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Berlin, 20 years after the fall of the Wall

akoos — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:33:40 +0000

Though hard to believe, November 9, 2009 marks the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. The tearing down of the wall is a well remembered event in history for most.

The city of Berlin is celebrating this remarkable anniversary with many events. If you’re more mature in age, you can recall hearing the words President Ronald Regan spoke on June 12, 1987, “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall”. The wall was torn down a little over two years later. For those on the younger side, you most likely learned about the Berlin Wall in history class. Regardless of age though, there is no better time than today to visit the amazing city of Berlin.

Now through November 20th, 2009, Rail Europe is giving travelers 20% off the German Rail Pass to celebrate 20 years of freedom and the spirit of traveling freely. Not only will you get 20% off your German Rail Pass, you’ll also receive a Berlin city sightseeing tour, absolutely FREE!

There is much to see and do in Berlin. And the city is easily accessible by train. Get a German Rail Pass and plan day trips to various parts of Germany from Berlin, using high-speed ICE trains, or visit other European cities, some reachable by City Night Line overnight train service. You may also decide to simply stay in Berlin to gain a true appreciation for all this German treasure has to offer.

Embrace Berlin, rich in history, culture and life. Stroll the area where the Berlin Wall once stood, seeing traces of it still today. And witness, in person, how a once-divided city, has emerged into a thriving metropolis, a welcoming destination for travelers from all around the globe.

Traveling on a budget

akoos — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:35:44 +0000

Did you know that Europe is not as expensive as you might think? With the many great deals on airfare to various destinations in Europe, all you need to do is get an idea of what you want to see and do in Europe and you can create a budget-friendly itinerary.

Traveling by train is viable option for all travelers. Most trains offer several fares to choose from, making train travel affordable. Plus, when you take advantage of special promotions and deals you end up saving even more!

You can visit many famous tourist attractions for free, provided you do not take a guided tour of these structures. And if you do want a tour, consider some of the great hop-on, hop-off tours offered by Rail Europe.

The last thing on most to-do lists is sleeping arrangements. Well, Rail Europe now offers an array of hotels and hostels for travelers to take advantage of. But remember, sometimes if you take an overnight train, it allows you to see a bit more of Europe and helps avoid a night at a hotel.

Once you have these major trip components worked out, then you can worry about your food budget and of course, the gift/souvenir budget for all your friends & family back home, but these are minor things to consider in comparison to the rest of your planning!

Take advantage of the Eurostar High Speed Savings Plan before it’s too late!

akoos — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:24:50 +0000

Take advantage of the Eurostar High Speed Savings Plan, now! Any Eurostar trip booked through Rail Europe by April 11, 2009* will receive special savings. Get Leisure Select class tickets starting at just $155 and Standard class from $81**. To order your Eurostar tickets visit www.raileurope.com. But don’t delay, this special promotion ends on April 11, 2009.