Is it better to fly to Edinburgh or get the train?

[Pat Vegas]

flights seem cheaper but the mess of going to airports and waiting around sort of make it the same time in the end. Or I can get the train from Central london and relax.

But £200+ for a train fare. This country makes me sick.

[pjlincs]

[Sir Charlie of Nicholas]

I don't really feel strong enough.

[halfsharkalligatorhalfman]

That said, assuming you're with the girlfriend, take the sleeper train and make it a bet special

[Pat Vegas]

I had a flight back but I was so eager to leave I f**ked it off and got the train back :hehe:

[Monty91]

(for which you're being forced to wear a kilt), picking up a hire car and driving one hour to stirling, not being able to drink at said party, driving back to a ****ty airport hotel in edinburgh to catch an early morning flight back to London the next day, hoping and praying you make your 1.5 hour connection to Italy for a 1 week holiday.

:banghead:

[Maravilloso Marvo]

[ROSSCO DISCO]

did this last year.....book in advance though!

free paper and nibbles, including the VIP lounge for nibbles :)

was a pleasent journey IMO

[Sir Charlie of Nicholas]

The dairy soon gets knocked off it when you see the jocks.

[Sir Charlie of Nicholas]

Foreign ones. Well foreign.

[Maravilloso Marvo]

Did you watch the Ryanair thing on Dispatches the other night?

Waste of time that programme.

[Monty91]

[Pat Vegas]

yes I missed the flight :-(

Was slim chance when the first plane left 30 minutes late.

running through the airport like a movie 'I must get on this plane'
I said to the lady at the desk.

she said good luck it's in the sky.

[Maravilloso Marvo]

So Ryanair don't carry twice as much fuel as they are told they have to. I didn't think for one second they would, how else can I fly with them for £8.

[Sir Charlie of Nicholas]

don't operate to the same safety standards as everyone else. But what the hell, what's the worst that can happen?

I wouldn't watch a programme about Ryanair. It would just make me shout at the tv.

[Monty91]

[Maravilloso Marvo]

I mean, the plane will still have two wings and an engine, maybe 2.

[Pat Vegas]

plus everyone will get out of your way. they'll think your some nutty jock.

[Pat Vegas]

US warship or something.

[Sir Charlie of Nicholas]

really what matters. Some carriers, for example Lao Air, are banned from flying outside Laos because their safety record is so poor.

Guess who I'm booking with today? :-(

[Maravilloso Marvo]

If alone, I'm happy to take care of her should the worst happen...

[halfsharkalligatorhalfman]

I have almost no doubt that there will be plenty of men there dressed in trousers. Are you sure your other half isn't fiendishly setting you up for an evening of joshing at the hands of her red-in-the-face family members?

[Sir Charlie of Nicholas]

[Maravilloso Marvo]

[Witharby 2-3 weeks]

Chicago, New Orleans and San Francisco

Ever been to any of them? Recommendations?

[Sir Charlie of Nicholas]

[Witharby 2-3 weeks]

People get murdered on them all the time.

Personally I have fallen out of love with train journeys as they are usually noisy, smelly and full of stoodents. I think there may be a connection

[Sir Charlie of Nicholas]

I stayed at The Clift, which I believe is an Ian Schrager? Top class, it was, with an exceptionally trendy bar.

The trip sounds great.

[Witharby 2-3 weeks]

is business. Well, when I say business I mean they are paying for me to spend large amounts of time sightseeing, eating and drinking. I do have to spend a few hours at an exhibition but I am extending the trip to take in San Fran for a holiday.

[Sir Charlie of Nicholas]

We're spending 4 weeks of January in south east Asia :cloud9: 4 days in Bangkom at the MO, naturally.

[Witharby 2-3 weeks]

My daughter is taking a gap year and spending 4 months in Thailand. We are probably flying over in March to see her for her birthday. Treating them to a weekend in the OM. We shall then head off somewhere else to be decided. We like the look of Vietnam

[Sir Charlie of Nicholas]

http://www.mgallery.com/gb/hotel-6479-la-veranda-resort-phu- quoc-mgallery-collection/index.shtml (http://www.mgallery.com/gb/hotel-6479-la-veranda-resort-phu-quoc-mgallery-collection/index.shtml) Wonderful boutique hotel on a fabulous little island; very quiet, no nightlife.

For Ho Chi Minh city I'd recommend http://www.caravellehotel.com/en/7/info.aspx excellent location and a great rooftop bar.

[Monty91]

[Bergkamp's Brain]

and the lake district on the way back.

[JERK]

after Newcastle Northumberland is pretty stunning and you arrive in the centre of town in Edinburgh.