At Rail Discoveries, we like to think outside the box and offer more than your ‘Included Experiences’ on every holiday, allowing you to unwind in your chosen destination and have the break you deserve.

Late summer and early autumn are a great time to travel, it’s not too hot and the excitement of children’s school holidays has calmed down.

Switzerland. Home of exquisitely crafted wristwatches, chocolate-box alpine views and amazing railway journeys.

It’s February; the month of love. The Feast of Saint Valentine, more commonly known as Valentine’s Day

Everyone wants to be ahead of the curve, at the front of the queue, so to make sure you don’t miss out on what holiday spots are going to be hot for 2019, we’ve done the leg work for you and you can find out what we discovered right here!

As the summer weather starts to get a bit shaky and we regret ever complaining about the heatwave, you’d start to think about perhaps extending your summer with another holiday next season.

From fine handmade artisan chocolates to a nostalgic bar of your favourite corner-shop chocolate brand, there is no doubt about chocolate's place in the culinary world.

With the curtain falling on the madness of 2017 and the prospect of a back-to-rights 2018 on the horizon, now is the best time of all to start casting your eye across the continent for a new destination to explore.

Journeying across the world by rail is indisputably one of the more relaxing ways to travel; an extraordinary experience which makes the journey an unforgettable part of your travel adventure.

If you thought that Switzerland was nothing but top-secret bank accounts, luxurious chocolate and Alpine mountains, then have no fear, we’re on hand to put the record straight.

The Alps are an icon of Switzerland, and though this range of famous peaks stretches across several nations, it's often on a Swiss adventure travellers will consider exploring the mountains. Mountain holidays have become popular in recent years, with both summer and winter travellers choosing to soak up the scenery that Switzerland is justly famous for.

There's nothing better than a room with a view, and what better view than some of the world's greatest natural features? Lakes and mountains are some of the most popular natural wonders, offering a peaceful escape and unforgettable landscape views, which is why many holidays incorporate mountain vistas and lakeside stays. For a scenic escape, check out our Top 10 destinations for lakes and mountains.