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A path winds down a green alpine hillside overlooking a valley and snow-capped peaks beyond.

Sustainable holidays in Europe

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The Hogwarts route

Board a sleeper to Scotland for a Highland journey through remote glens, crossing the 21-arch Glenfinnan Viaduct by daylight.
/ 5 nights
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Mountain lakes

Lake hopping is the new island hopping. Hop from Maggiore to Lugano to Como by scenic Swiss railway lines.
/ 10 nights
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Stop-offs to Sicily

Travel through Italy with stop-offs along the Tyrrhenian coast, crossing the Strait of Messina to reach Sicily by rail and ferry.
/ 18 nights
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Long weekends by rail

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Wellness weekend in Falmouth

Enjoy a wellness break in Falmouth, mixing spa time, cold-water swims and creative classes by Cornwall’s sheltered coast.
/ 2 nights
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Lille short break

Discover Lille’s creative quarters, Flemish food, design shops and vintage markets around former mills.
/ 2 nights
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Short break to Bruges

Spend time in Bruges among canals and cobbles, discovering lace history and a beer culture recognised as UNESCO heritage.
/ 2 nights
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More sustainable summer holidays

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Coastal France, Italy and Albania

Travel by train along the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Ionian coasts, linking Riviera towns before reaching Albania’s beaches.
/ 15 nights
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Vineyards of Burgundy

Explore Burgundy’s vineyards on foot or by bike, tasting your way across a 50-kilometre stretch of celebrated wine villages.
/ 6 nights
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Andalucían city highlights

Explore Córdoba via a celebrated rail route, travelling from Valencia into Andalucía through the dramatic Despeñaperros gorge.
/ 12 nights
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