by Sharon Whitley Larsen “Is this your first time on a sleeper train?” asked affable David, the ScotRail lounge car attendant, as he poured me a glass of wine, the lights of a small town passing fleetingly by in the dark window. I assured him that I had been on numerous overnight trains: from London...Read More
A BritRail Pass doesn’t include travel on London’s city transport. However, one of the best features of train travel is that you arrive in the city center so from there, the closest underground or bus is usually just a hop, skip or jump away…especially in London. For those visitors that plan on visiting London, an...Read More
Favorite European combos When selecting a rail pass for travel in Europe, you’ll soon discover that there are so many inviting options. From the Eurail Global Pass covering travel throughout 22 countries, to a variety of multi-country combinations. Here are some of our most popular rail pass pairs: France & Italy With the France –...Read More
Australia does just that As most of us prepare for some cooler months to come, Australia is a great place to escape! With their summer months around the corner, mainly from December to February, people flock to their many beautiful attractions to soak up the sun and enjoy the great outdoors. Some top attractions to...Read More
Great value on autumn and winter travel Now’s the time to appreciate low season travel to Britain, where you can avoid the summer crowds and enjoy great savings! Explore England, Scotland and Wales this November, December, January or February and save up to 20% off BritRail’s most popular passes. Take the classic BritRail Pass: for...Read More
Are you the lucky winner of our sweepstakes ‘what 5 things would you do with 5 Eurail Passes and $5000’? Recognize this entry? The winning entry plans on doing the following 5 things with the grand prize: Visit family around Poland, See the old salt mines in Warsaw, Go to the spice markets in Turkey,...Read More
Venice, Rome, Tuscany, Florence, Milan, Naples, Pisa… Travel through Italy, likely conjures up images of Tuscan vineyards, sunflower fields, romantic gondola rides down Venetian canals, historic monuments of Rome, Milan’s bustling world of fashion, culinary heaven and the list goes on! With unbeatable views through your window and a great rail network, don’t leave home...Read More
by Sharon Whitley Larsen My husband Carl and I travel often to the U.K.–and we’re always thrilled to have our 4- or 8-day BritRail Flexi-Passes in hand! Train journeys across England, Scotland, and Wales are some of our most memorable experiences–whether it’s a sleeper excursion, day-long trip, or simply short commuter travel. And one especially stands out in my...Read More
Explore its rugged coastal & lush green landscapes Ireland draws visitors from around the world thanks to a number of reasons…all of which are uniquely Irish! Whether it’s to hike along Ireland’s rocky cliffs, converse in a cozy pub while enjoying a pint of Guinness, walk the Giant’s Causeway, dance a jig to traditional music,...Read More
Take advantage of our best discounts BritRail Passes and Eurail Passes have a variety of discounts for youth, seniors, groups and more. Here are our 2 most popular discounts offering great ways to save…up to 50% on BritRail and up to 15% on Eurail! BritRail Party Discount Save up to 50% off the...Read More
