With dancing butterflies in my belly the day had finally come for our adventure to begin. First stop Rome. After meeting up with Jen, my trusty travel companion and photographer, we were ready to board our direct Air Canada Vacations flight from Toronto to Rome. After a comfy 8hr flight complete with free dinner, wine...Read More
By Marilyn Jones Train travel has made a day away from London an easy proposition for travelers based in the capital city. One city you might like to consider is Norwich, the most complete medieval city in England with the largest intact medieval street pattern in Europe. A quick two hour train ride will net...Read More
An American couple blends train and auto travel for a holiday in rural south-central England. by Laurel Kallenbach As a North American accustomed to driving on the right-hand side of the road, I break into a cold sweat at the prospect of navigating Britain’s left-sided motorways. The convenient, relaxing solution to my driving anxiety: train...Read More
By Reb Stevenson I met my love on a train. Bear with me – I’m not about to rehash the plot of Before Sunrise, the film that inspired many a mid-nineties traveller to ride the rails in search of their own euro-fling. You see, this love of mine isn’t human, it’s geographical. Rolling green, pillowy...Read More
With Spring in the air and Summer just around the corner, it’s now an exciting time to be traveling to Scotland. BritRail invites you to discover some of the world’s most scenic train journeys as you pass through the rolling hills, tall mountains and sparkling lakes of Scotland. When you book a BritRail Freedom of...Read More
In conjunction with City Sightseeing Here are two great reasons to travel to Germany and beyond this season. First, you can save over 80% on the regular price of a German Rail Pass Extension when you purchase between April 1st and June 7th. The German Rail Pass Extension is an add-on to the German Rail...Read More
Japan has a distinctive charm with a truly inspiring culture. Attracted to the adventure and equipped with a Japan Rail Pass, ACP Rail’s Frederic Salort visited two cities in the Land of the Rising Sun and shares his experience. As a kid, I grew up watching animes and later found out my favorite programs originated...Read More
A focus on Britain’s Southwest The BritRail South West Pass is a great way to get around the UK’s southwest region by train. As BritRail is launching its new rail pass, we want to highlight some of the places and activities you will be able to enjoy with this new pass. A boat trip on...Read More
On sale for a limited time from March 1st to June 14th, 2013 From historic shrines to Mt. Fuji, the Eastern region of Japan has no shortage of iconic sights. With various upcoming spring festivals in Tokyo and the Cherry Blossom season throughout the country, there are plenty of reasons to take advantage of the...Read More
A unique dining experience on the train One of the joys of traveling by rail is being able to order delightful meals while admiring the changing landscapes and passing scenery. The train operator First Great Western found a way to make this part of the experience even more sublime by asking famous UK chef Mitch...Read More
