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My husband and I are thinking about traveling to the UK. We have never been overseas before so I thought getting a travel agent of some sort would be helpful. Just in case their are some travel issues I haven't thought of.
Does anyone have any advice as to whether or not AAA is a good option for booking travel because of their discounts and travel department, or would a standard travel agent make more sense? I've only known one person to use AAA and they said they were good but my husband is not sold on the idea.Thanks in advance. AAA is a large reputable company. I book my own travel and only have gotten AAA discounts in the USA at large chain hotels. When I go to Europe I use smaller local hotels or B&Bs to get more of the local flavor. You will have more choices of places to stay if you try to do some research on this web site in the UK forums. You can ask questions, give your budget in UK currency and folks will help you plan your trip.IF you feel more comfortable using an agent for this trip there is nothing wrong with starting a conversation at the AAA office.
Why don't you let them help you get started and then you can decide if you actually want them to book the trip for you. If you want to compare prices and services, than I'd suggest reading all the very comprehensive information provided in the Know How to.series, under the Top Questions side of this forum page. The topics include air travel and accommodation, as well as travel insurance and things to do.By putting your own and accommodation package together, you'd have a much better idea of whether or not any agents price is competitive.The UK is a very popular destination from the USA, with lots of options which can be booked directly with any own website. You may want to think about joining an 'loyalty' club, which could provide you with sales alerts and also airmiles or points for future travel.Train travel within the UK.is reliable and a good way of getting from one city centre to another, as well as for day trips. The website atFor all transport options in London, including train, tube and buses.and more, please see.
Thank you for the advice. I'll check out the form 'How To' section.We plan on going from Charleston, SC to London. The last week of April or 2nd week of May. Just trying to get some work issues straight first.We have applied for our passports and hopefully they will be arriving any day.My husband really wants to see Stonehenge and Bath, plus some of the typical London attractions.
Unfortunately we will only be able to stay 4 nights/5 days. But it is a once in a lifetime trip that we really need right now and I am so excited to be even thinking about it.I will do some looking around this week. I appreciate the advice. Mirbelle.what a shame you only have only 5 days!! Stonehenge isn't that easy to get to from London, but I know from reading posts in the London forum, it can be done using a local tour company.
Suggest you nip over to the London forum and ask for details. Bath may also be included in the same day, but can be reached by train anyway.I don't know if it's of any interest to you, but the London forum has monthly meet ups (usually in a good pub) for locals and visitors alike. They are great fun and dates are announced in advance.