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Countries, Deals, Europe, Sustainable Tourism

Where to go and getting there rail slow with Super Escapes Travel

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It’s the downside of an island and the upside of a continent. a variety of accessible countries, but here are our friends to show us where to go and get there rail slow with Super Escapes Travel.

Because from Portugal to Poland we’re cutting out the stress of even more regulated travel through airports, preferring to let the train take the strain.

And addressing the heightened awareness of environmental impact, rising flight costs, and a desire to travel with greater purpose.

Increasingly, mature travellers, and don’t you know this pup of a 60-year-old has been pitched into that category, are choosing curated European
itineraries.

The ones that combine two or three destinations in a single trip.

By linking destinations seamlessly, travellers are also finding better value for money and making smarter use of their time abroad.

Still on the right track

The train in the plains: The Jungfraujoch in Switzerland

Back in our day it was EuroRail and Transalpino to the French Riviera (ask your Mums and Dads).

These days companies like Super Escapes Travel have stepped in and stepped up.

With an expanded product offering a new collection of multi-stop European itineraries.

Tailored specifically for those older travellers who train-hopped back in their salad days but have lost the habit since.

These trips prioritise comfort, convenience, and cultural depth and centrally located hotels.

Clock this: The Astronomical Clock in Prague

The focus is on balance, pairing contrasting destinations such as coastal retreats and historic capitals.

Or vibrant cultural hubs and quieter scenic regions, all while minimising unnecessary travel stress.

It’s no surprise then that the poster twin-centre city breaks for Super Escapes Travel are two of our favourites.

The Central European gems of Prague and Budapest.

Central casting

Culture vulture: With the locals in Budapest

You will look out from the Wenceslas Square Hotel in the Czech capital, no, not on the Feast of St Stephen but on selected dates in March.

And enjoy the charms of the Bohem Art Hotel in Budapest.

Super Escapes Travel will fly you from London into Prague and back from Budapest.

Phew Danube: Taking it slow

With rail travel between the two cities included.

Your four-day trip, from a choice of March 1, 3, 8, 11 and 15, from £179pp and your hotel stays will be room only.

 

Countries, Deals, Europe

This could be Rotterdam, Seville, Riga or Porto

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And with apologies to popsters the Beautiful South and with very different sentiments… this could be Rotterdam, Seville, Riga or Porto.

Because these too-long neglected destinations, which have been living in the shadows of neighbouring bigger cities are now having their moment.

Of course, long before Paul Heaton had raised Rotterdam’s profile with his hit song, your Bandanaman was carting Herself off to enjoy its charms.

Although she might not have been expecting a football match, the Netherlands v Greece at the De Kuyp stadium.

But hey, as I always say, if you want to get under the skin of a people, go to where they play and pray.

Rotterdam good city

Dutch of class: Rotterdam

And the train to the match was jumping with orange boiler-suited members of the Oranje Army with half basketballs perched on top of their heads.

While we went native ourselves at the game with pea soup and French Fries with mayonnaise, very Dutch.

Our pals at Best Online Holidays have opened up the great port city’s many other charms to us.

Such as the over 40 museums, buzzing cultural scene and bold modern architecture.

Best Online Holidays are offering three nights stay at 3* The James Rotterdam including flights, sure it’s got my name on it.

Stay in the heart of the city, close to Markthal, Coolsingel, and Lijnbaan.

Departs from London Stansted & London Southend on October 11, 12, 13, 26 and 31st from £199pp.

Let’s all be Seville

Andalucian style: Seville

Seville too was a whistlestop tour to take in the Expo although we almost took in Madrid too.

As The Scary One tried to negotiate the multi-lanes and whizzed back into the right one just in time.

The pride of Andalucia is a delight any time of the year but especially so at festival times, for Semana Santa and Feria de Sevilla.

The same travel providers have two nights stay at 4* Hotel América, room only, including flights.

From London on October 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 from £129pp.

You’ll stay in the heart of Seville’s old town, close to the Cathedral, Giralda, and Santa Cruz district.

Don’t pass the Porto

Spell it out: Porto

And so coming to Oporto to give it its proper name we, of course, all associate it with its famous fortified after-dinner wine.

And while the etiquette we’re told is to pass the Port we’d never advise you passing the Porto.

Or you’ll miss the UNESCO-listed centre, lively neighbourhoods, world-famous Port wine cellars, and nearby Douro Valley vineyards.

A three-nights stay with Holiday Buzz at the 4* Eurostars Porto Douro including flights,  departing London Gatwick on October 18, 20, 22 and 26 for £289pp.

The last Latv

Regal Riga: Latvia

And, of course, resilient travellers that we are we won’t be put off by noisy neighbours.

Which is why Latvia and its vibrant capital is attracting more and more curious visitors.

Its UNESCO-listed Old Town offers a blend of medieval charm and Art
Nouveau elegance.

With bustling markets, stylish cafes, and riverside promenade making it a captivating city break.

Superscapes offers three nights at the 4* Monika Centrum Hotels.

Just 500m from Riga Old Town, departures from London are on October 5, 6, 7 and 17 October from £139pp.