10 reasons for Families to travel by train in Europe
1 - The flexible choice
Everyone loves the flexibility of rail's unlimited stopovers, choice of
routes and departure times. It gives your family the freedom to stay longer,
move on our revist a place you like.
2 - Make the most of your budget
There are a range of saver passes and special offers to suit almost every
budget. Families can really save when they are travelling as a group and
children under 12 usually trave at half price.
3 - Travel overnight and save
On long overnight train journeys, luxury sleepers or more affordable couchettes
provide family accommodation. You'll save on a night's accommodation and
arrive refreshed and ready for the next day.
4 - Travel in comfort
Train seats are spacious and some feature seatback video and entertainement
facilities. Generally, famillies can be seated together and the children
can leave their seats and move around without disturbing the other passengers.
5 - On board amenities
Most trains have a wide range of on board amenitieis such as bars, restaurants,
toilets and baby changing rooms to make travelling easier and more enjoyable.
When you need a helping had, just ask the train conductor.
6 - Get there faster
No matter how spectacular the scenery, children easily get bored. Trains
can run at speeds of up to 300 km/hr and get you there faster without
the hassle of traffic jams or weather delays. For example the 800 kilometre
trip from Paris to Marseille takes just three hours!
7 - All year round
You can take the family on a winter skiing holiday or a summer visit to
the Mediterranean by train. Rail operates 365 days of the year come rain,
hail or snow.
8 - Get off the beaten track
With 240 000 kilometres of track, rail reaches into virtually every corner
of Europe through forests, fields and moutnains that just aren't accessible
by road.
9 - An educational experience
In Europe, everyone goes by train so your whole family has an opportunity
to meet the locals, speak their language, try their cuisine and learn
more about their country.
10 - Arrive in the heart of the city
Most stations are located in the heart of Europe's cities and offer access
to hotels and sightseeing, as well as a range of services including restaurants,
gift shops, foreign exchange, telephones, post office, book stores, seating
reservations and information.
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An unforgettable 15 days in one of the world's most exciting and diverse countries! This incredible tour takes in the best South Africa has to offer with its variety, fun and adventure.
From Johannesburg through to Cape Town, this tour will
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wildlife and wilderness in the game reserves of Kruger and Hluhluwe, to
dramatic mountain scenery of the Drakensberg Mountain Range (a World Heritage
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Truly a value-for-money round-trip of South Africa not to be missed!
From $1940 for per person sharing
Packages include: accommodation on bed and breakfast basis, transfers, full day visit to the Kruger National Park, full day visit to the Kruger National Park & sightseeing/orientation in Durban, East London and Port Elizabeth. Excludes: airfare, airport taxes, visas and yellow fever.
Please note all prices are subject to change and availability at the time of booking without prior notice. Airfare is based on the lowest class available, if however this class is not available at the time of booking, higher fare will be quoted.
Grand Hyatt Dubai
- 5 night package.
From USD 1,340 per person
Validity 01 JUL – 15 SEP 08
Inclusive of Economy class airfare Nairobi/Dubai/Nairobi, 5 nights' accommodation on room only basis, meet and assist on arrival at Dubai International Airport, transfers airport/hotel/airport by private car, room tax and service charges. Excludes visa fees $90 per person.
validity as 1st July – 31st August 2008
- Fly Emirates First Class and spend two nights at The Palace, The Old Town OR The Harbour Hotel and Residence US$100 credit at the Hotel 96 Hour Visa.
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- Increase in fuel surcharge on Continental Airlines.
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- South African Airways boarding gates closes 15 minutes prior to departure on Domestic flights and 20 minutes for International flights.
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- Air India Fare to Bombay fromUSD 380.00 + taxes.
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