Elite Travel Portal » Train Travel http://elitetravelportal.com Travel Reviews You Can Use Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:27:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Eurorail pass – know the real discounts found in it http://elitetravelportal.com/eurorail-pass-%e2%80%93-know-the-real-discounts-found-in-it/ http://elitetravelportal.com/eurorail-pass-%e2%80%93-know-the-real-discounts-found-in-it/#comments Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:17:18 +0000 admin http://elitetravelportal.com/?p=204 Traveling to Europe can be automatically linked with the Eurorail pass. There are many people who snap up these passes and move on their mode. But when you really know the discounts and money saving chances in Eurorail pass, you will never ignore it at anytime. At present the system covers nearly 21 countries, including Belgium, Austria, Czech Republic, Croatia, Finland, Denmark, Germany, France, Hungary, Greece, Luxembourg, Italy, Norway, The Netherlands, Portugal, Ireland, Slovenia, Romania, Sweden, Spain, turkey and Switzerland. Bordering countries have to be chosen to make the trip easier.
Students who travel around are not the wealthiest people and discounts for youth in the Eurorail pass can definitely lift their spirit on their tour. The age limit for youth is 26 and below. When you book for the pass, you need to produce proof for your age, to avail the pass. Youth traveling on their studies and for fun can benefit in their budget, with this pass in hands.
Tremendous discount is offered for the senior citizens, who travel around Europe through Eurorail pass. The seniors should be aged 60 and above. It is an ideal and perfect mode for the seniors, enjoying their retirement in the economical way of traveling. They can stay comfortably in the first class or fix up with the second class train. Special discounts are there for seniors on the second class tickets. Nearly 95% of the European trains have this exclusive facility for the seniors. Hence, check for the discounts in every country help desk. These discounts are highly worth during the medical travels.

Traveling with the spouse, lover, life partner, wife, or husband, always is enchanting and enthralling. Romantic get away at Europe can be a lot exhilarating. The excitement gets added when you include the Eurorail pass in your trip to Europe. The group pass valid for two to five members is a marvelous offer for the families and other clubs. You can make a budget and can travel with your whole family, within the same budget, if you avail your Eurorail pass. While employing these passes, you have to validate the pass in every boarding with all the members. So plan accordingly.

Apart from these discounts there are various deals offered by the railways. You can either check with your travel agent or through online booking websites. More discounts are availed, when you cover most of the European countries.

]]> http://elitetravelportal.com/eurorail-pass-%e2%80%93-know-the-real-discounts-found-in-it/feed/ 0 Be familiar with Eurail pass http://elitetravelportal.com/be-familiar-with-eurail-pass/ http://elitetravelportal.com/be-familiar-with-eurail-pass/#comments Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:54:31 +0000 admin http://elitetravelportal.com/?p=200 Many options are available in the European Eurail pass, giving different travel packages and hence it is confusing to find the best one which is suitable to the requirements suited for the vacation. This article offers the details of the pros and cons of the pass.
Travel Day eurail pass means a single day period which is calculated by midnight of one day to midnight of next day. In this, traveling by several trains even to international countries is considered as single day. If a train is boarded after 7 PM in an evening, then one gets five hours 7-12 PM free, since the day after 12 PM is only considered as a travel day.
Flexi eurial pass is also known as Global pass. With 15 days pass traveling is allowed for fifteen days any where. If “fifteen days in 2 months” pass is got, then in 2 months the travelers are allowed to travel for fifteen days in any way they want.
Saver eurail pass is for a grouping of two to five passengers traveling together. It is excellent for families and friends who travel together. It can be used if any of the members in the group travels alone, but since barely one ticket is issued it can be utilized by only one person in the group.
35% discount is given to youngsters under 25 years in youth eurail pass. The youngsters are allowed to travel in first class by paying for adult pass.
Eurail pass of one country allows travelers to visit any one among the seventeen countries in Europe. It is very good for those visiting any one country for a little period. The time limit is usually 3 to 8 days and at times 10. Along with a single country pass, discounts for hotel stay and other facilities like traveling may be allowed at times.
Regional pass is similar to a single country pass suitable for small periods. In 3 to 10 increments about 25 different combination countries can be toured and that should be done within two months.
Select eurail pass gives flexibility is selecting the countries to be toured and covers 5 – 10 days or two months. Unlimited travel to about twenty nations and the time duration varies as of 15 days up to three months or 10 days within 2 months or at times 15 days within 2 months.
Global pass is mostly preferred due to the large scope in time and nations visited.

]]> http://elitetravelportal.com/be-familiar-with-eurail-pass/feed/ 0 European train travel – exhilarating experience http://elitetravelportal.com/european-train-travel-%e2%80%93-exhilarating-experience/ http://elitetravelportal.com/european-train-travel-%e2%80%93-exhilarating-experience/#comments Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:03:25 +0000 admin http://elitetravelportal.com/?p=198 Perhaps, in a European train travel, you can completely engage yourself during your holiday or vacation. The magnificent mountain peaks, meandering rivers, green landscapes, countryside, dazzling lights in the cities and pristine clear waters can enthrall you throughout the travel through Europe. Each move of your European train travel is filled with awesome experience, to be kept memorable. The picturesque sceneries passing you, along with the amazing power of your train can automatically energize you towards a world full of amusement.

The tranquil serene of nature is not the only thing you are to enjoy in a European train travel, but even the cities fascinate you through your itinerary. Eye-catching architecture, breathtaking historical monuments, the dazzling lights, gorgeous castles, serene churches and huge political buildings will automatically make your mouth open in wonder. Even though this elegance passes through your eyes within no time, you will definitely wish to book a longer journey through European train travel. Book for combination packages like London, Amsterdam and Paris; London, Nice and Paris; Cordoba, Madrid and Seville; Paris, Rome and London; Rome, Venice and Florence; and Rome and Florence

Network of railways in Europe is amazing, with its coverage of 20 gorgeous countries. From short to longer trips; from opulent to economical trips; European train travel can avail you all you need. Booking is the simplest work in this grand and big adventure. Know your destination, know your period of traveling, and know your payment mode to the travel – to book your travel easily at railway junction.

If you want delightful accommodations, avail hotels with fantastic facilities. The European train travel gives you wonderful blend of pleasure, camaraderie, fascination and learning, in a single exciting package. Usually, to go around the entire Europe, it takes 7 to 11 days of time. If you want you can increase it to two to four weeks.
There are several online European train travel guides to plan your packages. These guides give the comprehensive area of Eastern, Western, South Eastern and other parts of Europe. You can know all about the cultural events, tourist attractions, gourmet restaurants, and hotels to stay and other such amenities.

When you search through forums, you can gather other details through articles, facts and tips about European train travel. There are sites to help you find good travel companions during your vacation. Economical packages, spa treatments available, features to give work to your camera, healthy travel tips and many more can be located here.

]]> http://elitetravelportal.com/european-train-travel-%e2%80%93-exhilarating-experience/feed/ 0 Eurail Select Pass http://elitetravelportal.com/eurail-select-pass/ http://elitetravelportal.com/eurail-select-pass/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:59:02 +0000 admin http://elitetravelportal.com/?p=192 Eurail pass is a wonderful plan for everybody who travels to Europe. One can have a gala round in Europe, with the Eurail pass in the pocket. It gives flexibility, convenience and economy, at the same time. Your pass can extend up to nearly 2 months, if you wish. There is several kind of Eurail pass available, according to the need of the travelers. They include, Eurail travel day pass, Eurail flexi-pass, Eurail saver pass, Eurail youth pass, Eurail single country pass, Eurail regional pass, Eurail select pass and Eurail global pass.

Ahead of starting your trip to Europe, make a good knowledge on the Eurail pass and book it too. Many people prefer to pick up the pass when reaching Europe, to avoid missing it anywhere during the travel. But it takes time, which you can spend trotting around the area.

European railway network is a compile of 20 different countries, where they have regular connecting trains, everyday. With the wide options on the Eurail pass, you can easily pick out the right form for you and you need not pay additional money for the unused tickets for train. Some tickets will go unused, especially when you travel around the area, which is unfamiliar to you. Single country Eurail pass starts at $57, a nominal rate in Europe.

Eurail select pass is an ideal pass owing to its flexible nature. With a select pass, you can visit three or four or five European countries. The travel days may vary from 5 or 6 or 7 or 8 or 10 over complete 2 months. When it booked for 5 countries, then you get the stretched days for 15. Both consecutive and non-consecutive days can be used for traveling with Eurail select pass. The youth rail pass can also be included with Eurail select pass.

In a standard Eurail select pass, usually first class traveling is allotted for all. If you include the saver pass with select pass, 2 to 5 in a group can travel together in the first class compartment. Select pass for youth includes second class option for the chaps less than 26 years.

Apart from the basic amenities, additional vantages go along with Eurail select pass. You can have discounts on train travel, ferry and even in some bus fares, when you are employing the associated companies. (Know which are associated). Further, you can avail hotel discounts. These offers are not always the same, so you need to check for details, prior to booking.

]]> http://elitetravelportal.com/eurail-select-pass/feed/ 0 Train to Germany – The dreamer’s way http://elitetravelportal.com/train-to-germany-%e2%80%93-the-dreamers-way/ http://elitetravelportal.com/train-to-germany-%e2%80%93-the-dreamers-way/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:22:09 +0000 admin http://elitetravelportal.com/?p=188 Germany is vibrant in current technologies, high style shopping, sparkling nightlife as well as with the amazing ancient architecture. In contrast you do can visit the medieval villages, friendly festivals, conventional wine villages and the tranquil countryside of Germany, which is a way to relax yourself from the hustle and bustle of city hectic life. Germany has everything in it, as an exclusive travelers spot, satisfying every individual’s taste palate.

With its wonderful state of art trains in a wide comprehensive network, taking train to Germany and exploring its elegance is a wise choice. The ICE high speed trains, known for its tremendously comfort and quick transportation, moving around in Europe, takes its way to Germany’s chief cities, making it easy to take train to Germany. The primary cities in German have various links with the regional and local trains leading to local destinations, effortlessly.

Train to Germany is definitely appreciated by every folk, traveling through trains, owing to its natural landscape, culture, rolling hills, passing magnificent buildings, pasture lands with sheep spots, pristine water ways, and many more. Train to Germany can ease the international travels too. You cannot keep on traveling through air, as you might miss all the real serene of Germany. There are many connecting trains to Germany from Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Austria and other European countries are available.

You can easily hop into the Eurostar trains, with your Eurail pass and trot around Europe and catch train to Germany and immerse in the wild beauty of the country. There are services from Paris and Brussels to Germany. You can take train to Germany from Paris till Frankfurt as well as Stuttgart, on the high speed TGV Est line. Munich way too is getting famous nowadays.

Traveling by train to Germany is much enjoyable when you make it as overnight journey, as there are City Night Line service available in the route of Austria, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Denmark, France and Czech Republic. Overnight journey can be an ultimate civilized avenue to travel. The journey ensures exclusive facilities with comfy accommodation. Take night service and wake with the refreshing air of Germany to glorious destination. You can avail your breakfast in the train.

If you travel though high tech ICE train to Germany, the speed it moves is about 300km/h and it is maintained even at the bends. It touches all the 32 cities of Germany. In the first class travel you can be opulent with on-board catering, audio systems, with in-seat videos.

]]> http://elitetravelportal.com/train-to-germany-%e2%80%93-the-dreamers-way/feed/ 0 The economy of Eurail pass price http://elitetravelportal.com/the-economy-of-eurail-pass-price/ http://elitetravelportal.com/the-economy-of-eurail-pass-price/#comments Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:28:42 +0000 admin http://elitetravelportal.com/?p=182 European countries have their own charm and fascination to allure more and more travelers from all parts of the world. During your visit to European countries, include the Eurail pass in your plans and collect it, to ensure a trip that does not pinch your pocket. There are people, with the availability of Eurail pass, extending the trip, owing to the scenic attractions in Europe.

When you take up the land transport through taxi or the air transport, you have to spend much of your time and money. In Europe, every city center is connected through railways and the service of the railway department is excellent with the punctuality and exclusively to mention the help desk found in every railway station. Even if you arrive 10 minutes before the train starts, your travel will be pleasurable. It is much memorable even more with the availability of Eurail pass price, the cheapest mode of transport.

The train travel is not only for economical, high-speed and convenient transport; rather you can use it for sight seeing too in the European travel. Switzerland’s Bernina Express, France’s Lois rail and Norway’s Bergan Express are some real examples for a scenic holiday.

You can enter into a railway station and validate your Eurail Pass by showing the passport. You will have both the ticket and the validation slip for cheap Eurail Pass price. As the validation slip is a proof of possession, keep them safe.

Get into the exact platform for your train and into your coach. The signs to move around are made with clarity and further, the staffs are friendly and helpful.

Usually, Eurail pass price is for some specific number of travels, so do not waste them on short travels, like moving from Nice to Cannes, which may take less than a hour to travel.

Pass price is bit costlier, when you need the first class ticket. But, you can make a comfortable journey.

Eurail pass price is different in the 21 type passes, depending on the class, validity period, continuous validity or a flexipass. Eurail pass price may be different for each of its type, like Eurail flexipass, Eurail Youthpass, Eurail saverpass, and Eurail firstclass or second class pass.

Here is some sample for eurail pass:
When you take Eurial pass for firstclass for 15 continuous days, the Eurail pass price is $522. it is $1,188 for two months and $1,468 for three months.

]]> http://elitetravelportal.com/the-economy-of-eurail-pass-price/feed/ 0 Eurail train pass – a long way to be comfortable http://elitetravelportal.com/eurail-train-pass-%e2%80%93-a-long-way-to-be-comfortable/ http://elitetravelportal.com/eurail-train-pass-%e2%80%93-a-long-way-to-be-comfortable/#comments Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:49:26 +0000 admin http://elitetravelportal.com/?p=180 Europe is esteemed one among the most renowned tourist destination, throughout the world. Nevertheless, there is no other spot on the planet that you can travel with few days of time. Beyond its rich heritage and history, Europe has astonishing and amazing relaxing locations all over. All the travelers’ spots are well connected with Eurail train pass. You can be comfortable and relaxed with the wonderful service provided by the railways of Europe.

To move around Europe, you need to get special rail passes, which are highly economical compared to the cost of airfare. The travel agents are professionals to whom you can directly approach for your passes. But he will need the information on the number of destinations you are intended to travel, in your Eurail train pass. If you are not certain, get the appealing packages offered by the travel agents. You can make a rough sketch of it with the days of your vacation. Further, inquire about the Eurail train pass deals to have the best offer on land. Investigate completely on the details of packages and pricing with the travel agent.

While you take up Eurail train pass, there are countless destinations for you to make a visit, to build your vacation to be memorable. It is wise to stop at Prague to look for its scenic beauty. The rich nightlife attractions invite travelers worldwide. Delicious cuisine must be tasted in Prague. You can have both traditional and fast-food recipes cooked with amazing tastes.

Venice is touted as top most tourists spot, by various tourist magazines, agencies and other travel related business. Although it is exciting to travel in the conventional boat transport in Venice, Eurail train pass helps you to reach Venice comfortably. The historical richness is found in its architecture and in all walks of life.

Stop at Munich to immerse in the beauty of the city, when you take up Eurail train pass. Munich entertains all ages and sex of people with its jazz center, night clubs, grand theaters, film houses and also the fantastic restaurants in Munich. Whether you are alone or with family or with friends, Munich has the magical spots to keep engaged all the travelers.

Once you decide to travel to Europe, the Eurail train pass should come to your mind first, owing to the comforts and the high style travel you can make with it. You need not spend your precious vacation time on the long queues of airports.

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Traveling throughout Italy through flights may result in a costly trip. It is wise to go for Eurail pass Italy, which you can conveniently buy through online websites and save plenty of money and time. Availing Eurail pass Italy allows you to get guidebooks, discounts on accommodation, and discounts on certain other bus travel, and a lot. Your Eurail pass Italy is shipped at free of cost to your home, along with the discounts on train tickets. Eurail pass Italy could be a saver pass or youth pass, flexi pass, or global pass. If you wish to travel 3 countries in Europe, the price is just $243 and it is $253 for 5 different countries, with Eurail pass Italy.

Exploring the amazing beauty of Italy with Eurail pass brings complete comfort and satisfaction in the trip. You can sail on the Venice canals or plan for a single day picnic to Florence. Then jump inside a high speed rail and get in time in Milan for your dinner. If you take up the Trenitalia rail pass, the period is valid for 2 months, with the travel time of 3 -10 days.
• Milan is popular for its fashions and shopping area. You cannot miss out a single international fashion outfits and accessories in Milan.
• Rome is Italy’s heart, for ancient Romans to the latest men. The prestige and esteem of the emperors and today’s pope is given to the city.
• Florence is filled with reflection of renaissance with its architecture and elegant churches.
• Venice is the most romantic city of the planet with its timeless beauty amidst the Adriatic.
• Amalfi coast is the ideal vacation place away from hustle and bustle of city life. The immense beauty along with world best cuisine is in the proper blend to delight the travelers.

]]> http://elitetravelportal.com/eurail-pass-italy/feed/ 0 Eurail pass France trot around splendid France http://elitetravelportal.com/eurail-pass-france-trot-around-splendid-france/ http://elitetravelportal.com/eurail-pass-france-trot-around-splendid-france/#comments Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:35:11 +0000 admin http://elitetravelportal.com/?p=146 Numerous people around the world have France to be their dream destination, especially the enthusiasts of sculpture, art, picturesque nature, European culture and fun loving. When you plan for a trip to France, to get immersed in the true spirit of France, Eurail pass France are the ideal option, as it can provide you the real comfort with the splendid eye-catching view of countryside and the gleaming cities.

French railways started during the nineteenth century, and it is connected from the capital city, Paris to all the other major cities of France. Along with the government, there are some private companies that have partnered in the railways of France and that make great change in the technology and innovative railway ideas. At present, nearly 14,000 trains constantly run across the country. The number includes the great fleet of high-speed trains, the TGV. TGVs move as the speed of about 200 miles for an hour.

When you book for your train travel in France, know all the details like TGV, Eurail pass France, that connect all the neighboring countries of France, and the Corail, which is bit slower than the TGVs.

The Trans-European train or the Eurail pass France or Eurostar is the boon for the travelers to Europe. You can travel both around the European countries and also inland destinations in France, on its vast route, at very cheaper prices. If you opt for one country Eurail pass France, it just takes $50 and valid for 8 days, in one month.

Group Eurail pass France brings tremendous vantage to group of people, which is ultimate cheap. Again the global Eurail pass France can cost you only $500, to travel throughout Europe. various amazing and practical travel packages are available on these passes, which you can pick out, depending upon your needs, travel time and budget. Further, you can easily book for Eurail pass France, through online websites, sitting at the comfort of your home.

You can enjoy the delights at Paris, dive into the Riviera or plan for a splendid trips towards the popular vineyards of France. You can take Eurail pass France for four to ten days in either Ist or IInd class in the rail travel, which is valid for a month period. Youths are given special youth Eurail pass France and the senior citizens above the age of 60 years can get the benefit of senior Eurail pass France.

]]> http://elitetravelportal.com/eurail-pass-france-trot-around-splendid-france/feed/ 0 Cheap travel to Europe allures travelers http://elitetravelportal.com/cheap-travel-to-europe-allures-travelers/ http://elitetravelportal.com/cheap-travel-to-europe-allures-travelers/#comments Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:27:11 +0000 admin http://elitetravelportal.com/?p=144 Visiting Europe is the ambition of many and by buying cheap tickets the dream comes true, in an inexpensive manner. The following tips will provide cheap travel to Europe.

If time is not a criterion then finding cheap travel to Europe is simple by choosing off season time. It is found that cheap travel to Europe may be done in winter rather than in summer. Winter festivals like skiing, wine festivals are more interesting than traveling in summer.

The first person to see for cheap travel to Europe is the travel agent who does the same job like the internet sites for traveling. The local travel agency books the flight according to the liking of the passenger but before booking it is better to compare the fares with huge travel sites. The discounts given by these sites are cheaper compared to the one got through travel agents. It is better to have all the information in hand before opening these sites and fill the forms then and there. Offers are valid only for particular days or seasons or for number of seats, so grab it, as soon as it is announced.

Students are given student concession. All cities which have many colleges and surely have some travel agents dealing with student discounts and group of students traveling will get group discounts. All the airlines have group discounts and while booking the tickets the information about group booking should be given in order to avail the discounts provided.

Getting chartered flights for big groups is one way of doing cheap travel to Europe. The chartered flight offer packages which include meals, hotel, visiting the attractions trips etc; But if only cheap travel to Europe is preferred then they offer cheap flight. The agencies giving cheap travel to Europe are available in all cities around the world.

Planning the tour should be done by taking into consideration the cheap flights to various cities and countries. Travel in Europe is through train so taking a train whenever possible in the trip works out cheaper. It works out cheaper to take off to Amsterdam and take a train to travel to Frankfurt. Riding a train across from one place to another is interesting, as one can see the lovely country side from the train and at the same time meet interesting people in the train. Planning the tour by doing some research will make the journey a pleasant one. So enjoy the convenient and cheap travel to Europe.

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