The Revival of South Central

Advantages: Much better than they used to be.
Disadvantages: Still a way to go.

...Well I know that this train company is still listed in Ciao as Connex South Central, but for the last year and a bit, this train service has changed hands. It is now run by a company called Govia, under the new name South Central. Having been in Brighton now in university for three years I have seen first hand how the train service has been running here. When I arrived, Connex was in charge...

pumfster 08.05.2003 22:15 · Read review
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Review of South Central Railway

South Central

Advantages: Easy to reach by car, free parking, quiet
Disadvantages: Not so good if you want to head to the Central Pier or North Shore, little else nearby

...a hotel with parking and go for a weekend. Eventually I settled upon the Premier Inn Blackpool Central, lured in by the fact it has a large free car park and the "central" in the hotel's title. Before I proceed with this review I have to take issue with Ciao stating this hotel is called "Blackpool South" - the title is incorrect as Premier Inn call this "Blackpool Central". However all the other...

rosebud2001 08.02.2010 12:13 · Read review
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Review of Premier Travel Inn Blackpool - South, Blackpool

LP South America on a shoestring, firmly on the beaten track

Advantages: Easy to use, clearly written
Disadvantages: Missing some important details, everyone else will have the same book and follow the same advice..

...South America on a shoestring is part of lonely planet's regional guides for those travelling on a budget and I used the 10th edition, published March 2007 which is the most up-to-date version for my trip around that continent this year. The guide starts with an overview of the continent, from popular intineraries, maps, a brief history and culture section and the basic environment...

flyingllamas 30.06.2009 13:08 · Read review
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Review of South America on a Shoestring: Big Trips on Small Budgets (Lonely Planet Shoestring Guides) - Danny Palmerlee