By Susan Wood Gold medals at the Olympic Games aside, Great Britain would win hands down over the United States on rail travel. In my two weeks of covering England, I only felt like I needed a car one day to get up at 3:15am in Bath to catch the Olympic torch at sunrise at...Read More
For the ultimate chance to take in Europe at your own leisurely pace, why not head further north to the relaxed havens of Oslo and Stockholm, connected so conveniently by rail? Use your rail pass or point-to-point ticket to combine the trendy affluence of the Norwegian capital with the 14 highly-cultured islands of the Swedish...Read More
From July 20th to August 31st, 2012 With Britain in the spotlight this summer, it’s sure to inspire viewers to add this beautiful destination to their 2013 travel plans. And now you get a free upgrade to 1st class for 2013 travel when you buy a 4 or 8 day BritRail Flexi Pass between July...Read More
Rome – Milan – Venice – Florence – Naples – yes, please! The long and narrow shape of Italy makes train travel an ideal way to quickly get around the country. Italy’s efficient network of high speed trains allows you to appreciate the rural landscape as well as visit many of the country’s highlights during...Read More
By: Kenneth Bagnell One sunny morning last spring in Milan, having acquired a Eurail Global Pass, we boarded a train and headed south to the ancient city of Cremona whose fame is entwined with the violin. The legendary Antonio Stradaveri of Cremona built them in the 17th century and they’re still regarded with respect bordering...Read More
E-tickets for Spain! Spain is a diverse country made up of many regions, each with a strong identity, a variety of landscapes, architectural styles, and a wide choice of local cuisine. Seeing and experiencing this exciting diversity during your journey in Spain is easy if you incorporate Renfe’s efficient train network in your trip planning....Read More
Get an extra travel day on the BritRail London Plus Pass From June 1st to June 30th, 2012 In honor of The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, BritRail is offering up a promotion that transports visitors beyond the City of London and allows them to experience more of England’s coastal beauty and historic charm: from June 1st...Read More
By: Melissa Burdick Harmon A bit bleary-eyed after the short night flight from JFK to London Heathrow, my initial task is to get my First Class BritRail FlexiPass validated. The good folks at the BritRail window in Heathrow are used to overnight travelers functioning on a few hours of sleep. They make it easy. Next,...Read More
With an extra travel day on purchases between April 9 and May 10, 2012 In honor of Scotland Week, BritRail is joining in the celebrations with an exciting promotion! Get an extra travel day for free when you purchase a BritRail Freedom of Scotland Travelpass between April 9th and May 10 th, 2012. This pass...Read More
Travel to Brussels, Prague, Venice and select cities in Austria and Italy A German Rail Pass Extension is now available to German Rail Pass holders who wish to travel beyond Germany to the likes of Brussels, Prague, Venice and select cities in Austria and Italy. Customers who purchase the German Rail Pass also have the...Read More
