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A Soft Adventure in the Canadian Rockies

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.

All Aboard Amore: Fall in Love With Italy’s Hidden Gems

All Aboard Amore: Fall in Love With Italy’s 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.

Rocky Mountaineer Unveils New Brand, Canyon Spirit, and Expands Scenic Train to Salt Lake City

Rocky Mountaineer Unveils New Brand, Canyon Spirit, and Expands Scenic Train to Salt Lake City

2 April 2025 Press Release Organisations & Operators Rail & Coach News

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.

Golden Eagle Luxury Trains inaugural Paris to Istanbul journey

Golden Eagle Luxury Trains inaugural Paris to Istanbul journey

25 February 2025 Press Release Organisations & Operators Rail & Coach News

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.

Tailored Train Travelling on the Rise

Tailored Train Travelling on the Rise

5 April 2024 Press Release Organisations & Operators Rail & Coach News

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.