If you are looking for a stress-free holiday without starting your free time fighting through the queues at Heathrow or Stansted then a rail holiday may be ‘just the ticket.’
Modern travel
Air and car travel in the 21st century can sometimes be a nightmare. The restrictions imposed by airlines on baggage, the endless waiting in the airport and even the journey to the airport, often means that what should be an enjoyable and relaxing time is plagued with stress. An increasing number of travellers now select a rail holiday from Great Rail to overcome these difficulties – but what are the benefits of doing so?
Destinations
The destinations offered by the train holiday companies have expanded during the last decade, so if you wish to take a guided tour across Morocco, you can. In fact, every part of the planet is accessible through a combination of train and water travel, so the holidaymaker need never be restricted.
Freedom
Each of these trips is designed with the individual in mind, so travellers should banish any notion that they won’t be able to carry out any independent exploring. All the problems associated with hotel bookings overseas will be taken care of too and professional guides will brief you before you reach each new destination.
Cost
Car driving is getting ever more tedious and petrol prices are prohibitive for those interested in road travel, but with a rail holiday, you can stop off at each new city, feeling refreshed and relaxed, and still have plenty of money in your pocket.
Knowledge
Trains can also reach destinations that are hard to access by car. Some of the terrain in the USA is remote and difficult to reach, but an escorted train holiday will give you access to historic narrow gauge railways and other points of interest that the everyday traveller might not know about.
Customer service
It often appears that airlines have forgotten the true art of customer service, whereas those running rail holidays make customer comfort their first priority. The fact that an experienced tour manager accompanies every train holiday means that, should any problems arise during the holiday, they can be swiftly dealt with. This gives the best possible experience to the traveller, ensuring their holiday gets off on the right foot – or rail!
