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Livorno to The Leaning Tower of Pisa This post is to help anyone that is on a cruise and wishes to travel from Livorno Port to Pisa on their own, the most important part is to be really mindful to validate your train ticket, even if you have just purchased it at the station.  Strange concept in my mind, and I'm sure it catches lots of tourists out.  We heard of a few people on our cruise that got fined, as they hadn’t validated their ticket.  Regardless of my opinion, you need to validate your ticket, before you get on your designated train. There are small machines in the station and on the platform. You slide your whole ticket in to the right hand side from memory and slide left and the machine will sound an alarm and turn green if successful. Persist as it can take a few attempts. Ok, now that the important part has been highlighted, transportation route as follows.    The Cruise company / Port usually and in our case (Tui) offered a shuttle bus into Livorno for ...

         Location, Location, Location   This visit to Cornwall was a business trip, so we chose The Fowey Valley Hotel in Lostwithiel due to its ideal location for us, although Lostwithiel is a small town it’s location is well positioned if you plan on visiting the local scenic quaint harbours and beaches.  The Fowey Valley is a very reasonably priced hotel with good facilities, and comfortable furnishings, the food was very good, both the evening meal and breakfast with a good selection.                              We found the staff very efficient friendly and accommodating. There is plenty of free parking on site, but make sure you remember to register your car at reception to avoid fines.  We visited the following places before we ran out of time. - Looe, 26 minute drive - Polkerris, 15 minute drive ( a lovely place to enjoy a warm evening either in the Rashleigh Arms...