First Glasgow

Advantages: Overground network
Disadvantages: sacrificing unprofitable services, lots more...

First Glasgow came about in 1996 after the take over of Strathclydes buses, GCT and Kelvin Central. It has inherited around 118 services, in and around the Greater Glasgow area, and cover such areas as Lanarkshire, Dumbartonshire, Helensburgh, East Renfrewshire, Linnwood/Bridge of Wier, West Lothian, Stirlingshire and Glasgow City. Since then the company has integrated itself and broadcast change, to encourage people back onto the buses, this includes: ...
...remember when I was in first year in High School and child fares only cost 29p...my how things changed) First Day Tickets cost between £2.50 (Adult peak), £2.20 (Adult off Peak and Student with ID) and £1.35 (child). NB: Conditions and restrictions apply. Valid until midnight on the day of purchase. Only the £2.50 FirstDay ticket is valid for purchase between 0100 and 0430. First Week Tickets cost between £11 (adult) and £9.50 (student with ID) ... Read review

Advantages: Very friendly people
Disadvantages:

...I first visited Glasgow April 1999. I now am a lover of the city, and go back as often as I can and it is not at all like any of the press say. It is such a beautiful city. There is so much to see, so much to do. I stayed there for a week last October, and still didnt see it all. I found it to be such a clean city. While I was there a few weeks ago, sat in the sunshine in George Square, there were people cleaning it all the time. The people are very friendly too, despite what others might say about the locals. I love the city, and know I will be back there soon. I call it my second home as I always feel at home when I visit. If you havent been, find out for yourself! Its a great city.... Read review

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Advantages: Cost effective, good service
Disadvantages: Food fair, not excellent.

...My very first accomodation when I arrived in Glasgow was at the Carrick Hotel. It gave me a good preview of what living in the city would be like. The staff at the hotel were very warm and pleasent and they worked hard to make you feel at home. I was impressed by the good service and the good food. The hotel is not very expensive, but this does not affect the quality of your stay with them. The rooms are very comfortable with all the basic furniture requirements such as dresser, wardrobe, TV and drawers etc. The place is very neat and pleasent to stay in. You can order a movie to watch on TV from your room, and room service is great. You can even order a packed lunch if you will be site seeing for the day- I found this to be very helpful. All in all I enjoyed my stay there and I would go there again anyday.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Cheap, many destinations (inc. smaller destinations like Rhode Island)
Disadvantages: Two drinks at once may suit some, but not me!

...On a recent trip to Baltimore, I chose to fly Icelandair for several reasons. I'd been recommended their flights by my boss who has made the trip on several occasions, and when I enquired about fares, this one was the cheapest. Not being one to quibble with price, I settled on Icelandair. My flight was a two-leg affair (oo-er?), firstly Glasgow to Keflavik, Iceland, and then Keflavik to Baltimore/Washington International and I'd chosen a return flight. On checking in at Glasgow, I had a slightly strange request for the staff. I'd fallen (while sober, I should note - not drunk, just stupid….) a few days previously and had a cracker of a gash and bruise across my right shin. I'd thought about this before hand and therefore requested an aisle seat on the left hand side of the plane, so if the leg room was negligible, I could shove... Read review

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