Take the train in Europe

by CLARA BOSONETTO MAERZ

After new rail line upgrades, the travel time between London and Paris aboard the Eurostar is just under 2.5 hours. Take the ride on a premier ticket at a one-way rate of $418 and receive a Eurail Select Pass which is valid for five days of first-class rail travel in France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Italy within a two-month period.

That pricey premier ticket includes some exclusive benefits such as express check-in; access to Eurostar's Executive Lounge; WiFi access in the terminal; a seat in a dedicated business premier train car (with power supply at your seat); complimentary newspapers; a three-course meal and drinks with full service at your seat and spacious reclining seats with generous legroom.

Travel on the premier ticket is valid on trips taken through Feb. 29. The free Eurail select pass is valid for the same trip as the Eurostar ticket and the two-month validity date will begin one day after your departure date from the States. Purchase by Dec. 3.