Tagged: trains

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…

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…

India Is Getting an Underwater Bullet Train

A few years from now, a high-speed bullet train will be zipping along the rails in India—and here's the really cool part: It will go underwater.Part of India's efforts to…

New Trump Hotel and Tower in Vancouver, Trump Slump in New York, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Today's news is all about Trump, towers, and trains. * FAULTING TRUMP SLUMP, NEW YORK NOW EXPECTS FEWER TOURISTS THIS YEAR (Travel Weekly)An estimated 300,000…

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…

New, Lower Train Fare Between UK and Continental Europe for Eurail Pass Holders

Britain isn't always keen on linking up with the rest of Europe, but here's a rare exception that could benefit budget-conscious travelers.Eurostar, which offers high-speed…

Further Delays for Berlin's New Airport, Customs Computer Outage, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's airports and train stations. * CUSTOMS COMPUTER OUTAGE AT AIRPORTS CAUSED BY SOFTWARE UPDATE, NOT HACKERS (USA Today)Holiday…

Ghost Stations in Britain, Free Meals in Economy Class, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's airplane cabins, train stations, and gaming tournaments. * DELTA MIGHT BRING BACK FREE MEALS IN ECONOMY (Travel Weekly)Delta…

Amtrak Vacations Introduces New Trip Packages

Amtrak Vacations has announced 25 new rail-based vacation packages, bringing the grand total of its itineraries to about 350.The packages can be purchased in a bundle or…

How You Book Rail Is About to Change

Train travel is a $300 billion market. Globally, more than twice as much was invested in high speed rail as it was in air transportation last year. And that’s how it should be.…

Price Hike and Dress Code at Angkor Wat, Bestsellers at Airports, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Welcome to the working week! Here's what's happening today in the world of travel.* PRICE HIKE AND DRESS CODE ANNOUNCED AT ANGKOR WAT (Condé Nast Traveler). If you plan to visit Angkor…

New Amtrak Locomotives Responsible for Reduction in Delays

We've been saying it for years: Amtrak service will remain disappointing until it receives the necessary funding.That seems so obvious it hardly needs defending, but just in case…

America's Only Thomas the Tank Engine Theme Park Land Opens: Images

Edaville USA, a family-owned heritage railway park between Boston and Cape Cod in Massachusetts, has opened Thomas Land, the only Thomas the Tank Engine attraction in the United States…

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…

A Quick Round of Tips for Travelers Stranded by the Polar Vortex (Or In Any Weather-Related Delay)

Its ugly at the airports of America this week with tens of thousands of travelers stranded. If you're one of them, or are scheduled to travel later today or tomorrow,  here are…

Park of the Week: Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens

Back in 1926, Congress passed an act authorizing parks to preserve forests and natural scenery. Today, Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens is one of those parks that show visitors…

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…

Affordable Villas & Bungalows in Exotic Locations

I have always been a strong advocate of private villa accommodation and wherever possible I try to track down one to stay in rather than settling for a basic hotel room. A villa can…

A Bloomin' Good Time: Flower Festivities Across the Country

Spring heralds in the colorful hues and familiar scents of dogwoods, daffodils, hyacinths, lupines, and tulips, plus dozens of other native and imported varieties. For an opportunity…

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…

Keeping Valuables Safe on the Road

Keeping your valuables safe while traveling may not be your first priority when planning a trip, but it should be up there toward the top of the list. You don't want to mar your…

U.S. Factory Tours That Are Sweet As Candy

You'd think that with Halloween just gone by, your kids will have had their annual fix of treats, but it seems that children (and quite a few adults) could think of nothing better…

Travel Tech: Do Air Purifiers Work on Plane Trips?

You may have seen those odd-looking little black or gray things hanging around the necks of fellow air travelers. They are the size of a small matchbox or a really tiny MP3 player.…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Los Cabos and Baja

Despite its prehistoric landscape, the Baja peninsula is ever changing. Under the exacting eyes of tourism and real estate developers, Baja's latest theme is large-scale resort…