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World's oldest backpacker' plans two-month trip to Europe at 95 years old

Australian backer Keith Wright loves nothing more than saving up his money to spend on extended budget trips around Europe, staying in hostels and soaking up the sights - there's only one difference between him and his teenage cohorts, this globetrotter is 95 years old.Read more:

Business premier

Eurostar is a high-speed rail service that travels through the Channel Tunnel, connecting London with Paris and Brussels. It provides different types of trains, for different needs: Business premier, Standard premier, Standard and also has some carriages for wheelchair users.


Eurostar Business is made for business travelers and it covers all the needs for the best journey. The seating plan includes five solo seats, next to a window and with a table in front of them, five twin seats that also have a pull down table in front of the seats, four opposite seats, meaning two seats facing each other with a table between them and four tables for four persons. The carriage also has three big luggage compartments.
First, the passengers that travel with Business premier can use electronic devices, phones, laptops and the seats provide access to UK and/or continental plug sockets.


With Eurostar, when you reach your destination, you arrive in the center of the city, and thus it is easier to get where you need. Also, you get there very fast, because Eurostar train travels with 186 mph, meaning that you can get from London to Paris in 2h 15 min, to Brussels in 1h 15 min or at any other destination just as fast.
Another important matter is that at Eurostar there are no long check-in queues or laborious luggage check-in, so that you do not waste time. You can choose the right time for you to travel, because there are up to 19 trains that travel daily between London to Paris, eight between London and Lille and as many as ten between London and Brussels. Also, you can be sure you get to their destination in time, because Eurostar’s punctuality rate is over 90%.
When traveling with Business Premier, you can even forget you are on a business travel, due to the great views outside your window and comfortable seats. And all that is even more rewarded with Eurostar Loyalty program with which you can earn points and enjoy many benefits.


Another option, which Eurostar Business Premier provides to their customers, is an optional chauffeur service. For an extra cost, a chauffeur can pick you up from home or place of work and drop you at the departure station. At the arrival station there will also be a chauffeur waiting to take you to your hotel or office. This service is available for the main stations on route: London, Ebbsfleet, Ashford, Paris and Brussels.


The food and drinks are also at high standards when traveling with Business Premier. There is a menu from which you can choose and the order is served to your seat. If it is morning, Eurostar also provides a high-energy breakfast for the business trip to start in a good way.


The Business Premier Lounges are available in Paris, Brussels, Ebbsfleet, Ashford and St Pancres International. They provide Internet and Wi-Fi access, luggage storage, free bar, newspaper and magazines, and much more, making a business trip feels like a pleasure one. Even the interior of the lounge is one of a kind because it mixes a Victorian style with the contemporary comfort.
All these things are designed to make your business trip feels like a pleasure one.

 

London Paris Train Tickets

Eurostar Service Update

below are the latest service updates on Eurostar trains between London-Paris

Paris Nord extension works from October 2011 to May 2012


Travelling to and from the Netherlands on Monday 30 April
Due to Queen's Day celebrations, Thalys will not run between Amsterdam Centraal and Schipol all day. Passengers travelling with Thalys to/from Netherlands can book journeys to/from Schipol and Rotterdam only

Travel Tips

Find the best available offers while booking your hotel & ensure you manage to get complementary breakfast. Carry a digital/video camera with spare batteries. A universal power converter is a must.

Drink only mineral / bottled water. Carry an umbrella & a torch with you. Take some common medicines you use at your home. Carry a small dictionary of languages. Share your experience & upload your photos daily to keep memories fresh.
The trains in UK / Europe are on time always and you must reach your station well in advance. Carry overseas valid insurance policy. Keep a record of all your cards. An international SIM Card is a big saving.
Plan your entire Eurostar travel in advance for places you are visiting. Check and compare the costs of other modes of travel like Air, Ferries, Bus etc. Search various Eurostar deals or Eurostar discounts offers running currently. Try to buy Cheap Eurostar Tickets and Eurostar Hotels in one go after you plan Study Eurostar Timetable carefully and see the cost comparison chart first.
Other Important Numbers -
Eurostar Tickets on phone - +448432186186 (+441233617575 for International calls
Eurostar Group Travel Booking Number - +448706000777
Eurostar Customer Service Number - +442079285163
Eurostar luggage and Bicycle service numbers - +448448225822
Eurostar Lost Property No in UK - +2079280660, in Paris - +33155315840, and in Brussels - +3222248862. International travelers in UK can call +442079280660

Eurostar Ski Train

Eurostar Ski TrainLet's ride in the skis of French Alps and experience a new snowy world.
Book Eurostar Direct Ski Trains to the French Alps from £149 return.

Ferries to Europe

Ferries to EuropeBook Ferries to France, Amsterdam, Calais and other European destinations. Another alternate and cheaper way to cross English channel while you travel to Europe from UK

Exploring is Beautiful

Exploring is BeautifulExplore Europe by Eurostar London Paris Train - Travel to Paris, Avignon, Marseille, Amsterdam, Cologne, Lyon, Brussels, Aix-en-Provence and enjoy your dream Eurostar destination.