Rail Europe recently hosted two groups of travel advisors on a week-long famil to France and Austria, where they indulged in some of Europe’s most breathtaking landscapes and rich history, while learning about the vibrant culture, cuisine and ways of life.
From experiencing the sheer convenience and comfort of Europe’s train network to indulging in local delicacies, the travel experts enjoyed the best of Austria’s centuries-old traditions and soft adventure offering; and France’s storied past, incredible architecture, and world-renowned gastronomy.
The Austrian famil was hosted in partnership with self-guided specialists Utracks, who offer over 450 trips in almost 50 countries, including the largest range of boat and bike holidays in Europe. The group travelled from Amsterdam – Gouda – Munich – St Agatha – Melk – Vienna – Zurich. Participants included Cassandra Trezise, Merrilyn Priest and Helen Rolten Travel Managers; Kathy Thomaidis, MTA Travel; Lydia Reid, EzyTravel.Guru; Pippa Vann, Travel Partners NSW; Barbro Scott, Harbour City Travel – NZ; Donna Honeybone, House of Travel Blenheim – NZ; and Joe Germano, Transair International Travel. The group was led by James Hooper Rail Europe KAM for AU/NZ
The French famil was hosted in partnership with Atout France, La Voyage a Nantes, Destination Rennes, Pullman Hotels and Resorts and Bateaux Mouches; and the group travelled from Paris – Nantes – La Baule – Rennes – St Malo. Participants included Megan Stirling, House of Travel Ashburton NZ; Peta-Marie McLeod, Orbit World Travel WLG; Garry Galea, Flight Centre Malvern VIC; Bobbie Wyllie, Outdoor Travel Pty Ltd VIC; Candice Free, Travel Associates Geelong VIC; Gary Metcalfe, Flight Centre Burnside SA; Natalie Daw, Helloworld Camberwell VIC; and Tracey Selke, Travel Managers. The group was led by Helen Schenk from Rail Europe HQ.
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