These links are valuable resources for travel within Europe:

Travel

AIRWISE - The Airport and Air Travel Guide
www.airwise.com
This site has anything you may want to know about major European airports (and elsewhere too!), and a WW flight schedule too!

Eurostar
www.eurostar.com
High-speed rail service directly linking the UK to France and Belgium via the Channel Tunnel.

Currency & Country Information

www.mwprices.com
This is the FT currency converter.

www.xe.net/currency/subscribe.htm
Currency Value Alert

www.wtng.info
Calling to and from Europe is simple, once you break the code.

www.timeanddate.com
Ever find yourself confused by GMT, CET, EST and EDT: Here's the World Clock Meeting Planner.

Hotels

www.hotelstravel.com

www.tripadvisor.com
Global travel information and advice destination, includes hotel reviews.

Suggested London Hotels

Thistle Kensington Park
De Vere Gardens
Kensington
London W8 5AF
Reception: +44 207 937 8080
Fax: +44 20 7937 7616
UK Reservations: 0800 18 17 16
US Reservations: 1-800-847-4358
All Other Countries: +44 113 2439111
Website: http://www.thistle.co.uk/
Other Info:
Peacefully situated in De Vere Gardens, just off Kensington High Street, the Kensington Park offers guests more than just a luxurious hotel. Close to the beauty of Hyde Park, the stylish shops of Knightsbridge and Kensington, the exhibition halls at Earls Court and Olympia and the Albert Hall concert venue. The hotel combines a tranquil but central location, comprehensive hotel facilities, conference and banqueting suites and courteous efficient service.

The Royal Garden Hotel
2-24 Kensington High St
London W8 4PT
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7937 8000
Fax: +44 (0)20 7361 1991
US Reservations: 1-800 987 9317
Website: http://www.royalgdn.co.uk/
Prices:
Executive Room £365, Deluxe Room £325, Superior Room £295 and Standard Room £235
Other Info: The Royal Garden Hotel is the only 5 Star hotel in Kensington and is situated next door to Kensington Palace and Kensington High Street. There is a wealth of choice for formal and informal dining within the varied restaurants, bistros and wine bars in the immediate locale of the hotel. The Royal Garden Hotel comprises of 401 uniquely and elegantly appointed bedrooms, in the heart of Kensington, one of London's most fashionable districts. All its rooms are equipped with satellite TV and movie channel, telephone with voice mail, fax line and direct Internet connection, a large desk, mini-bar and personally controlled air conditioning. The hotel has 2 superb restaurants, including The Tenth, one of London's most fashionable eateries. The Tenth combines imaginative menus with spectacular views over the London skyline and beyond. The Park Terrace, open for all day dining offers a superb array of entrees and appetisers, excellent breakfasts and delightful afternoon teas, all with excellent views of Kensington Palace and Gardens. For a relaxing drink why not enjoy Berties Bar - named after Queen Victoria's eldest son Edward Albert, known as Bertie to his friends. This bars decor is in a wonderfully cosy Victorian style, with wooden panels and a library of books. The bar overlooks the lobby area and is an excellent place for people watching and a great meeting place in the evenings. Fantastic views into the Gardens and the driveway to Kensington Palace give a wonderful 'open' feeling in the bar and restaurant area. A varied menu is available throughout the day comprising of snacks, afternoon tea, Oriental fayre, fabulous breakfasts and fine relaxed dining. The hotel is two stops away from Paddington Station for the Heathrow Express and 2 minutes walk from Kensington High Street Tube which is serviced by the Circle and District lines. For those driving in there is a 160 space NCP carpark beneath the hotel, and for those who aren't, there is a chauffeur driven limousine available.

Churchhill Inter-Continental Hotel
30 Portman Square
London W1A 4ZX
Telephone: +44 207 486 5800
Fax: +44 207 486 1255
E-mail: churchill@interconti.com
Website: http://www.interconti.com/
Prices:
Single rooms: £155.00 - £215.00, Double rooms: £190.00 - £215.00, Twin rooms: £190.00 - £215.00 and Family rooms: £450.00 - £700.00
Other info:
The Churchill Inter-Continental is a hotel of supreme luxury boasting a nine million-pound refurbishment in 1994. It provides all the amenities that one would expect from a five star hotel including a gift shop, formal dinning at Clementines Restaurant, The Terrace Restaurant, bars and lounges. The rooms have bathroom en-suite, individually controlled air-conditioning, satellite TV and direct dial telephones. The ambiance is extremely restful as the hotel is superbly situated on a leafy garden square near Marble Arch, Hyde Park and Oxford Street. Connections are excellent with Marble Arch Underground Station and bus stop both within 5 minutes walk. Distance from intl. airport: Heathrow 24 km, Gatwick 48 km Time by taxi: Heathrow approx. 45 minutes, Gatwick approx. 1 hour 15 minutes Time by train: Heathrow Express approx. 15 minutes, Gatwick Express approx. 1 hour Time by underground: approx. 40 mins Car parking available for 48 cars

The Landmark London
222 Marylebone Road
London NW1 6JQ
Telephone: +44 20 7631 8000
Fax: +44 20 7631 8080
Website: http://www.landmarklondon.co.uk/
Prices:
Range from £300 - £1,520
Other Info:
The Landmark London seamlessly integrates the elegance and grandeur of British style at the height of the Victorian era with the luxury and facilities of one of the world's leading five-star hotels. Among the largest London has to offer, The Landmark's guest rooms average 55 square metres in size with Deluxe and Studio Suites ranging up to 72 square metres. Ideally located in the heart of Marylebone, facing Regent's Park, The Landmark is within convenient reach of London's West End and the City, also allowing easy access to Heathrow Airport and the North and South-West of England.

Millenium Britania Mayfair Hotel
44 Grosvenor Square
Mayfair
London W1A 3AN
Telephone: 44 (0)20 7629 9400
Prices:
Double & Twin rooms £170
Other Info:
Situated in Grosvenor Square in fashionable Mayfair, The Millennium Britannia has all the discreet charm of an exclusive private residence. This gracefull building, once home to the Duchess of Kendal now offers 319 air-conditioned luxury guest rooms, suites and penthouses. Accommodation is remarkably spacious, sepremeley comfortable and offers efficient 24 room service. Millennium Club Floor rooms provides the business executive with the most up-to-date technical facilities in each room. The elegant Adams, informal cafe and exotic Shogun restaurants cater for every taste and mood. From haute cuisine or sumptuous buffet, to Japanese suchi or English tea, guests are spoilt for choice in a variety of distinctively different settings. Additional facilities and services include in-room dining, car rental, foreign exchange and fitness centre. The Millennium Britannia is located adjacent to the American Embassy. A stroll from the main shopping centres of Oxford Street, Bond Street and Knightsbridge.

The Cumberland Hotel
Marble Arch
London W1A 4RF
Telephone: +44(0) 870 400 8701
Fax: +44(0) 20 7724 4621
Website: http://www.thecumberland.co.uk/
Other Info:
The Cumberland is a very popular hotel with a great location and an even better view overlooking Hyde Park and Marble Arch. Convenient for both the capital's shopping area and the greenery of Hyde Park, the Cumberland's position is unrivalled. This hotel features four restaurants and bars offering international cuisine and a 'state of the art' conference centre called the Academy.

Oatlands Park Hotel
Oatlands Drive
Weybridge
Surrey KT13 9HB
Reception: +44 1932 847 242
Fax: 44 1932 821 413
Email: oatlandspark@btinternet.com
Website: www.oatlandsparkhotel.co.uk
Other Info:
The Oatlands Park Hotel, set in acres of parkland and overlooking the Broadwater Lake, is the ideal location for business and pleasure alike. Just a short trip from London and with easy access to both Heathrow and Gatwick airports, the advantages of the city and the countryside are combined Oatlands boasts a wealth of history, and much of this is evident as you wander through the hotel and beautiful grounds. The traditional style and charm of the hotel is retained throughout whilst catering for the modern traveller and his needs.

Ship Hotel
Monument Green
Weybridge
Surrey KT13 8BQ
Reception: +44 1932 848 364
Fax: 44 1932 857 153
Email: info@ship-hotel-weybridge.com
Website: www.oatlandsparkhotel.co.uk
Other Info:
This lovely hotel in the beautiful Surrey market town of Weybridge offers a warm welcome to both business and pleasure guests. A former coaching inn, the ship has retained all its period charm and is surrounded by some of England's most attractive countryside, as well as being close to London.
LOCATION:
M25 (Junction 11)- 1 mile
A317- 1 mile
Weybridge rail station- 1.5 miles
Heathrow Airport- 10 miles