Rail Europe ofrece descuento especial Thalys del 50% en boletos de ida en tren para viajes entre Francia-Bélgica-Países Bajos-Alemania

Rail Europe ofrece descuentos de hasta el 50% en el precio regular de los boletos de ida de tarifa completa en todas las rutas del tren Thalys de alta velocidad que conectan París-Bruselas-Ámsterdam-Colonia. Los boletos deben reservarse a través de Rail Europe a más tardar el 15 de agosto de 2009 para viajar antes del 29 de agosto de 2009.

Esta oferta especial es para boletos de tarifa completa de 1a. o 2a. clase entre todas las ciudades francesas, belgas, de los Países Bajos y alemanas en las que Thalys presta servicios. Por ejemplo, el boleto de ida normal de tarifa completa entre París y Bruselas cuesta desde US$199* y C$243* en 1a. clase o US$127* y C$155* en 2a. clase. Con esta promoción especial, estos precios bajan a aproximadamente US$100* y C$122* para 1a. clase o US$57* y C$70* para viajes en 2a. clase. Mientras los boletos de tarifa completa son totalmente canjeables y reembolsables, las tarifas de la promoción especial no admiten cambios ni reembolsos.

Las conexiones de trenes de Thalys tienen hasta 25 partidas diarias entre París y Bruselas, 8 entre París y Ámsterdam, y 6 entre París y Colonia, y son tan convenientes como veloces.

Rail Europe, el mayor distribuidor de productos ferroviarios europeos en América del Norte, alienta al viajero a hacer del viaje en tren parte de su experiencia de viaje por Europa. La compañía celebra más de 75 años como líder en viajes europeos y cree que el espíritu de los viajes en tren consiste en disfrutar de los placeres simples, respetando el medio ambiente y poniéndose en contacto con la gente, los lugares y las culturas.

Para más información o para reservar cualquiera de los económicos pases ferroviarios y boletos de punto a punto de la amplia gama de Rail Europe en trenes de toda Europa, consulte a un agente de viajes, visite el sitio web de Rail Europe, http://www.raileurope.com/, o llame a Rail Europe al 1-888-382-7245 (EE.UU.) o al 1-800-361-7245 (Canadá).

For a Limited Time Only Rail Europe Offers an Extra 25% Off France

Rail Europe, the largest distributor of European rail products in North America, encourages you to make train travel a part of your European travel experience (see also Rail Europe).

And now for a limited time only the company is making it easier and more affordable for you to do that.

Now through June 9, 2009 you can get a 25% discount on your purchase of most France passes. Just log onto www.raileurope.com or call Rail Europe at 1-888-382-7245 (U.S.) or 1-800-361-7245 (Canada).

The 3 day France pass is regularly priced at approximately $293 USD and $358 CAD but this drops to $220* USD and $ 269 CAD for adult 1st class fares.

Rail Europe celebrates over 75 years as a leader in European travel and believes that the spirit of train travel is about enjoying the simple pleasures, respecting the environment and connecting with people, places and cultures.

For more information or to book any of Rail Europe's wide range of economical railpasses and point-to-point tickets on trains throughout Europe, consult a travel agent or log on to Rail Europe's web site, www.raileurope.com or call Rail Europe at 1-888-382-7245 (U.S.) or 1-800-361-7245 (Canada).

To book rail for groups of 10 or more, please contact our Group Department at www.raileurope.com/group-travel/group-travel.html

Rail Europe Launches Eurail International Student Identity Card

Rail Europe, the North American leader in European rail travel for over 75 years, launches the International Student Identity Card promotion. This special offer brings additional value to students planning to travel through Europe this summer (see also Rail Europe).

Rail Europe's ISIC promotion offers passengers two free days of travel with the purchase of an 8 day Eurail Select Pass, available for travelers with a valid ISIC card. This limited time offer from Rail Europe is available from July 1- July 31, 2009. The Eurail Select Pass offers unlimited travel on the national rail networks of any 3, 4 or 5 bordering countries out of 23 European nations that are connected by train or ship.

Rail Europe Announces the Eurostar 'Leisure Select' Promotion

Rail Europe is excited to offer customers an amazing summer deal aboard Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service that links the UK with the European continent. Leisure Select is a popular, first class 'treat' with service between London, Paris and Brussels, as well as on daily services to Disneyland Resort Paris and weekly direct services from London to Avignon in Provence during the summer.

Eurostar's "Leisure Select" class occupies the same spacious first class coaches as Eurostar's Business Premier class, with roomy seats, power points, newspapers and magazines. However, it is aimed at travelers who want to relax, not work, with at seat service designed to maximize the enjoyment of the journey. Travelers are offered champagne, a choice of meal, and have the opportunity to read, play games or meet like-minded travelers.

Rail Europe's exclusive Leisure Select promotion offers style, quality and value to customers who can save up to 68% on regular prices. One way fares start at $119 for one way tickets and $184 round trip. Tickets must be booked between June 3 and July 17 2009, with travel valid during peak season from June 10 thru August 31, 2009. As Rail Europe President Frederic Langlois comments: "Rail Europe is delighted to offer this great deal to US customers planning to visit multiple European countries this summer. Eurostar is the ultimate high-speed rail experience, providing fantastic service, comfort and speed at a great price!" Bon Voyage!

Rail Europe Offers Thalys Special 50% Discount on One-Way Train Tickets for Travel Between France-Belgium-Netherlands-Germany

Rail Europe offers up to 50% off the regular price for one-way full-fare tickets on all routes of the high-speed Thalys train connecting Paris-Brussels-Amsterdam-Cologne. Tickets must be booked through Rail Europe by August 15, 2009 for travel through August 29, 2009 (see also Rail Europe).

This special offer is for 1st or 2nd class full-fare tickets between all French, Belgian, Dutch and German cities Thalys serves. For example, the regular one-way full-fare ticket between Paris and Brussels costs from $199* USD and $243* CAD in 1st class or $127* USD and $155* CAD in 2nd class. With this special promotion these prices drop to approx $100* USD and $122* CAD for 1st class or $57* USD and $70* CAD for 2nd class travel. While full-fare tickets are fully exchangeable and refundable, the special promotional fares are non-exchangeable and non-refundable.

With up to 25 daily departures between Paris and Brussels, 8 between Paris and Amsterdam and 6 between Paris and Cologne, Thalys train connections are convenient as well as fast.

Rail Europe, the largest distributor of European rail products in North America, encourages you to make train travel a part of your European travel experience. The company celebrates over 75 years as a leader in European travel and believes that the spirit of train travel is about enjoying the simple pleasures, respecting the environment and connecting with people, places and cultures.

For more information or to book any of Rail Europe's wide range of economical railpasses and point-to-point tickets on trains throughout Europe, consult a travel agent or log on to Rail Europe's web site, www.raileurope.com or call Rail Europe at 1-888-382-7245 (U.S.) or 1-800-361-7245 (Canada).

To book rail for groups of 10 or more, please contact our Group Department at www.raileurope.com/group-travel/group-travel.html.

*Prices are subject to change; please check www.raileurope.com for the latest prices

NOTE TO EDITORS: Photos: High-resolution photos of European trains may be downloaded by the media at downloads.raileurope.com/presspix/presspix.html

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Rail Europe; Like Peanut Butter and Jelly, Milk and Cookies - Eurail Passes and Hostel Accommodations Make the Perfect Pair

Rail Europe, the North American leader in European rail travel for over 75 years, invites customers to book Eurail passes and Hostel accommodations together for the first time at raileurope.com (see also Rail Europe).

Many Eurail customers have traditionally booked overnight accommodations at European Hostels seeking low prices and the added benefit of meeting new friends and fellow travelers on their trip. Previously, this involved utilizing separate booking resources and incurring additional fees and charges. Now, Rail Europe is pleased to offer one-stop shopping for both train passes and hostel accommodations, providing both convenience and value to European travelers this summer.

Rail Europe teamed up with Hostelbookers, the experts in budget accommodation throughout Europe. Hostelbookers specializes in selecting the best quality hostels in major tourist destinations to ensure customer satisfaction. Room inventory is closely managed to ensure high room allocation per property with many hostels now also offering private accommodations for those who prefer privacy. Hostelbookers offers a "lowest price" guarantee with prices on average 4.2% less expensive for the same properties compared to booking with other well-known hostel booking companies. There's no need to worry about cancellation penalties, as payment is not applied until the stay commences! Rail Europe's President and CEO, Frederic Langlois comments, "The partnership between Rail Europe and Hostelbookers answers the needs of many travelers, making it easy and affordable to travel through Europe."

Rail Europe Coupon Eurail Coupon Like Peanut Butter and Jelly, Milk and Cookies - Eurail Passes and Hostel Accommodations Make the Perfect Pair

FatWire Software announced that Rail Europe, a distributor of European rail products in North America, launched its new website using the FatWire Content Server web content management (WCM) solution.

As a component of FatWire's Web Experience Management (WEM) portfolio, Content Server will deliver multilingual content to Rail Europe site visitors, according to officials.

According to company officials, the FatWire portfolio automates the WEM process, including content authoring, site design, content publishing and delivery, targeted marketing, site analytics and user participation. Using FatWire Content Server's simple user interface, Rail Europe can now establish and manage targeted online campaigns and keep their web content relevant and current, while maintaining brand integrity.

"Over 60 percent of our customers interact with us through the web, so we needed a web content management solution that gave us the ability to constantly refresh information to encourage repeat online visits and referrals," states Irfan Sabir, Rail Europe Inc.'s CIO. "FatWire Content Server's powerful capabilities help us do this by delivering content in the right language and enabling our staff to adjust web content as seasonal demands and market conditions change."

"Travelers are discerning customers who rely on compelling sites like RailEurope.com to search out the best deals," said Ken Delaney, FatWire Software's senior vice president of sales for North America. "FatWire's solutions help customers to increase organizational efficiencies by enabling them to update sites quickly with the best and latest offers, thereby delivering a compelling web experience for the end user which encourages visitors to come back again and again."

EURAIL PASS

The Eurail Group G.I.E. is a Netherlands-based company, registered in Luxembourg, that sells passes and tickets for European railroads to residents of Europe and other countries. It is owned by a group of European rail carriers and shipping companies.

Its principal products are Eurail passes (also informally known as Eurorail Passes) and InterRail passes, with which a passenger has largely unlimited ability to travel on nearly all European railroads and some shipping lines at a fixed price per day of travel. Eurail sells a variety of passes, including those specific to two to five bordering countries, discounted passes for groups of up to five people travelling together, or for those under 26, passes which provide unlimited travel in a fixed period, and passes which provide a fixed number of days of travel in a longer period. A pass will generally grant a passenger free transportation on an ordinary train (for example, EuroCity trains). Trains that require reservations, like the TGV, Thalys, Eurostar, and night trains (with sleeping compartments) require a small supplement. The Eurail pass was formerly known as Europass.

The traditional Eurail pass covers 20 countries, as of 2008: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. Other passes, such as the Eurail Selectpass, allow one to select a series of bordering countries. For fare calculation purposes, some regions count as one country: Benelux, Slovenia-Croatia, and Serbia-Montenegro-Bulgaria.

Eurail passes can only be purchased by non-European residents. Residents of Turkey and the Commonwealth of Independent States are also ineligible to buy them. It is possible for non-Europeans to obtain passes in Europe, although they are cheaper and easier to procure outside.