May 17, we woke up to breakfast made to order at Shalimar B&B and contemplated what to do for the day. When staying in Mallaig, it’s popular to take a ferry to the neighbouring islands, including the Isle of Skye, Eigg, Muck or Rum. The last three being smaller with tiny populations of 30 people...Read More
May 16, we spent the night on ScotRail’s Caledonian Sleeper train where we each had a ‘berth’ and woke up to the green landscapes of Scotland. Here’s the deal on sleeping on the move and what to expect : • From London Euston we had the choice of arriving in either Glasgow or Edinburgh. There...Read More
Day 2 – Up early and on our way to drop off our luggage at London Euston’s ‘Left Luggage’ counter, where travelers can check in their bags for the day or longer. Then we hopped back on the tube to meet up with our Blue Badge tour guide for a walk around the 2012 Olympic...Read More
May 13, I boarded my British Airways flight to London and was spoiled from take off until landing thanks to their Club World class. After finding my sleeper seat, I was offered champagne and given a menu for a three course dinner…a surprise for a 10pm flight but I certainly obliged. Next I flipped on...Read More
Follow our journey through England, Scotland & Wales By: Angela Guezen Yours truly was given two weeks, two BritRail Passes and free reign to create an awesome itinerary. Along with my travel buddy, who is also a great photographer, we plan on exploring the likes of London, Glasgow, Fort William, Mallaig, Isle of Skye, Edinburgh,...Read More
Did you know that you can access many great cities in Scandinavia with a Eurail Sweden Pass (for international visitors) or an InterRail Sweden Pass (for European residents)? A Sweden rail pass provides access to your choice of destinations, including major cities like Stockholm, “home of the Nobel Prize”, Gothenburg, “the city of great cultural...Read More
Now that the Royal wedding is over and with Royal fever reaching new heights, now is the perfect time to take a trip to where all the action happened with a London Sightseeing Pass. The Capital’s top royally-related attractions featured in the London Sightseeing Pass include: Westminster Abbey – where all the magic happened St...Read More
Share a funny or awkward holiday photo, for a chance to win a pair of rail passes! Visit ACP Rail’s Facebook page Upload your photo ‘Like’ your favourite photo Ask your friends to ‘Like’ your photo to increase your chance of winning:) Holidays are always a welcome break from routine because you get to experience...Read More
Present any BritRail Pass and receive a discount off admission to these Heritage Railways BritRail in conjunction with the Heritage Railways Association (HRA) is offering up to 25% off the admission of many HRA’s railways all over the U.K. Take a ride on many turn of the century steam locomotives or learn about the history...Read More
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