HolidayTaxis Blog Experience a new way to travel with a greener carbon footprint!

It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the way we live, work and travel. Day-to-day habits and routines, often taken for granted, are now luxuries that are sorely missed; a social gathering with family or friends, a visit to the high street for a spot of retail therapy or a weekend away in Paris. As social gatherings grind to a halt, due to government-enforced self-isolation measures, new patterns are already emerging.    A renewed sense of community and solidarity has emerged with more and more people staying at home to each do their bit. The reduction in both air and road traffic has also seen a significant environmental impact. Our planet has been given a chance to breathe; we are graced with uninterrupted bird song, clear blue skies and in some countries, wildlife roaming in local neighbourhoods.   Travel by rail Last year, inspired to experience something a little different on our family’s annual trip to Spain and reduce our carbon footprint along the way, we decided to make the trip by rail. This decision led to a whole host of opportunities, and the journey itself was very much part of the adventure. We booked the Eurostar from London St Pancras train station to the Paris Gare du Nord (2hrs 15mins). We then had a short HolidayTaxis transfer from the Gare du Nord station to the Gare du Leon station in Paris. At the Gare du Leon station we stopped for lunch at the iconic Le Train Bleu restaurant; a stunning Art Nouveau establishment which needs to be booked months in advance. After lunch, we boarded a train to Figueres, which takes seven hours but it was worth it for the following morning’s visit to the Dali Museum. The final leg was then a short journey from Figueres to Pals for a relaxing week in a holiday villa.   Travelling by train is an easy and enjoyable way to arrive at your holiday destination, benefitting from immersive scenic views en route. It’s possible to catch trains to destinations across Europe, with the benefit of a shorter transfer on arrival. Companies like Eurostar have even pledged to plant 20,000 trees this year; one for every train they run. Governments are also encouraging people to travel by train. Germany is planning to cut long-distance rail fares by 10% and Austria has promised to expand the rail network. Green class travel with HolidayTaxis HolidayTaxis arrange train station transfers to and from all leading stations in Europe and further afield. Enjoy the easiest arrival with Meet & Greet by a local driver and taken directly to your accommodation without the need to queue. We are rolling out Green Class zero-emission vehicles in locations globally including all Eurostar locations (Amsterdam, Brussels, London and Paris). With our wide range of options, you can choose the vehicle that suits your needs and budget. Rest assured once this worldwide crisis is over, HolidayTaxis will make travel easier, for you and your loved ones – head over to our website by CLICKING HERE to book your transfers today!  We would love to hear from you; Show us your best #ecotravel pics on Instagram or Facebook. The post Experience a new way to travel with a greener carbon footprint! appeared first on HolidayTaxis Blog.