Planning a trip to England w/my son

[Medusa]

Clare, my English friend, called me this morning and when I told her that I would also like to see an English garden, she said "Well, that would be my Mum's". She said that her brother has a house there, too, and there's room enough for all of us to stay there. She also said that she'd pick us up at the airport so not to worry about cab fare, etc. and that as we get closer to the date she would look into hotels for us. Some of them may offer the London Pass at the hotel. It's a long way off and my stomach already has butterflies w/excitement!

[Karen]

Check online - I think you save money buy buying the London Pass ahead of time, rather than while you are there. And it does include a Tube pass, as well, so you get all your public transportation with it!

[Daisy and Delilah]

Great news!!! I would be floating on air. This is going to be wonderful. I hope you both have a fabulous time!!

[jackie]

You have to check out Covent Gardens, its a huge market where they have loads of fab street entertainers.

You will have a great time, and be sure to sample all the great beer they have!

[carole]

Oh mary i am so excited for you, it won't take long for the time to come around, i had to plan my childrens holiday in the gold coast Australia for over a year, and the time just flew.

I hope all goes according to plan and i know you are going to have the best time ever, any chance you might venture on to Scotland,that is where i was born, and i have never seen it, alas i probably won't,but i love to hear of others who do.

[Randi]

Mary, I sent you a PM with some links, and here's some that explains the Oyster card.

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/

http://www.londontoolkit.com/briefing/oystercard.htm

http://www.visitlondon.com/travel/oyster/

[Medusa]

Check online - I think you save money buy buying the London Pass ahead of time, rather than while you are there. And it does include a Tube pass, as well, so you get all your public transportation with it!

Thanx a mil, Karen. I'll be sure to print this thread and all the PM's that I've received. I've already got a thick file started. Thank you all, my friends!