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DELIGHT Don’t get stressed out about getting around this Christmas. The new TravelWest website can help you beat the seasonal queues.
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Hope on a bus and savour the delights of seasonal shopping in Bath and Bristol
here are so many things to think about over the festive season. Presents to buy, menus to plan, parties to go to, friends and families to see … and it can be a stressful time for many people. There seem to be more people moving around, going to the shops and social venues; and parking spaces can be like gold dust. What should be an enjoyable outing can become a nightmare if you are stuck in traffic queues or driving round trying to find somewhere to park. Why not try a more relaxing start to your Christmas shopping by letting the bus take the fuss out of your journey? Many people who have tried the bus recently have been surprised at the improvements to services, including real-time information at bus stops advising when the next bus is due. The bus can breeze down designated bus lanes so you don’t get stuck in traffic and can get to the shops more quickly. Sitting back and letting someone else do the driving means you can relax with a good book or listen to a few tracks on your iPod; and you can even indulge in a glass or two of festive cheer whilst you’re out and about. Taking the bus is not just a great alternative for getting to the shops at Christmas. It can also be a safe and sensible alternative for getting to work the morning after the Christmas party. If there isn’t a convenient bus route near your home, Park & Ride might be a good option for getting into Bristol or Bath. If you haven’t used the bus before and need help planning your journey, www.travelwest.info is a handy new website for all things travel related, however you choose to travel.
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