Getting There
Traveling
to the UK
You can fly non-stop to London Heathrow (LHR) from almost anywhere in
the world. However, if you fly directly to Manchester (MAN) you will be
a few hours closer to North Wales.
Airline prices can fluctuate daily. You can usually get a better price if
you book at least 2 or 3 months ahead. You may want to keep track of a
particular flight's price for a week or so before booking if see if it
changes in your favor. We will share lots of other travel tips with
registered participants.
 |
Make sure your passport is up to date. If not, renew it today! |
We have had great flights on
British Air,
US Airways &
Virgin Atlantic
on our 10+ trips
over the last few years. Sometimes you can include a night or two at a
London hotel for a minimal increase.
|
|
When comparing flights, make sure you include all surcharges, taxes and fees. |
Other airlines to consider are:
Air France
American
Continental
Delta
|
|
Sign up for email newsletters from the airlines you are considering to learn of sales and special promotions. We have gotten some incredible deals this way. |
Flight Bargains
You might find a bargain on other airlines as well. Start off by
getting a sense of the market by visiting a site like
Fly.com or
Kayak
which compares prices for many airlines. If you see a flight you like,
try the individual airline to see if you can get a better deal.
 |
We have created a Google discussion group to give participants the opportunity to connect with others beforehand. Each year this leads to people traveling and sightseeing together before and after the retreat. |
|
|
If you are not an experienced overseas traveler, you can use our our Google group to connect with others and make plans to explore together. |
Travel sites with email newsletters of more bargain
flights & travel deals:
Travel Zoo
Trip Advisor
Smarter Travel
|
|
Arrive in the UK a day or two early to adjust to the time change and jet lag. If you would like extra time to settle in and relax, you can arrive before the workshop begins or extend your stay. We will give you the contact info for Trigonos and you can pay them directly for your extra days. We will post information on our Google group (see the note above), suggesting where to visit in Wales and London as well as sightseeing tips you will not find in most tourist guides. |
Traveling to Wales
Public transportation in the UK is efficient and easy to use. You can get to Wales by train or bus, or for the more independent minded, by renting a car. We will share lots of travel suggestions with participants as the Getaway gets closer.
Trigonos, is in northwest Wales, in the village of Nantlle.
Extend Your Trip
In Europe
Ever wanted to visit London or Paris? They’re closer than you think. Extend your trip and enjoy!
- London is 2 hours by train
- Paris is 5 hours by train
or 2 hours by plane
Or in Wales
- Cardiff — Europe’s youngest captial city, source of Cool Cymru, the artistic and cultural explosion of Welsh talent
- Swansea — Birthplace of Dylan Thomas & home of the Dylan Thomas Centre
- Laugharne — Visit the boathouse where Dylan Thomas wrote Under Milkwood and other works
-
Tintern Abbey — Inspiration for one of Wordsworth’s
greatest poems (see photo above, from the
Tintern Village site)
Can't wait to attend?
Join us for a transformative week of writing, relaxing and exploring this spectacular, lesser known Celtic gem. Take advantage of daily writing time, workshops, organic meals and relaxing by the lake.