If you are travelling from London to Brussels, you need to know exact timings of the trains from London to Brussels and it is important for you to know the first and last train to Brussels.  If you are aware of the last train to Brussels, you can plan your journey to other destinations.

Schools have yearly plans of trips for students. To make your trip more successful, enjoyable and knowledgeable the best place to visit is France.  France is enriched with various museums, art galleries, attractive places and fun parks, beaches where students can pass good time.
France is an ultimate destination for school trips. It is an awesome and less costly place. It is a famous destination for tourists from various parts of world.
The main attractive cities in France are:-
France itself gives you a great opportunity to see the wealthy history along with fun in parks and beaches. There are various cities, which are must to visit in France.

• Eurostar to Lille
• Eurostar to Nice
• Eurostar to Lyon
• Eurostar to Avignon
• Eurostar to Paris
• Eurostar to Angers
• Eurostar to Strasbourg
• Eurostar to Brussels
• Eurostar to Aix-en-Provence
• Eurostar to Nice
• Eurostar to Limoges

These cities have many attractive places to see likes museums and art galleries, which give better knowledge to students. And also there are many famous gardens, parks and beaches where you can have a very good picnic.
Accommodation
You can book your hotels through online Eurostar bookings. Eurostar has a link with various hotels in all cities of France. So in whichever city you will go Eurostar will provide you a comfortable accommodation.
Eurostar to France
Reaching France has now become easier and faster due to Eurostar connection. Eurostar has a fantastic group plan for school trip to France. You can book your tickets online and also you can book your hotels and accommodations and hire a taxi or a bus in France. Eurostar provides you a heavy discount on your France bookings. So do not waste much time and plan a trip to France.
If you are planning School trips to France by Eurostar, then hop on the Eurostar train from London’s St Pancras International train station and arrive Calais, Lille, Paris, Brussels, Avignon and other European destinations in record time.  You can also catch glimpses of breathtaking beauty of countryside while traveling through Eurostar.

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Eurostar provide direct weekly services to Ski resorts in French Alps from London’s St Pancras International train station and Ashford International.
Bourg-St-Maurice is as beautiful twon located in the Savoie department in the Rhone-Alps region in the Southeast France. it is one of the tourist paradises for skiing tourists. Bourg offers plenty of options for lovers of the outdoors and water sports.

Eurostar Bourg-St-Maurice Ski Train/Day Train
You simply need to hop on the high-speed Eurostar London to Bourg-St-Maurice ski train from London’s St Pancras International train station at 20:31pm and arrive Bourg-St-Maurice at 06:05am. You can also catch Eurostar Bourg-St-Maurice ski Train from Ashford International train station at 21: 15pm and arrive Bourg-St-Maurice at 06:27am next morning.

Eurostar Bourg-St-Maurice Ski Train/Day Train
You can also travel from London to Bourg-St-Maurice in day train also. Simply hop on the Eurostar London to Bourg-St-Maurice from London’s St Pancras International train station at 10:00am and reach Bourg-St-Maurice at 18:20pm in the evening.

You simply need to check in 60 min before schedule departure.

Eurostar provide direct weekly services to Ski resorts in French Alps from London’s St Pancras International train station and Ashford International.
Aime-la-Plagne is one of the wonderful French ski areas in the alpine valley of the Tarentaise (Savoie). It was created in 1961 as one of the resorts in the French Alps. It is located at the altitude of 3250m.

Eurostar Aime-La-Plagne Ski Train/Day Train
You simply need to hop on the high-speed Eurostar London to Aime-La-Plagne ski train from London’s St Pancras International train station at 20:31pm and arrive Aime-La-Plagne at 06:05am. You can also catch Eurostar Aime-La-Plagne ski Train from Ashford International train station at 21: 15pm and arrive Aime-La-Plagne at 06:05am next morning.

Eurostar Aime-La-Plagne Ski Train/Day Train
You can also travel from London to Aime-la-plagne in day train also. Simply hop on the Eurostar London to Aime-la-Plagne from London’s St Pancras International train station at 10:00am and reach Aime-la-plagne at 18:02pm in the evening.

You simply need to check in 60 min before schedule departure.

Eurostar provide direct weekly services to Ski resorts in French Alps from London’s St Pancras International train station and Ashford International. Moutiers is a beautiful town located in the Northern Alps in Savoie at an altidue of 482m. Moutiers is located just 610km from Paris, 830 km from Lille and 180 km from Lyon. You can easily access the Les Trois Vallees ski area from Moutiers.

If you want to travel in daytime then hop on the Eurostar London to Moutiers ski train from London’s St Pancras International at 10:00am and reach Moutiers at 17:30pm in the evening.

You can also catch the Eurostar London to Moutiers ski train from Ashford International at 10:47am and arrive Moutiers at 17:30 pm in the evening.
Eurostar ski train will runs from Friday 7 January 2010 to 1st April 2010 (Not Running on 11February 2011 and 25th February 2011).
You simply need to check in 60 min before schedule departure.

Eurostar ski train is the most convenient and hassle free way to enjoy skiing holidays in French Alps. Eurostar Ski train will departs from London’s St Pancras International train station or Ashford International train station to the resorts of Moutiers, Aima-la-Plagne or Bourg-St-Maurice with the thrilling speed of 300kmh from 19 December 2010 to 16th April 2011. Eurostar ski train departs every Saturday from London’s St Pancras International or Ashford International during ski holiday season. Eurostar provides two services to French Alps, one traveling by day, the other by night.

Eurostar Ski Train during Day
Every Saturday, there is Eurostar ski train services, which will take you to the French Alps during Ski season. It is advised to pack your luggage, which includes skis and salopettes on the Friday night so you can wake up on Saturday fresh to take Eurostar ski train to French Alps. Eurostar ski train is fully equipped with basic amenities and you can also enjoy the breathtaking beauty of outside region.

Eurostar Ski Train during Night
You can also reach to the French Alps by traveling in Eurostar night services. Hop on the Eurostar ski train on Friday night from London’s St Pancras International train station and reach French Alps on Saturday Morning in fresh mood to enjoy skiing holidys.

Advantages of Eurostar Ski Train

• Hassle-free journey through ski train
• 3 Different traveling options to Ski Resorts
• 8 days skiing with overnight services
• Short transfers to resort
• FREE carriage of skis

Useful Tips While on-board Eurostar Ski Train

• Don’t forget to carry your ski tickets before leaving to station.
• You also need to carry passport with you otherwise you will not be allowed to sit in Eurostar ski train.
• Keep in mind to check in 1hr before your schedule departure.
• Carry an extra item of luggage per passenger, such as a pair of skis or a snowboard.

Food on board while traveling in Eurostar ski night train

You can enjoy the excellent on-board faclilites while traveling through Eurostar ski train from London’s St Pancras International train station to French Alps. If you are traveling in standard premier travel class then you will be served with light evening meal with wine, followed by breakfast in the morning. You can also have more snacks and drinks at the bar-buffet.
If you are traveling in Standard travel class in Eurostar ski train then you can enjoy the delicious meals, as well as an array of hot and cold, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in the bar-buffet.

Food on board while traveling in Eurostar ski Day train
If you are traveling in standard premier travel class in day train then you will be served a lunch with wine and a cup of tea after lunch. You can also have more snacks and drinks in bar-buffet. For standard class travelers, you need to take little bit pain to visit bar-buffet and you will find selections of snacks, meals and drinks.

Christmas in Amsterdam is world famous. People in Amsterdam use to celebrate Christmas with a lot of enthusiasm. If you are planning to celebrate this Christmas in Amsterdam then it will be a good idea. Here you will find so many shops where you can do your shopping. There are so many cafe’s and restaurants to hang out and to have good food. The surrounding areas are so pleasant to watch. In the festive season the city is so nicely decorated that adds charm to the occasion. That’s why millions of people use to visit Amsterdam annually. It is the perfect destination for the tourists from all over the world.
MAIN ATRRACTIONS:-

• Christmas Concerts: on the eve of Christmas there are free concerts in the great hall

• Winter parade: In the westerpark complex near by Amsterdam is a perfect place to hang out. Here you are give the Christmas package  which is full of dance, music, theatre,  comedy, etc. Here you will enjoy a lot.

• World Christmas Circus:  In Amsterdam it is a tradition to celebrate Christmas with lots of fun. For this Christmas circus is organised where various acts are performed live.

Eurostar Christmas breaks in Amsterdam

Eurostar is the perfect travelling mean to reach Amsterdam. It will save your time as well as you will enjoy your journey a lot. Travelling by Eurostar is a great experience for an individual. The memories of Eurostar are long lasting. To reach Amsterdam you have to catch train from St. Pancras, London International train station to Brussels midi station. After reaching Brussels you have to catch another thalys train or NMBS to reach Amsterdam.

ACCOMODATION
To get accommodation in Amsterdam then you should have advance booking because in the festive seasons millions of people use to visit Amsterdam. So you should have advance booking in hotel. The hotels where you can have your advance booking are as follow.

• Park Plaza Victoria Hotel Amsterdam
• Die Port Van Cleve
• Amstel Botel Cleve
• Bilderberg Garden Hotel
• QBic Hotel Amsterdam
• Hampshire Inn-Prinsengracht.

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London is the world largest metropolitan city in the world. Millions of travelers visit this fabulous city every year. Number of nationality use to live here. London is the world largest visited city because of its strength in each field such as art, commerce, media, education, tourism, traveling, entertainment, fashion, health services and many more. Visiting London is a remarkable experience in one’s life. Walking through the streets of London is just like walking like royal people. Architecture of the skyscraper is really worth praising.

When you hear the Christmas bells ringing then never forget to do shopping for the Christmas celebration. London Christmas market is the world famous market among the shoppers. Here the shoppers find the best gifts for their loved ones. Fragrance of delicious and finger licking food in stalls of market attract you towards itself and you can’t control your tongue without tasting it. While shopping in the London Christmas markets you can also enjoy the thrills rides in the fairs where your children will enjoy a lot. If you are interested in the theatre and drama then there is lot to do in London .you will enjoy watching drama and theatre throughout the streets of London. Some of the famous Christmas markets in London where you find best places to be shopped.

• Old Spitalfields Market

This Old Spitalfields Market provide full on festive atmosphere throughout the season. For entertainment, this market hosts many special Christmas events. It is a hub of kinds of gifts whether you have to shop for young, adult, traditional or trendy so you can find something eye catching for all of them in the beautifully decorated stalls.Le Bouchon Breton, Daily Grind, Spianata and Co are some of the restaurants over their. Pubs & Bars you find there are Arts Bars and Cafe, Las Iguanas, The LUXE, The Gun. Market remained opened for late hours during the festive season.
Note: Old Spitalfields Market closes at 5:30 pm on Christmas Eve, i.e. on     Friday 24th December.

• Smithfield Meat Market

This is the world famous meat market in London and UK. It’s a perfect place to make your Christmas Dinner special one. It’s the meat but pies, cheese and plenty of other delicious food you can find here. Number of meat sellers you will find here with the variety of traditional turkey or goose. Normally the market is open from Monday-Friday but it remained opened throughout the weekend before Christmas. Arrive earlier as much as possible for best shopping range in stalls.
Note: market is giving chance for shopping on Saturday (18th December) – Sunday (19th December) .

• Covent Garden Christmas Market

It is the market of some traditional and variety of seasonal and delicious food. You can expect plenty of fun in this Covent Garden Christmas Market in the coming 2010 festive. This market is popular as real food market.

• Camden Lock Market

Camden Lock Market is the right place for finding out exciting, innovative gifts.  In Crammed market you will find all kind of stalls of home furnishings, paintings, jewelry, handcrafted and many unusual traditional items. Yumchaa Teaspace, Chin Chin Laboratorists , Lockside Lounge are the famous restaurants found here .Clubs like Dingwalls  , Highlight, Proud Camden are famous.
Note: The market remained opened throughout the week from 10 am to 6 pm.

• Country Living Christmas Fair

It is the place where you will find yourself to be perfectly shopped. Thos fair will be organized from 10th -14th November in Islington, North London. This fair is famous for handcrafted decorations, latest fashion, jewelry and mouth watering food.

• German Christmas Market

This is the market located at the Hyde Park Winter Wonderland. This market is carried from 21st November 2010-3rd January 2011.  Here you will continental gifts and refreshments offered by over 50 beautiful decorated Chalets.

• Spirit of Christmas Fair

This Christmas fair is organized in Olympia, West London. It is the perfect place to prepare for Christmas this year. Fair includes a Food hall; Producer’s Market and above all British Designer’s Market. It will be held from 3rd to 7th November 2010.
Boutique de Neol
Here two days shopping extravaganza is going to be held at the Kinsington Town Hall where you will find cocttails, two auctions, live music and plenty of shopping for Christmas. i.e.  on 10 th -11th November 2010.

• Christmas Chocolate Festival

This is a real chocolate festival organized at the southbank Centre from 10th -12th December 2010. (11am -8pm) upto 6 pm on sunday. Dozens of stalls especially focusing on chocolate. Here you can learn making, shaping, eating chocolate.

Nightlife
London nightlife has got something for everyone whatever your age, sex, nationality. In London sleep is the optional thing for everyone especially in the season of festive. London city is enlighten with beautiful lights throughout which provide eyes relaxing view of the city. DJ bars are there for youngsters some common among them are 93 Feet East, Bar Rumba, Big Chill House, Boogall, Cargo and many more. Some famous clubs are 333 Old Street, EC1V 9LE,Corsica Studios, EGG, The Den and Centro, Heaven and many style bars and to nightlife . Comedy club, Burlesque, Cabaret are common in the nightlife of London.

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Bruges Christmas Market is a worth seeing place. If you are planning to visit Bruges to celebrate this Christmas then you are planning a wonderful visit. Bruges is situated in the northwest region of Belgium in Europe. Bruges is an amazing town to have a visit on this Christmas. In the festive season Bruges convert into heaven. This is one of the fascinating tourist destinations where every year millions of people use to visit here.

In the Bruges market place you will get acquainted with so many historical buildings, an open air ice rink, shopping stalls all around, lights, decoration, etc. There is a Market Square where this Christmas market is held. It is decorated so elegantly which makes it tourist oriented.
Bruges is that city where the holy blood is held. It is specified in history that makes Bruges a holy city.  That’s why Christmas is celebrated with lots of enthusiasm. But don’t forget to bring your children here. Here they will enjoy Christmas a lot.

MAIN ATRRACTIONS
Bruges is not only a charming city of Belgium but it is world famous city of Europe too.
It attracts the tourists from all over the world.

• Choco  Story Museum
• Greoninge Museum
• Diamond Museum
• Hot Air Balloon Flight
• Cultural and Food Festivals
• Historical centres which are listed in UNESCO

Christmas Shopping Breaks in Bruges
Bruges is the mainly known for its shopping. Here the shopping is according to all the budgets. The main markets in Bruges are ’t Zand and Market  Square.
TIMING:
Wednesday : 7am-1pm on Market Square Saturday: 7am-1pm on ’t Zand

• Shopping outside city centre 9am-8pm (on Friday till 9 pm)

During Christmas you will get a chance of a wonderful shopping here. You can buy the famous Belgian chocolates in these shops. Having a walk in the market you will see various Art galleries, food shops. You can also buy beautiful handmade toys which you can gift them to your friends and family members. During Christmas night it is charm to watch the market. You will see lights and decorated shops every where which attracts you more. The main market where you can shop well is located just outside the city centre. So enjoy shopping in Bruges.

NIGHT LIFE DURING CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS
After visiting Bruges during the whole day then definitely you are searching a particular place where you can hang out in night. So in Bruges you will find lots of places where you can relax in a better way. There are so many famous markets, bars and clubs like Kendo, Joker, Kriteria, Rama, Cercle, Dreams and Beaufort where you can have great time. Shopping in night is also one of the best options as during night markets are worth seeing. They are so well managed and decorated that adds charm to the city.


HOW TO REACH BRUGES
By Road: - Bruges has very good road connectivity.
There are highways A10, A10/E40, A18/E40, A17/E403, N31/E403, N49/E34 which connects Ostend, Ghent, Brussels, Kortrijk, Tournai, Zeebrugge, and Antwerp respectively.
By Air:- you can opt air route to reach Bruges as it has a Ostend Bruges International airport 25 Km from Bruges and you can also visit through Brussels Airport which will take only 1 hour after reaching airport to reach Bruges.

Eurostar Christmas Breaks to Bruges

Every year, Eurostar offers plenty of deals on festive season.You can easily avail Eurostar Christmas Shopping Breaks to Bruges. Eurostar depart from St. Pancras, London at 7am. It will take you to the Brussels Midi station. From Brussels Midi station you have to catch another thalys train or SNCB to reach your destination. It will take 3 hrs from London to Bruges. Eurostar is known for 100% smoke free and 95% punctuality.

You can avail given below Eurostar Christmas breaks to Bruges:

• Bruges 3* from £128 pp ( Novotel Brugge Centrum )
• Bruges 4* from £141 pp ( Hotel de Castillion )
• Bruges 5* from £191 pp (Kempinski Hotel Dukes Palace)

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Every time we people use to talk about Christmas and wait for the day. Christmas is one of the world’s biggest religious and commercial festivals.  The birthday of Jesus was determined to be on December 25, the day that has been celebrated from then till this very day. The celebration on the 25th of December starts with Christmas Eve, the evening of December 24. . The Romans held a festival on December 25 called Dies Natalis Solis Invicti, i.e. "the birthday of the unconquered sun." However, it is uncertain exactly why December 25 became associated with the birth of Jesus since the Old Testament doesn’t mention a specific date of the event.

CHRISTMAS IN PARIS-
Every Christmas Paris shows the world that why it deserve to be called ”Ville de lumieres” city of light. The City of Lights lives up to its name in a big way, as the trees that line the Champs-Elysées are among the many trees in Paris that get covered with strings of lights, and the Eiffel Tower Eiffel often becomes the focal point of the nighttime skyline with its shimmering lights. . It’s at Notre Dame that you’ll also get to check out Paris’ Christmas tree,
Christmas in Paris is memorable and magical. In Paris it may not be snowy white but it’s hard to be filled with cheer. Christmas is downright amazing when you spend the holidays in charming Paris. One can find carols, gifts, parties, decorations, cards, lights, Santa Claus, stories, recipes and Christmas trees. Another Christmas in Paris tradition is the temporary ice-skating rinks that get set up around the city. Attending a service in one of Paris’ many churches can be a really wonderful way to spend Christmas Eve, even if you’re not a super-religious person at home.

CHRISTMAS MARKETS AND SHOPPING-
Origin of the Christmas market in Paris and elsewhere in France has in northern Alsace region. The markets, with their iconic clusters of wood chalets offering custom holiday treats like mulled wine, gingerbread, sausages and specialties from various regions of France, are an essential part of celebrating Christmas in Paris.  You can Visit Paris's many Christmas markets for a scenic winter stroll, or stock up on traditional foodstuffs or handcrafted toys, clothing and other items for gifts.

• Christmas Market on the Avenue des Champs-Elysées-in Paris this is one of largest market. Extends from the rond-point des Champs-Elysées to the place de la Concorde. It offers a large variety of Christmas arts and crafts products, gastronomical specialties from French regions, etc.

• Christmas Market at La Défense-it is very accessible and one of the biggest, but also one of the more established Parisian Christmas markets. it makes up with a vast amount of fairy lights and decorations. Best to go in the evenings, when everything is switched on and the crowds have separated.

• Christmas Market and Santa's Village at Saint-Sulpice-One of the busiest markets in the city. The "Village de Noel", which is a Christmas Village, opens for the entire month. Art works are produced from a range of materials, including wood, glass and textiles.At the beginning of December, local groups and charities supporting the mentally handicapped sell their art.

• Christmas Market at Place de la Nation

• Christmas Market and Santa's Village at place Saint-Germain-des-Prés-

• Christmas Market at the Place des Abbesses

• Christmas Market at Gare de l'Est-in this stalls have a range of French specialities, making you the most cultured Santa of the season.

• Christmas Market at the Montparnasse Tower-This is the foodie market of choice.

• Disneyland Paris Christmas Market
The Happiest Place, which offers a magical experience for little ones. Taking place in the Disney village, a thousand fairy lights hover above the endless stalls and chalets. To complete the Christmassy atmosphere, introduce the kids to the resident elves, musicians, the giant toy brigade and Astrobulles.

• Maison d'Alsace
The biggest Christmas market in France may be located in Strasbourg, but this collection of stalls is its smaller, less crowded twin. It's known for selling plenty of French and German produce, such as pain d'epices and vin chaud.

Nightlife in Paris

Paris is known for —beautiful architecture, incredible city vistas, art, stylish people, café sitting, great food, wine, the Eiffel Tower, etc.This also applies to the night life scene in Paris. And just like this also known for its nightlife. Experiencing the after hours scene in Paris are amazing. One can enjoy clubbing, bars and other in paris during Xmas. In Paris you can find trendy, oh-so-delicious, fine music, Dancing, various drinks and can enjoy all this with your friends and family. Nightlife here is a mix of traditional cafes, classy nightclubs, dive bars, and music venues. Famous night sports in Paris are-

• Budda bar
• Queen
• Barrio latino
• Laduree Bar
• FUBASR
• The Moosehaed
• Bugsy’s
• Violin Dingue
• Harry New York bar
• Que pasa

Eurostar Christmas Breaks to Paris

Christmas in Paris tends to be a family holiday. There’s a sense of serenity that you may not find in Paris at any other time of year, and there’s something about the way a city feels when it’s preparing for a family holiday that makes it feel warm during Christmas. No matter what the temperature is outside. Eurostar offers various deals on festive season. You can easily avail Eurostar Christmas breaks to Paris online. It is advised to keep close eyes on the Eurostar official website to know about Eurostar latest festive season deals to Paris. You simply need to hop on the high-speed Eurostar London Paris Train from London’s St Pancras International train station and reach at Paris Gare Du Nord in record time of 2hr 15min.

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