As the United States continues to rebound from the COVID pandemic, city streets are swiftly coming back to life. Once COVID restrictions are fully lifted, who knows how elated everyone around the country will be. Better, travelers will feel not just safer but will know that a huge monkey has been taken off their back. …
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, …
Amtrak Fall destinations: Something to be-leaf in
Wow, what a summer! Understatement, right? The temporary cancellations didn’t cause that much of a disruption. According to most riders, the summer went rather smoothly. With the summer repairs at New York Penn Station over, it’s time to focus on the good times that lay ahead. With shiny new rails in place, Amtrak’s trains will …
“Boston: History beyond freedom’s trail” is complete!
There are than a dozen U.S. cities well rooted in history. There are cities well known for sailing, contemporary architecture, cultural diversity, and their sports traditions. We must not forget that there are cities well known for their distinctive accents. The one city that captures the traveler’s imagination in all of these categories is Boston. …
4th of July on board Queen Mary 2: A cruise with plenty of fireworks!
It was Christmas of 2005. My parents presented to my brother and me the most exciting present ever. All four of us were going on a cruise on the extravagant Queen Mary 2. My parents had already sailed on the Queen Mary 2 twice. Our sailing day finally arrived. It was Saturday, July 3rd, …