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Post by plane2catch on Jun 18, 2015 1:09:00 GMT
I was just wondering if anyone has enough familiarity with this London airport to know whether there are any types of shops one would pass after claiming their luggage on the way to awaiting for a transfer to the city center? If so would the shops be on the same level as the baggage claim or would one have to in essence reenter the airport on a different ground level to access the stores? Are there any stores available for shopping prior to clearing the security check point for departures? Thanks again for any and all feedback.
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axl
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Post by axl on Jun 18, 2015 5:59:34 GMT
Hi plane2catch when arriving at Heathrow I can remember seeing a few shops but was so excited to be there didn't pay much attention but when departing there are lots of shops before you go through customs bought quite a few things. Read another of your posts about your hotel in London had a look at the brochure and saw it is Park Plaza Riverbank I can remember going past it on a hop on hop off bus I think it is in comfortable walking distance of London Eye it didn't seem that far we stayed at county hall next to the eye and walked up there and it is a nice a nice stroll enjoy your tour and I hope you will share with us when you return.
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Post by plane2catch on Jun 18, 2015 8:10:03 GMT
Your correct I got the name of the hotel incorrect. Apparently there is a Rose Pub nearby that has good food at reasonable prices. The short walk is in the opposite direction on the embarkment from the London Eye. Also, I have found a Texaco near the pub where I should be able to purchase some soda and snacks if I don't find them when leaving Heathrow. The hotel menu's look a little expensive for my budget. I will try packing some granola bars for the two week trip. Thanks again for your feedback.
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Post by chech on Jun 18, 2015 13:11:45 GMT
If it's just a shop for snacks and that, you don't have to waste time at the airport getting it. You won't have a problem finding a lot of that in London. I had a twelve hour layover in London and went in on the Underground and walked that whole area. Shops, pubs, fast food, restaurants etc. I even saw a Krispy Kreme but I was too early in the morning for it.
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Post by purvis on Jun 18, 2015 13:50:42 GMT
Plane 2catch: Chech is right there really is no decent shops on the baggage collection level. There is a wonderful array of shops on the departure level including Harrods and several nice eating establishments. . Purvis
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Post by californian on Jun 18, 2015 14:29:39 GMT
Hi Plane2catch, welcome to the board, looking forward to your comments and pictures, hopefully a tale or two? Don't remember much of the arrival area at Heathrow, my only recommendation is not to use the exchange machines, unless you are sure which one to use, there are many with awful exchange rates, wait until you get to the city if you can. Enjoy your trip, did the Britannia a few years ago.
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Post by plane2catch on Jun 18, 2015 18:54:24 GMT
Yeah California I usually pick up some local currency here in the States before I visit another foreign country. So far the one I have had a problem was with trying to purchase some Bolivian currency back in 2007. I also of course didn't get any Zimbabwe currency before my trip to Africa but came home with a Trillion Dollar souvenir from that country. I usually carry US Cash with me. Years ago I would take Traveller's Checks but now I don't take them as they seem hard to cash unless your in a bank in an overseas country. Too old fashion for an ATM card either afraid I wouldn't like the transaction fees affiliated with there use. I usually carry a VISA and separate Master Card on all my trips as well. Not really good at writing Trip Tales but I did share a few of my South American experiences on the old TT board after taking their South American Revealed tour back in 2007. Every time I see your travel-forum name it makes me reminisce of my five years spent in Ventura in the 1980's and all the wonderful visits to Sequoia and Yosemite National Parks. It sure was nice having them so close by.
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Post by purvis on Jun 18, 2015 20:42:29 GMT
plane2catch: I use to take considerable cash funds with me when I traveled abroad but I also wore a money belt. As to ATM charges I don't know if your banks in the US issue a "debit visa card" which works just like a debit card at home with the added advantage that you can use it abroad also to purchase goods. The good thing about this card is that you only have the initial cost of the article plus the current exchange rate deducted from your account immediately.(no hefty visa bill when you get back home) I have such a card with one of the Canadian banks which is in a partner deal with Barclays in the UK so therefore do not pay the $5.00 upfront fee if I have to use an ATM it to get more cash. With such a card I really don't need to use up my cash funds so don't have to go to an ATM as often. Check out your bank to see if they have a similar type of card. I have used mine many times in Florida over the past 2years. Purvis
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