| The Eurostar train service is a high speed rail link that | | | | welcome at the platform, glossy magazines to read in |
| connects the UK with Europe. There are also other | | | | a comfortable seat with arm rests. This is just ideal for |
| connecting services that link to over a hundred | | | | stretching out and snoozing after your free glass of |
| destinations across Europe. Often known as "Chunnel | | | | champagne you receive with your lunch and dinner. |
| travel" it is a fast, inexpensive and a pleasurable train | | | | The menu is tantalising with a choice of authentic |
| journey, travellin at speeds of up to 186 mph to Paris | | | | cuisine from Britain and the Continent made from |
| (including Disneyland Paris), Lille, Brussels and | | | | organic, Fairtrade and locally sourced fresh ingredients. |
| Amsterdam. Travel time is constantly being improved; | | | | Business Premier travel on Eurostar allows you to |
| fares are wide-ranging and there are often special | | | | check in fast and even choose where to sit when you |
| programs available for European rail pass holders, | | | | book online. The table areas are large enough to meet |
| business users and frequent travellers. | | | | the businessperson's needs and all seats have power |
| Eurostar is reliable and figures indicate that over ninety | | | | sockets for your laptop. Business lounges provide |
| percent of trains reach their destinations on time. It | | | | complimentary newspapers, magazines, snacks, |
| represents a good alternative option to flying, as you | | | | refreshments, and WiFi Internet access. The meals are |
| only have to check in half an hour before your train | | | | of good quality but for those who are too busy to stop |
| arrives. It is also a much more environmentally friendly | | | | and eat, you can order the Express Breakfast, a |
| option, as a journey on Eurostar emits ten times less | | | | healthy yet cold meal option. |
| carbon dioxide that a plane to the same destination. | | | | Joining the Eurostar Frequent Traveller program allows |
| Eurostar work closely with Friends of the Earth and | | | | you to enjoy special service benefits and earn points |
| have made a commitment to reduce emission further | | | | to spend on rewards. You qualify by making a journey |
| by 2012. | | | | or return journey to the value of £185 and it's |
| Standard travel is family friendly as there are specific | | | | easy to apply simply by filling in the online application |
| family areas to sit in. These are designed to give child | | | | form. Once you have joined, all you have to do is |
| passengers a bit more space to enjoy and are | | | | quote your membership number when you travel in |
| located near the baby changing facilities. The bar | | | | order to start receiving some special rewards. |
| buffet offers a good choice of snack and meals and | | | | Upon booking a Eurostar train online, it is also easy to |
| is a far cry from the limp sandwiches you may have | | | | book a hotel, car, tickets to events and attractions, gift |
| endured when travelling with some other companies. | | | | vouchers and travel insurance. |
| Leisure Select travel on Eurostar means a warm | | | | |