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TreasonousBastard

(43,049 posts) Thu Nov 28, 2019, 12:01 AM Nov 2019

Got some spam about Canadian rail vacations and decided to check it out...

Most of this seems to be done by tour packagers, and they make it look great:

https://canadiantrainvacations.com/trip/coast-to-coast-by-rail

Prices start at 10 grand US per person? Sorta steep, even for three weeks on the rails, but 500 a night everything included isn't that bad for a deluxe vacation.

I've had some spectacular European train rides. The longest was Frankfurt to Prague, but London-Edinburgh was a bit more interesting. The famous Maillage to somewhere in Scotland was incredible. The Scots built it years ago to show the world how a tourist railroad should be built.

Somehow, I think three weeks on a train could be more interesting than on a cruise.

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Got some spam about Canadian rail vacations and decided to check it out... (Original Post) TreasonousBastard Nov 2019 OP

My in laws were very disappointed in their train trip dawg day Nov 2019 #1

Too much comfort kills the fun and the adventure... TreasonousBastard Nov 2019 #6

But did they use this train? Because the pictures at the link are amazing! Domed Maraya1969 Nov 2019 #8

And if it's going thru the Rockies, you're in for a treat for the eyes!! donkeypoofed Nov 2019 #2

Nor would I. I spent a lot of time in the Bavarian Alps... TreasonousBastard Nov 2019 #5

I would hope the train would be much more intresting LakeArenal Nov 2019 #3

Do it YOLO . I agree about train vs cruise lunasun Nov 2019 #4

Sounds good-- I just have to come up with the 10 grand. TreasonousBastard Nov 2019 #7

dawg day

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1. My in laws were very disappointed in their train trip

Reply to TreasonousBastard (Original post)

Thu Nov 28, 2019, 12:12 AM

Nov 2019

Across Canada... found the accommodations too cramped, and not enough time in the scenic areas. They are old though and comfort is a must.

TreasonousBastard

(43,049 posts)

6. Too much comfort kills the fun and the adventure...

Reply to dawg day (Reply #1)

Thu Nov 28, 2019, 01:02 AM

Nov 2019

Dunno how old they are but I'm 73 and will have plenty of comfort in the coffin some day.

Ok, I'm not into spelunking all that much, and I have no intention of reserving a spot on the Everest climb, but I'm interested in new experiences, not new experiences from a comfortable chair.

This is not a slam on your in-laws--we all have our preferences, and if they don't hurt anyone, "just do it".

Maraya1969

(22,483 posts)

8. But did they use this train? Because the pictures at the link are amazing! Domed

Reply to dawg day (Reply #1)

Thu Nov 28, 2019, 01:05 AM

Nov 2019

windows so you can see the entire sky! And the seats look amazingly comfortable.

I hope it wasn't this company because I am interested in finding out more.

donkeypoofed

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2. And if it's going thru the Rockies, you're in for a treat for the eyes!!

Reply to TreasonousBastard (Original post)

Thu Nov 28, 2019, 12:13 AM

Nov 2019

The beauty of the mountains is spectacular. I hope you get to do it. It sounds truly amazing! The Rockies are in my backyard and I never tire of looking at them!