london tour guide - more about me

<body topmargin="0" leftmargin="0"> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5"> <tr> <td><img src="union.gif" alt="London tour guide - United Kingdom" width="30" height="15"></td> <td><strong><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial"><a href="#transport">Your Transport</a></font></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src="union.gif" alt="London tour guide - United Kingdom" width="30" height="15"></td> <td><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial"><a href="#bluebadge"><strong>The Blue Badge assurance</strong></a></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src="union.gif" alt="London tour guide - United Kingdom" width="30" height="15"></td> <td><strong><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial"><a href="#bespoke">Bespoke Tours</a></font></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src="union.gif" alt="London tour guide - United Kingdom" width="30" height="15"></td> <td><strong><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial"><a href="#queries">Your Queries</a></font></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src="union.gif" alt="London tour guide - United Kingdom" width="30" height="15"></td> <td><strong><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial"><a href="#requirements">Special Requirements</a></font></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src="union.gif" alt="London tour guide - United Kingdom" width="30" height="15"></td> <td><strong><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial"><a href="#stopovers">Airport Stop-Overs</a></font></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src="union.gif" alt="London tour guide - United Kingdom" width="30" height="15"></td> <td><strong><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial"><a href="#costs">Cost</a></font></strong></td> </tr> </table> <p> </p> <p><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial">As a tour guide for many years I have had the pleasure of guiding visitors to England's many popular places of interest, both in our major cities which are steeped in history and folklore, and in the beautifully varied rural countryside.</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial">Many of my clients have become personal friends and routinely come back for other tours. <a href="frclients.htm" target="_top"> See what my clients have said </a></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial">Here is a little more background on what you can expect from me....... </font></p> <table width="95%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" nowrap><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial"><b><a name="bluebadge"></a></b><strong>The Blue Badge<br> - your assurance<br> </strong><a href="http://www.tourist-guides.net/training.html"><img src="bb.gif" alt="London tour guide - Blue Badge Guids" width="99" height="119" border="0" align="middle"></a></font></td> <td><p><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial">Blue Badge Guides undertake a selection interview which is followed by a detailed and comprehensive training course. We are then examined through written papers and rigorous practical exams - all of which have to be passed before registration. All blue badge guides nationally have the same background of national core knowledge and in-depth local knowledge. </font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial">The Blue Badge is internationally recognised and respected by discriminating tour operators because of this knowledge, their ability to select and present material accurately and interestingly, their punctuality and reliability. Constant updating of knowledge, the wide range of languages, specialities and interests enable them to guide in cars, on foot, coaches, trains and boats when welcoming individuals or groups to Britain's unique and varied heritage.<br> </font></p> </td> </tr> </table> <p><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial"><b><a name="transport"></a>The Car - Your Transport </b></font> </p> <table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial"><br> An air conditioned Land Rover Discovery, fully insured to carry passengers, capable of seating up to six people on day tours, or four on extended tours.</font></td> <td><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial"><img src="cariam.gif" alt="London tour guide - IAM" width="205" height="156" border="0"></font></td> </tr> </table> <p><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial"><br> </font> </p> <p><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial"><b><a name="bespoke"></a>Bespoke Tours</b></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial">Whilst there are regular <a href="frreg.htm" target="_top"> popular tours</a> many clients have specific interests and wish for a <a href="frperson.htm" target="_top"> personalised itinerary</a>. </font></p> <p><span style="mso-tab-count: 3"><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial"><b><a name="queries"></a>Your Queries</b></font></span></p> <p><span style="mso-tab-count: 3"><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial">When choosing your tour guide it is important that you find someone who will make your touring holiday something you'll remember as a great experience for many years. To help you in your decision when planning your vacation I am always available to answer your questions. Please see <a href="frcontact.htm" target="_top">"How to contact Me"</a>.</font></span></p> <p><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3"><b><a name="requirements"></a>Special Requirements</b></span></font></p> <table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td><font face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial"><img src="wheels.gif" alt="London tour guide - Special Requirements" width="172" height="138" border="0"></font></td> <td> <p><span style="mso-tab-count: 3"><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial">As my client, if there is anything special you want included, all you've got to do is just ask.</font></span></p> <p><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3">I cater for all and have significant experience for those less able. </span></font></p> </td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td><font SIZE="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial">For clients with disabilities and those, in particular, that are confined to a wheelchair I can arrange a specially adapted vehicle.</font></td> <td><font face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial"><img src="special.gif" alt="London tour guide - Special Requirements" width="166" height="138" border="0"></font></td> </tr> </table> <p><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial"><strong><a name="stopovers"></a>Airport Stop-Overs</strong></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial">Instead of spending hours between flights at the airport, you could see something of London or the countryside. Allowing two hours for the tedious business of customs and check in later; a six hour layover would mean a 4 hour visit to London, Windsor Castle, Hampton Court Palace, a stately country house or a beautiful English Garden.</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial"><b>Costs<a name="costs"></a></b></font></p> <p><font face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial"><font size="2">Prices for any of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>the tours are upon request.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">   </span>Payment must be by cheque, or Banker’s draft in Sterling or US Dollars and upon booking a 25% deposit.</font><span style="mso-tab-count:3"><font size="2">    </font></span></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial"><strong>Please Note<br> </strong><br> All prices quoted are for freelance Driver-Guiding engagements. Fees charged by individual members are likely to vary according to the specification, capital outlay, maintenance and running cost of their vehicles. Charges are calculated as starting and finishing in central London.</font></p> <p><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial">*Reproduced from the driver-Guides Association.</font></p> <table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5"> <tr> <td><img src="union.gif" width="30" height="15"></td> <td><strong><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial"><a href="#transport">Your Transport</a></font></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src="union.gif" width="30" height="15"></td> <td><strong><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial"><a href="#bespoke">Bespoke Tours</a></font></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src="union.gif" width="30" height="15"></td> <td><strong><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial"><a href="#queries">Your Queries</a></font></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src="union.gif" width="30" height="15"></td> <td><strong><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial"><a href="#requirements">Special Requirements</a></font></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src="union.gif" width="30" height="15"></td> <td><strong><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial"><a href="#stopovers">Airport Stop-Overs</a></font></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src="union.gif" width="30" height="15"></td> <td><strong><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial"><a href="#costs">Cost</a></font></strong></td> </tr> </table> </td> <td><font face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial"><img src="teddy.gif" alt="London tour guide - attention to detail" width="376" height="109" border="0"></font></td> </tr> </table> <p align="center"> </p> <p><span style="mso-tab-count:3"><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial"> </font> </span></p> <p align="center"><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial"><a href="index.htm" target="_top">Home</a> | <a href="frmore.htm" target="_top">More Information</a> | <a href="frreg.htm" target="_top">Regular Tours</a> | <a href="frperson.htm" target="_top">Personalised Tours </a>|  <a href="frclients.htm" target="_top">What our clients say</a> <br>  <a href="frcontact.htm" target="_top">Contact Us</a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial">Site and all contents © Alec G Wilson 2003<br> </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial">Site designed by<a href="http://www.toucanweb.co.uk" target="_blank"> Toucan Internet</a></font></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> </body>