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US RAIL HOLIDAYS


Take to the tracks for a stress-free tour of the States, says Natalie Marsh


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ly-drives tend to be top of the list when you think about exploring the US, but swap the road for the rails and you could discover parts of the country that those behind the wheel won’t get to see.


The US has the largest rail transport network in the world and its biggest


service, Amtrak, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Spanning journeys through prairies, along winding coastlines or past rugged mountains, here are some of the best rail holidays across the pond for your customers to hop on board when it’s safe to do so.


11 MARCH 2021 travelweekly.co.uk


1 Roar through the Rockies


Colorado and Utah boast some of the country’s most distinctive scenery, with unique rock formations and colourful arches peppering the landscape. Rocky Mountaineer has launched a two-day trip, The Rockies to the Red Rocks, which starts in Denver, Colorado, and travels via Glenwood Springs to Moab, Utah, the first passenger rail route to do so. “On this new route, guests can expect the complete Rocky Mountaineer experience, including onboard storytelling, premium cuisine and the breathtaking scenery of the southwest US,” says Steve


Harris, the operator’s sales director for the EMEA region. Book it: The two-night Rockies to the Red Rocks starts from £963 per person, based on two guests sharing. The price includes two breakfasts, one lunch and one night in a hotel. rockymountaineer.com


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