USA Coast to Coast 2010 - departing London 

Seated in Amtrak's dining car conversing with eco-friendly American passengers - surrounded by hospitality - is one of the great pleasures of US train travel and this superb tour. There's no experience quite like sleeping on the train - the constant sway finally delivers you into dreams of dawn breaking and yet another fascinating State to explore.

Customers enjoy the freedom of many varied dining choices and are delighted not to handle their suitcase when moving on. Particular features that impress are the brilliant gold Aspen trees amongst a dusting of early snowfall on the Rocky Mountains, the steam-hauled Durango & Silverton railroad trip with the Animas river rushing far below and the breathtaking sense of nature's enormity at the Grand Canyon.

The sheer variety of landscapes, knowledgeable local guides and the thrill for me of working in a country of great natural beauty interspersed with magical city skylines makes this tour truly special.

Brenda Brewer, Tour Manager