow. We had initially booked the ferry and ended up canceling it for the simple reason that you had to leave the dog in cargo in car. The train was easy and quick without stress for all. Prices are not too dissimilar to the ferry and the process is fairly quick and easy. Would definitely use this service again. It was my first time and I really liked it.

They started as the best cab company in canterbury. They are now the worst. I tried to get a cab so…read moreI could move some stuff from one end of the street to the other. I get told that would cost me £25, implying I would get a discount because its normally £30. I was disgusted and offended that a simple car ride would result in profit mongering. Dont use this cab company, they are totally awful :(

After little sleep in an expensive hotel due to a fire alarm, I travelled out of town to relax…read morebefore my long flight back from UK to Australia. Of course, this meant I didn't have any accommodation set up in advance. But the lovely Albanian taxi driver who met me at Canterbury West station rang some hotels while driving me to others to find a suitable room during Freshers Week (who from Australia knows what that is?) with most places fully booked. I really needed two nights in the one spot so I wouldn't have to drag myself out of bed by someone else's timetable. With plenty of drunk students roaming the midnight streets, it really was wonderful to have such a taxi driver turn around the image of being taken advantage of when vulnerable in an unknown city. Many thanks (& I know other customers have been very happy too because of the calls coming in while I was in his car and he had other drivers look after them for him). Only sorry I didn't ask his name to thank him here personally.

I used Unique Taxis Ashford couple of weeks ago and I was just impressed with their service.read more

My wife and I wanted a hotel close to the cruise terminal. The Premier Inn on Marine Parade…read morecouldn't be closer. You look out your window at the port and cruise terminal. The staff was friendly, and parking is included with your room. There is an attached bar/restaurant. Breakfast is an extra £9. Our room was large, with a full bath in the bathroom. The queen bed was comfortable and there was a desk and a couch in the room. Our room was quiet with a nice view. The price was reasonable and the wifi was quick and free.