Christmas At Heathrow

 My favourite airport at Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 in London, UK, is now decorated in full Christmas cheer. Terminal 5 at Heathrow, is the major hub of British Airways. It is a very busy airport for domestic and international connecting flights but also full of fantastic, first class shopping and restaurants. Terminal 5 has one of the largest Duty Free shops selling everything from chocolates, biscuits, all kinds of wine, spirits and even caviar. Of course, for the ladies and gentlemen, there are large selections of perfumes, cosmetics, fashion, shoes, bags and accessories. Besides all that, we were more delighted when we got to the terminal to see all of their Christmas decorations. Christmas begins early here at Heathrow. It's a cheerful welcome to all travellers. 

 

 

Fortnum and Mason

 

 
Gucci

 
Harrods

 

 

 

 

Happy Travels!

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Gordon Ramsay's Plane Food

 My family just returned from our trip to Israel and London. On our way back to Toronto, we had a long stop over at Heathrow Terminal 5 which is the major hub of British Airways.  When we have enough time at Heathrow Airport, we always make a point to eat at Gordon Ramsay's Plane Food restaurant located at Terminal 5.  Just like any of famous chef Gordon Ramsay's restaurant, the menu offers gourmet English food, presented so well and so delicious. Gordon Ramsay's restaurants make the best Caesar salad with anchovies and they make the best poached eggs ever on this side of the Atlantic.  I had the curry chicken which is so authentically delicious. Then my desert of thinly sliced pineapple arranged like a flower is topped with their freshly made coconut sorbet. This desert was just so original and refreshing to eat. Eating at Gordon Ramsay was truly a delicious gourmet experience. It's definitely better than plane food. 

Caesar Salad with anchovies and poached egg with croutons. 

 

Curry chicken with saffron rice. 

 

Cod fillet fish with mashed potato and poached egg. 

 

Desert of thinly sliced pineappe with coconut sorbet topped with coconut flakes and chopped mint. 

 

English cheese plate with jelly, crackers and fruits. 

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Harrods Christmas at Heathrow Terminal 5

A few months ago, in October,  we stopped over at Heathrow Airport-Terminal 5,  on our way to a vacation in the South of France.  Heathrow Airport is one my favourite airports in Europe besides Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. The brand new Terminal 5 is the main hub of the British Airways.  I enjoy Heathrow Airport even though it is the busiest airport in Europe. It is entertaining, very efficient, service is very helpful and friendly.  Terminal 5 has a large Duty Free shop with separate Champagne and Wine Bars, there is a Harrods Department store, Prada, Mulberry, Gucci, Reiss, HMV and other beautiful shops for the travellers shopping convenience.  The current strike at the airport did not cause any delays. As of press time, operations at Heathrow Airport are back to normal.

Presenting  the Harrods Food Hall  Christmas Shop at Terminal 5.

Special Harrods Christmas Bears.

Harrods Bear toy surrounded by Santa Chocolates and Harrods Christmas Cookies Red Tin.

Harrods Hello Kitty Christmas decorations. There is  Harrods Christmas Bear for Baby bib. Also matching  Harrods Christmas Bear Aprons for the adults.

The famous Harrods Cookies in their Christmas tins of Green and Gold. The tins design show the main Harrods Knightsbridge store in Brompton Rd,  in the Borough of  Kensington & Chelsea, London.  

Harrods cookies in the Green and Gold tins. These are perfect  Christmas gifts for your Party Host, Friends and Family. I suggest to create a Hamper filled with Harrods cookies, tea, coffee, chocolates and  add a Harrods Teddy Bear.  The Harrods Shortbread cookies and the Chocolate Chunk & Pecan cookies are delicious!  The Hamper with all of these Harrods goodies would be a special Christmas gift!  What do you think?

Harrods Food Hall is one of the best in the world!  When in London, it is best to visit the Main Harrods Knightsbridge store to see all of their various Departments and goodies. But if only a  stop over in Terminal 5 in Heathrow Airport is possible, try to drop by at the Harrods Department Store and the mini Food Hall for a  shopping stop over to discover their wonderful goodies!

For On-line shopping: www.harrods.com

International Delivery available.

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