Hi,

I am deciding between the SelectPass Saver youth and Selectpass saver for the 6 days of train travel (over 2.5 weeks) planned for my honeymoon this summer. The difference is $60pp.

I am inclined to book first class, given that it is a honeymoon and we might as well go all out, but two things concern me:
(1) I've read that there's not much difference between 1st and 2nd class on most trains, so part of me feels the $120 would be better spent on nice dinners, spa treatments at a hotel, or something else
(2) We are a young couple - 24 and 22 - and I wasn't sure if we would seem out of place, or worse - rich spoiled Americans - to others on the train if we were in first class.

That said, if the air conditioning is better and/or seats are materially more comfortable, I'll probably go 1st class. Given that my only European travel experience has been the budget-trip (hostels and cheapest trains possible), I don't have a clue if first is worth the expense.

Would appreciate thoughts of anyone who knows the difference and could recommmend one way or another. I've gotten a lot of help (and ideas) from the FT community so far.

FYI - train trips are Paris-->Geneva, Geneva<-->Montreux (day trip), Geneva-->Florence (overnight), Florence-->Rome, Rome-->Venice, Venice-->Milan.

Thanks!!!

Chris