Thursday, August 28, 2014

118 Days! Christmas Day Transportation


(Photo from: http://fortuneandfavor.com/tag/transportation/)

Have you ever traveled around London on Christmas Day?
No, seriously, i really want to know.

Due to me having to work on Christmas Eve,
we will arrive in London on Christmas Day.
Which we aren't complaining. I mean what better way to spend Christmas?

We get to really explore our town of LA at Christmas-time (we normally book it out of here before it gets too close to the day), and then we get to arrive in the beautiful sparkly town of London to experience the 12 days of Christmas!

(the 12 Days of Christmas STARTS on Christmas Day, 
if you didn't know. Don't believe me, 
checkout the ever dependable wikipedia: 12 Days of Christmas)

The issue we're facing: London shuts down on Christmas Day!

All over the blog sites and travelers advice columns, people search for Christmas Day transportation advice, and are given the same answer every time.... high priced taxis and car services are your only option.

Okay, we're prepared. Big $$ upfront. We'll have to get a couple less mulled ciders. We can deal.

I have actually found a shuttle service that will charge about the same as the car service, but it will be a set price, which will be nice. No extra surprises, no "we took too long to get out of customs" add-ons.

So, of course, we are leaning in that direction.

The other option we have is having our hotel arrange a car service. I am looking into that one now, and if miracles do come true, maybe it will be a little bit cheaper.

IMPORTANT QUESTIONS:
Have you ever traveled on Christmas Day in London?
Do you have any advice?

I would LOVVVVE to hear. Please comment!!!

Also, because I want to give, as well as receive, below is a very informative "How to use the London Oyster Card on the Tube" video, presented with a Texas-twang.

Sure, we won't be able to use the Tube on Christmas Day, but that doesn't mean we all can't enjoy this video now.


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