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Condé Nast Traveler
Cond Nast Traveler Magazine SeptemberOctober 2018 Volume VI Truth in Travel Eastern Express
Jo Rodgers

Train Journeys

Train Journeys

These Amtrak Train Routes Make Stops at Some of America's Most Scenic National Parks

There's something adventurous about exploring America's wilderness by train.
Train Journeys

Amtrak's New First Class Dining Experience Is Inspired by Popular Restaurants in New York and Philadelphia

Stephen Starr is bringing his James Beard Award-winning dishes on board Acela trains.
Wellness & Spas

We Tried Out the New Dior Spa on Board the Royal Scotsman Train—Here's What It's Like

Think glossy lacquered walls, the Maison's burgundy Toile de Jouy, and one of the most comfortable spa beds in the world.
Train Journeys

4 Amtrak Routes That Make for Scenic—And Affordable—Summer Getaways

From beach towns in Michigan and oceanfront resorts in Rhode Island to vineyards in Texas hill country.
Hot List

Best New Ways to Travel: 2023 Hot List

The most exciting new openings in travel, from the freshest airport terminals to exciting train and air routes.

Inspiration

Train Journeys

Train Travel in the U.S. Is Getting More Luxurious

Upscale sight-seeing tours, new products from Amtrak, and planned high-speed routes are making U.S. train travel more comfortable and convenient.
Train Journeys

Train Travel With Kids: Tips for a Smooth Journey from Parents and Travel Experts

Whether you’re traveling with toddlers or teens.
Train Journeys

7 Best Amtrak Travel Packages for Visiting Coastal Cities and National Parks

These train itineraries—some of which bundle hotel stays and sightseeing tours—meander through the likes of Seattle, the Grand Canyon, and Yellowstone.
Train Journeys

A Rail Journey Across America’s Smallest Towns

An Amtrak train trip is the ideal way to have big adventures in America’s smallest towns.
Train Journeys

Meet the U.S. Tourists Who Only Travel by Train

For these frequent travelers, a rail journey tops any other mode of transport.
Train Journeys

How Pullman Porters Influenced a Generation of Black Train Travelers

Aside from assisting passengers, these train workers did everything from disseminating Black newspapers to training young employees.
Train Journeys

This Upscale Train Takes Travelers Through the Rockies to Utah’s National Parks

A trip on the new Rocky Mountaineer train in the U.S., with views of Utah's rock formations and unlimited drinks from the beverage cart. 
News & Advice

Traveling Through New York’s Penn Station Just Got a Lot More Glamorous

The new Moynihan Train Hall gives travelers plenty of reasons to linger at Penn Station.
News & Advice

Amtrak's Black Friday Sale Means 50 Percent Off Train Travel

Some high-speed Acela routes are under $50. 
News & Advice

Amtrak's Latest Sale Includes Acela Routes and Social Distance-Friendly Roomettes

Acela tickets are as low as $69 between New York and Washington, D.C.
Train Journeys

I Work on a Luxury Train, and We’re Rethinking Everything After COVID-19

“Taking the Rocky Mountaineer is not just about getting from point A to B; it's about the experience.”
News & Advice

Amtrak Has Changed the Cancellation Policies for Its Cheapest Tickets

Prices are ultra low—but now come with a few extra catches. 
Train Journeys

The Belmond British Pullman Is Taking ‘Downton Abbey’ Fans from London to Highclere Castle

The legendary luxury train is celebrating Downton Abbey’s big-screen debut with a pair of day trips to the historic home that inspired it all.
News & Advice

Amtrak's Latest Deal Makes Long-Haul Train Travel Bearable

Rooms are two for the price of one in Amtrak's summer sale.
News & Advice

Virgin Trains USA's Patrick Goddard Wants to Get Americans Out of Their Cars

But he doesn't think the hyperloop will be our transportation savior.