At Set For Sun, we believe that family travel should be part of the adventure – not just a means to an end.
We specialise in helping families explore sunny destinations, vibrant cities, and peaceful countryside escapes — all in a way that’s easier, more exciting, and better for the planet: by train.
How It All Began
Flying was once part of our journey – a few trips with our eldest daughter by plane, rushing through airports, navigating security, and cramming into early morning flights. But after the world changed, and with three young children now part of our family, the idea of airports and airlines felt more overwhelming than adventurous.
Train travel changed everything.
Suddenly, the journey became part of the holiday itself. Instead of rushing from gate to gate, we found ourselves admiring the French Alps through panoramic windows, spotting double rainbows that lit up the sky, and watching wild flamingos as we travelled through the South of France. In Valence, a simple train station stop turned into a magical memory as our youngest daughter danced joyfully to a live piano performance — cheered on by strangers who became part of our story.
These are the kinds of moments you don’t get at 30,000 feet.
Why We Choose Train Travel
🔸 Family-Focused: Easier luggage rules, more space, freedom to move, and better travel times mean smoother journeys with little ones.
🔸 Eco-Conscious: Protecting the future for our children starts with how we travel today.
🔸 Flexible: No waking up at 3AM to catch a flight or struggling with fixed travel days. Train journeys offer flexibility, adventure, and breathing space.
🔸 Memorable Adventures: Every connection becomes an opportunity to experience new cultures, cities, and landscapes.
🔸 While others wake in the early hours to rush to the airport, we’re still relaxing in our hotel, extending the magic of our trip without the stress. We’re not rushing through security lines, we’re sipping coffee in a beautiful European station, ready to step aboard our next adventure.
The Train Experience: More Than Just Travel
On many trains across Europe, you’ll find features designed to make journeys even better:
🔸 Observation windows offering incredible views of mountains, coastlines, and countryside
🔸 Onboard cafes, family-friendly dining cars, and even nursery areas for young children
🔸 Shops, piano performances, play areas, and restaurants right at train stations
🔸 Centrally located stations – often placing you directly in the heart of the city, without needing long airport transfers
The journey becomes an experience in itself – part of the memories, not just a way to get from A to B.
Our Mission
Set For Sun was created to make family travel easier, more affordable, and more memorable.
We want to open the world up to more families – showing that magical holidays aren’t reserved for those with big budgets or small families.
Most people we know, especially with larger families, think travelling abroad is out of reach.
We’re here to show it’s not – if you choose the right routes, the right destinations, and travel a little differently.
Travel isn’t about ticking boxes.
It’s about the laughter on the journey, the unexpected magic along the way, and the memories that shape your family’s story forever.
Why Now?
As more families seek eco-friendly ways to explore and TV shows like Race Across The Globe capture imaginations, train travel is stepping back into the spotlight – and it’s never been more exciting, more adventurous, or more important.
With Set For Sun, the journey is part of the joy.
Ready to Escape?
Your family’s next unforgettable adventure is waiting – and the best part?
It starts with a simple train ride.