As part of the All Aboard 2024 promotion, discounts are automatically applied to a range of Rocky Mountaineer rail packages and rail-only journeys booked through Entire Travel Group.

Examples of the discounts available (on single, double, triple and quad occupancy) include:

• Journey through the Clouds (from $1,938 pp twin share, save $585 pp) – a two-day journey that through the fertile Fraser Valley, past the Canadian Rockies’ highest peaks, and across the spectacular Coastal Mountain Range, with a night in Kamloops.
• Rainforest to Gold Rush (from $4,896 pp twin share, save $585 pp) – a three-day voyage past snow-capped mountains, crystal clear lakes and lush rolling hills as the Rocky Mountaineer travels from Vancouver to Jasper via the Cariboo Gold Rush region, with overnight stays in Quesnel and Whistler.
• Jewels of the Canadian Rockies (from $5,180 pp twin share, save $585 pp) – a two-day journey through the heart of the Canadian Rockies, with time to explore the majestic mountain town of Banff, tour the spectacular Icefields Parkway and relax at the historic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

For more information visit https://www.entiretravel.com.au/destinations/canada

SOURCE: Entire Travel Group

And enhancing the whole 18-night holiday in 2024 even further are savings of up to A$2,150 per couple for bookings made with Cruise Traveller by 31 July 2023.

This exclusive cruise, rail and stay package stars Silversea’s latest, most innovative and most luxurious and spacious vessel yet, the boutique and bespoke, 728-guest Silver Nova. To be launched in July 2023, the sleek and elegant Silver Nova will offer glass balconies overlooking the sea from every stateroom as well as spectacular pool decks, eight fine dining restaurants and glass elevators facing the ocean, and will rank as one of the world’s most eco-sensitive cruise ships, with advanced hybrid technology that utilises fuel cells, batteries and shoreside power to be totally emission-free while in port – an industry first.

All guests will also enjoy the services of a personal butler, an open bar throughout the cruise and complimentary excursions ashore, adding to the non-stop indulgence.

The new, uber-luxe, ‘Gold in the Rockies and Silver on the Seas’ holiday package is available on four dates between May and July 2024.

The 18-night journey begins with a night in Anchorage, Alaska, followed by a spectacular, seven-night voyage aboard Silver Nova from Seward to Vancouver and including the mighty glaciers, mountains, quaint towns, native culture and abundant wildlife that Alaska is famous for. Four nights in a Vancouver hotel follow, with time to explore the beautiful city before it’s time to board the renowned Rocky Mountaineer train for an unforgettable, two-day trip in plush Goldleaf Class, with its gourmet meals and panoramic windows, to pristine, mountain-nestled Lake Louise for two nights in the iconic hotel, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. From Lake Louise, the tour of the rugged Rockies continues by coach to Banff for two nights in the equally famous and grand, Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, cradled by the majestic peaks of the Rockies. A night in Calgary ends the journey.

Snapshot of inclusions and features – ‘Gold in the Rockies and Silver on the Seas’ package:

•  18 night package, with four departure dates from May to July, 2024
• Night in Anchorage and seven-night cruise from Seward to Vancouver aboard Silver Nova
• Four nights in Vancouver and six-night coach and rail tour to Calgary featuring the Rocky Mountaineer train, a night in Kamloops, two nights in the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and two nights in the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel with the final night in Calgary, Tour includes sightseeing and selected meals
• Onboard beverages and excursions during the cruise as well as stateroom butler service during cruise

The rail, sail and stay package is available from A$17,950 per person (May 2024 departure), twin-share, in a Classic Veranda Suite – a saving of A$1,075 per person if booked by 31 July 2023.  Flights from Australia are additional and can be booked through Cruise Traveller. For more information call Cruise Traveller on 1800 507 777 or visit www.CruiseTraveller.com.au/goldandsilver.

SOURCE: Cruise Traveller

The limited-time Black Friday sale runs from now until 29 November 2022, and applies to 1^st and 2^nd class passes with 15-, 22-days and one-month validity, and across all traveller categories including Adult, Youth, Senior and Child. Discounted Passes start from $414, representing a saving of $104 (T&Cs apply).

For travellers seeking flexible, immersive and cost-effective travel throughout Europe, which is also gentler on the planet, the Eurail Global Pass is the perfect solution. Travellers can use their Pass every day within the purchased period, with longer durations recommended to make the most of the multiple cross border rail journey benefits and to maximise the full Eurail experience.

With the widest travel network in Europe, Eurail’s Global Pass connects travellers to over 30,000 destinations in 33 countries, in the most sustainable manner, as well as offering them access to extra benefits and discounts during their journey.

In 2020, Eurail also launched the first-ever mobile version of its Pass; a paperless, all-in-one digital Pass that gives travellers even more freedom and flexibility to discover new landscapes, cities and cultures by train. So now, Australian travellers can access everything in one app, remain paper free and keep things super simple while discovering and connecting throughout the continent.

For more information visit www.eurail.com.

SOURCE: Eurail

The new, 15-night ‘Golden Greats of Europe’ rail, sail and stay package for July, 2023, offers savings of A$1,300 per person if booked by 30 November 2022. A special promotion also offers an onboard spending credit of US$300 per stateroom for bookings made between 9 and 22 September 2022.

The ultra-luxurious holiday begins on 7 July 2023, with two-nights in a five-star hotel in ancient Athens before guests board the plush and elegant 300-suite Seabourn Encore for an indulgent seven-night journey through the Mediterranean and Adriatic seas from Piraeus to Venice. The spacious and elegant ship boasts sleek teak decks, deluxe bars and lounges, European-style cafes, fine dining restaurants, two pools, jacuzzis, wellness centre and show theatre. Pampered guests also enjoy complimentary beverages onboard as well as luxury bathroom products including an exclusive signature scent crated for Seabourn by Molten Brown London.

The summer voyage aboard Seabourn Encore will take guests to seven destinations including the Greek medieval fortress town of Monemvassia, Katakolon near the birthplace of the Olympics, Olympia, the golden beaches of Greece’s Lefkada Island, the Italian beach city of Brindisi, the famous walled city of Dubrovnik, the Croatian coastal town of Zadar and romantic Venice where the cruise ends.

A three-night stay in a five-star hotel in Venice will allow travellers to explore the city’s iconic canals before they board the world-famous Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train for an unforgettable overnight trip from Venice to London with guests enjoying lavish meals, lounges and sleeper cabins along the way. A two-night stay in a five-star London hotel provides a fitting finale to the sumptuous European holiday.

Including the seven-night cruise, seven nights in five-star hotels and the overnight rail trip, the 15-night ‘Golden Greats of Europe’ rail, sail and stay package is available from A$13,980 per person, twin-share, in a Veranda Suite – a saving of A$1,300. Book by 30 November 2022. An extra promotion also offers an onboard spending credit of US$300 per stateroom for bookings made between 9 and 22 September 2022.

Call Cruise Traveller on 1800 507 777 or visit www.CruiseTraveller.com.au/goldengreats.

SOURCE: Cruise Traveller

The ‘All Aboard 2023’ promotion gives travellers a rare opportunity to enjoy a range of two- and three-day Rocky Mountaineer journeys and automatically have $1,080 per couple discounted from the price at checkout.

The discount is valid on rail packages and rail-only journeys (across SilverLeaf, SilverLeaf Plus, and GoldLeaf classes), and in some cases represents savings in excess of 20%.

“Rocky Mountaineer seldom discounts its rates, which makes the current promotion a rare opportunity that travellers would be wise to seize,” says Sales & Marketing Director Greg McCallum.

Examples of rail journeys and packages to which the discount can be applied include:

• Vancouver-Banff rail journey (two days/one night from $2,332 pp) – a two-day all-daylight Rocky Mountaineer trip through Canada’s West and the Rockies, with an overnight stop in Kamloops.
• Journey Through the Clouds Excursion (five days/four nights from $2,767 pp) – a journey from Vancouver to Jasper (or vice versa), with two days onboard Rocky Mountaineer and time to enjoy Jasper’s spectacular sights.
• Rockies to the Red Rocks Excursion (five days/four nights from $3,138 pp) – board the Rocky Mountaineer in Denver and travel via rugged canyons, the Colorado River and the Continental Divide to Moab, the adventure capital of Utah and home to some of America’s most intriguing national parks.

For more information visit https://www.entiretravel.com.au/destinations/canada.

SOURCE: Entire Travel Group & Rocky Mountaineer

Earlybird bookings offer savings of up to $2,600 per couple on key journeys, including the 21-day Reflections of the Rockies & Alaska Cruise tour, which is priced from $9,195 per person twin share.

The tour includes a stay at the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, a First Nations-inspired feast at Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, an overnight stay at spectacular Mike Wiegele Heli Village, and a visit to Grouse Mountain Bear Refuge. There is also a two-day Rocky Mountaineer rail journey in SilverLeaf Service, and a guaranteed Ocean-View stateroom on a seven-night Holland America Line Alaska cruise.

The cruise visits such sights as the Inside Passage and World Heritage-listed Glacier Bay, as well as stops in Ketchikan, the Alaskan capital Juneau and historic Skagway.

Other key tours include:

• The 19-day Passage of the Rockies & Alaska Cruise, priced from $6,895 inclusive of $2,600 per couple savings. This trip explores the Canadian Rockies and cruises the Alaska coast with a guaranteed Ocean-View stateroom, with highlights including a visit to Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary, a stay at Mike Wiegele Heli Village and a special Farewell Dinner at the beautiful Butchart Gardens in Victoria.
• Rockies & Alaskan Adventure, priced from $12,695 per person twin share inclusive of early booking savings, is a comprehensive 23-day discovery. The Holland America Line cruise is included, along with highlights such as a wagon ride and BBQ on the banks of Bow River, an overnight stay at idyllic Emerald Lake Lodge, the chance to feed a moose at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Centre, and a Tundra Wilderness Tour led by a local ranger.
• A shorter version is the 17-day Highlights of the Rockies & Alaska Cruise, priced from $5,995 per person twin share inclusive of savings. Enjoy a delicious BBQ at South Thompson Inn, see Canadian wildlife up close at British Columbia Wildlife Park, and savour a feast at Maligne Lake Wilderness Kitchen.

There are also tours which explore eastern Canada, with its strong French influence, as well as charming New England. And rail enthusiasts will enjoy unique train journeys through some of the USA’s most spectacular landscapes and fascinating cities.

Full trip details can be found here: www.travelmarvel.com.au/destinations/canada-usa and check out this quick video which is sure to inspire https://youtu.be/INZJGd2MQBc.

SOURCE: Travelmarvel

The savings are available until 30 June 2022, on Cruise Traveller’s exclusive, slow-travel ‘Icons of Australia by Ship and Train’ package which pairs a bucket-list Ponant voyage through the Kimberley with a must-do journey through the heart of the continent aboard the famous Ghan train.

* Two 2023 departure dates are available on the new 14-night package – 20 May, or 8 August.

The adventure begins with a night in Adelaide before guests head inland aboard The Ghan train for an iconic, two-night journey to Darwin from Adelaide. Once onboard, enjoy all-inclusive dining, fine wines and beverages as well as immersive Off Train Experiences in the outback destinations of Marla, Alice Springs and also Katherine where a cruise through spectacular Nitmiluk Gorge is included.

Reliving the golden era and romance of rail travel, guests will travel in a Gold Service cabin with a private ensuite, panoramic window and in-cabin music. In the lounge and restaurant cars, guests can enjoy all-inclusive fine wines and beverages, hearty breakfasts, two-course lunches and three-course dinners prepared by onboard chefs. The fine, locally-inspired cuisine is sourced using regional ingredients in partnership with local suppliers and providores.

After a night at a hotel in Darwin, the adventure takes to sea with an immersive, 10-night small-ship expedition voyage to Broome aboard Ponant’s luxurious and intimate, 184-guest ship, Le Laperouse.  Boasting a refined and intimate, French-styled elegance, Le Laperouse offers a fine dining restaurant, panoramic lounge, theatre, pool, spa and fitness centre, pesonalised service and an expert expedition team.

The exploration voyage will showcase the rugged grandeur of the pristine Kimberley wilderness with its spectacular waterfalls, indigenous rock art, abundant wildlife and majestic coastal cliffs that glow flame red at sunset. The cruise from Darwin to Broome will feature towering King George Falls, wildlife-rich Montgomery Reef, crocodile habitats and the world-renowned natural wonder of Horizontal Falls where the ocean surges at high tide through a narrow break in the cliffs. Included are guided excursions on Zodiacs and an open-bar aboard the elegant ship.

The voyage also includes a wilderness adventure from Wyndham, with guests able to choose from a scenic flight over the famous Bungle Bungle ranges, a trip to the famous El Questro nature retreat or an Ord River wildlife cruise.

Ending in Broome and including a night in both Adelaide and Darwin and the Ghan rail trip, the 14-night ‘Icons of Australia by Ship and Train’ package is available from A$16,335 per person, twin-share, in a Prestige Balcony stateroom – a saving of A$3575 per person. In a Deluxe Suite, fares are from A$21,815 per person, twin-share – a saving of A$5605 per person, or A$11,210 for a couple. And solo travellers can save A$16,065, with reduced fares in a Prestige Balcony stateroom now from A$19,775, subject to availability. Fares are based on the 8 August 8 2023 departure. The savings are valid for bookings made by 30 June 2022, and conditions apply.

* To book, visit www.CruiseTraveller.com.au/iconic-ponant or call Cruise Traveller on 1800 507 777.

SOURCE: Cruise Traveller

The 10-night ‘Australia by Paddlewheel and Locomotion’ package – available from June to November, 2022 – features a lazy, four-night cruise along the legendary Murray River aboard the only overnight passenger paddlesteamer on the river, the deluxe, 18-guest PS Emmylou, and a journey aboard the epic Indian Pacific train.

The enchanting and renewed PS Emmylou paddlewheeler starred in the hit 1983 TV mini-series, ‘All the Rivers Run’, starring Sigrid Thornton, and is still one of the most recognisable and iconic paddlesteamers in Australia.

This very special itinerary begins with a night’s accommodation in a five-star Melbourne hotel before a transfer to the Murray River town of Echuca to board the river boat, Emmylou, which offers overnight, boutique river cruises. A relaxing four-night sojourn along the meandering Murray follows, with visits to wineries, historic farm stations, indigenous sites and the World Heritage-listed river red gum wetlands at Barmah.

Guests will also enjoy meals and complimentary barista-made espresso coffees and dinner beverages on deck, riverside picnics, a memorable campfire dinner on the riverbank under the stars and the chance to join the crew in the wheelhouse and even try their hand at steering the boat alongside the skipper.  At dusk, the rare, wood-fired paddlesteamer ties up at tranquil and remote moorings, allowing guests to experience the serenity and wildlife of the bush at night.

After another five-star hotel stay back in Melbourne, guests will fly to Adelaide for a three-night stay in a five-star hotel with free time to explore the stately city before boarding the famous Indian Pacific train for an overnight journey to Sydney via the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains, where the train will stop for a local, included tour. Offering all-inclusive fine dining, wines and beverages, the Indian Pacific train is designed to rekindle the golden era of rail travel, with panoramic windows in sleeping cabins and the lounge and restaurant cars. The itinerary ends in Sydney.

Four departure dates are available in 2022 – 26 June, 31 July, 18 September and 6 November.

Including a flight from Melbourne to Adelaide, meals and beverages on the Indian Pacific and meals and dinner beverages on PS Emmylou as well as transfers along the way, the 10-night ‘Australia by Paddlewheel and Locomotion’ package is available from $4995 per person, twin-share (June 26, 2022 departure). Book by 31 December.

To book, visit www.CruiseTraveller.com.au/locomotion or call on 1800 507 777.

SOURCE: Cruise Traveller

The two trips on offer are the 7-day Great Southern Rail & Tastes of South Australia with Broken Hill by Private Jet and the 10-day Great Southern Rail with South Australia Flinders Ranges and Wineries. Both trips depart Brisbane 31 January 2021 and are priced from $8,995 per person, twin share including a saving of $1,000 per couple when booked by 30 September 2021.

On tour Great Southern Rail & Tastes of South Australia with Broken Hill by Private Jet, passengers will enjoy 4 days aboard the all-inclusive Great Southern rail journey with visits to Coffs Harbour, Port Stephens, Newcastle, regional Victoria and Melbourne, as well as extensive Freedom of Choice touring options throughout. Once in Adelaide guests join APT’s air tour which begins with a special winery experience at St Hugo’s in the Barossa Valley. Their chartered private jet then flies to Port Lincoln for a bay cruise, a Coffin Bay oyster tour including a tasting, and lunch at a famous local fish and chip shop. Kangaroo Island is the destination with guests learning about conservation efforts at the Wildlife Park and visiting Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery.

On the final day, there’s a fascinating stop at Broken Hill on route to Brisbane, with a city sights tour, a visit and lunch at the Pro Hart Gallery and a drive past the iconic Palace Hotel, which featured in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.

On APT’s Great Southern Rail with South Australia Flinders Ranges and Wineries, travellers spend 4 days aboard the all-inclusive Great Southern rail journey with visits to Coffs Harbour, Port Stephens, Newcastle, regional Victoria and Melbourne, as well as extensive Freedom of Choice touring options throughout. Then they will join APT’s seven day tour aboard a luxury custom-built 4WD vehicle, with highlights including luxury boutique accommodation at The Louise in the Barossa Valley and Mt Lofty House in the Adelaide Hills, and two nights ‘glamping’ at Ikara Safari Camp at Wilpena Pound.

Product manager of Australia and New Zealand, Maureen Styles, said, “I‘m excited to create this special combination of the iconic Great Southern train and a private jet tour. It includes touring through three states, unique winery experiences, Port Lincoln oyster tasting and cruising, and exploring Kangaroo Island.  It’s a wonderful combination of great locations and experiences, complemented by great food and wine and travelling in two distinctive modes of transport.”

APT’s product manager of Kimberley and Outback Wilderness Adventures, Cher Lontok, said the combination of the Great Southern and a 4WD Luxury Short Break allowed travellers to see so much: “It’s the perfect balance of adventure, exploring new places, enjoying local produce and wines, and staying in luxury accommodation.”

APT is including its Domestic Peace of Mind Deposit Cover on all bookings. Guests can pay an upfront fee of $95 per person to postpone their holiday up to 100 days prior to departure. All monies paid can be used towards a new booking within three years of departure.

For more information see www.aptouring.com.au, or call APT on 1300 336 932.

SOURCE:  APT

Available until 30 November 2021 (or sold out/withdrawn), the discount means couples can save up to A$5,460 and solo travellers A$5,530 on the exclusive, slow-travel Australian Treasures package which pairs a bucket-list journey across the continent aboard the famous Indian Pacific train and a luxe Ponant small-ship expedition voyage to Tasmania visiting secluded nature-based destinations rarely visited by larger ships.

The new 13-night, pre-Christmas package begins on 10 December 2022, with a night in a five-star hotel in Perth before guests begin a three-night iconic rail journey aboard The Indian Pacific train from Perth to Sydney. The legendary 4,352km trans-continental trip offers all-inclusive dining, fine wines and beverages as well as unforgettable off train experiences in Kalgoorlie, Rawlinna, Cook, Adelaide, Broken Hill and the Blue Mountains.

Reliving the golden era and romance of rail travel, guests will travel in a Gold Service with panoramic window, twin beds or solo bed and in-cabin music. In the lounge and restaurant cars, guests can enjoy all-inclusive fine wines and beverages, hearty breakfasts, two-course lunches and three-course dinners prepared by onboard chefs. The fine, locally-inspired cuisine is sourced using regional ingredients in partnership with local suppliers and providers.

In Sydney, the package offers a two-night stay in a five-star hotel before the adventure continues with a seven-night expedition voyage south to Tasmania aboard Ponant’s luxurious and intimate, 184-guest ship, Le Laperouse.  Boasting a refined and intimate, French-styled elegance, Le Laperouse offers a fine dining restaurant, panoramic lounge, theatre, pool, spa and fitness centre, pesonalised service and an expert expedition team.

The cruise from Sydney to Hobart only visits small, secluded nature-based destinations accessible exclusively to smaller vessels. These include the white sands and sapphire waters of Jervis Bay and coastal forests of Eden in NSW and the tiny seaside hamlet of Swansea and pristine Maria Island in Tasmania, with a sail past spectacular Cape Huay – home to Australia’s highest sea cliffs which soar 300m from the sea. The cruise ends in Hobart.

Including excursions and drinks on the cruise and rail journey, the 13-night Australian Treasures package is available from A$7,995 per person, twin-share, in a Deluxe Balcony stateroom – a saving of A$1745 per person.  A Deluxe Balcony Suite is available from A$14,145 per person, twin-share – a saving of A$2,730 per person. A discount and a reduced solo supplement means solo travellers can save A$5,530 on the package in a Deluxe Balcony stateroom, with fares from A$9,965 including the savings. The reduced fares are valid for bookings made by 30 November 2021 (unless sold out or withdrawn), and conditions apply.

* For more information, visit www.CruiseTraveller.com.au/treasures or call Cruise Traveller on 1800 507 777.

SOURCE: Cruise Traveller