Tagged: train

Going Maskless on Planes, Buses, or Trains Could Now Cost $1,500 or More

For most of 2020, airlines and other travel suppliers urgently told customers to wear masks. But if passengers were unwilling to comply, there wasn't much that could be done. The major…

Canada's Famed Rocky Mountaineer Train Expands to the American West

Lovers of great rail journeys will tell you: The Rocky Mountaineer, a privately owned luxury train that threads through the Canadian Rockies in the summer with special bubble-top…

Limited Sale: 2-for-1 on Roomettes for Socially Distanced Amtrak Travel

Travel with a companion you know is virus-free, and you can go anywhere you want. Amtrak, the USA's national rail carrier, is making it easy and more affordable to get out of the house…

Unknown to Most Americans, Florida Now Has a Speedy Railway, Writes Arthur Frommer

When the current governor of California recently announced that he was discontinuing work on a high-speed rail line between Los Angeles and San Francisco, multitudes of train…

This Fall, See Rome, Venice, and Florence by Rail for Less Than $25

Traveling by train among Italy's three most popular tourist destinations can be extremely affordable this fall, provided you buy your tickets right now. European travel booking site…

Epic New Zealand Rail Line to Reopen After Quake

New Zealand's gorgeous Coastal Pacific rail service, which runs between Picton and Christchurch on the South Island's east coast, announced it will return on December 1. KiwiRail's…

Hello Kitty Bullet Train to Make Japan Even More Adorable

We're just going to leave this right here.On June 30, 2018, a brand-new bullet shinkansen service will make its debut in Japan: a Hello Kitty train. The Hello Kitty Express, as we're…

Arthur Frommer: Recent Tax Cuts Will Force Reductions in Travel Services

Some commentators have rejoiced over the recent reduction in federal taxes enjoyed by American corporations and the wealthy. Fewer of those pundits have pointed out that those…

10 Great Scenic Railway Journeys to Take Before You Die

A train trip can be like taking several vacations from a single seat—while you relax with a book or a glass of wine, changing views leap from one side of your carriage to the other. On…

Crossing the Alps via the Gotthard Panorama Express

The former William Tell Express was one of the crown jewels of Swiss travel. The train would decamp from the placid banks of Lake Lucerne in central Switzerland, clamber some 5,400…

The Visual Guide to Train Tickets and Rail Passes in Japan

A visit to Tokyo may be central to any Japan itinerary, but getting to other Japanese cities, especially on the famous bullet trains, can seem daunting from the outset—there are…

Et tu, Amtrak? Baggage Fees Coming to Rail

Amtrak is taking a page from the airlines.No, make that two pages. Starting today it will start charging for bags. And it's telling us this is for our own good.According to the…

Wheels Not Wings: Three Tools To Help You Plan Better Bus, Train and Car Trips

With the cost of airfare going up, up and away, many vacationers will be traveling closer to the ground this summer. If you’re one of them, here are three websites that could make…

Free Amtrak Train Travel for Writers Through New Program

Last year, Canada's Via Rail kicked off a program to grant free trips to singers and musicians in exchange for on-board performances. Now America's rail system, Amtrak, has started…

Get 2 to 5 Free Days on a Eurail Pass if You Purchase By March 31

Eurail is relaunching its popular "Early Bird" promotion for 2014, granting two to five free days on summer Eurail passes as long as they are purchased by March 31.In the words of…

Introducing Wanderu, the Site that Streamlines the Search for the Cheap Shuttle Bus Services

It had to happen: Kayak for cheapie shuttle buses.New website Wanderu stops budget travelers from having to hunt through multiple sites for cheap bus fares. It grabs search…

Gear Update: New Skis, Snowboards, Goggles, and More

The SnowSports Industries America (SIA) Snow Show recently descended on Denver, showcasing the latest and greatest gear for skiers, snowboarders, and other powder fiends.The…

Travel Troubleshooter: A Reservation and a Charge -- But No Room

When Mike Ray checks into a timeshare hotel in Kissimmee, Fla., he's told he has no reservation. He goes to another property, but then finds out that he's been charged for the room…

Learn Travel Writing in Sunny Key West

With our own Bob Fisher as guide, discover how to shape and market your writing, whether it be for a travel memoir or a book, short articles or material for an app, in the Key West…

11 Affordable Options for Opera Lovers in NYC

If you're an opera lover, evenings at the Metropolitan Opera and the New York City Opera are already on your itinerary. But there are several small opera companies in New York City…

Alaska Cruisetours: A Pre-Season Primer

With the start of the Alaska cruise season about a month away, it's time to check out what the cruise lines are offering by way of cruisetours, which combine an Inside Passage cruise…

Graceland to The Grand Canyon: 8 U.S. Tourist Spots That Deserve a Chance

Seasoned travelers scoff at places where tourists often tread, but such snobby adventurers just might be missing out on the fun. It's a strange place on an unpublished map -- the…

The Easiest Way to Make Tracks to Atlantic City

Clever names attract attention, as can be seen in the ACES train (www.acestrain.com) to Atlantic City, a service from New York's Penn Station that began running in early February this…

Get Pampered for Less: 10 Spa and Hotel Packages

The economic downturn has caused spas to suffer, as fewer travelers are willing to spend on luxuries. The good news? That means more spas are offering discounts and added incentives…

10 Tips for Enjoying Washington, D.C.'s Cherry Blossoms

I've visited the Cherry Blossom Festival (March 28-April 12; tel. 877/44BLOOM; www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org) as a college student, wife, mother -- and as a grandmother. I…