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"Let the train take the strain' was a great advertising phrase some
years ago and it is still valid today. A train vacation is the perfect
way to travel and relax. Whether you are taking the train to a final
destination for a short break or a long vacation, the train is one of
the few modes of transport when the journey becomes the vacation. It is
a little adventurous and it is also a little romantic! A train vacation
lets you enjoy the scenery passing by through picture windows that are
ever changing. Service will differ the world over, but many will
include restaurant and bar services as well as sleeper cabins. What
better way to see the world than with a fantastic train vacation? Total
safety with no traffic hold ups. It's easy to see why a train vacation
is stress free.
For the kids, you can bring colouring books, computer games and even board games are possible. Freedom for you to roam the train and meet people make the experience even more pleasant. For First Class, Business and Sleeper cars reservations are a must and ensure a stress free vacation.
It should also be considered that a train vacation will usually deliver you to a down-town city location. If you drive, the traffic is horrendous and if you fly you end up miles out of town renting a car or cab to take you into town! The train take hours off your journey time and when all things are considered, the train is the way to go.
A train vacation is also particularly environmentally friendly and economical and this is a big consideration these days with the price of fuel rising. Latest figures show that Amtrak is some 17% more efficient than internal domestic air travel and 21% more efficient than car travel on a per passenger mile basis. The train makes economic sense when a road trip would be too expensive and can truly claim to be a 'green' vacation.
The most popular Amtrak routes in the US are: The Empire Builder, California Zephyr, Coast Starlight, Amtrak Cascades - Pacific Northwest, Acela Express, Southwest Chief, City of New Orleans, Texas Eagle, Adirondack, Silver Service, Palmetto and Sunset Limited.
Time to read, time to relax, listen to some music, watch the scenery pass you by safe and secure in the knowledge that you will not be stuck in traffic. Have a great meal and share a bottle of wine or a cocktail. Take a nap and wake up where you want to be. Nothing can beat a stress free train vacation. It has it all. Have a great trip!
Famous International Train Trips
The Trans-Siberian Railway
Travel from Moscow to Vladivostok through 8 time zones from Europe to Asia, the experience of your own private luxury cabin is a train vacation that you will remember for a lifetime. It is the longest continuous rail line in the world. In total an epic journey covering some 6,000 miles and taking around a week.
These days it is possible to use the journey to stop off in many of the towns and cities along the route to create a more varied tour. The Lake Baikal region is very popular and incredibly scenic.
The Rocky Mountaineer
A train vacation from Vancouver to Calgary (or Jasper, British Columbia) on board the Rocky Mountaineer is one of the most spectacular train trips in the world. You will travel through spectacular valleys and canyons reaching the majestic Canadian Rockies with stops in Kamloops, Banff and the Jasper National park. Once in a lifetime and the train vacation of a lifetime.
Palace on Wheels and Other Travel Videos
(Tip: Press button in lower right corner of the player to navigate videos)
The Venice-Simplon Orient Express
The Orient Express carries passengers across Europe in luxury and surrounded by glamour. This is the world's most celebrated train vacation and perhaps the one that reminds us most of a bygone era. Fantastic 5 star cuisine and a personal service that is second to none, a trip on the Orient Express is the most romantic and memorable train vacation in the world. If you are on honeymoon or celebrating an anniversary, the Orient Express says it all! Experience the world of Orient-Express - a collection of hotels, trains, cruises and restaurants. Find out more and book online
The Eastern and Orient Express
Western luxury balanced with Eastern culture, cuisine and service mean that the Eastern and Orient Express is a train vacation that will live with you forever. Travel through Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia and discover the adventure that the heart of Asia provides. The service and luxury are exemplary.
Peru Rail
The Peru Rail Orient Express is one of the highest rail routes on the planet and possibly the most scenic. Discover the ancient land of the Incas travelling from the Andes in Peru often travelling through spectacular scenery that would not otherwise be accessible. You can travel to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu or Lake Titicaca.
The Deccan Odyssey - India
The royal luxury train - the Deccan Odyssey will take you across India in luxury reserved for a bygone era. Travel to the beaches of Goa, visit grand forts and palaces in the Marathas or the Osho Ashram in Pune. Finish your journey in Mumbai after a week long train vacation through exotic and simply beautiful scenery covering Ganapatipule, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Goa, Pune, Aurangabad, Ajanta and Ellora. A classical train journey which is one of the finest in the world will leave you relaxed with memories that will last a lifetime.
The Palace on Wheels - Rajasthan - India
Explore Rajasthan on the Palace on Wheels. This is the land of the great Maharajas and your 7 day journey will take in fortresses, deserts and palaces in such exotic locations as Jaipur, Sawaii Madopur, Agra, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Chittaurgash. Unforgetable and breathtaking.
Rovos Rail - The Pride of Africa - Africa
One of the world's most luxurious trains, Rovos Rail has an international reputation for world class luxury and service. With wood panelled coaches restored to their original condition you will experience the finest cuisine and 5 star service.
The magic and mystery of Africa will unfold from your window providing some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. You may travel from Cape Town to Dar-Es-Salaam (Tanzania). Rovos Rail provides a number of journey options from 24 hours to 2 weeks. You may see the game reserves of Mpumalanga, Victoria Falls or the deserts of Namibia. The Garden Route along the Cape South Coast is truly exceptional.
The Blue Train
The Blue Train travels through South Africa stopping at various attractions as it passes. 5 star splendour is the order of the day and the Blue Train has earned an incredible reputation for luxury, service and cuisine that will rival anything in the world. You can expect personal butler service and fine wines as the norm and when combines with teh spectacular scenery will give you an unforgettable train vacation of a lifetime. If you appreciate the finer things in life, you will appreciate the Blue Train.
The Shongololo Express - Africa
Started in 1995, the Shongololo Express provides an incredible travel experience for those wishing to tour Southern Africa. Covering South Africa, Namibia, Mozambique, Botswana, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe this train vacation will take care of every guest's needs. Everything is provided including transport, accommodation, meals, recreation and sightseeing. Just like a cruise, the train travels through the night delivering you to a new and exciting destination the next day. Cuisine on board is prepared by chefs and include Cape Dutch and Malay recipes for you to savour.
The sightseeing guides speak a variety of languages and each train carries a fleet of air conditioned Mercedes touring vehicles so that you can experience the amazing sites of the area in complete comfort and luxury. For the more adventurous there are many activities that can be experienced including scuba diving, ballooning, elephant rides and more!
Are you ready to look for that train vacation? Use Tripology and get real travel agents competing for your business. Just put in your proposed trip and they will come back with competitive quotations and suggestions! This is the best online travel service we have seen!
For the kids, you can bring colouring books, computer games and even board games are possible. Freedom for you to roam the train and meet people make the experience even more pleasant. For First Class, Business and Sleeper cars reservations are a must and ensure a stress free vacation.
It should also be considered that a train vacation will usually deliver you to a down-town city location. If you drive, the traffic is horrendous and if you fly you end up miles out of town renting a car or cab to take you into town! The train take hours off your journey time and when all things are considered, the train is the way to go.
A train vacation is also particularly environmentally friendly and economical and this is a big consideration these days with the price of fuel rising. Latest figures show that Amtrak is some 17% more efficient than internal domestic air travel and 21% more efficient than car travel on a per passenger mile basis. The train makes economic sense when a road trip would be too expensive and can truly claim to be a 'green' vacation.
The most popular Amtrak routes in the US are: The Empire Builder, California Zephyr, Coast Starlight, Amtrak Cascades - Pacific Northwest, Acela Express, Southwest Chief, City of New Orleans, Texas Eagle, Adirondack, Silver Service, Palmetto and Sunset Limited.
Time to read, time to relax, listen to some music, watch the scenery pass you by safe and secure in the knowledge that you will not be stuck in traffic. Have a great meal and share a bottle of wine or a cocktail. Take a nap and wake up where you want to be. Nothing can beat a stress free train vacation. It has it all. Have a great trip!
Famous International Train Trips
The Trans-Siberian Railway
Travel from Moscow to Vladivostok through 8 time zones from Europe to Asia, the experience of your own private luxury cabin is a train vacation that you will remember for a lifetime. It is the longest continuous rail line in the world. In total an epic journey covering some 6,000 miles and taking around a week.
These days it is possible to use the journey to stop off in many of the towns and cities along the route to create a more varied tour. The Lake Baikal region is very popular and incredibly scenic.
The Rocky Mountaineer
A train vacation from Vancouver to Calgary (or Jasper, British Columbia) on board the Rocky Mountaineer is one of the most spectacular train trips in the world. You will travel through spectacular valleys and canyons reaching the majestic Canadian Rockies with stops in Kamloops, Banff and the Jasper National park. Once in a lifetime and the train vacation of a lifetime.
Palace on Wheels and Other Travel Videos
(Tip: Press button in lower right corner of the player to navigate videos)
The Venice-Simplon Orient Express
The Orient Express carries passengers across Europe in luxury and surrounded by glamour. This is the world's most celebrated train vacation and perhaps the one that reminds us most of a bygone era. Fantastic 5 star cuisine and a personal service that is second to none, a trip on the Orient Express is the most romantic and memorable train vacation in the world. If you are on honeymoon or celebrating an anniversary, the Orient Express says it all! Experience the world of Orient-Express - a collection of hotels, trains, cruises and restaurants. Find out more and book online
The Eastern and Orient Express
Western luxury balanced with Eastern culture, cuisine and service mean that the Eastern and Orient Express is a train vacation that will live with you forever. Travel through Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia and discover the adventure that the heart of Asia provides. The service and luxury are exemplary.
Peru Rail
The Peru Rail Orient Express is one of the highest rail routes on the planet and possibly the most scenic. Discover the ancient land of the Incas travelling from the Andes in Peru often travelling through spectacular scenery that would not otherwise be accessible. You can travel to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu or Lake Titicaca.
The Deccan Odyssey - India
The royal luxury train - the Deccan Odyssey will take you across India in luxury reserved for a bygone era. Travel to the beaches of Goa, visit grand forts and palaces in the Marathas or the Osho Ashram in Pune. Finish your journey in Mumbai after a week long train vacation through exotic and simply beautiful scenery covering Ganapatipule, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Goa, Pune, Aurangabad, Ajanta and Ellora. A classical train journey which is one of the finest in the world will leave you relaxed with memories that will last a lifetime.
The Palace on Wheels - Rajasthan - India
Explore Rajasthan on the Palace on Wheels. This is the land of the great Maharajas and your 7 day journey will take in fortresses, deserts and palaces in such exotic locations as Jaipur, Sawaii Madopur, Agra, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Chittaurgash. Unforgetable and breathtaking.
Rovos Rail - The Pride of Africa - Africa
One of the world's most luxurious trains, Rovos Rail has an international reputation for world class luxury and service. With wood panelled coaches restored to their original condition you will experience the finest cuisine and 5 star service.
The magic and mystery of Africa will unfold from your window providing some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. You may travel from Cape Town to Dar-Es-Salaam (Tanzania). Rovos Rail provides a number of journey options from 24 hours to 2 weeks. You may see the game reserves of Mpumalanga, Victoria Falls or the deserts of Namibia. The Garden Route along the Cape South Coast is truly exceptional.
The Blue Train
The Blue Train travels through South Africa stopping at various attractions as it passes. 5 star splendour is the order of the day and the Blue Train has earned an incredible reputation for luxury, service and cuisine that will rival anything in the world. You can expect personal butler service and fine wines as the norm and when combines with teh spectacular scenery will give you an unforgettable train vacation of a lifetime. If you appreciate the finer things in life, you will appreciate the Blue Train.
The Shongololo Express - Africa
Started in 1995, the Shongololo Express provides an incredible travel experience for those wishing to tour Southern Africa. Covering South Africa, Namibia, Mozambique, Botswana, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe this train vacation will take care of every guest's needs. Everything is provided including transport, accommodation, meals, recreation and sightseeing. Just like a cruise, the train travels through the night delivering you to a new and exciting destination the next day. Cuisine on board is prepared by chefs and include Cape Dutch and Malay recipes for you to savour.
The sightseeing guides speak a variety of languages and each train carries a fleet of air conditioned Mercedes touring vehicles so that you can experience the amazing sites of the area in complete comfort and luxury. For the more adventurous there are many activities that can be experienced including scuba diving, ballooning, elephant rides and more!
Are you ready to look for that train vacation? Use Tripology and get real travel agents competing for your business. Just put in your proposed trip and they will come back with competitive quotations and suggestions! This is the best online travel service we have seen!