Queen Victoria was born on May 24, 1819. She was the only daughter of Edward, Duke of Kent, fourth son of George III. Her father died almost immediately after her birth thus she became heir to the throne because the three uncles who were ahead of her in succession – George IV, Frederick Duke of ...
Train tours are a wonderful way to see some beautiful scenery in a relatively stress-free environment. You can recline in your spacious, comfortable seat and let the ever-changing landscapes roll by, while the rhythmic sound of the train’s wheels melts away your worries. Best of all, train vacations leave all the planning, driving, meals and ...
Last year about this time, my husband suggested we take a train trip via Amtrak. I was dubious. We always travel by plane or car. Amtrak was more expensive, and slow! It did not seem like the greatest idea. But I thought we could give it a go anyway. I’m so glad I decided to ...
If you have never taken the train before, you are probably filled with questions about what seats to book. Perhaps you have taken the train, but this time you want to upgrade to first class seating. Taking Amtrak to your destination can be a relatively cheap and entertaining way of traveling, but there are things ...
Ever wondered if you could survive an overnight train trip? We did both – wondered and survived. In fact, not only did we survive but along the way we also picked up a few basic ideas that have served us in good stead each time we get the urge to travel and don’t get the ...
As vacation resources become more and more utilitarian, more people are searching for a new way to travel. One of the fastest growing trends around the world is scenic train travel. Traveling by train is not just for grandma anymore but well seasoned travelers, outdoor or train enthusiasts, history buffs, and lovers. Cruise ships and ...
Traveling by train, once the only way to travel great distances across the United States, is becoming popular for family vacations. Guests see sights, visit towns, historical markers and more without having to do the driving. Train trips can be completely by train, or a mix of transportation by train, plain, bus or taxi. While ...
The Sonoma Traintown Railroad Park is a little scale model railroad world. Located in the city of Sonoma on Broadway, between Napa Road and MacArthur Street. It is a family attraction that is sure to thrill any small train enthusiast. In addition to the train, there are old-fashioned carnival rides, a few train displays, snack ...