Clubbing and sleeping from Amsterdam to Ibiza…
My boyfriend and I went on an awesome holiday to Europe exploring Holland and Spain – and did most of it by train. We saved up but were still on a bit of a budget so it just goes to show you can travel on a shoestring and still have an amazing time. Started out in Amsterdam – stayed in hostel quite central and spent a few days exploring – there’s a new Film Museum called the Eye on the River IJ on one of the islands. I had no idea about t ...
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High speed TGV is number 1 way to travel
The high speed TGV has been the number one way to travel by train in France and Europe for the past 25 years.
The pioneering French trains, which travel at speeds of over 300 Km/h, offer high-speed services connecting major French cities.
The TGV offers both first and second class, and some trains have carriages specifically for business travellers, families or groups including; Onboard services include interiors designed and refurbished by C.Lac ...
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Summer Sale for Europe has started!
Rail Europe is launching its massive Summer Sale for train travellers to Europe, on May 2nd.
The Summer Sale will continue until June 27th, and promotion codes for the sale will be released each Wednesday on a first come, first served basis.
To benefit from the best deals travellers should book as soon as possible, as there are a limited number of discounts available each week.
To get the most out of the Summer Sale travellers need to have the mi ...
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Book early for best train deals in Europe
Travellers enjoying Europe’s extensive rail network can get better deals on their train tickets the earlier they book.
To ensure travellers get the best deals on their train tickets Rail Europe suggests checking on the website for the best times to book, which can be from three months to six months in advance of the date of travel.
To find the best time to book, select the train of choice and the FAQ ”How long in advance can you book a ...
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Travel for free with a friend in Switzerland
Train travellers in Switzerland can benefit from two promotions when travelling with a friend this year.
Passengers who buy a Swiss Pass before May 29 and who travel before May 31, will get another Swiss Pass for free.
For those planning to travel later in the year, between September 1 and November 30, the same promotion is also available.
Train travellers who buy a Swiss Pass between April and November 29 will also get another pass for free.
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Germany with German friends, a German rail pass and no guide book…
My best mate’s been studying in Berlin for the last three years and I’ve been trying to get over to see him for ages so when my girlfriend bought me a German guide book for my birthday I got the hint. And I’m glad she pushed me because we went for two weeks on a tour of Germany and loved it – plus I got to see Charlie and meet his girlfriend and friends. I flew into Frankfurt and took the train straight to Berlin – Charlie met us off th ...
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Get a free travel day with Eurail Select Pass!
Travellers who book a Eurail Select Pass from now until May 28 will enjoy a free travel day with the pass, enabling them to see more of Europe.
Anyone who buys a Eurail Select Pass for six, eight or ten days travel will benefit from an extra travel day for no extra cost.
The Eurail Select Pass offers travellers flexible and unlimited travel over two months on the national rail networks in three, four or five bordering countries.
Passengers can ch ...
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Top 10 things to do in Europe for Kids!
We took our kids, Sammy and Sian, on a trip of a lifetime around Europe by train and got them to rank the best sights. The kids loved the train journeys – especially Eurostar going under the sea. We had a rail pass, which made our life easier as we could hop on and off when we felt like it. So many places to go but here are the kids’ top 10!
London Eye (Sammy) Quote “I liked how you can see all the places and how the people looked really sm ...
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Sport fans closer to the Games with Eurostar
Travellers in Europe should be aware that from July 27th until September 9th this year, all eyes will be on London as it plays host to the most important sporting event in the world.
During this period, different sporting events will take place across the city from world class stadiums, such as Wimbledon and Wembley to historic locations – such as the Horse Guards parade, near Trafalgar Square. This central location will be turned into a “b ...
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Andalucía Olé!!
My husband and I are addicted to Spain so when our two good friends suggested a mini tour around Andalucía with them we were delighted. Normally we hire a car when we go but our friends suggested travelling by train as then we could all talk and relax (have a glass of wine or two!) and not have to worry about car insurance etc. And so that’s how we travelled and it was superb.
We only had a week so we had to be organised and we got a rail pass ...
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