Virgin Holidays
Virgin Holidays Home  |  Frequent Virgin Club  |  Vital Information  |  Contact Us

spacer
Home
Service your booking
Special Deals
Holiday Information
Links
Postcards
spacer


Vital Info->Predeparture information


 

Before you go...


Key facts for getting there

Booking your holiday and telling all your friends about your holiday are some of the most enjoyable things. But what about actually getting there? It's something that's easily forgotten. But at Virgin Holidays it's an easy event to which we give our closest attention.

So join with us as we take you through all those little things you need to know to go on your Virgin Holiday.


Gatwick and Heathrow Express

TrainGatwick Express is a non-stop train service between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport. This fast train link takes approx 30 min (35 minutes on Sundays) departing from Victoria every 15 min between 05.00-00.01hrs (and less regularly between 03.30-05.00, with the last train departing at 00.30hrs) 7 days a week.

Gatwick Express Sgl Adult Sgl Child Ret Adult Ret Child
Standard £14.00 £7.00 £26.00 £13.00
1st Class £21.00 £10.50 £40.00 £20.00

Heathrow Express
is a non-stop train service between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport. This fast train link takes approx 15 min departing from Paddington every 15 min between 05.10-23.10hrs, 7 days a week. To book call 0870 220 2784.

Heathrow Express Sgl Adult Sgl Child Ret Adult Ret Child
Standard £14.50 £7.25 £27.00 £13.50
1st Class £23.50 £11.75 £45.00 £22.50


Meet and Greet

Why not save time and drive straight to the airport, where you'll be met at the terminal and your car taken to a secure car park. Your car will then be ready and waiting for you when you return - it couldn't be easier! Available at Gatwick, Manchester and Heathrow. For full details or to book this service call 01342 717 372 and quote VHOLS.

Coach Travel

Coach

Book your coach travel with us and we will send you a voucher with your tickets for this great National Express deal to Gatwick, Heathrow and Manchester airports. When you have your voucher, call National Express on 08705 80 80 80, at least 14 days before departure, to book your seats. (Please advise us if you are aged 60 or over or if you are disabled).

2006 Prices: From just £27 per adult/£17 per child*

*£35 per adult/£23.50 per child if travelling from Scotland.

Under 3's go FREE, although are not entitled to a seat. Note: Children agend 3-15 years inclusive.

 

Airport Hotels - Book Online

Why not start your holiday the night before by staying in an airport hotel? Through our partner, FHR, we have negotiated special rates at a number of hotels close to the Gatwick, Heathrow and Manchester airports. What's more, you can also opt to include up to 15 days parking at the hotel in the price of your stay. Online booking available.

Convenient Airport Car Parking at Low Prices

Gatwick Airport Car Parking available from £4.95 per day (depending on length of stay). Call 01342 717372 to arrange your booking.
Manchester Airport Car Parking available from £3.75 per day (depending on length of stay). Call 01342 717372 to arrange your booking.
For details of other Car Parks and UK Hotels, please contact Flight Hotel Reservations on 01342 717372.

 

Gatwick/Heathrow Transfers

If you should choose an itinerary that means you depart from Gatwick and arrive into Heathrow (or vice versa), don't worry as you can book a one way coach transfer between these 2 airports:

2006 Prices: Adult £17.00, Child £8.50 (aged 3-15 years inclusive) Under 3's go FREE.

Call our reservations team on 0871 222 5825 for full details.

 

Virgins' Fly Without Fear

Richard Conway and Paul Tizzard, directors of FWF, organize a highly-acclaimed, one-day 'Flying Without Fear' course that runs every couple of months.

A full day is offered at a luxurious Gatwick hotel, with hot food, plenty of breaks and a flight on a luxurious aircraft at the end of the day

Individual One-on-One and corporate courses are also availableFor further information, please contact a member of the 'Flying Without Fear' team on 01423-714900 or e-mail info@flyingwithoutfear.info

Delayed Departure

Our holidays are based on scheduled flights. It is Virgin Atlantic's responsibility to assist all passengers in the event of a delay or re-scheduling. However, Virgin Holidays Staff will be on hand to provide assistance and information whenever possible. We provide free delayed departure insurance when you take our insurance policy. With any prolonged delay, the airline will provide meals and accommodation where necessary.

Don't Forget... PASSPORTS!

You must have a FULL and VALID passport to visit the USA. It must be valid for 90 days! If your passport shows you are a British or Irish citizen you do not usually need a Visa* but can use the 'Visa Waiver Scheme' (forms supplied at airport or on the flight).

If you have a passport showing you are a British subject you will need a visa! This particularly applies if you are Irish but have a British subject passport!

In both cases you must check with the US Embassy of nearest Consulate. All other passport holders in doubt should check with a US Embassy or Consulate. All children who are not already included on a valid passport must have their own passport. This includes new born babies and all children up to the age of 16. Children aged sixteen or over must have their own passport.

* Please note that under certain circumstances (e.g. if you have a criminal record), you will need a visa!

All the above is very important because if you turn up for one of our flights with an invalid passport or no Visa when you need one we will be very sympathetic... but you cannot board the flight!


Virgin Holidays Flights

Flights referred to in this website are planned to be operated by the Airlines referred to but Virgin Holidays reserves the right to change airlines or aircraft type at any time. Such changes will not be regarded as a Material Change of the components of the Holiday. Any changes in Flight details will be notified to you.
Footer