Archive for March, 2012 »
Endlessly and Effortlessly Enjoying Britain by Rail
By: Ruth J. Katz (Style and Travel Editor / Promenade Magazine / New York City)
Just in time for an upcoming trip to London, BritRail has sent me, in my inbox, a missive touting a promotion on rail travel. How lucky am I? It’s not enough that… more>
BritRail’s Exciting Extra Day Promotion
Get even greater value on rail passes purchased between March 15 and April 15, 2012
Britain is a top travel destination this year hosting some big events, namely the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympics, as well as its usual array of inviting cities and numerous attractions… more>
Brits Know How to Make Sport
By: Shelly Steig
They are hosting the Olympics in 2012, but that’s not the only fun and games in the UK. The normally buttoned-down Brits let loose in unexpected ways, especially when it comes to unusual competitions. Take BritRail across England to discover… more>
In Wales: A Steam Railway for the 21st Century
By Carl H. Larsen
Progress has taken a few steps back to yesteryear in Porthmadog, the Welsh town that has become one of the world’s top steam-railway centers. Each year about 300,000 steam-locomotive enthusiasts and day-trippers from around the globe make their way to this town of… more>


