Info on Cardiff, Wales

THE BEST WAY TO LONDON

For information on Patricia Voyages, go to https://www.trinityhouse.co.uk. Strand Voyages, https://www.strandtravelltd.co.uk, is the booking agent. Cabins come in three grades; the top will cost about $5,750 for two. The least expensive will be about $5,100. MasterCard or Visa are accepted for booking, but a 2% fee is assessed. A wire transfer is less expensive, but there are fees for that as well. Travel insurance is required. In 2014, sailings will be available every Wednesday from April 23 through Oct. 8, except June 18 and 25.

From LAX, From LAX, British, American, Air New Zealand, Virgin Atlantic and United offer nonstop service to London, and American, United, KLM, Delta and US Airways offer connecting service (change of planes). Restricted round-trip fares range from $736 to $1,194, including taxes and fees. It’s a three-hour train trip from London’s Paddington Station to Swansea, Wales; a round-trip ticket is about $100.