Since taking the throne an astonishing 70 years ago, the Queen’s reign has been marked by many historical events. Her public role has involved much travelling, across the United Kingdom, Europe and to many Commonwealth countries.

Holidays are a time to unwind, reminisce, and return to the carefree days of childhood, all the while exploring new destinations and making new friends. Add to that a few romantic rail journeys and we’ve got the recipe for the perfect getaway.

'Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness' begins the famous ode, 'To Autumn' by John Keats, in which he extolls the virtues of finding beauty in unexpected places.

After spending time in Al Capone’s prison cell, tracing the footsteps of 60s hippies at Woodstock, and discovering the eerily beautiful Luray Caverns, Billy Connolly is back to round off his epic journey along the 18th-century Scots’ migratory trail through America.