By: Helen Earley The Cathedral city of Exeter is the perfect base for a visit South West of England. With two mainline rail stations (Exeter Central and Exeter St. David’s) and a smaller regional station (Exeter St. Thomas), it’s an easy journey there – and a great launching pad for day or weekend trips to...Read More

As winter approaches, why not head to Australia, where the sun shines brightest from December to February? To make your winter getaway complete, enter our latest contest for a chance to win 2 Rail Explorer Passes in Red Service so you can experience famous Australian Rail Journeys including the Ghan between Adelaide and Darwin, via Alice Springs,...Read More

Celebrating the New Year with Scottish dances, burning fireballs, chilling rivers and more Scotland is world renowned for its end of year celebrations called Hogmanay, where you can enjoy the transition to the New Year with thousands of merrymakers who make the trip annually. It’s where you can attend a massive party, dance all night...Read More

Destinations around Cairns and Brisbane: The Rainforest, Surfers Paradise and the Great Barrier Reef From the diverse sea life, to the rolling waves of the Gold Coast, the natural wonders of Australia make it a dreamy destination for adventurers. Embark on a journey through Queensland that attracts explorers, surfers and backpackers alike, thanks to its...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

by Sharon Whitley Larsen My husband Carl and I travel often to the U.K.–and we’re always thrilled to have our 4- or 8-day BritRail Flexi-Passes in hand!  Train journeys across England, Scotland, and Wales are some of our most memorable experiences–whether it’s a sleeper excursion, day-long trip, or simply short commuter travel. And one especially stands out in my...Read More

From enchanted palaces to Shakespeare theatres   England has so many places to visit, from historic properties, to modern cities and coastal getaways; it’s tricky to make an itinerary that covers it all.  On that note, here are a few new attractions to add to the list, that you also won’t want to miss this...Read More

With great train connections It’s nearly that time to start planning winter getaways so here are some favorite European ski resort towns, where visitors can enjoy great food, good wine and terrific slopes.  For those that aren’t interested in alpine skiing or snowboarding, there are plenty of other winter activities to enjoy, including cross-country skiing,...Read More

50% off with BritRail’s Party Discount Save up to 50% off the 3rd through 9th passengers traveling together on select BritRail Passes.  Whether you’re planning a girl’s shopping getaway, a guy’s golf break or a family reunion, this discount is sure to please! Available only with a pass of the same type and duration Available...Read More

Looking for an active holiday? Visiting Scotland this summer is a popular choice as the dollar offers up great value in the UK. And for those travelers looking for an active vacation, Scotland offers a nice variety of walking experiences where beautiful scenery and wildlife can be enjoyed. From family strolls to long distance hikes...Read More