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I Put Britain's “Most Luxurious” Train To The Test!

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👁️ 64K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 9:08
What This Creator Said
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Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

the wow factor was huge big comfy sofa star seats plush and opulent Cutlery and Crockery

it's a crazy expensive trip although the train looked pretty underwhelming pulling in

the link between cruising and trains still seems a strong one

it really is crazy expensive but it also is really something very special

Creator's Tips & Advice

Get dressed up for the dress code (no jeans or trainers)
Book specific carriages if you want the themed gifts
Compare the cost to a mini-cruise for value perspective

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

High costUse some of a bonus or save for a special occasion as it's a 'treasure forever' experience
What to wearFollow the dress code and 'get dressed up' like most other passengers

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat do you get for an eye-watering fare on Britain's most luxurious train?
QIs the Northern Belle train worth the high price?
QWhat is the connection between luxury trains and cruising?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route3 Happy BaconValue Pricing2½ Happy BaconService Crew2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Bournemouth1 Happy Bacon
Top: Slot machines and arcade games
London2½ Happy Bacon
Southampton2½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

I spent a day on what Conde Nast Traveler Magazine calls “Britain’s Most Luxurious Train”, and rates as one of the world’s Top 10 Trains: the “Northern Belle”. I’ll reveal what the eye-watering fare got me, the unusual history of the train, it’s link to cruising and some surprising quirks I never thought I’d see or experience on a train. For bonus & exclusive content (including videos, articles, eBooks and more) become a channel member or patron: --------------------------------------------------- * Patreon Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers * YouTube Channel Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qE-Obs2ocdmPXY0TIU-cw/join Check out my cruise-themed T-shirts and products: --------------------------------------------------- * T-Shirts: http://bit.ly/TFTStore * Mugs, notebooks, hoodies etc: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/tipsfortravellers?ref_id=22354 My social media: --------------------------------------------------- * Blog: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com * Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/garybembridge * Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tipsfortravellers * Instagram: http://www.instgram.com/garybembridge * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bembridge ABOUT TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS: If you want to get cruising right, Tips For Travellers makes it easy to plan and have the incredible cruise experiences you dream of every time. All my Tips For Travellers advice, tips and tricks tips draw on everything that I have learnt on the 101 cruises I have done to date. #NorthernBelle #train #BritishPullman