A Beginner's Guide to USA Rail Holidays
The infrastructure that connects the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of North America is one of train travel's greatest achievements. Our USA rail holidays allow customers to follow in the footsteps of pioneers and sample this giant country one adventure at a time.
Cross the USA by rail for holidays in a country that has shaped the world.
American Trains
"Long distance trains capture the spirit of American adventure."
American trains reflect a country where embarking on a long journey is unremarkable. While many people choose to fly and others to spend indeterminable days on the bus, the railroads offer a chance to pass through amazing countryside in comfort.
Our USA rail holidays make use of sleeper carriages on the government owned Amtrak services. The cabins on these services are comfortable and practical with two reclining seats by day and double bunks by night. Upgrading provides a larger room and an extremely generous lower bunk.
The Rockies
The Rocky Mountains are as much a symbol of the USA as the Grand Canyon. Spanning from New Mexico in the very south of the country, they stretch north through Canada before fading away in Alaska. Anyone who has ever taken one of our USA rail holidays through the Rockies will agree that there really is nowhere else quite like it.
USA Rail Holidays- Eating Out
"The USA is famous for its generous portions and distinct flavours."
Customers on our USA rail holidays often suffer from a misapprehension that American food all tastes the same. This is a slander on the chefs of America. The USA has brought the world the Waldorf Salad, Eggs Benedict and Vichyssoise and is responsible for reinventing Steak au Poivre into Steak Diane, turning the bratwurst into the universally recognized New York hot dog and changing the humble biscuit into the most decadent and delicious cookies.
Although the USA may not have the subtlety of flavours of French cuisine, the complexity of spices of the Far East or the Mediterranean simplicity of Italian food, they do have one of the most mixed societies on Earth. If you can imagine a dish then someone, somewhere in America, can make it.
USA Rail Holidays- Travelling Experience
Much of the USA's industrial success relied on having a highly developed transport system and our USA rail holidays take advantage of this. Long distance rail travel has been exceptionally well thought out with lounge chair positioned to provide the best views and comfortable, climate controlled sleeping compartments.
Onboard dining is provided in the buffet carriage and a range of snacks and sandwiches is also available. The American predilection for caffeine means that our customers can always enjoy a cup of quality coffee onboard.
USA Rail Holidays- Etiquette
One of the most confusing aspects of travelling in America is the tipping culture. Customers on our USA rail holidays benefit from the advice of a Tour Manager who understands this and all of the other social idiosyncrasies of the American people. Your Tour Manager will be able to explain, in as much detail as you require, when and how much to tip. For many group meals the Tour Manager will also be responsible for paying the gratuity so you will have even less to worry about.
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Travelling to USA Rail Holidays
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