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Welcome to Paris
Bonjour from Paris, France London to Paris on the Eurostar train a fast and easy way to go We traveled on the Eurostar. The ride was uneventful and relaxing. Signs of any rioting or unrest in Paris certainly not evident. Europe Express has made every effort to keep abreast of the political situation and…
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Cheers to London and Europe Express Day 4 recap
Cheers from London! As you can tell already, I love London. There is so much to do and see. Today we saw a full complement of properties that would suit anyone wanting to stay in London for a pre or post cruise visit. Lancaster London and The Landmark London were two standouts as well as…
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#EuropeExpress Day 2 recap London journey
Europe Express Day 2 is full of activity. What a day. Seriously, yesterday was all about The Savoy remodel, today was all about discovering new sights in London. With our Twitter friend and London expert, AboutLondon, how could I go wrong? I will let the photos tell the story of my day in London: As…
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London Calling
Welcome to London Update: July 2018 This blog post was one of the first ones I did in the Blogger-at-Large series. I went as a guest of Europe Express to learn about pre and post cruise options for travelers visiting London and Paris. First impressions. I absolutely love the charm, culture, people, and vibe. I…
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Popular attractions in London
Welcome to London, England! There is so much to do. Getting into the city The journey from London’s Heathrow Airport (http://www.heathrowairport.com/) is quite easy and travelers will discover an option that suites their budget and lifestyle. I have taken the Heathrow Express and also private transportation. Both options are good. Although listening to the “mind the…
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London and Paris Suggested Travel Itinerary
Edited 2019 In 2010 I joined a FAM trip sponsored by Europe Express. The group of travel agents and social media savvy travel partners set out to discover Paris and London. This post is now an archive of a great itinerary as well as an example of a social media influencer marketing trip I will…
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Cunard Line #cruisechat on Twitter brings an end to a great celebration
As one unnamed person from Cunard Line direct messaged me on Twitter, “Queen Elizabeth has departed and now the Grand Celebration is over. AMAZING weekend and one we never forget. Cheers.” I must say that a good time was had by all. We all enjoyed the festivities on the #Cunard hashtag over the weekend via…
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Cunard Line welcomes Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to name the new Queen Elizabeth
Naming Ceremony of Queen Elizabeth: Guildhall Square, Monday 11 October from 3.25pm (GMT) Today is a great day to celebrate tradition and excellence in cruising. Cunard Line will name the newest member of the fleet, Queen Elizabeth. This historic celebration takes place in Southampton, England. All eyes are on the Her Magesty Queen Elizabeth II The…
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Cruise line and airpline online check-in links
Cruise Line and Airline Online Registration List of links to cruise lines and airlines Have your booking number handy because you will need to use it to register online. Once you pre-register you can pre-book shore excursions, spa treatments, specialty dining and more. Cruise lines online check-in links Azamara Club Cruises Carnival Cruise Lines Celebrity Cruises…
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What is a cruise ship naming ceremony?
The cruise industry keeps building new ships to grace the leisure cruise market. The process marking the delivery of a newly constructed ship from the shipbuilder to the owner is usually marked with a naming ceremony. Naming ceremonies are popular events that are huge celebrations with speeches, streamers, fancy clothes, and VIP’s. A popular tradition…
