Listener Laura Norton returns to share how she turned a dream anniversary trip into reality. From Beatles must-dos in Liverpool and a week based at St Katharine Docks in London to a quick hop to Paris, a powerful D-Day tour in Normandy, and a relaxing voyage home on the Queen Mary 2, Laura breaks down what worked, what she’d tweak, and the tips that saved time and stress. If you are planning a similar UK itinerary with a France add-on, this episode is packed with practical advice you can use straight away.

What you’ll learn

• Beatles highlights in Liverpool and how to stay at George Harrison’s childhood home
 • Why reserving seats on busy train days matters and how to use the Tube with contactless
 • London base tips near Tower Bridge plus day trips to the Harry Potter Studio Tour and Thorpe Abbotts
 • How to structure a Paris stopover and reach Normandy for a full-day D-Day tour
 • Caen to Portsmouth by ferry logistics before sailing on the Queen Mary 2
 • Packing lessons for rail and cruise combos and managing without guaranteed air conditioning
 • A real-world medication hiccup solved in the UK and why travel insurance matters
 • The value of an early consult with Tracy and Doug to refine routes and timings

⭐️ Guest - Laura Norton
📝 Show Notes - Episode 179

🎧 Listen to next:

• Episode #100 – Celebrating 100 Episodes: A Special Edition of UK Travel Planning Podcast
• Episode #29: Chat with Ken Lambert – Beatles fan + owner of George Harrison’s childhood home
• Episode #152 – Trip Report: London and Cotswolds Highlights with Kristen Gonzalez

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