As a self-professed adventure addict, the idea of a spontaneous trip to the continent is my idea of heaven. But since last-minute getaway prices usually skyrocket (and the fact that I inevitably use every morsel of my annual leave allowance in the first three months of the year), spontaneity has had to get a whole lot more… planned. But not anymore, because everybody’s favourite international locomotive has entered the chat.
Now, admittedly, they can’t do much about your holiday allowance. But they do have a solution for those last-minute prices that are preventing you from hopping on a spontaneous train to a far-off city. Eurostar is offering quick, easy, and affordable trips to some of Europe’s most iconic cities through their rail-y great service, Snap. Back by popular demand, the tailored service offers last-minute city-breakers the chance to hop on the Eurostar to Paris, Brussels or Amsterdam for a hugely discounted price. Up to 50% off, in fact.
That’s right – you could get to Paris, Amsterdam, Lille, or Brussels for as little as £35 with nary two weeks’ notice!
How does Eurostar Snap work?
Designed for spur-of-the-moment travelers, the Eurostar Snap service allows customers to choose a date and destination and leave the details up to Eurostar. They’ll choose the best train time available for your departure date (and price). You’ll get the details of your journey just 48 hours beforehand. The best part (apart from the excitement of having an ad-hoc adventure) is that you’re saving as much as 50% off the price!
You can select your departure date up to 14 days in advance. You can even wait until the day before you wish to travel. Eurostar Snap ensures that no seat is left empty, making each journey as eco-friendly as possible. Travelling by train emits, on average, 90% less CO2 than cars and a whopping 95% less than planes. So, Snap isn’t just good for your bank account; it’s good for your conscience, too.
It sounds snap-solutely brilliant to me…
François Le Doze, Chief Commercial Officer at Eurostar, commented: “Snap has been a customer favourite, and we’re thrilled to bring it back year-round, offering a smart solution for travellers who can be flexible with their schedules. With Snap, Eurostar makes a simple yet compelling promise: travellers pick the date and destination, we select the time, and they can snap up to 50% off the price for remaining Eurostar seats. It’s a smart way to travel, ensuring no seat goes unused – a win for our customers, a win for Eurostar, and a win for the planet.”
Find out more about Eurostar Snap and book your spontaneous getaway here.