RAIL & SAIL
Track STARS Tag a train journey on to your next cruise for the ultimate rail-and-sail adventure, writes Teresa Machan
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PICTURE: SHUTTERSTOCK/VIACHESLAV LOPATIN
ruising and rail journeys make great bedfellows. Ribbons of track and river snake off the beaten path and into the heart of a destination, while trains and ships pull into grand stations and historical sea ports with a sense of ‘arrival’ that is unmatched by car or plane. Combine the two,
and you can map out an extraordinary trip. It’s easy to pair like with like in terms of food, service, land touring and accommodation, as the following rail-and-sail combinations illustrate. Whether you decide to go it alone or book the pair as a package, the hardest part will be choosing your route. 8
