Free BritRail upgrade

With Britain in the spotlight this summer, BritRail is offering travellers a free upgrade to 1st class for 2013 travel purchasing a four- or eight-day BritRail Flexi Pass between July 20 and Aug. 31. The BritRail Flexi Pass opens the doors to destinations throughout England, Scotland and Wales with the freedom to hop on and off trains at leisure. The promotional passes allow for travel anytime in 2013. Once a pass is validated, users will have up to four or eight travel days for use within a period of two months. BritRail’s 1st class pass features more spacious seating and free coffee, tea, cookies and newspapers on many services, as well as savings: save US$150 on the four-day 1st class BritRail Flexi Pass and US$224 on the eight-day 1st class BritRail Flexi Pass. (http://www.BritRail.com)