Travel trends 2009: what type of trips will we take?

Rail-blazing

'ral-blaz'ing' - vb. the act of venturing, by rail into new or uncharted territory.

Try it out: Ffestiniog Travel (01766 772030; www.festtravel.co.uk) offers a variety of worldwide train journeys, such as the ‘Lost Lines of New England', a unique trip into the forgotten rail outposts of New Hampshire and Maine. Guided tours, stunning lake interludes and rail-themed Columbus Day celebrations in Portland make up this 15-day rail-blazing journey. Prices start from £2,950 pp including return flights to/from Boston, all accommodation with some meals, rail travel, excursions and transfers.