Footprints by Flight Centre - Travel Magazine - Spring 2010

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Europe Backpacking • our 2010 eurail guide
Round the World travel • organized Tours
travel news • our Photo contest winners
Contest, Games and more
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President’s Message
Welcome to the spring edition of Footprints Magazine. With summer just around the
corner, now is the time to start planning your dream trip to Europe. This vast and
varied continent is not only waiting to be explored, it is a lot more affordable than
you may think.
The expertise of our international travel consultants is essential to planning the perfect
European holiday that is tailor-made to your budget and needs. Why not take advantage
of our access to better rates in addition to more options than you could possibly find
on your own? Our latest quarterly is full of fantastic destinations for you to discover
including Britain, Germany and Italy, but remember we also have the ability to customize
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Your vacation experience is further backed by Flight Centre’s new Lowest Airfare Guarantee. Flight Centre pledges to beat any genuine written
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Contents
Germany 7
Explore its cities & towns
Independent travel 11
From a female perspective
Round the 12
world Travel
Easier than you think
Piazza San Marco,Venice, Italy 20
Hands on 14
Make-A-Wish Foundation
our top 15 16
Ways to see Europe this summer
backpacking Europe 19
The ultimate travel experience
30 Italy 20
A unique work of art
2010 eurail pass guide 26

A guide to Europe’s amazing train
system and most popular rail passes
travel news 29
Be in the know
Edinburgh Castle & Ross Fountain, Scotland 34
European cruising 30
High class for less
Photo contest 32
Top 10 photos from our
winter photo contest
britain 34
15 things you may not know
Landsberg at the river Lech
Bernina Express (Switzerland to Italy) 26 © GNTB / Werner Stuhler 7 tours 37
Let our experts guide you
Contests & Games 38
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Church of our Lady and New Town Hall, Munich
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Germany’s cities & towns

It’s Saturday afternoon in a small town in awhile or risk missing some of Germany’s treasures. A few years back,
some 4,300 small town museums mounted more than 8,000 special
Germany. You are relaxing at an outdoor exhibitions, not to mention the 10,000 and more folk festivals and
café over a pot of coffee and a respectably similar events.
complicated wedge of torte, whipped cream Many towns are treasures all their own, Bamberg, for example,
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In the carefully maintained medieval town square you congratulate 65 kilometres west of Munich, on the Lech river, an Alpine tributary
yourself for thinking to bring, and wear, those comfortable walkers. to the Danube and home to three noted German hockey players.
Cobblestones are part of the picture when you go exploring the
Increasingly, visitors are discovering these and similar towns, such
original cores of Germany’s small towns and larger cities. How on
as the Pied Piper’s Hamelin, in northern Germany, or German poet
earth, you wonder, can the local women not get those stiletto heels
Goethe’s spiritual hometown of Weimar in the east, or historic
get caught between the cobbles?
Cochem on the Moselle river, in western Germany’s
Then comes a sound from across the square, Riesling country. A perpetual favourite among
where market vendors have just finished taking university students, the town of Tübingen, on the
down their stalls. Church bells! Time for vespers DIDYOUKNOW?
Neckar river, attracts a steady stream of visitors to
maybe, or evening mass, but certainly time to Germany is home to its medieval core of narrow lanes and steep,
start the weekend. Time to simply be. several major European half-timbered gables, as does Heidelberg, also on
airport hubs and is a the Neckar, 3.5 million of them, in fact.
Soon the squares will come alive again with locals
great place to plan for
and visitors dressed for the night out, a nice dinner In northern Germany, the cities of the former
a stopover.
in a restaurant or wine bar, or just a good time with Hanseatic League – Bremen and Hamburg on the
friends over a pint or two of the local brew. North Sea, for example, Lübeck, Rostock and Stralsund
No other Western country is as decentralized as Germany; towns and on the Baltic coast – offer their own distinctive flair.
cities everywhere yield surprises. The most stalwart big city travellers Built mostly in a style called Brick Gothic, they evoke an era of bustling
might want to reconsider and do a small town side tour every once in trade and wealthy seafaring merchants.
continuation on page 9

. . . the cultural wealth normally associated
with the capital in other countries is here spread
among a score of cities.
Church St. Coloman, Füssen
© GNTB / Hans Peter Merten
BMW Museum, Munich Old Town Hall, Bamberg

© GNTB / Andrew Cowin © GNTB / Gundhard Marth
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Inside the Dome of the Reichstag, Berlin
Along with its thousands of museums, Germany offers world-famous © GNTB / Lehnartz GbR
shopping boulevards, opera houses and concert halls, more castles

than museums, more than 300 modern spas and health resorts,
excellent golf courses and tens of thousands of well sign-posted
hiking and biking trails. Also worth noting, over 300 Michelin stars for
gastronomic excellence.
Thanks mostly to history and the Holy Roman Empire of German
Nations, the cultural wealth normally associated with the capital in
other countries is here spread among a score of cities. Cologne, for
example, offers far more than its Gothic cathedral (Germany’s most
visited tourist attraction) and is known among contemporary art
professional as on par with Berlin. Stuttgart and Munich are the places
to visit for museums of cars and other things technological. Dresden
has an astounding array of rare, antique art treasures, including a city
panorama composed entirely of spectacular Baroque buildings.
While guests in Germany’s largest cities – Berlin, Hamburg and
Munich – can shop to their hearts’ content, as one might expect,
much smaller Düsseldorf is equally well known for upscale
Outside the Reichstag
fashion, and Cologne and Frankfurt have pedestrian-zone © GNTB / Hans Peter Merten
shopping streets where, at times, the crowds are so dense

you better be there the minute the department stores
open their doors in the morning.
City-hopping architecture buffs can get their fill easily,
especially since Germany’s reunification has sent restoration
and redevelopment funds to the former East German cities.
In Berlin, no visitor should miss Potsdamer Platz, before
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by Theresa Williams
I really wanted to go to New Zealand and started planning a trip

to see both the North and South Island. I had the time off but
none of my friends could go with me.
I finally determined that not having travel companions was not • Dress appropriately – dress according to the culture and
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the consultants were well travelled and could help me plan my ‘ideal
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holiday’. I went in a bit nervous and with some trepidation that
home at the end of the evening and don’t leave your drink alone
travelling on my own might not be wise, but I came away reassured
so that it is safe from tampering.
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travellers on this trip also gave me some advice which really came in
handy when planning this trip and all my subsequent trips.
My consultant suggested that I get on an
• B e aware – notice your surroundings and the people around you
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organized tour . . . giving me independence but
• Trust your female instincts – you will know if someone means
with a bit of structure.
well or not. If you feel threatened, get out of there fast.
My New Zealand trip went very well and when I returned to
• A guide book can be a life saver – it will help you with maps, hotels, Canada, I went back to my consultant and told her the tips were
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was the first of many and I have since travelled to Southeast Asia,
• B usy places are best – don’t go down any dark alleys or shops off
parts of Australia, parts of the USA and Europe on my own. Not the
the beaten path, try to stay in places that are busy so you are not
backpacking route but planning trips that are economical and safe for
a target.
an independent woman meant to see the world.
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Don’t be scared, just be wise and use common sense so that you can
first night hotel booked in a new city, enough money so you do
enjoy your trips for years to come.
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With so many ways

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1 Air 3 Cruise ship
to see Europe, Probably the most traditional way to travel from With its ever growing popularity, many people
your experienced destination to destination, flying is the fastest way to find themselves making the jump to cruising. Your
get from one end of the continent to the other. floating resort takes you from European port city to
travel consultant With hundreds of airlines operating throughout port city while providing some of the best food and
can help choose Europe, it’s also quite affordable with rates starting entertainment you’ll ever get to experience.
which ways are best as low as €0.01!
4 Rocket ship/MiG-31 Jet Fighter
suited for you. 2 Rail
Once a pipedream, ‘space’ travel is now a reality and
Travel the way the Europeans do – via the train.
being offered near Moscow, Russia. What better way
Getting from city centre to city centre is easy on
to view Europe than all at once from 60,000 – 70,000
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benefits of travelling by train. (See page 26 & 27 for
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Mediterranean, a ferry is the best way to get
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ship, ferries are a quick and efficient way to
get around. Some ferries around Europe boast
casinos, swimming pools and restaurants to help
pass the time.
6 Car
For those brave enough to face the speed-limitless
highways, driving in Europe can be a rewarding (and
cost-effective) experience and will help you explore
off the beaten path. Having the ability to ‘pick up
and go’ at the drop of a hat is a luxury any traveller
will love, especially when visiting this vast and
diverse continent.
Switzerland by rail
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Hop-on Hop-off Bus, London, England Rhine River, Germany © Avalon
7 Bus (Hop-on Hop-off) 11 River cruise

Popular with visitors on their first day or two in a There is no better way to discover the splendours
new city, these tours provide a quick and convenient of Europe than on a European river cruise. Its grand
way to get an overview of a city while your tour waterways take you to the heart of many of Europe’s
guide provides a history and interesting facts of magnificent cities, and to vineyard-lined valleys and
the city. Great for visitors who only have a limited medieval castles. This almost all-inclusive holiday is
amount of time in an area and want to experience sure to delight.
most of the major attractions of a destination.
BOOK hop-on hop-off bus tour of Madrid for $27.
12 Walk
You get a very different view of things on a walking,
8 Gondola hiking or trekking tour. Discovering a destination at
See Venice the way the traditional Venetians do: your own pace, you’ll get to know the place you’ve
via the 117 canals that make up this archipelago. chosen intimately and absorb the sights, the scents
Your visit to Europe’s largest urban, car-free city isn’t and the atmosphere in a way you never could Exploring on foot
complete until you take one of these time-honoured behind the wheel of a car or on a seat in a bus.
water taxis for a spin. BOOK gondola serenade in BOOK walking tour of Amsterdam for $30.
Venice for $78.
13 Sail boat
9 Hot air balloon Sailing can be approached as a sport or a leisure
The hot air balloon is the oldest successful human- holiday. Take charge or simply leave the work to the
carrying flight technology on the planet. Although experienced skipper while you relax and admire
you can take a balloon ride most places around the waves and the sea. Roaming the shores of the
the world, why not take in the spectacular views Mediterranean at your own pace can be a rewarding
from above in the birth place of this historic form of and unrivalled experience. BOOK 8-day sailing trip
transportation, Paris. of Croatia from $965 USD.
14 Hang gliding
Hang gliding is the closest thing you can get to flying
like a bird and Europe is one of the best places in the Gondola,Venice, Italy
world to do it! Whether you want a smooth scenic
flight or adrenalin pumping thrill ride, this ride is truly
an experience you’ll remember.
© Britainonview / Tony Pleavin 15 Segway

The Segway is the first of its kind, self-balancing
10 Bicycle personal transportation designed to go anywhere
What could be more fun than touring through you go. Lean forward, it will go forward. Lean
beautiful historic cities of Europe than by bike? backwards, it will go backwards. It’s a great new way
Leisure cycling tours take you to all the top to discover Europe, where you don’t have to walk
attractions at your own pace and give you a chance or sit in a bus. Explore more while enjoying a ride
to get some great exercise. Not to mention it is like nothing you’ve ever experienced. BOOK segway
one of the greenest way to get around this amazing tour of Paris for $136.
continent. BOOK bicycle tour of Florence for $45.
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Brimming with excitement, a journey along the intimate rivers of Europe will captivate travellers with spectacular landscapes around every turn. The
modern amenities of an Avalon river cruise enhance the comforts of the largest staterooms in the industry with wireless internet, flat screen TVs, and a
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Backpacking Europe
by David Ardagh
Backpacking through Europe is the ultimate travel experience.

Once out of the plane, through customs, and on the ground,
the choices are limitless.
It is so easy to get from country to country by plane, train, ship, or bus, let alone the thousands
of edgy and stylish hostels available to lie down for the night and meet fellow travellers.
Having spent 3 and a half months on the fly through Europe myself, I can certainly vouch
that it’s a journey like no other.
My adventures began in London, a great starting off point for any European journey. What a
relief it was to grab my backpack, get on the train, and realize that everyone spoke English and
was happy to help a lone traveller find their way. Another amazing plus to landing in London is
that it’s an eclectic blend of Indian, Italian, American and traditional British pub fare, often all in
the same block! I stayed at one of a group of UK hostels called the Globetrotters’ Inns, which
are well known for their cleanliness and lavish amenities. There is even a movie theater in this
hostel! The Globetrotter’s Inn was a great place to make friends, as was the Ashlee House hostel
where I also stayed. I am still in touch with some of my fellow backpackers from those
hostels who have become lifelong friends.
From London, I travelled all over Europe. I used two Eurail passes for
the 3 and a half months, which may have been the best decision I could . . . I used two Eurail passes for the 3 and
have made. My rail pass got me some amazing discounts within Europe
including cruising from the white cliffs of Dover at sunset to France, and a half months, which may have been the best
also cruising from scenic southern Italy to the bountiful shores of Greece. decision I could have made.
I also got to enjoy some fantastic scenery passing through the mountains
of Switzerland and feel like old world nobility with a free first class upgrade in Spain.
Flights within Europe are cheap and cheerful—Ryanair and Easyjet are two airlines that
go wherever one might feel like heading to at the drop of a hat for unheard of prices
(one penny from London to Dublin, anyone?)
The real highlight of travelling as a backpacker throughout Europe is the independence to do

whatever you want, whenever you want, however you want. I would never plan my trip more
than once city in advance. When I was eating pizza in Rome, I would know that the next day
would see me sailing the canals in Venice. The future beyond that was wide open and the
whole continent really is your oyster. This flexibility also comes in handy when you meet some
great people from faraway places and decide to join them for a while, just because you can!
I took advantage of this flexibility in many situations. Some highlights include sleeping in a
hammock with a hilltop view of the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain; jumping down canyons
into raging waterfalls in Interlaken, Switzerland; rebuilding ancient stone churches by hand
outside of Avignon, France; and standing in awe of the man-made wonders in St Peter’s Basilica
in Vatican City. Every country has something unique to offer and doing Europe as a backpacker
gives you the chance to experience the best of each one.
All told, independent backpacker travel through Europe is one of the best trips I have taken,
and one that I am happy to share and help you plan your own. Flight Centre is chock-full of
independent travellers who are very savvy about how to best plan a European adventure as a
backpacker. Let us be your unbeatable choice for planning your ultimate European experience!

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ITALY
A unique work of art
Trevi fountain, Rome

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A unique work of art with twenty protagonists:

this is Italy with its twenty Regions, small and
large coffers holding different but equally
precious treasures.
The Aosta Valley with its mountain majesty, from Mont Blanc to Mount
Cervino. Piedmont with the intense smell of its renowned wines, such
as Barolo, its Olympic mountains and its baroque style. Liguria with its
colourful sea hamlets. Lombardy with the enchantments of its large lakes,
from Lake Maggiore to Lake Garda. Trentino and Alto Adige/Sudtirol
with the Dolomiti/Dolomiten golden tips.
Veneto with its magnificent villas and artistic towns, like Venice.
Friuli Venezia Giulia with its charm suspended between land and sea.
Emilia Romagna with its ‘Riviera romagnola’, for everyone equivalent
to great fun.
Then famous Tuscany, land of wonderful cities like Florence and
magical hills like Chianti. Alternatively, Marche, with its long beaches,
small hamlets and balmy high grounds. Latium of Eternal Rome and
faithful visiting the Pope. Umbria, green heart of Italy and cradle to the
Franciscan spirit.
Abruzzo and its majestic Gran Sasso, its everlasting glacier, Europe’s
southernmost one. Small Molise rich in great country traditions.
Campania, with culinary delights such as spaghetti and pizza, the
beauty of Capri and Ischia and the charm of Pompeii and Paestum.
Basilicata is the precious guardian to the Caves of Matera, one of the
many UNESCO’s treasures in Italy.
Apulia, with its splendid beaches and architectural jewels like the
Trulli. Calabria and its breathtaking coastline.
The two large islands follow: sunny Sicily, land of important
monuments of the most important past civilizations, and proud
Sardinia with its enchanted sea. Many pieces of one marvellous
mosaic. Italy, as beautiful as a movie.
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The Cities of Art
• There are about
Italy is a living museum. Her public structures comprise vivid, visible
33,500 hotels in Italy.
art and architecture that stand as testaments to the country’s history
• The Vatican (surrounded and culture. The Roman and Greek empires influenced early Italian
by Rome) is the world’s design with their mighty temples and impressive amphitheatres, while
smallest country. Renaissance, Baroque and Gothic design later played important parts
• Venice is built on 117 small in inspiring both architects and artists in the centuries to come.
islands and has 150 canals Their tangible, timeless legacies can be witnessed in every major
and 409 bridges. Italian city and town. According to UNESCO, the United Nations’
cultural branch, Italy has more historic and artistic treasures than any
• In Italy, there are over
other country. It boasts 43 World Heritage Sites, 42 of them cited for
3,000 museums and art
their cultural significance. Geographically, the sites range from the late
collections (both public
Baroque towns of the Val di Noto in southeastern Sicily to the
and private).
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Royal House of Savoy residences in Piedmont in Italy’s northwest.

So wherever one goes in the country, there’s a Heritage Site nearby.
Rome
Founded in 754 BC by orphaned brothers Romulus and Remus, a
walk through Rome is a walk through time. From the Colosseum to
the Pantheon to the immaculate aqueducts and roads, the Roman
Empire influenced design, engineering and architecture for centuries
to come. The Vatican offers the awe-inspiring St Peter’s Basilica,
Gondolas the Vatican Museums, housing enormous collections of art and
the frescoed ceilings of the Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo. From
Bernini to Bramante, Raphael
and Caravaggio, marvel at the
masterpieces that embellish
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Venice is a feast of magnificent sightseeing excursions.
churches, lavish palazzi
and stately bridges, all built
upon a labyrinth of waterways and streets that are works of art in
themselves. Stroll across the Rialto Bridge for an eagle-eye view of the
Grand Canal and the gondolas. Delight in the Byzantine wonder of
Duomo, Florence St Mark’s Basilica, watch St Mark’s Square bell tower pierce the
sky and revel in the riches of the city’s museums. The Gallerie
dell’Accademia showcases Venetian masters such as Tintoretto, Bellini,
Giorgione and Carpaccio, while the Peggy Guggenheim Collection
presents modern giants like Picasso, Dali, Pollock and Mirò.
Florence
Built by the Romans and immortalized by the Renaissance, Florence
affords an unforgettable voyage through timeless art and architecture.
Savour the contrast between the Boboli Garden’s green, groomed
perfection, Brunelleschi’s bold, red-tiled Duomo and Giotto’s
14th-century Campanile in red, white and green marble. Gothic
and Romanesque facades joust for attention on the churches of
Santa Croce and Santa Maria Novella. Priceless works by Botticelli,
Giotto, Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci fill the halls of the Uffizi
Gallery. Within the Brancacci Chapel Masaccio’s Adam and Eve are
expelled from the Garden of Eden, their shame and despair palpable.
Meanwhile, on the Ponte Vecchio, the latest generation of craftsmen
fashion unique art one can wear. It’s as if the Renaissance never
ceased: Florence’s enlightenment continues to enchant the world.
Bologna
This enchanting medieval city in the heart of the Emilia-Romagna
region is peppered with red-brick roofs and miles of porticos,
Rialto Bridge over the Grand Canal,Venice
around which waft intense aromas of Bologna’s famous culinary
delights. Visitors will be tempted by plump tortellini, scrumptious
From the Colosseum to the Pantheon . . . tagliatelle with ragu, fragrant mortadella and more. These hearty,
the Roman Empire influenced design, engineering savoury dishes literally capture the true flavour of this wonderful
old town – as well as giving guests the fuel to explore it! Stroll
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Bologna’s Due Torri (Two Towers), a monumental reminder of its

historic past. The city is also home to the western world’s oldest
university, which fills the atmosphere with a vibrant and passionate
spirit. A trip to Bologna is an absolute treat for all the senses.
Naples
In the 17th century Naples reigned as the undisputed cultural capital
of Europe. Within its National Museum of Archeology lies a bountiful
collection of artifacts, sculptures and mosaics recalling its past as well
as that of Rome, Greece, Egypt, Pompeii and Herculaneum. Music
and song has long defined this sunny city: Naples is home to the
San Carlo opera house, Europe’s oldest working theatre since 1737.
Architecturally, the jewel in the crown is the Galleria Umberto I; its
elegant glass dome and barrelled vaults now host shops and restaurants.
Nearby, the vast Piazza del Plebescito embraces the Royal Palace and
the church of St Francis of Paola. At day’s end, the sun glints on the
towers of the 13th-century Maschio Angioino fortress.
Palermo
This ancient Phoenician seaside colony features a spectrum of
architectural styles reflecting many civilizations: Greek, Roman,
Arabic, Norman, Spanish, French and Byzantine. Each built upon
and embellished buildings created by successive cultures, creating a
wonderful harmony of designs. From the stunning Royal Palace to the
Palatine chapel’s lustrous Byzantine mosaics; from St John of the Hermit’s
original Arab crimson-coloured domes and its serene cloisters to the
Inside the Colosseum, Rome
three-tiered Baroque sculptural magnificence at the intersection of
Quattro Canti. Palermo’s artistry also finds expression in its theatres: at
The Teatro Massimo and the Teatro Politeama Garibaldi, concerts and
ballets have been performed here for centuries.
Gastronomy and Wine – the art of living
In Italy, cooking is an art. As is the production of the wines fine enough
to accompany exquisite recipes savoured all over the world. Pasta and
pizza are the standard bearers of a tradition of good eating that no one
would wish to do without. The fact is that everyone interprets these
things in their own way, drawing from an unparalleled variety of recipes.
Every region offers its own unique taste experiences, whose roots are
sunk deep in the wealth of products available in every part of the country.
You only need move a few kilometres to find some new variation, some
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buffet car. A Eurail pass offers you almost unlimited rail travel on 20 combinations to choose from.
Europe’s extensive 250,500 km rail network. Change your itinerary Why not visit the vibrant capitals of Berlin and Prague with the new
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Eurail offers a wide range of different passes to suit every need and and historical, cultural cities such as Lisbon or Barcelona with the
has become the preferred travel partner for millions of visitors to the Eurail Portugal-Spain Pass?
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Eurail One Country Pass 2010 – 1 Country
There are four Eurail Pass types available:
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Eurail Global Pass 2010 – 21 Countries One Country Pass. Eurail offers 19 different National passes, each
Discover up to 21 participating countries with the Eurail Global Pass with its own characteristics.
taking you from historic and quaint world heritage sites to big buzzing The Eurail One Country Pass gives customers the perfect opportunity
capital cities. The Eurail Global Pass gives the maximum choice as it to become acquainted with the diversity and variety within the
covers practically the whole of the European continent. This Eurail borders of a single European country. This pass is perfect for travellers
pass also entitles travellers to free or discounted travel on some major who want to discover one specific country.
ferry lines.
Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg are classed as a one
It is available as a consecutive pass, valid for ‘country combination’, as per the Benelux Pass.
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of the pass and as a flexible pass. The
Most Eurail passes offer Travel easily with Eurail
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travelling together.
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Eurail Routings Lillehammer Helsinki
Oslo
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Stockholm
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NORTHERN
IRELAND
Belfast
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Galway
Dublin GREAT
BRITAIN Hamburg POLAND
Poznan
Killarney Berlin Warszawa
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NETHERLANDS GERMANY
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Bruxelles Düsseldorf
Brugge Köln
BELGIUM Frankfurt Praha Kraków
am Main
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Nürnberg Brno SLOVAKIA © Eurail
Paris Wien Bratislava
Versailles München AUSTRIA Budapest
ROMANIA
Salzburg
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FRANCE Bern
SLOVENIA
Zagreb Timisoara
Ljubljana
CROATIA Bucuresti
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Milano Venezia SERBIA &
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Nice Pisa
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Porto ITALY
Roma Bari ALBANIA Thessaloniki
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Lisboa Valencia Patras Athinai
Palermo Reggio Calabria
Sevilla Catania
Faro Granada
Málaga
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Eurail Global Pass – Flexible Eurail Regional Pass – France & Spain
Travel Validity Adult Youth Saver Child Travel Validity Adult Youth Saver Child
1st Class 2nd Class 1st Class 1st Class 1st Class 2nd Class 2nd Class 1st Class 1st Class
10 days in 2 months $894 $583 $759 $379 4 days in 2 months $394 $335 $256 $335 $167
6 days in 2 months $487 $413 $316 $413 $206
7 days in 2 months $532 $453 $346 $453 $226
Eurail Global Pass – Consecutive
8 days in 2 months $579 $491 $375 $491 $245
9 days in 2 months $626 $531 $406 $531 $265
Travel Validity Adult Youth Saver Child 10 days in 2 months $671 $570 $437 $570 $285
1 Class
st
2 Class
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1 Class
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1st Class
15 consecutive days $757 $491 $641 $320
Eurail One Country Pass – Italy
21 consecutive days $982 $636 $833 $416
1 month $1221 $794 $1036 $518
2 months $1724 $1121 $1465 $732
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2 Class
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3 days in 2 months $268 $217 $176 $228 $114
4 days in 2 months $299 $242 $197 $254 $127
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5 days in 2 months $333 $269 $219 $283 $141
6 days in 2 months $365 $295 $240 $309 $154
Travel Validity Adult Youth Saver Child 7 days in 2 months $397 $321 $262 $339 $169
1st Class 2nd Class 1st Class 1st Class 8 days in 2 months $430 $349 $283 $366 $183
8 days in 2 months $627 $406 $536 $268
10 days in 2 months $728 $470 $615 $307
Pricing may vary and is subject to change by the rail department without prior notice. Saver groups of 2 - 5 travelling together at all times. Youth under 26 yrs, child ages 4 - 11 yrs, under 4 yrs are free when
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European cruising While there are countless ways of
touring in Europe, the choices can
be limited if on a tighter budget
Champagne taste on a beer budget and roughing it is not an option!
The solution? An ocean cruise! That’s right,
a cruise can actually be one of the most
affordable ways to explore some of the most
popular regions in Europe, not to mention
one of the most relaxing and pleasurable
ways to travel!
How is this possible? The biggest
misconception people have is that cruising is
more expensive than most other forms of
travel. Cruising is actually one of the most
economical ways to travel in Europe,
where prices for accommodation,
transportation and dining is amongst
the highest in the world.
Don’t believe this is true? Let’s take a look
at some of the most common European
cruise itineraries on some of the most
popular cruise lines. The following prices are
per person in Canadian dollars, including all
taxes and gratuities, based on an interior
stateroom, and are accurate at time of press
(prices are subject to change, based on
availability).
A 7-night Mediterranean cruise departing
October 3 on the Norwegian Jade from
Barcelona to the French Riviera (Monte
Carlo), Italy (Florence, Rome and Naples) and
the beautiful Balearic island of Majorca costs
only $122 per day!
A 12-night Mediterranean cruise departing
July 21 on the Celebrity Century from
Barcelona to the French Riviera (Nice), Italy
(Florence, Rome, Naples and Sicily), Greece
(Athens and the island of Mykonos) and
Turkey (Kusadasi – gateway to historical
Ephesus) costs only $160 per day!
A 12-night cruise to Scandinavia and Russia
departing June 12 on Royal Caribbean’s
Radiance of the Seas from London to
Denmark (Copenhagen), Sweden (Stockholm
and Gothenburg), Finland (Helsinki), Russia
(St Petersburg) and Estonia (Tallinn) costs
only $178 per day!
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A 12-night cruise to the British Isles departing August 22 on the First and foremost, cruise ships are like floating resorts. The
Crown Princess from London to Scotland (Glasgow, Edinburgh and convenience of having the same room and unpacking only once makes
Inverness), Ireland (Cork, Dublin and Belfast), England (Guernsey – cruising one of the most hassle free vacations. Not only that, most
Channel Islands and Liverpool) and France (Le Havre – gateway to travel between ports takes place comfortably overnight, allowing
Normandie) costs only $180 per day! more quality time at each destination. Plus, cruise ships feature all the
The price of a cruise includes accommodation, transportation amenities of a deluxe resort, providing greater opportunity for rest
between ports and all meals, not to mention a host of fun activities and relaxation amidst an otherwise active sightseeing vacation.
and entertainment to deliver a vacation of a lifetime. In fact, a cruise Second, and equally important, cruises include unlimited, 24-hour
is the most inclusive type of vacation in Europe, enabling one to dining, which is a major cost saver since dining out in Europe is
plan and control most unforeseen expenses, which in Europe can considerably more expensive than in Canada, whether at a fast food,
add up quickly. take-out, or casual sit-down restaurant. In addition, the quality and
This leaves very little else to variety of food is world class, featuring lavish buffets, elegant high
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Booking your cruise early
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the best price!
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exploring independently. In most European cruising is a lot more affordable than many people think,
destinations, the cost of local and is one of the only forms of touring where budget minded
transportation and entrance fees would be the same whether arriving travellers on a tighter ‘beer budget’ can get pampered with world
by cruise or staying at a hotel, since ships usually dock at the heart of class cuisine and service, rest in comfortable and consistent quality
town. The few ports which are situated further from town are still accommodations, and enjoy deluxe resort facilities, all while exploring
usually accessible fairly inexpensively via public transportation. some of the most sought after destinations in the world!
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“This summer I had the opportunity to travel to Italy with my mom.
We took Trafalgar’s 14-day Best of Italy tour and I chose Trafalgar
Tours for the itinerary and location of the hotels. The best part of
the trip, aside from the country, was how stress-free Trafalgar made
our vacation; their motto is ‘dream, pack, and leave the rest to us’.
When we arrived at the Rome airport our transfers were waiting

and we were off to our hotel which was right in the city centre; a
stone’s throw from some great sightseeing. Our hotel was in a safe
neighbourhood and our tour guide was there to greet us as we
arrived, took care of our bags, answered any questions we had,
and showed us some local sites we could walk to and explore on
our own. I chose to go for a quick nap as by this time we had been
travelling for 36 hours.
On the first arrival day they have a get-together with all your
travelling companions where you meet each other and have a few
drinks. That night it was off to see Rome by night; we tossed a
coin in the Trevi Fountain, admired the Pantheon, saw Vatican City
Rome, Italy
at dusk, and went to St Peter in Chains Cathedral where we saw
Michelangelo’s Moses.
A couple days later we visited St Mark’s Square and happened to

be there when the Pope gave his weekly blessing. I must say I am
not a catholic but I was that day. We went into St Peter’s Basilica
(an amazing cathedral) saw Michelangelo’s most famous Pieta
(now behind glass because of vandalism), and touched the feet of
Bernini’s St Peter.
After Vatican City we crossed the Tiber River into ancient Rome and
visited the mighty Colosseum. The thing about the Colosseum is you
know it’s big but when you are standing there and looking at it you
realize it is massive. When we entered the Colosseum this feeling
London, England Peruvian child came over me where all I could think about was all the violence
and blood that was shed in this building. There is a big cross at the
entrance in remembrance of those who died on its ground.
Day four took us from Rome to Sorrento and Pompeii. In the morning
we went to the Vatican Museums and saw the Sistine Chapel. On our
way to the Bay of Naples we visited the Abbey of Monte Cassino and
as we drove the sky started to get hazy; the hazy was coming from
Mt Vesuvius which was an eerie thing to see. We went to Pompeii
to see the town that was frozen in time back in AD 79. This was a
very neat place to visit, the ruins are amazing, and to see people still
excavating the ruins was really cool. That afternoon...”
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15 things you didn’t know

about Britain
Most people know that Britain is home to the ‘Mother of Parliaments’, that Queen Elizabeth II lives
at Buckingham Palace, and that the Scottish Highlands are malt whisky country. But here we offer a
selection of things that you might not know. Aside from being interesting facts, they help make a visit
to these intriguing islands even more exciting!
1 One pass can give you free access to hundreds of stately

homes, castles and gardens – and it’s only available to visitors
from overseas. The Great British Heritage Pass allows you to skip the
2 There are many galleries just as exciting as London’s Tate
Modern but less well known. In London’s East End, the
century-old Whitechapel Gallery has reopened after an expansion
queues at places including Hampton Court Palace and Shakespeare’s which doubles its size and showcases an intriguing mixture of local
Birthplace. Valid for a choice of days between four and 30, it will also and international art. Chichester, on the South Coast, has the
save you time – and money! Pallant House Gallery, its contemporary art collection set in a
Queen Anne townhouse.
3 You don’t have to go to the coast to take a cruise. There

are regular sailings on Windermere, England’s largest lake. In
Scotland, sail Loch Katrine on the steamship SS Sir Walter Scott,
into Rob Roy country. On the tranquil upper reaches of the Thames,
summer sailings head through ‘Wind in the Willows’ country from
places like Windsor and Oxford.
4 You can walk freely, off-road, in beautiful countryside.

There are 130,000 miles of public footpaths in England and
Wales alone. For serious hikers, there are 15 long-distance national
trails, the latest being the Cotswold Way through the hills of the
same name.
Edinburgh Castle & Ross Fountain, Scotland (with Great British Heritage Pass)
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5 Waterway holidays are a delightful way of seeing Britain.

A self-drive narrow boat (no previous experience needed) is
a comfortable base from which to explore the 200 year-old canal
and Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown was busy landscaping the estates of the
rich by 1751. New, 21st century gardens are equally ground breaking,
such as the futuristic Eden Project with its massive bio-domes in
system at a leisurely pace. Did you know that Birmingham has more Cornwall, and the National Botanic Garden of Wales near Carmarthen.
canal mileage than Venice?
6 There are about 90 populated islands off Scotland’s coasts.

‘Island-hopping’ between them is fun, using the regular ferries
11 Thousands of Brits open their gardens to visitors for a small
fee (donated to charity) once a year, so if you are curious
to see how they live – outside at least – scan the National Gardens
which also carry vital supplies. Tickets such as the Island Hopscotch Scheme’s ‘Yellow Book’ calendar for locations.
allow you to tailor-make a voyage.
7 Staying in a historic building need not be expensive. A moated

castle; a 16th century manor house; a Dominican friary and a
12 It’s easy to spot residences of (deceased) famous people
in London – there are 800 distinctive blue plaques affixed to
walls, spotlighting poets, pioneers and politicians. From Jimi Hendrix
watermill – these are just a few examples of YHA hostels which can and Handel to Sir Stamford Raffles, founder of Singapore. Up to
cost from £12 per person a night. Many have been newly restored: 15 new ones are added to the roll-call each year.
the rambling, gothic manor-house at Ilam in Derbyshire resembles a
set from a Victorian costume drama.
8 With reputedly haunted buildings scattered throughout the

country, it’s not surprising that ghost-themed walking tours
are popular. Though entertaining, they invariably make you look twice
at shifting shadows. Locations include York, Bath, Lincoln, Edinburgh
and London.
9 From Beatrix Potter to Jane Austen; Thomas Hardy to

William Wordsworth: no country has more writers’ homes
open to visitors. Nothing beats stepping into an author’s home to
see what made them tick.
10 The British passion for gardening has influenced the world.

The first botanic garden was established at Oxford in 1621
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13 You can ride a classic red Routemaster bus on two routes
through London, for the price of an ordinary fare. Numbers
9 and 15 travel via Trafalgar Square every 15 minutes and are a fine
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES FOR 18 TO 30 SOMETHINGS way to see the sights, especially from the upper deck.
14 It’s not just homes that are stately. Some pubs are more
like palaces, filled with varnished mahogany, ceramics and
engraved mirrors, all enjoyed for the price of a drink. Most cities have
at least one example: the newly restored Princess Louise in London’s
Holborn; the Philharmonic, Liverpool; the Counting House, Glasgow
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EGYPT 15 For a scrumptious afternoon tea, visit a National Trust

property. The charity has more than 140 tea-rooms, many
in unusual buildings including castles, lighthouses, stables and even
AFRICA hot-houses. Some serve historical menus reflecting the heyday
of the property.
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Flight Centre can help you plan your next on- or off-the-beaten-path
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With forty eight distinct countries to choose from, it is no wonder Europe attracts millions of visitors
each year. The continent holds so much fascinating history and spectacular scenery that it’s often a
challenge knowing where to start.
Why not take the worry and hard work out of the equation and let In preparation for your tour we can provide you with an in depth
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know you are getting to the heart of your destination without the touring and sightseeing to gain a more intimate experience at your
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limited, so what better use of it than to place it in the hands of one of If you are planning to arrive a few days prior to your tour or stay on
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Prague or tasting the great wines of Bordeaux, our experienced
centrally located deluxe hotels catering to your every whim, travelling Flight Centre consultants can help recommend the right tour
using local transport and staying in charming pensions, or even for you. You can be sure that which ever way you choose to tour
camping. Voyage through multiple countries or take your time and and whatever your taste and budget, escorted tours combine an
savour one small region at a time, the pace is entirely up to you. experience and value that is truly unbeatable.
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