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London 2012 Games

Tickets on sale March 15 With less than 18 months to go until the London 2012 Games, excitement is building, especially as tickets go on sale March 15, 2011. The London 2012 Games are to be held next summer from July 27 to August 12, covering 19 days of competition across 26 sports, and featuring...
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Short UK Trips Worthy of a Rail Pass

If you plan on stopping in the UK for a quick visit, you may be surprised to know that BritRail offers rail passes with short validities, including just 2 or 3 days. Take two of BritRail’s regional passes for example: the London Plus Pass and the Central Scotland Pass.  The BritRail London Plus Pass begins...
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London to Edinburgh Route

Hop on board with your BritRail Pass London to Edinburgh is a popular route offering several departures a day from London’s King Cross station, rolling out at least every hour, and sometimes every 30 minutes.  This East Coast service arrives in Edinburgh approximately 4 hours and 20 minutes later. All the trains have both first...
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‘Tis the Holiday Season!

Holiday festivities not to miss in Europe If you’re heading to Europe this holiday season be sure to check out these authentic festivities.  Beyond this short list, there are Christmas markets galore throughout Europe, perfect for gift shopping and tasting local specialties. Santa’s Workshop in Finland: Rovaniemi is the capital of Lapland in Finland, located...
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Riding the rails is a scenic experience

Here are some favorite routes in Europe Scenic Routes in Great Britain – access all these routes with a BritRail Pass!  Of course this list isn’t exhaustive as there are so many scenic routes in the UK, but here are some suggestions to get you started. Scotland’s West Highlands Line: passing from Glasgow to Fort...
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Our 25 Favorite Rail Holiday Memories

Share yours for a chance to win rail passes We asked readers to tell us about their favorite rail holiday experience, for a chance to win a pair of ACP rail passes with a value up to $1500* to the destination of their choice, including the United Kingdom, Europe, Japan, the United States or Australia. ...
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5 City Cards

London, Dublin, Edinburgh, Stockholm & Gothenburg City cards are a great accessory to visit top attractions, with easy entry and great savings.  With a sightseeing pass you can fast-track it to all the places of interest, while skipping ticket lines and feeling like you can make the most of your visit, as the more places...
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Free Day on BritRail’s Freedom of Scotland TravelPass

From August 17th to September 30th, 2010 Buy an economical BritRail Freedom of Scotland TravelPass and get one extra day of travel – absolutely free!  Simply book a BritRail Freedom of Scotland TravelPass between August 17 and September 30, 2010 and BritRail will offer an additional day of rail travel to extend the traveler’s pass. ...
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Easy Coach Connections in Europe & Great Britain

Another affordable way to travel UK Coach Travel – From the airport to your chosen destination in Great Britain Conveniently travel form the airport directly to any destination in the UK, as National Express coach service offers departures from Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport and Stansted Airport to your chosen destination, whether it’s a short transfer...
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Stay Tuned for Scotland’s Extra Day Promotion

From Edinburgh to Glasgow & the Highlands With the BritRail Scottish Freedom TravelPass, travel over a period of 4 days within 8 days, or 8 days within 15 flexible rail days.  Planning on booking a trip to Scotland this fall? Please stay tuned as we’ll be sweetening the deal by offering an additional day of...
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