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
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
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
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
On sale from April 1st to May 30th 2012 Simply create your Eurail Select Pass by choosing 3, 4 or 5 bordering countries in Europe – take your pick among 24 countries to create the perfect trip! Participating countries include: Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany,...Read More
By: Ruth J. Katz (Style and Travel Editor / Promenade Magazine / New York City) Just in time for an upcoming trip to London, BritRail has sent me, in my inbox, a missive touting a promotion on rail travel. How lucky am I? It’s not enough that I adore traveling on comfy and cozy BritRail,...Read More
Get even greater value on rail passes purchased between March 15 and April 15, 2012 Britain is a top travel destination this year hosting some big events, namely the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympics, as well as its usual array of inviting cities and numerous attractions appealing to visitors worldwide. With so much...Read More
By Carl H. Larsen Progress has taken a few steps back to yesteryear in Porthmadog, the Welsh town that has become one of the world’s top steam-railway centers. Each year about 300,000 steam-locomotive enthusiasts and day-trippers from around the globe make their way to this town of 4,000 on the Welsh coast. They come to...Read More
By Andy Jarosz With bullet trains covering huge distances in a short time it’s tempting to assume that anywhere in Japan can be reached within a few hours. Yet almost 3000km separate the southern tip of Kyushu from the northernmost point in Hokkaido and an itinerary that covers all four of the main islands of...Read More
