Can anyone believe it, that October is nearly over? Halloween is just two weeks away. From trick or treating, to donning colorful costumes, to attending costume parties, to bobbing for apples (if anyone still does that), the ‘spirit’ of Halloween is at its peak. Soon enough, everyone will be making their Thanksgiving dinner plans. Yes, …
Surface transportation, the golden cruise ticket
Summer is in its final weeks. Yet, cruisers are still having the time of their lives sailing to ports-of-call such as Bermuda, Puerto Rico, and the Bahamas. Soon the winter season, the cruising industry’s busiest time, will begin. No matter where the ship sails, the good times keep on rolling. All cruises have a beginning …
The everlasting pleasures of Amtrak travel
Now that the searing heat has subsided, and travelers’ worries have been quelled, it’s time to get back on ‘track’ with summer. The heat couldn’t have put a bigger damper on the traveling public. Commuter trains and Amtrak trains all together experienced unprecedented delays. With the heat subsiding and recently experiencing some recent cool and …
Riding Amtrak, be on-time all the time
It’s officially winter. The temperature has dipped down to frigid temperatures at all ends of the country. Whether in the northeastern states, the Midwest, the southwest, or even in the pacific region, the temperatures couldn’t have been colder. Even in Florida, travelers of all ages have been caught off guard, with temperatures in the 50s. …
Long Amtrak journeys implore additional nourishment
The summer has unofficially concluded. Not so fast. Just because the summer is perpetually over doesn’t mean that the travel bug is over too. There’s still plenty of traveling to be done. Taking the train anywhere on a long journey is the ultimate road trip. Everyone’s heard the line “One for the road, two for …
Top five Valentine’s Day adult vacation getaways
While football ‘lovers’ are celebrating the big game-the Super Bowl, another holiday has arrived. It’s Valentine’s Day once again. From boyfriends and girlfriends, to young and recently married couples, Valentine’s Day occasions come in many shapes and sizes. Valentine’s Day is also the perfect time of year to celebrate good times together and appreciate each …
Northeast Corridor: Highlights from New York to Boston
Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor runs from Washington, DC to Boston, MA. More than 100 trains race up and down this line daily. From the Northeast Regional, to the Acela Express, to the Keystone, and long-distance trains, the Northeast Corridor is the busiest railroad line in the United States. Previously, the highlights between New York and Washington, …
Northeast Corridor: Highlights of New York to Washington, DC
As vaccination continues to move along and normalcy lurks around the bend, there can’t be a better time to share the highlights of railroad travel. Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor between Boston, MA and Washington, DC is one of the most picturesque routes in the country. The Northeast Corridor spans 457 miles from end to end, with …
Checklist: 5 essentials for Amtrak travelers
It’s October, and the United States’ vaccination rate continues to roll along. Soon enough, the long awaited 70% fully vaccinated plateau will be reached. Soon enough, Americans can truly celebrate the beginning of the end of the Coronavirus pandemic. As the 70% plateau draws near, now is the time to put traveling plans into high …
The top 5 Amtrak long-distance routes
Across the country, the Coronavirus vaccines are being rolled out. Millions of doses, whether single or two shots, the United States is slowly returning to a state of normalcy. On the railroad front, Amtrak has taken a huge step towards normalcy. The Biden administration has passed a 1.7 billion dollar COVID relief bill to restore …