The main advantage of a rail pass is that you can plan way ahead, deciding ahead of time which specific cities you want to visit and the specific time span you want to partake of said tour. This will save you a great deal of money compared to buying a ticket town to town. It is like having the entire European rail system for your personal chauffeur service. Your town to town accommodation is taken care, comfortable and you are sure to get a decent meal in the dining car. This is a much safer way of traveling the continent, seeing the incredible countryside and it is advantages because it is also highly flexible. When you purchase a rail pass you have unlimited travel all over Europe within your chosen time frame and this applies too up to 30 countries.

You will have to reserve a seat or bed to avoid having to be on your feet during your trips, but here again is the beauty of a rail pass and planning ahead. This way when you get to each of your destinations you can plan how long you want to stay there and know that your seat on the next train will be there when you need it. The money you save from using the rail pass can be used on the accommodation and miscellaneous expenses you will have in each of the cities or towns you will be visiting.

A continent like Europe that enjoys the history and thus the character that it has must be seen by train and appreciated in this way. If you travel by plane you miss out on half the experience and rail will probably, in the end be much less expensive. There are not only discounts when you opt for the rail pass option, but there are discounts for family, seniors, youths or students. European train travel is the only way to see and experience this beautiful continent and a better, less stressful vacation you will not have.

Of the many stations from which to begin your journey, England is the pinnacle of class and elegance, and sets the scene for an idyllic romantic trip for two.  Because of its old world charm the English countryside has been written about and used as the backdrop for countless movies, and why not?  With rolling hills and open fields, quaint streams and picturesque rivers, it can be a truly amazing trip.

For the ultimate in romantic train travel, take this journey on the Orient Express, and experience the type of luxury now reserved for only the most private of cars.  Departing from the famous Victoria Station, the five star cuisine and richly upholstered armchairs from which to view the constantly changing scenery passing by outside, are just two of the reasons that make this train legendary.

The iconic Orient Express is not the only train offering amazing luxury on wheels.  The Danube Express has been dubbed a top European hotel on a train, resplendent with the dressings of five star accommodations.  Some of the most exotic destinations are traveled to on the Danube Express, including Frankfurt, Prague, and Budapest, where travelers can embrace the traditional mansions and Art Nouveau architecture of the city’s two halves.  The journey on a romantic European train travel vacation is every bit as important as the destination, especially when you are experiencing the luxury of the Orient or the Danube Express.

On your romantic travels aboard The Danube Express, enjoy live piano music and drinks with fellow travelers in the Lounge Car where excellent cuisine is served and the service staff is world class.

Either one of these beautifully appointed trains have sleeping compartments with in car shower, bath, and beds available.  These deluxe accommodations have a single member of staff assigned to them to cater to the guests inside.  Traveling Europe on a luxury train is an experience the two of you will always remember.