With yesterday’s afternoon experience under our belt, we felt ready to tackle a full day in Rome. And with the Trevi Fountain being so close to our hotel, we actually set out to go see it again first thing in the morning before the crowds so we could easily squeeze our way down to the...Read More

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

A time saving and cost effective way to travel between France and Italy Every day, the Thello night train connects Paris – Rome and Paris – Venice. It’s an overnight ride through the heart of France, across the Alps and into Italy. You can board the departing train late at night and it will take...Read More

From April 15th to 21st, tropical Seville lives only for its colourful fair: Feria de Abril (The April Fair). Music, Gastronomy, dancing and fun meet to create a very special atmosphere in the Spanish city every day, from noon till dawn. During the day, horses and carriages parade about the site, with women dressed in...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

Save 20% on your 5 or 6 days German Rail Pass You can save up to 20% off the purchase of a 5 days or 6 days German Rail Pass up until March 31st, 2013. The German Rail Pass Promotion gives you a great opportunity to see all of Germany’s attractions and save even more...Read More

Starting this month, a total of 8 high speed trains from Madrid to Barcelona have been extended to Girona and Figueres Vilafant near the French border. You can now travel between Barcelona and Girona in 39 minutes instead of 89 minutes. Girona is a charming destination for tourists looking to avoid the crowds of the biggest...Read More

Looking for ideas and inspiration on where to go for your next trip? Or maybe you just want to relive those incredible moments from your last rail holiday. We’ve got you covered with a look at 10 popular point to point rail journeys. Of course there’s many more where this came from, so here’s just...Read More

Great benefits for pass holders A Eurail Pass represents great value as you can travel on trains throughout any given country.  Italy being a country not to miss, we wanted to highlight some of the great discounts Eurail Italy pass holders can benefit from. For instance, you will be able to board ferries to Greece, Spain...Read More

Rome – Milan – Venice – Florence – Naples – yes, please! The long and narrow shape of Italy makes train travel an ideal way to quickly get around the country. Italy’s efficient network of high speed trains allows you to appreciate the rural landscape as well as visit many of the country’s highlights during...Read More