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Switzerland Travel
Travel in Switzerland with a rail pass from rail Europe Interactive Map of Europe Home | Rail Passes | Hotel | Air + Hotel | Car | Packages | Group Travel | Destination | About Us | FAQ | Email | Site Map | View Shopping Cart Train Tickets Single Country Passes Multiple Country Passes Rail 'n Drive Senior Passes Youth Passes Travel Resources All About Train Travel About Reservations Additional Services Hotel Air + Hotel Car Packages Rail Packages All Premier Trains Eurostar Tickets TGV Train Hotel Elipsos Travel Agents Switzerland The Swiss Travel System is incredibly comprehensive and includes rail, lake steamers and city transportation lines. And you'll want to take advantage of all these to journey through the Alps, St. Moritz, Lugano, Zermatt and more. Rail Europe has put together a number of exciting options to make sure you get the most out of your vacation. Plan your trip on your terms, with our options. If you would like to travel to Switzerland and 2 to 4 other countries, be sure to check out our Eurail Selectpass . If you would like the flexibility to see up to 16 other countries then the Eurailpass is just the pass for you! See the Swiss slide show France 'n Switzerland Pass Two of the most popular countries: France and Switzerland are now available to you in one great railpass. Saverpass and Youthpass versions are also available. Switzerland 'n Austria Pass Switzerland and Austria are now available to you in one great railpass. Saverpass and Youthpass versions are also available. Swiss Passes Swiss Pass Provides you with a choice of 4 days, 8 days, 15 days, 22 days or 1 month unlimited travel. Swiss Flexipass 3 days of unlimited travel in a 1 month period. Swiss Saverpass Offers a per person discount based on groups of 2 or more people traveling together, with a choice of 4 days, 8 days, 15 days, 22 days or 1 month unlimited travel. Swiss Saver Flexipass Offers a per person discount based on groups of 2 or more people traveling together, for any 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8 days unlimited travel in a 1 month period. Swiss Youth Pass Provides those under 26 with a choice of 4, 8, 15, 22 days or 1 month unlimited travel at a special discount. Swiss Card Ideal when your trip centers around one location, plus you get 50% off on the Swiss Travel System. Swiss Transfer Ticket Offers easy transfers from any Swiss airport to any destination and back. Luggage Service: Fly Rail Baggage : Imagine being able to check in your luggage at the airport, fly to Switzerland, get on the train to your final Swiss destination and pick up your luggage there. Swiss Peaks: Schilthorn/ Piz Gloria : The longest aerial cableway in the Alps, the Schilthorn/Piz Gloria provides the most unimpeded panoramic views. Mount Pilatus : Offers a unique excursion on the world's steepest railway, spectacular cable car, and modern panorama gondolas. The highlight of the tour is the magnificent view from 7,000 feet above sea level. Mount Titlis : Entitles you to round trip travel from Engelberg to Mount Titlis in Central Switzerland with the world's first revolving cablecar. Jungfraujoch A round trip travel to the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe (the highest railway station in Europe: 11,333 feet) from Interlaken, Grindelwald or Wengen. Scenic Trains: Chocolate Train : Have a Sweet Day Trip! Enjoy stunning views of the vineyards surrounding Montreux and medieval Gruyères and continue to Broc, where the chocolate factory is marvelously situated between Lake Gruyères and the Alps. Valid for travel from June to October. Glacier Express : A panoramic trip through the Alpine heartland of Switzerland, and a memorable way of traveling from the eastern to the western Swiss Alps. Route: Zermatt - Brig - Andermatt - Chur - Davos / St. Moritz. Glacier Express Add-On Add a visit to the "Grand Canyon of Switzerland" with a Glacier Express Add-On ticket. GoldenPass Line : Golden Pass is the natural link between Central Switzerland and Lake Geneva. Route: Lucerne - Interlaken - Gstaad - Montreux. Bernina Express : The north-south Alpine crossing from Chur to Lugano offers breathtaking views as you travel from ice-age glaciers to palm trees. Route: Chur - St. Moritz - Bernina Pass - Tirano - (Bus) - Lugano. William Tell : The William Tell Express links German-speaking central Switzerland with the Italian-speaking Mediterranean-like portion of Switzerland. Route: Lucerne - Fluelen - St. Gotthard - Lugano / Locarno. Travel Europe Panoramic Style : Panoramic coaches link Switzerland on scenic routes with main European Cities. Swiss Packages: NEW! Glacier Express Tour : Ride the world famous Glacier Express between Zermatt and St. Moritz or visa versa, plus 2 nights in Zermatt and St. Moritz while staying at 3 star hotels. NEW! GoldenPass Tour : A comprehensive tour including an excursion to Jungfraujoch-Top of Europe. Grand Tour of Lake Geneva & Matterhorn Region : Experience and discover all the wonders of Switzerland including historic old cities, beautiful Lake Geneva, culture and history and of course the Alps with the world famous Matterhorn. Swiss Mountain Peaks : Enjoy the spectacular views from Schilthorn/Piz Gloria with its unique revolving panorama restaurant and its thrilling James Bond 007 history, a boat cruise from Interlaken to Brienz (summer only) and a visit to the glacier paradise of Mt. Titlis, the kingdom of ice. Swiss Tradition & Scenery : Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the "Grand Canyon of Switzerland"! Ride the beautiful "Voralpen Express" from Lucerne to St. Gallen, across the hilly Appenzellerland to the alpine regions of eastern Switzerland and Heidiland and the Glacier Express from Chur to Andermatt. 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Russia Travel
Russia Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide worldguide | shop | thorn tree forum | travel services | travel ticker | theme guides | on the road | postcards | travel links : Explore Russia Russia Hardship wrapped in history inside splendour. At a Glance Fast Facts WORLDGUIDE Introduction Background Info See Image Gallery Events Transport Money RELATED Thorn Tree Forum Postcards Travel Links More Places Check out our other destinations: Within Russia Moscow St Petersburg View Map Click here Feature Attraction Mamaev Kurgan Known as Hill 102 during the battle of Stalingrad, Mamaev Kurgan was the site of four months of fierce fighting. It's now a moving memorial to all who ... more Churchill's 'riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma' remains an apt description of Russia; most outsiders have only a hazy idea of its realities. A composite of the extravagant glories of old Russia and the drab legacies of the Soviet era, it's a country that both befuddles and beguiles. This is a land of snow and deadly winters, but also of rivers that meander across meadows and a midsummer sun that never sets. Its people, in the words of a Russian proverb, 'love to suffer', yet they also love to party and can be disarmingly generous and hospitable. Dangerous Territories Travellers are strongly advised against travel to Chechnya, Dagestan and neighbouring Ingushetia. Military clashes, kidnapping of aid workers and foreigners, violent crimes and muggings are prevalent. Other areas of concern include North Ossetia, Stavropol, Karachayevo-Cherkessiya and Kabardino-Balkariya. Events in all these places are difficult to gauge and can change rapidly. On-the-ground consular support regarding these destinations can be negligible or non-existent. SPONSORED LINKS Enquire Accomodation Reviews Find Lonely Planet author reviewed places to stay * Required Fields Country * Please select Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada China Cuba Czech Republic Denmark Egypt England Estonia Finland France Germany Hungary Iceland India Ireland Israel & the Palestinian Territories Italy Japan Malaysia Mexico Morocco Netherlands New Zealand Poland Portugal Russia Scotland South Africa South Korea Spain Sweden Taiwan Thailand Turkey USA United Arab Emirates Vietnam City * Please select Travel Services · Flights · Hostels · Hotels · Travel Insurance More Services › Travelcasts Pod-up on St Petersburg and hear author Simon Richmond's insider tips. Listen now › Disclaimer: We've tried to make theinformation on this web site as accurate as possible, but it isprovided 'as is' and we accept no responsibility for any loss, injuryor inconvenience sustained by anyone resulting from this information.You should verify critical information (like visas, health and safety,customs and transportation) with the relevant authorities before youtravel. text & images © lonely planet 2005 about us | privacy | feedback | advertising FAQs worldguide | shop | thorn tree forum | travel services | travel ticker | theme guides | on the road | postcards | travel links
France Travel in September
France in September - Monthly Calendar and French Travel and Vacation Planner You are here: About > Travel > France for Visitors > Things to Do in France > France Monthly Calendar > France in September - Monthly Calendar and French Travel and Vacation Planner Travel Go France Essentials New Year's Eve in Paris and France Worst of France 2005 Paris Travel Guide Top French Ski Resorts Best New Year's Eve Champagne Articles & Resources Destinations Trip Planning Transportation Interests & Situations Money, Safety & Issues Things to Do in France Where to Stay in France Staying Connected Blogs Picture Galleries Culture, Language & People Fun, Freebies & Quizes Relocating to France Nudism, Sex & Gay Travel D-Day & Historic Travel Buyer's Guide Before You Buy Top Picks Sites Selling French Products Before You Buy the Gift of Travel Gifts for the France Fanatic Product Reviews Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the France for Visitors newsletter! See Online Courses Search France for Visitors Stay up to date! Email to a friend Print this page Suggested Reading France in July France in August Holidays and Events in France Related Blogs Dispatches from France Blog Paris Blog French Word-a-Day Blog La Coquette Blog Chroniques dune Fraise Nice Blog Rsidence Les Marronniers Provence Blog L'Oiseau Blog Chocolate and Zucchini Blog Forty Days in Paris Blog Most Popular "Naked City" Christmas in Paris Photo Tour Paris Sex District Top Paris Attractions Christmas in France What's Hot New Year's Eve in France Paris Gay Pride Parade Host A France-Themed Party Nice, France Photo Gallery Camping in France Related Topics Europe for Visitors French Language French Cuisine Honeymoons / Romantic Getaways Wine France Travel in September From Kelby Carr , Your Guide to France for Visitors . FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! Slower Tourist Season, Cooler Temperatures and Lower Rates are High Points September is a simply divine month to visit France. The tourist season is winding down, but you still get most of the positive aspects of summertime like warm weather and extended hours at attractions. The prices at hotels and for airfare start to dip a little. The evenings, especially in the north, begin to have that cool, crisp touch to the air. There are numerous events, the highlight of which is the ferias, or bullfighting festivals, of the South of France. Anyone who loves Paris in the springtime would have to adore it as fall starts to tinge the tips of the French leaves. Weather The weather can range from hot summertime temperatures to characteristically cool fall nights. Mostly, the weather is pleasantly moderate. There are major variations in climate depending on where you are in France, but here are weather averages for some major cities: Paris : Average high temperature is 21 degrees celsius/70 degrees farenheit, and the average low is 13 celcius, 55 farenheit. Average rainfall is 53 millimeters, or 2.1 inches. Nice : Average high temperature is 24 degrees celsius/75 degrees farenheit, with the average low at 17 degrees celcius/62 degrees farenheit. Average precipitation is 66 millimeters, or 2.6 inches. Bordeaux : Average high temperature is 23 degrees celsius, 73 degrees farenheit, and the average low is 12 celcius/53 farenheit. Average precipitation is 84 millimeters, or 3.3 inches. Strasbourg : Average high temperature is 21 degrees celsius, or 69 degrees farenheit, and the average low is 11 celcius/51 farenheit. Average precipitation is 61 millimeters, or 2.4 inches. What to pack It can be challenging to pack for France, particularly if you will visit multiple cities. For the most part, this is a moderate time of year. Be prepared for extremes, as you could encounter hot days or cool nights. Your packing list should include: A hot weather outfit A sweater or light jacket Good walking shoes Get more ideas with my Packing Tips . Why to go in September Enjoy the quiet as most European (and American) tourists return to work and school The weather is usually warm and mild All museums and attractions are open, usually still with extended summertime hours Rates start to go down on lodging and airfare Why not to visit France in September You may encounter some cool weather, or even downright chilly temperatures Weather is less predictable Events and festivals Basque Country Music Festival , (August 28-September 10 in Saint-Jean-de-Luz ) is one of France's premier music festivals and is situated in one of the country's prettiest small cities. Piano aux Jacobins (September 6-29 in Toulouse ), a festival devoted to classical piano music featuring numerous concerts at the Jacobins cloister. Feria du Riz or Rice Feria, (September 9-11 in Arles) is a showcase of bullfighting traditions in Southern France. Well after fans leave the arena, the party continues into the night in this lively Provence city. Here, you not only find running of the bulls, but they are also guarded by the lovely Camargue horses. Paris Techno Parade , (September 10 in Paris) is France's second most popular music festival and an ode to techno music. It is part of the Rendez-Vous Electroniques Festival (from September 8-18). Jazz a Beaune , (September 14-18 in Beaune), a wonderful indulgence on the local Burgundy wines and jazz music. There are also classes offered, both on wine tasting and the jazz masters. Feria des Vendanges or Grape Harvest Feria, (September 16 to 18, Nimes) is another festive bullfighting festival in a city jam-packed with historic attractions. Sauerkraut Festival , (September 16-17 in Brienne-le-Chateau) is a splendid homage to the Aube region, which produces much of France's sauerkraut annually. Heralding the Harvest , (September 18 in Saint-Emilion) marks the start of the harvest in one of France's key wine-producing areas. 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