BritRail Highlights THE BRITRAIL FREE DAY PROMOTION Free Travel Day on popular BritRail Passes! April 15 to June 1, 2009 Customers who buy an economical BritRail Pass get one extra day of travel absolutely free! Simply book a BritRail Pass* between April 15 and June 1, 2009 and BritRail will offer an additional day of rail travel to extend the traveler s pass. Also, since BritRail passes are valid for 6 months, travelers can book within the promotion period and benefit later in the year! *Offer valid on the following Passes: BritRail Consecutive Pass, BritRail Flexipass, BritRail England Consecutive Pass, BritRail England Flexipass and the BritRail Freedom of Scotland Travelpass. Consecutive passes will receive an extra consecutive day and Flexi passes will receive and extra flexi day of travel. www.agent.acprail.com ACP Rail is pleased to introduce its NEW website for BritRail Agents! Please note that BritRail Agents must create a new account to start booking on Agent ACP today. www.agent.acprail.com Earn competitive commissions and have access to one of the largest selections of rail and related travel products online! In addition to BritRail, Agent ACP provides travel agents with access to a number of rail products, including Eurail (Interail for Europeans), Scandinavian Railways, Sweden Rail (SJ), Norwegian Rail (NSB), German Rail and more! Agents are able to book passes, tickets, seat reservations, tours and attractions for their clients. www.agent.acprail.com
Experience the train with BritRail Dot2Dot Airport Shuttles A new product now offered on BritRail is a convenient door to door airport shuttle between Heathrow and Gatwick Airports and central London. Dot2Dot serves any address in Central London so all that customers need to do is specify their flight number and arrival or departure time and enjoy the door to door service. Dot2Dot s shuttles use express bus lanes to avoid London traffic and provide a comfortable journey to the airport with leather seats, generous leg pitch and plenty of room for luggage. And Dot2Dot is usually less than half the price of a standard taxi. This is the perfect compliment to any BritRail Pass! Plan airport shuttles from Heathrow or Gatwick on www.agent.acprail.com today.
Inspire me! North Wales is a magical mix of medieval castles and outstanding natural beauty, where you're never far from romantic coastlines or the soaring summits of Snowdonia National Park. Taking the train If customers are stopping in Cardiff on their way to Northern Wales, then rail connections take them from central London to Cardiff in just two hours. Alternatively, they can enjoy the train ride directly from London Euston to one of the most northern stops - Llandudno in less than 3 and a half hours.
What s on These 2 events just happen to cover Lonely Planet s Top Picks, so it s perfect timing to visit North Wales this summer! Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod is one of Wales major annual events - a truly international festival of music, dance and song. Competitors from more than fifty countries come together for one week of music, while each evening the Pavilion plays hosts to concerts by world-class artists. 7-12 July www.international-eisteddfod.co.uk Attractions & Sites Wakestock Wakestock is Europe s largest wakeboard music festival, combining popular music and the world's fastest growing watersport. 2009 is the festival s 10th birthday, featuring some of the industry s leading bands and DJ s. The location is also stunning as Llyn Peninsula in Abersoch is said to be wild, rocky and less frequented. 10-12 July www.wakestock.co.uk Cadw Explorer Pass Exploring Wales has never been easier than with the Cadw Explorer Pass. This 'go-as-you-please' pass, provides customers with free admission to over 30 of Wales' more historic and interesting attractions such as Valle Crucis Abbey and Caernafon Castle. Explore as many attractions as you wish for either three or seven days. www.agent.acprail.com
Attractions & Sites Snowdonia National Park Snowdonia National Park covers 823 square miles of the most beautiful and unspoilt countryside in North Wales. There are a number of leisure activities to choose from, including spectacular mountain hikes, leisure walks, cycling, and bird watching. http://www.eryri-npa.co.uk Caernarfon Castle Caernarfon Castle is one of four castles in northern Wales built by order of Edward I and it is said to be the most impressive. The castle's symbolic status as a royal residence and seat of government was emphasized when Edward made sure that his son, the first English Prince of Wales, was born here in 1284. The Ffestiniog Railway Dating back to the 1830 s these steam locomotives and the Ffestiniog Railway have become a leader in railway preservation and is now one of Wales top tourist attractions. This scenic railway provides access to beautiful areas of Snowdonia which are inaccessible by road. BritRail Pass holders receive 20% off the admission on The Ffestiniog Railway. View all discounts on www.agent.acprail.com
Featured Lodging OASIS HOTEL The location of Oasis Hotel is ideal on the Central Promenade with panoramic views of Llandudno bay. This hotel features 16 spacious en-suite bedrooms, a lounge, bar and legendary breakfasts. Wireless connection is also available. Address: Nevill Crescent, Central Promenade, Llandudno Tel: +44 (0) 1492 877822 www.oasis-hotel.co.uk Featured Restaurant CANDLES Situated in the centre of Llandudno, Candles is a family run British/Continental restaurant. Experience a warm and friendly atmosphere with candlelit tables and excellent food from the best local suppliers. Address: 29 Lloyd Street, Llandudno, LL30 2UU Tel: + 01492 874422
BritRail Highlights NEW CONTEST AGENT ACP Book on www.agent.acprail.com between now and June 30th and have the chance to win 2 first class complimentary passes from one of the following railways: Eurail (10-day Global Flexi Passes), BritRail (4-day FlexiPasses) or German Rail (5-day Flexi Passes). Please note that European residents can select 2 first class complimentary passes from Interail (10-day Global Flexi Passes) or BritRail (4-day FlexiPasses). NEW 3 DAY BRITRAIL PASSES ARE NOW AVAILABLE BritRail has launched shorter and even more affordable versions of these popular passes: BritRail FlexiPass, BritRail Consecutive Pass, BritRail England FlexiPass and BritRail England Consecutive Pass. Please note that Europeans have access to a different range of BritRail passes including economical 2 day passes ideal for weekend getaways to Britain. FREE YOUTH HOSTELRESCARD Customers receive a free Hostelrescard with the purchase of a BritRail Youth Pass on www.agent.acprail.com this April! BritRail and Hostelrescard have partnered up to sweeten the deal with a FREE Hostelrescard when Youths (16-25) purchase a BritRail Pass. Hostelrescards will only be shipped to residents in Canada and USA. Visit www.agent.acprail.com to select the pass that s right for you! If you have any questions, please e-mail us at newsletter@britrail.net Contact Info: 1-866-BRITRAIL (if in North America) or visit www.agent.acprail.com