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Rail passes offer discount train travel throughout Europe

Consecutive or flexi travel? One country or a whole bunch? Saver passes? Rail 'n Drive? Overwhelmed with trying to pick the right European rail pass? Possibilities can be daunting... but choosing the perfect pass can save you time and money. A rail pass lets you bypass long ticket lines at the train station. You won't have to wrestle with an unfamiliar language just to buy a ticket. Best of all, you'll save cash -- providing you choose the right pass. European rail pass types vary to suit a range of routes and whims. Best known is the original Eurail Global Pass which lets you meander back and forth among 18 countries. Eurail Select Pass -- formerly Europass -- lets pass holders crisscross three, four or five bordering countries. Multi-country passes are for exploring selected regions and some adjoining countries. There are also a wide range of single-country passes available. European rail passes are available in two formats. Consecutive passes, valid from t...

General Overview Of Eurail Passes

One of the most confusing things about any trip is navigating through the reservations and the specifics of the travel package. With so many options available, it can be easy to overlook certain options that could be perfectly suited for your vacation. Eurail offers many types of passes, and they all have specific purposes. It is often helpful to have all of the necessary information in front of you when making decisions for your vacation. Eurail has many options and passes all with separate advantages. The following is a list of Eurail passes that includes a summary of what they actually do and do not allow, as well as some additional general information. Travel Day A travel day is a 24 hour period from midnight to midnight in which one can travel on as many trains, even internationally, and have it only count as one day. Another beneficial factor comes with the 7PM rule. This rule states that, if you board a direct, overnight train after 7PM one evening, then only the ...

Explore Italy with an Italy Rail Pass

Train travel is certainly the most convenient and relaxing way to get around Italy, especially if you want to avoid driving while figuring out road directions, lining up to pay highway tolls, and parking in Italy's big cities. Trenitalia trains cover Italy's rail network spanning over 16,000 km, with an excellent range of services from high speed trains, to Intercity services, to International routes. An Italy rail pass allows visitors to easily access trains throughout Italy, while enjoying the high level of comfort, service and flexibility Italian train travel has to offer. Italy Rail Passes For International Travelers : Eurail France & Italy Pass Eurail Greece & Italy Pass Eurail Italy & Spain Pass Eurail Global Pass Eurail Select Pass Eurail Italy Pass For European Residents : InterRail Italy Pass InterRail Global Pass A Regional Rail Pass, such as a Eurail France & Italy Pass, Eurail Greece & Italy Pass or Eurail Italy &...

Cheap Europe Flights-Discover the History, Allure and Charm of Europe with Your Family!

European family vacations bring everyone together to share the sometimes-wonderful and always adventure-packed experience of traveling to the 'Old World.' Your children will cherish he fond memories of these trips for a lifetime. With the advent of the Internet it has become much easier to find family vacation packages that are affordable and also offer great venues for lodging, fun, history and entertainment. Stay in Innsbruck Austria and ski or snowboard in the Alps; the slopes are just a 30-minute bus ride away. And there are buses leaving from your hotel every 15 minutes for most of the day. Go to St. Peter's Basilica in Rome for Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve - it's life changing. While you're there, take a stroll down the 2300 year-old Roman road, the Via Appia (the Appian Way.) Cheap Europe flights are also available by booking online. However, you can often get a better deal and price-wise it is sometimes better to book your flight and/or vacat...