There is an aspect of traveling by train that cannot be matched by other modes of transportation.
Given the importance of the railway to the development and history of this country, we are woefully underserved by the likes of Amtrak (I am reminded of when I used to travel between Philadelphia and New York, spooning with perfect strangers with questionable hygiene on a train that didn’t appear to have seen a vacuum cleaner since the Johnson Administration).
In Europe, the Orient Express has long been a bucket list trip for railway enthusiasts. In Russia, the Golden Eagle runs the 5600 miles between Moscow and Vladivostok. The Royal Belmond offers luxury tours in Scotland. Even South Africa has the Blue Train between Pretoria and Capetown.
More recently, the Rocky Mountaineer brought luxury train travel to the New World, with rail trips through the Canadian Rockies. This has been a popular trip extension for Alaska Cruisers.
It seems Rocky Mountaineer has been listening to their clients, and they rightly identified the demand for luxury train service in the United States.
I am excited to tell you that Rocky Mountaineer announced this week that they will soon be operating in the US Southwest.
Starting in August 2021, you can experience luxury train travel right here in the US!
They call this the “Rockies to the Red Rocks” itinerary, and the trip takes you across the continental divide from Denver to Moab (or reverse), with an overnight stop in Glenwood Springs. This area is best experienced by train, as the route travels along the mighty Colorado River and through canyons and other areas inaccessible by car.
There are multiple different packages to choose from, similar to the Canadian product. No matter which package you choose, your trip will include two days on the rails through spectacular scenery, with beverages and locally inspired cuisine served right at your seat, and even an onboard storyteller so you can learn about the area you are travelling through.
For this first season, there will be just 40 departures in 10 weeks, from August to October 2021. Can you imagine how popular this trip will be?
Bob and I are preparing a video to showcase this exciting new product and I’ll send you the link as soon as it’s ready. However, I’m certain that given the limited number of departure dates being offered this year, combined with the pent-up demand for travel (especially domestic travel) that this could sell out very quickly.
Call us now to reserve your seat on the train. There’s no risk. A $25 per person refundable deposit secures your reservation, with a 20% non-refundable deposit is due at the end of January. Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure.
Don’t miss out! Click here to get in touch today. I look forward to helping each one of you get on board the Rocky Mountaineer.
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Sue Bradley
Sue Bradley
