Top 10 Rail Vacations in the United States & Canada (12.13.17)
Join us to hear about our Top 10 Rail Vacations in North America! These include visits to destinations such as the Grand Canyon, Glacier National Park, Chicago and New York City just to name a few. Sit back, relax and enjoy the journey!
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Top 10 Rail Vacations in the US and Canada! (6.21.17)
Join us to hear about our Top 10 Rail Vacations in North America! From weekend getaways exploring the beauty of the Grand Canyon, to week-long, cross-country rail adventures seeing America's landscapes, we have it all! See where the train can take you on your next vacation!
To learn more, please visit AmtrakVacations.com or call us at 1-800-268-7252.
10 Cheap Fourth of July Getaways
10 Cheap Fourth of July Getaways
TOP 10 Last Minute RAIL GETAWAY TRIPS!
Summer is in full swing! Have you thought about where your next vacation will be? Come along and we'll explore the top 10 last minute summer getaways. From the Grand Canyon to New York, your options are endless!
FAMILY RAIL VACATIONS featuring our 10 Most Popular Packages!
Join us for this exciting Webinar as we feature our top 10 Family Vacation packages! These trips are great for families and multi-generation travelers as they are filled with family fun activities! Our Vacation packages include a scenic train ride talking you to your destination, Hotels, Meals, Sightseeing and more! We have trips to destinations all over the US and Canada including Glacier National Park, the Grand Canyon, Disney World and more. Learn how easy it is to book your next family trip with Amtrak Vacations or through your local Travel Agent.
The Amtrak Vacations Experience
Discover what America has to offer with Amtrak Vacations. From the excitement of the big cities to the serene vistas of our National Parks, there's no limit to where the train can take you! Learn more by visiting AmtrakVacations.com or by calling 1-800-268-7252.
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Amtrak Vacations: Routes
Ever wondered what Amtrak Vacations was all about? Or what the difference was between going it alone and having an expert handle all of the details of your vacation?
In this Introduction to Amtrak Vacations video, VP of Sales Paul O'Meara will offer up tips on getting started in planning your next Amtrak Vacations journey!
8/8/2018 - 7 Bucket List Rail Journeys You Need to Experience
Is a scenic train journey on your bucket list for 2019? Have you always wanted to experience North America’s great national parks by rail such as Glacier National Park or the Grand Canyon? Or take an exciting train vacation to a top city destination like New Orleans, Seattle, or Niagara Falls? Join us for this exciting, live presentation and learn about 7 rail vacations you need to experience firsthand!
From cross-country, scenic journeys on the most iconic train routes in the US and Canada, to rail getaways to the destinations on everyone’s ‘must see’ list, we’ll tell you why these 7 vacations will rank high on your bucket list.
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Canada TIPS BEFORE VISITING CANADA
TIPS BEFORE VISITING Canada Nova Scotia & New Brunswick or Oak Island
By car, truck or RV ( class A, B or C motorhome ) - there are many travel tips you should know before entering Canada. We visited Oak Island. Is it real????
Have a destination ready to tell customs.
No weapons, except a pocket knife
Canada is on the Metric System (chart below)
Check with your local cell phone provider. Verizon and tracfone have NO SERVICE
At Free WiFi locations worked on cell phones
Visitor Centers are a MUST for local attractions, maps and great tips
ATM would not accept our check / debit card
Have Canadian Cash for tolls & parking
CIBC Bank will exchange USA currency for Canadian Currency
Visa credit card accepted everywhere as a credit card.
Be careful with your credit cards – keep up with all purchased. We had a dispute on a large dollar amount. Capital One notified us of EVERY purchase and conversion amount into USA dollars
Fuel – gas is over $5.00 per gallon
Sales tax 15%
5 cents charge per plastic bag – bring a reusable bag with you
5 cents charge on all bottles – six pack has 30 cent deposit
Walmart Supercenters close at 10 PM
McDonald’s has a limited breakfast menu.
NO Fresh Brewed Ice Tea anywhere – BYO if you are a tea drinker
We visited Canada May 14 – 20 of 2018. Some campgrounds and attractions do not open till end of May.
RV Boondocking – stayed at Walmart – No Problem
Weather is cool to cold in May. Bring 1 heavy jacket, hiking shoes or boots. We had lows in the 30’s and highs in the 60’s
Some campgrounds have NO Showers or Pay showers. Canadian one dollar coin 1 loonie for 10 minutes or 1 loonie for 5 minutes
We were given this chart at a visitor center in Maine before crossing the boarder . It has the most the most common numbers. There are other charts online.
METRIC CONVERSION CHART
Miles to Kilometres
1 mile = 1.61 kilometres
30 miles 37 miles 43 miles 50 miles 56 miles 62 miles 68 miles
50km 60km 70km 80km 90km 100km 110km
US Gallons to Litres
1 gal 2 gal 4 gal 8 gal 10 gal 14 gal
3.79L 7.57L 15.41L 30.28L 37.85L 52.99L
Fahrenheit to Celsius
-22°F -13°F -4°F 5°F 14°F
-30°C -25°C -20°C -15°C -10°C
23°F 32°F 41°F 50°F 59°F
-5°C 0°C 5°C 10°C 15°C
68°F 77°F 86°F 95°F 100°F
20°C 25°C 30°C 35°C 38°C
The Lighthouse Lady Channel
What's Hot with Amtrak Vacations for 2018! (1.10.18)
Join us to hear all about what's trending for 2018! We will talk about some our most popular rail vacations to destinations such as the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Glacier National Park, San Francisco, the Canadian Rockies and more! We’ll share how you can take a relaxing, scenic train ride to these hot spots and see some of America’s most beautiful landscapes, not just at your destination but along the way!
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