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Outward journey A representative will meet you at London's St Pancras International station to give you your welcome pack and tickets ready for your 2.5 hour Eurostar train journey to Paris city centre. Meeting Point: Eurostar Terminal, 6.15am Monday - Friday or 5.30am Saturdays. Passport required for travel and please check any visa requirements for travel to France prior to booking.  Visite Paris Card Move freely in the capital with your included Visite Paris Pass, which gives you access to the main transport systems including the Metro, RER, buses, and trams, making your sightseeing adventure even easier.  Return journey Following a full day in Paris, make your way back to Gare du Nord station for your 20.15 train back to London, arriving at 21.39 local time.

Shearwater is a classic Newport-style schooner yacht, only recently recognized as a national landmark in 2009.  The vessel was built by Rice Brother Corporation in East Boothbay, Maine, back in a time when yachting was a rare combination of elegance and adventure; Rice Bros. were well known for building luxury pleasure yachts and produced some 4,000 hulls over a period of 64 years. The keel was laid down on January 4, 1929 and a news clip from the Boothbay Register reflects alongside a photograph "Tyler Hodgon at the old Tide Mill is getting out timbers for the schooner to be built at Rice’s. Vessel to be built of native white oak." Traditionally built from hand-hewn native white oak, she was the last boat to be constructed at that yard - likely due to the ensuing Great Depression brought on by the Stock Market Crash that occurred later that autumn.  East Boothbay was a small coastal town with shipbuilding being its only industry. About 40 workmen were employed for the construction of SHEARWATER. Her designer Theodore Donald Wells was born in Hudson Falls, N Y on October 22, 1875. He was a naval architect and marine engineer, a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers and also the Institute of Naval Architects London. His education included post-graduate work at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. He began his career as a member of the firm Herreshoff and Wells, N. Y. City in 1902. Working with Herreshoff no doubt had an influence on his designs, which bear similarities to many of the famous Herreshoff designed yachts of that time. From 1903 to 1907 he worked for Wintringham and Wells and then began practicing his profession under his own name. Mr. Wells joined the Navy Department in March 1917 and became Superintending Constructor of the Baltimore District U. S. N. Notable yachts designed and constructed under his supervision are "Viking" a 272 foot steel motor yacht built for George F. Baker in 1929 by Newport News and "Karina" a three masted schooner built for Robert E. Tod in 1932 by Staten Island Shipbuilding. Mr. Tod was a well-known offshore yachtsman as was his former yacht ‘Thistle", which competed in the Emperors Cup ocean race. SHEARWATER was launched on May 4, 1929 and photographs in the Boothbay Register reflect her graceful and elegant lines. Her first Captain, Leon Esterbrook of Edgarton, MA, arrived to take charge of the fitting out. Her owner Charles E Dunlap was a member of the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club, Oyster Bay, NY and this became SHEARWATER’s first homeport after her completion in late September 1929. It was there in Oyster Bay that she first started to thrill those who sailed in luxury aboard her and those who were privileged to crew her on race day. Since her launching and documentation in Lloyd’s Register of American Yachts in 1929, she has had a colorful history and has been carefully maintained and restored to standards that few contemporary vessels are able to match and is truly a piece of American Maritime History. On November 7, 1942 SHEARWATER was requisitioned by the War Shipping Administration and became a member of The United States Coast Guard’s Coastal Picket Patrol during World War Two. She was painted gray and bore the numbers CG67004. Based at Little Creek, Virginia she patrolled the waters east of the Chesapeake Bay entrance and south towards Cape Hatteras. Her skipper during that period reflected on how they used their free time while out on submarine patrol to race against other yachts and in his own words "sailed in tandem with the schooner Lord Jim, racing in and out of port, up and down the east coast and winning." She was designed and built as a gaff rigged schooner but during this period was changed to a Marconi rig. She carries over 2,550 square feet while under full sail. A true veteran world cruiser, she first transited the Panama Canal in July 1946 and in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s completed a two and a half-year global circumnavigation. In December 1971 Mrs. John B. Thayer of Rosemont, wife of a former trustee and treasurer, donated SHEARWATER to the University of Pennsylvania’s Institute of Environmental Medicine. She was used by the university as a laboratory for research on physiological responses to the stresses of living and working underwater. Captained by James Shearson, she was fitted with compressors, generators, monitoring instruments and a small decompression chamber. She has participated in many Ancient Mariner and Classic yacht races in U S waters as well as racing in the Bay of Islands in New Zealand while on her circumnavigation in the early 1980’s. It is rumored she was once dismasted in the famous Newport to Bermuda race. She was last raced by the current owners in San Diego in May 1995 in the American Schooner Cup and finished second overall. She entered the yacht charter industry in 1966 whilst on the West Coast sailing to the Channel Islands and was again used to generate income to keep her shipshape while owned by the University of Pennsylvania. During the chartering industry’s infancy in the Caribbean, SHEARWATER was known as the " Queen of the Fleet". Today she continues this tradition offering the most unique sailing experience and has passed rigid Coast Guard inspections and can carry up to 49 passengers. We welcome you to join us for an excellent opportunity to experience the ambiance of a vintage sailing vessel while delighting in the splendors of The Manhattan sky-line, the Statue of Liberty or the beauty of the oceans beyond.

The exhibition, in association with EON Productions Ltd, has been the most successful in the history of the London Film Museum. Originally scheduled to close in March 2015, it features over 100 original artefacts spanning all 24 Bond films, including vehicles, miniatures, concept art and storyboards.  Public demand for the exhibition was so consistently high that the London Film Museum management decided to keep it open indefinitely. London Film Museum Founder and CEO, Jonathan Sands said: “Bond in Motion far exceeded all our expectations and we’re delighted with the public’s reaction to it. It’s proved a huge hit with families, Bond lovers, movie fans and car nuts alike.      

Aspectos destacados Descubra Europa en un día en MiniEurope. Experimente un tour animado con efectos visuales y sonoros de 350 miniaturas, incluyendo las campanas del Big Ben, las góndolas frente el Palacio Ducal, el Grand Palace en Bruselas y la Acrópolis. Todos los monumentos han sido recreados hasta el más mínimo detalle en una escala 1/25. Desde la Torre Eiffel (13m de altura) hasta el Big Ben (4m de altura), esta es la oportunidad de ver los edificios más conocidos de cerca. Se sorprenderá con la erupción del Vesubio o con la caída del muro de Berlín, diversión tanto para jóvenes como para mayores. Exhibición de la Unión Europea: Conozca mejor la Unión Europea con esta experiencia interactiva. Incluye Entrada de 1 Día a MiniEurope GuíaCatálogo de Mini-Europe (64 páginas en color) incluida en el precio de adultos. NO incluye Recogida en el hotel Bebidas y comida Entradas para grupos de 20 personas. Por favor contáctenos si su grupo tiene un número mixto de adultos/niños /adultos mayores. Para grupos escolares: 1 gratis por cada 15 estudiantes que pagan.

PICK ANY OF THESE TOURS AND ACTIVITIES:
California Academy of Sciences Visit the museum - Planetarium, Aquarium, Rainforest and much more under one roof. Great fun for all ages!
San Francisco Bay Cruise The San Francisco Bay Cruise is our most popular water tour in San Francisco. You'll get close to Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge for some amazing sights and photo opportunities.
Official City Tour San Francisco Double Decker Bus Tour, with live commentary. Hop On Hop Off for 24 hours in San Francisco, including Chinatown, North Beach, Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, Civic Center, Financial District and more. HopOn & HopOff the open-top bus at your own pace.
Sausalito Hop-On Hop-Off Tour This 60 minute fully narrated Hop On Hop Off tour includes crossing the Golden Gate Bridge on an open-top bus and the picturesque town of Sausalito overlooking San Francisco Bay.
Muir Woods Tour (from Sausalito) The Hop On Hop Off Muir Woods Tour by bus takes you across the Golden Gate Bridge and into the picturesque coastal town of Sausalito, and on to the famous redwoods of Muir Woods National Monument Park.
Aquarium of the Bay Discover what lies beneath the waves of San Francisco Bay. Journey through crystal clear tunnels filled with 20,000 aquatic animals. Touch sharks, rays and sea stars. Learn how to support conservation of the bay and marine environments.
San Francisco Night Tour This double decker bus tour provides the best of San Francisco by night with live narration. The tour includes spectacular views of downtown San Francisco from the top of Nob Hill, Chinatown, North Beach, the Embarcadero and the lustrous Bay Bridge with 2 brief walking tours for even more photo opportunities.
Rocket Boat The Ultimate High-Speed Thrill Ride. This exciting ride pauses occasionally to allow passengers to catch their breath and capture unique sightseeing and photo opportunities unavailable on other tours. RocketBoat, it’s an extreme adventure not to be missed!
30 minute GoCar Tour Go Car Tour - 2 vouchers required per car for 1 Hour
3hr Bike Rental Bike Rental in San Francisco - Self guided tour across the Golden Gate bridge and down to Sausalito.
Angel Island Ferry or Tiburon Ferry There is no guided commentary that accompanies the ferry rides to Tiburon, or Angel Island. However, they do offer great views.
USS Pampanito Submarine This World War II submarine has officially retired to the San Francisco Bay, where it is docked for visitors to enjoy. Commissioned in 1943, the Balao class Fleet submarine has a storied history that includes the sinking of six Japanese ships while patrolling the Pacific. It now operates as a floating museum and attracts thousands of visitors at San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf
Walt Disney Family Museum The Walt Disney Family Museum shares the remarkable life and legacy of Walt Disney.
SF Giants AT&T Park Tour AT&T Park tour - See in San Francisco Giants Stadium
SF MOMA Come visit the museum that the NY Times described as “changing the face of museums going forward.”
San Francisco Dungeon The San Francisco Dungeon is an exciting theatrical attraction. We bring to life the stories of old San Francisco with a full theatrical actor cast, special effects, gripping storytelling. Being scared has never been so much fun!
Madame Tussauds ​Roll out the red carpet! We’re bringing our unique blend of glitz and glamour to San Francisco! Get ready to photograph and pose with your favorite A-listers, challenge sports legends, hop on stage with international pop icons.
de Young Museum ​Rebuilt in 2005, the de Young museum features American, African and Oceanic art from the 17th through the 21st centuries. Originally founded in Golden Gate park in 1895, the re-opening showcases integration of architecture, art and natural landscape within the museum grounds.
Legion of Honor The Legion of Honor is home groundbreaking exhibitions, including a retrospective for folk-art visionary Howard Finster and crowd-pleasing shows. Also on display are sculptures by world renowned sculptor Rodin.
7D Experience A 3D interactive virtual roller coaster and laser-blasting thrill ride. With state-of-the-art effects, you will compete against fellow Riders for the highest score.
Exploratorium ​Is there a science to skateboarding, do robots have feelings, too, and do toilets really flush counter-clockwise in Australia? Head to the Exploratorium to get fascinating scientific answers to all those questions you always wanted to ask in science class.
Sausalito Ferry The city of Sausalito offers the charm of a quaint Mediterranean seaside village tucked amongst the hills of Marin County. Meander the narrow streets, browse through art galleries and shops, and dine at some of the best restaurants in the Bay Area, all the while enjoying stunning views of San Francisco.
Escape from the Rock Blue & Gold Fleet’s 90-minute Escape from the Rock cruise takes you under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz Island to see every angle of this mysterious island.
Airport Shuttle (outbound)

The Las Vegas Explorer Pass® is the best choice for maximum savings and flexibility. Save up to 55% off retail prices on admission to the number of attractions purchased. Choose from a list of over 10 top attractions, and shows, including Big Bus Day Tour, Madame Tussauds, Vegas Rockstar Club Tour, High Roller at The LINQ, The Stratosphere, The Ultimate Variety Show at V Theater, and more. Enjoy the flexibility to choose attractions as you go and take up to 30 days to use your pass. Click here for a complete list of current attractions included with the Las Vegas Explorer Pass®   Frequently Asked Questions Is this just a discount card? Will I still need to buy tickets? No. Passes include admission to each attraction; no need to pay anything at the gate. Some attractions may offer upgrades or special exhibits for an additional fee. Do I need to choose my attractions in advance? Nope, choose as you go. The pass is good for any combination of the number of attractions you purchased. My child is under 3 years old. Can I get them a Las Vegas Explorer Pass? Child Passes are recommended for children ages 3-12. Many attractions offer free admission for younger children. Please consult the attraction websites for more details. How will I get my pass? When your order is complete you will receive an email with printable and Smartphone version of your pass. There is nothing to Redeem, you can go right to first attraction you want to visit and start using your card immediately. How do I activate my pass? Easy: simply visit your first attraction! Is the pass valid all day? You bet! Feel free to visit the attractions any time of the day as long as they are open or operating. What is your refund policy? Our Risk Free Guarantee gives you one year from your purchase date to return any non-activated passes for a full refund. How much will I save? Compare the price of the pass to the gate prices of the attractions you want to visit to see how much you can save. Many customers save 55%.  We give you the flexibility to create your own itinerary and choose the attractions you want to visit depending on your interests. Can I visit an attraction more than once? No, unless otherwise noted. You may use your pass at V Theater multiple times, but each show counts as an attraction redemption. Can I purchase passes on the spur of the moment when I arrive in Las Vegas? Of course! With instant digital delivery, you can purchase and access passes right on your mobile device. Or, visit one of our local purchase locations. Does a Las Vegas Explorer Pass expire? Yes. You have one year from the date of purchase to begin using your pass. After one year, it will expire. Do I need to make reservations to visit the attractions? Attractions that require a reservation will display a symbol on the guidebook page.  Some attractions require a credit card to hold a reservation. In these cases, your credit card will not be charged unless you do not show up for your reservation. Which attractions do I need to make a reservation for? Contact Vegas Rockstar Tours and Grand Canyon Tour Company to make a reservation. Are there any 21+ attractions? Yes, Señor Frogs Open Bar and both Vegas Rockstar Tours are for adults 21 and older. A Valid ID is required for entry. What’s the catch? There’s no catch. Las Vegas Explorer Pass has a partnership with all of the participating attractions to make your visit to Las Vegas as memorable as possible and to help you save time and money. Can I share my pass with a friend or sell it? No. The Las Vegas Explorer Pass is non-transferrable and may not be re-sold. What happens if an attraction is closed or a tour is cancelled due to weather or other problem? While we do our best to ensure that all attractions are available, events happen that are out of our control. The great thing about a Las Vegas Explorer Pass is that there are so many attractions to choose from. If an attraction is closed, or cannot be visited for some reason, we know you'll find a fun alternative in your guidebook!