We took a first-class train ride from Paris to London for $434 a person. It felt like a fancy flight.

My family took a ride from Paris to London in Eurostar's first-class cabin. Our train ride felt even better than a typical flight.

Kimanzi Constable

• I rode in Premier class for the first time on a Eurostar train from Paris to London with my family.
• Some things surprised me about the first-class ride, such as the large seats and reliable free WiFi.
• Overall, we found the short train ride was more comfortable and exciting than a flight.

For my wife's 52nd birthday, I planned an epic family trip.