https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/rail holidays/ Rail Holidays News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-07-02T04:01:44+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-soft-adventure-in-the-canadian-rockies/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-soft-adventure-in-the-canadian-rockies/ ECT Travel’s Autumn Train Journey Through the Canadian Rockies to Vancouver is a 12-day journey of discovery created for those who love to explore the world’s wilder places without compromising on comfort or accessibility. Meticulously planned and accompanied by one of our experienced Tour Managers, it is proving particularly popular with the over 50s and solo female travellers, demographics which are leading the booming demand for soft adventures. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:04:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/when-time-on-the-train-becomes-part-of-the-journey/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/when-time-on-the-train-becomes-part-of-the-journey/ In most cases, trains are used simply as a means of reaching a destination. At the same time, there are trains in Japan that are designed so that the time spent onboard itself becomes part of the travel experience. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:26:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-aboard-amore-fall-in-love-with-italys-hidden-gems/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-aboard-amore-fall-in-love-with-italys-hidden-gems/ Italy is set for a record-breaking summer, with 27 million international visitors expected between June and September.  In fact, Great Rail Journeys, the leading provider of escorted tours, has seen a 26% increase in year-on-year bookings to the country. Yet while Rome may steal the spotlight thanks to its Jubilee Year, the whole of ‘La Dolce Vita’ is brimming with world-renowned art, architecture, cuisine and natural wonders. Tue, 29 Jul 2025 05:49:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocky-mountaineer-unveils-new-brand-canyon-spirit-and-expands-scenic-train/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocky-mountaineer-unveils-new-brand-canyon-spirit-and-expands-scenic-train/ Luxury train, Canyon Spirit, is expanding its Rockies to the Red Rocks route to include Salt Lake City, Utah, in 2026. This new train route will connect Denver, Colorado with Salt Lake City over three scenic travel days. Canyon Spirit is a new name for the luxury train that welcomes travellers to experience the American Southwest by rail. The train has been operating under the Rocky Mountaineer brand since 2021, and this new identity reflects the company’s commitment to providing unforgettable train journeys through the American Southwest’s most compelling landscapes that include rugged-river canyons, red-rock formations, and the Colorado River. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 05:57:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/golden-eagle-luxury-trains-inaugural-paris-to-istanbul-journey/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/golden-eagle-luxury-trains-inaugural-paris-to-istanbul-journey/ Golden Eagle Luxury Trains will soon welcome guests on their inaugural Paris to Istanbul voyage with four departure dates for 2025, in either direction. This magnificent eight-day odyssey traversing seven countries on the gorgeous Danube Express train marks a significant milestone, showcasing Golden Eagle’s growing success and dedication to expanding its European tours. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 06:16:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ffestiniog-travels-rail-journey-continues-with-exciting-new-train-tours/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ffestiniog-travels-rail-journey-continues-with-exciting-new-train-tours/ Rail holiday specialist Ffestiniog Travel continues its journey into its next half century with the launch of its 2025 Rail Holidays of the World brochure. Having experienced a bumper 50th anniversary trading year so far during 2024 the company believes the rail holiday travel renaissance is set to continue. Tue, 03 Sep 2024 06:51:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tailored-train-travelling-on-the-rise/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tailored-train-travelling-on-the-rise/ The train is fast becoming the staple transport tool for the touring traveller according to rail holiday specialist Ffestiniog Travel. The Welsh-based company is a one-stop shop for all rail travel needs – from escorted rail tours, tailored train holidays to selling train tickets for travel across Europe and beyond. Fri, 05 Apr 2024 06:05:39 +0000