Rail Travel
Experience US history by train
April marks the start of the 150th anniversary of the American War of Independence, and as the US gears up for this notable event, key historic battlefield locations throughout Virginia are marking the anniversary by what promises to be the biggest year for special events and civil war re-enactments.
'Rail and sail’ tall ship cruises for summer
Star Clippers has new `rail & sail’ departures for summer 2011, allowing guests to take the train directly from the UK to the south of France to join one of its magnificent tall ship sailings, completely avoiding airports and flying.
Europe’s top dozen music festivals by rail
If you love live music but can’t face the thought of spending a weekend up to your knees in mud, European festivals make a perfect alternative to the soggy fields of Glastonbury, Reading and Leeds.
‘Get wild about Devon’ honours Seaton Tramway
Seaton Tramway’s passion and care for the abundant wildlife, flora and fauna that lives in and adorns the beautiful Axe Valley estuary they operate in has been formally recognised by Devon County Council and VisitDevon.
Go wild on an exclusive trip to Mongolia
Leading Asia specialist, Travel Indochina, is offering its adventure-seeking customers an exclusive chance to partake in an exciting “Trans-Mongolian Adventure” this summer (departing 2nd July 2011).
‘Michelin Star’ upgrades for Eurostar
Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service linking London, Paris and Brussels is enhancing its flagship Business Premier class, with new menus developed in collaboration with Michelin Three Star chef, Alain Roux.
America’s musical south by rail
Great Rail Journeys’ exclusive American tour of the Southern States is a must for music fans this summer.
It’s full steam ahead when you visit the Isle of Man
Step aboard one of the Isle of Man’s historic railways for a timeless encounter which is sure to make a lasting impression.
Round the world rail travel with 50 Degrees North
Travel operator and northern hemisphere specialist 50 Degrees North Pty Ltd has just released a 50 day rail journey 'Around the World on 50 Degrees'.
Five awe-inspiring Devon walks
Celebrate 2011 by broadening your horizons with five inspiring walks in Devon on the South West Coast Path.
Experience South Africa by luxury train
A trip onboard The Blue Train is the ultimate way in which to experience South Africa's beautiful landscapes from the comfort and luxury of Africa's 'Blue Jewel', one of the country's best-known tourism icons.
Three classic cities by high-speed rail
Treyn – the rail holidays specialist – has creatively packaged three classic cities into a 10-day escorted tour that takes full advantage of Europe’s high-speed rail network to discover Vienna, Prague and Berlin for less than £1,000.
The world's your oyster with Titan HiTours
Titan HiTours, the escorted tours specialist, has released the second edition of its 2011 Worldwide brochure with an expanded array of guided, group holidays to almost every conceivable corner of the globe.
All aboard to explore Eastern Europe
As part of Cox & Kings' expanding European programme, six new train journeys launching in 2011, have been added to its website.
Rail Europe launches new carbon comparison tool
Rail Europe today launches a carbon comparison tool on raileurope.co.uk, allowing environmentally conscious travellers to compare the impact travelling by train, car and plane has on the environment.