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2008 Press Releases

Canals and Canaletto

Tuesday 18th November 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWhere better to see the paintings of Canaletto than Venice itself. Short breaks to Venice and th More

The city behind the mask

Friday 14th November 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sea, sun and the spectacular! It’s carnival time in Nice this February and Railbookers rec More

I’m dreaming of a green Christmas

Friday 14th November 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEKeep the receipt for those socks; put the pretty soaps back on the shelf and stay away from thos More

Party like its 2009!

Thursday 6th November 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEStart the New Year in style; underneath the Eiffel tower in Paris, on Bruges’ historic Mar More

Extra, extra read all about it!

Wednesday 5th November 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWish that short break was just a little bit longer? Take advantage of Railbookers’ free extra night... More

A new sensation

Thursday 30th October 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOnce again it’s coming up to carnival time when all of Venice comes out to play. So for those wh More

Stuff the turkey

Tuesday 28th October 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThis year Railbookers has got Christmas all packaged up. So let someone else stuff the turkey an More

Lest we forget

Friday 24th October 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAs the 90th anniversary of the Armistice approaches Railbookers’ suggests spending Remembrance D More

A whole new Heineken Experience

Tuesday 21st October 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEBelgium may be the obvious choice for beer lovers but with the grand opening of Amsterdam’ More

Find Solace in Siena and Bregenz

Wednesday 15th October 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAs we await the latest escapades of James Bond in the new film “Quantum of Solace”... More

Short Break Special Offers

Tuesday 14th October 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWith winter fast approaching there is still time to get one last short break in for 2008. Here are the More

Ding Dong Merrily on High

Friday 10th October 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFancy Christmas shopping with a twist this year? From mountainside Christmas markets to giant stollen parades... More

Leave the Louvre behind

Tuesday 7th October 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThere’s more to art in Paris than just the Louvre, Railbookers recommends heading to the t More

Snowy breaks

Thursday 2nd October 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFor those of us who like the idea of skiing but are more snowball than snow bunny here is the Railbook More

Don't let the money go to your head

Tuesday 30th September 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFor those who like things that sparkle it doesn’t get much more bling than Amsterdam this autumn More

Spooktacular cities

Friday 26th September 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAs Halloween comes creeping towards us Railbookers have examined our x files to find the most spooktacular... More

Back in the DDR

Wednesday 24th September 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAs next year marks the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and the London’s V&A More

Let the plane and train take the strain

Tuesday 16th September 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASERailbookers recommends combining flights and rail travel for the ultimate tailor-made holiday. More

Choc a bloc

Wednesday 10th September 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFor the unbeatable combination of a short break and chocolate, Railbookers suggests spending some time More

The green, green pastures of Dresden

Thursday 4th September 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWith the demise of British Airways’ Dresden route why not take the train instead – p More

What a difference a day makes

Tuesday 2nd September 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEIt may be the end of summer but there is a light at the end of the tunnel – leave the suitcase b More

Ho, ho, ho tis the season to be jolly early…

Thursday 28th August 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASERailbookers recommends avoiding the high street hell this December and enjoying a spot of shopping on More

Put the sparkle back in your love life in Berlin

Tuesday 26th August 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEParis may be known as the City of Light, but this October it doesn’t get much brighter tha More

Bag a Braderie bargain

Wednesday 20th August 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPut on your most comfortable shoes, grab your biggest handbag a More

Get into hot water in Aachen

Tuesday 19th August 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAachen may not be the first place you think of when looking for a relaxing spa weekend but there More

Silk, Supper, Saône

Monday 18th August 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe Romans knew a good thing when they saw one! If it’s fabulous food, spectacular silk and relaxing on... More

Cosmopolitan Cologne

Friday 15th August 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECologne is one of the oldest cities in Germany, but don’t be fooled by the gothic cathedral, rom More

Go Dutch

Thursday 14th August 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESea, shopping, stylish architecture! Go dutch this summer and take the train to the Rotterdam for 2 nig More

Go for Ghent

Wednesday 13th August 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThere’s more to Belgium than Bruges and Brussels! If it’s canals, chocolate, beer and beautiful... More

Not your average weekend

Friday 8th August 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEEnjoy a long weekend exploring all that buzzing Brussels has to offer this August and take advan More

Silence by the Seine

Thursday 7th August 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWell not quite silence, but if you want to peruse Paris in peace Railbookers suggests you visit the city of... More

Scenery + luxury = Venice Railbookers style

Thursday 7th August 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEEnjoy luxury for less this autumn with Railbookers deluxe 5 night tour taking in the medieval st More

Tin helmets, turbans, and felt hats

Tuesday 5th August 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEIf you haven’t had the chance to visit the fascinating Man Culture War exhibition at Ypres’ In F More

Experience the perfect kiss in Vienna

Friday 1st August 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe Tate Liverpool’s current exhibition on Gustav Klimt is a great taster but you can&rsqu More

Kentish Hop

Thursday 31st July 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEIf you live in Kent we’ve got big news for you, Brussels is coming back! F More

Summer cool

Tuesday 29th July 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWant to stay cool this summer whilst making the most of the Mediterranean sun? Our advice mix water wi More

A safe bet for the sun this Autumn

Friday 25th July 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEStill umming and erring about whether to take that last minute summer holiday? Why not make it an autu More

Train to win

Thursday 24th July 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWant to see more of Berlin in less time? Railbookers recommends hot footing it to the Berlin Marathon More

Go Beer Barmy in Bavaria

Tuesday 22nd July 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe time has come to get out your lederhosen, pick up your stein and enjoy a great Bavarian trad More

24 hours and free Eurostar upgrade on us

Friday 18th July 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASERailbookers are offering extra nights and Eurostar upgrades when travellers book a summer break before More

Swap your air miles for train smiles

Thursday 17th July 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASELengthy transfers to out of town airports, 2 hour check-in times, limited scenery – sound famili More

In Flanders Fields – 3 Night Ypres Breaks from £159pp

Tuesday 15th July 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEVisitors to Ypres today will find a relaxed café culture and impressive gothic architecture, bu More

Italia Deluxe and Alpine Delights

Friday 11th July 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEIf only crisp cotton sheets, elegant marble bathrooms and tranquil spa facilities will do, take More

Travel the Silk Road in Style with Railbookers

Thursday 10th July 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASELooking for an adventure this October? Railbookers now offers you the chance to follow in the footsteps of... More

Say Cheers at Brussels’ Beer Extravaganza

Wednesday 9th July 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEIf when you think of Brussels you imagine yourself drinking a long cool glass of Leffe, then we More

Express Elegance

Thursday 3rd July 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWrap yourself in luxury from start to finish and take the Orient-Express to Paris. Indulge in an More

Germany, 4 nights, 2 sites.

Wednesday 2nd July 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASELet Railbookers tailor make your German experience!Start your journey in style at St Pancras In More

Let us propose a toast

Tuesday 1st July 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEIt’s official, when asked to choose whether they preferred to quaff champagne or sample fine wines 69%... More

Another brick in the wall

Friday 20th June 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThis summer the British Museum hosts a fascinating exhibition dedicated to the Roman Emperor Hadrian & More

Fireworks and Feasting

Friday 20th June 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPicture the scene: gondolas decorated with flowers and balloons fill the Giudecca Canal, traditional d More

Brussels the place to BE

Tuesday 17th June 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJoin the international jet set and spend a stylish evening in the sparkling envi More

Viva La Villa!

Thursday 12th June 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETo experience summer in the city at its best this year soak up the atmosphere at the 33rd edition of M More

Fun Festivities in Flanders

Tuesday 10th June 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEIf you like great food, great music and great entertainment there is only one destination for yo More

The Trans-Siberian with a touch of Seoul!

Friday 6th June 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEEnjoy a unique holiday experience with Railbookers and combine luxury train travel with an Asian twist. Start... More

Hungary for a 5* break?

Monday 2nd June 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETreat yourself to a bit of luxury for less this summer with a short break in beautiful Budapest with R More

Opera on the lake

Thursday 29th May 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEIf when you think of Austria you think of the hills being alive with the sound of music, think More

Sun, sea, sublime accommodation

Tuesday 27th May 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE It’s getting to that time of year where we are all starting to look longingly at our sunglasses... More

Indiana Jones and the Train across Europe

Tuesday 20th May 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAlthough the latest instalment in the Indiana Jones saga has less of a European focus and more of a So More

Carrie on Paris

Wednesday 14th May 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEBy now the 28th of May 2008 will be a date firmly imprinted in the minds and diaries of most women in More

Aix Celebration

Tuesday 13th May 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETake the train to Aix en Provence between 27 June and 23 July 2008 and not only will you discover thermal... More

To Ebbsfleet and beyond

Thursday 8th May 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETake the Eurostar from Ebbsfleet and you are only 1 hour and 10 minutes away from the cobbled streets More

Luxury Lunch

Wednesday 7th May 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE It doesn’t get much more luxurious than a trip on the Orient-Express and you don&rs More

Leave the Heathrow hassle behind

Friday 2nd May 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAs recent visitors to Terminal 5 will have seen, letting the train take the strain to Germany, More

Happy Birthday Munich

Tuesday 29th April 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEIt’s time for the party hats to go on, the streamers to come out and the glasses to be filled, for this... More

From Le Train Bleu to the TGV

Friday 25th April 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETrain travel has always been the most glamorous way to travel and the French Riviera has always been the most... More

Paris, New York, Montpellier

Tuesday 22nd April 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThis summer the master of Realism comes to Montpellier! From Paris’ Grand Palais to More

Verdi in Verona

Thursday 17th April 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE17 April 2008From the Roman Emperors and Empresses to operatic divas, Verona’s stunning Roman Arena More

Monumental Paris

Tuesday 15th April 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE This summer, American-born artist Richard Serra is bringing Paris’ iconic Gran More

Ship Ahoy

Thursday 10th April 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFor your very own Sir Francis Drake moment visit France this summer for the Rouen (not Spanish) Armada More

Epicurean Delights

Tuesday 8th April 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEYes it’s that time of year again in Madrid, it is time for the gloves to come off, the knives to More

Flanders Feast

Friday 4th April 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEExperience all the flavours of Flanders with Railbookers.Where better to start when looking at More

Sunrise, Sunset

Monday 31st March 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWhether you are an early bird or a night owl the 5th Berlin Biennial for contemporary art has so More

More time for spring in Paris

Tuesday 25th March 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEParis in springtime is a sight to behold; make the most of your time in this lovely city and enjoy an extra... More

‘Let them eat cake’!

Thursday 20th March 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFor those of you who keep an eye on your stars; you will have noticed that Gordon Ramsey’s are... More

Brush and Blush

Tuesday 18th March 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWhen asked to name a famous impressionist, we think of Monet, Renoir or Degas! However not all of More

Water of Life

Wednesday 12th March 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWe all take water for granted and this summer the city of Zaragoza is going to pay homage to this important... More

50 Years Young

Tuesday 11th March 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOn the 17 April 1958 Brussels hosted the first World’s Fair after World War II. This year marks the... More

Trains, Trains and Automobiles

Friday 7th March 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDo you yearn for the classic age of travel when trains were the only way to visit Europe and cars were driven... More

Masters of War

Tuesday 4th March 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 2008 marks the 200th anniversary of the Spanish War of Independence and to m More

Destination stations

Thursday 28th February 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWhen you start your journey at the striking new St Pancra More

Walk like an Egyptian

Wednesday 27th February 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEYou don’t have to invent a time machine to experience the wonders of Ancient Egypt, just hop on a train... More

High Speed Spain

Friday 22nd February 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEBarcelona, Madrid, Barcelona, Madrid – for those of you who just can’t choose between the lively... More

Dancing in the Street

Monday 18th February 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEIt’s not too late to soak up some fun and sun on the French Riviera at this year’s Nice Ca More

72 hours to Munich...

Friday 15th February 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEEnjoy a greener trip to Germany this year by train with our guide to 72 hours in Munich.Start your weekend... More

And all that Jazz

Tuesday 12th February 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Get your feet tapping with Railbookers this spring.Feel the rhythm in Maastricht at the 2008 Jazz Ma More

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend

Thursday 7th February 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEIf you want to see the best friends of screen icons such as Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly and Sophia Lor More

Mississippi Magic

Tuesday 5th February 2008
Head north for some southern flavour in Luxembourg this Easter!They say all good things come in small packages, Luxembourg is no... More

Antiquity and Aristocracy

Wednesday 30th January 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFollow in the footsteps of the 18th century aristocrats on their Grand Tour with a trip to classical Italy,... More

Picasso, the artist and collector

Tuesday 29th January 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFor anyone with a passion for Picasso, a trip to Barcelona is the perfect way to combine Cubism More

Go East!

Friday 25th January 2008
Spring is on the horizon and Easter will be upon us even earlier this year. So if you’re feeling Hungary this Easter but... More

Go on, spoil her!

Tuesday 22nd January 2008
Does Sunday 2nd March ring a bell? If not put it in your diary because it’s Mother’s Day. So instead of a card and a... More

Forget the malaise go to Amsterdam

Friday 18th January 2008
If you missed the John Everett Millais exhibition at the Tate Britain at the beginning of the year, do not despair! The same... More

Ring the changes

Tuesday 15th January 2008
According to tradition, every leap year, women can take the initiative and propose to their man on 29th February!Make the most of... More

72 hours in Brussels…

Friday 11th January 2008
With Brussels a mere 1 hour and 51 minutes from London, where better to spend your weekend than this beautiful city? With... More

Innsbruck by design

Tuesday 8th January 2008
Picture the scene, you’ve got your favourite pair of sunglasses on, suntan lotion at hand, and you’re relaxing in a... More

72 hours in Lille…

Friday 4th January 2008
Lille is closer than ever and with Railbookers great 3rd night free special offers what better way to spend 72 hours than a trip... More

Green is the new you!

Wednesday 2nd January 2008
If greener travel is one of your New Year’s Resolutions take the train to Prague and start 2008 in style!Head to the... More

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