Healthier for the environment, better for sight-seeing, and all around more comfortable and relaxing, train travel is swiftly winning the hearts of globetrotters worldwide. Unlike journeys on a plane, rail trips are not just a means of getting from point A to point B – they are experiences in their own right. Gaze at soaring peaks, cavernous canyons, and mountain top villages through giant glass-domed windows; luxuriate with a glass of champagne in the comfort of a private rail car; get out to stretch your legs and explore new cities along the way – train passengers can enjoy all this and more.  

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It’s the new old favorite. As railway travel continues to gain momentum as a sought-after holiday experience, we’ve compiled a list of the train journeys across the globe capturing our members’ attention. Come aboard as we guide you through the best rail holidays in North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond. 

 

North America 

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Rocky Mountaineer    

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Departing from coastal Vancouver, the Rocky Mountaineer’s First Passage to the West is celebrated for connecting Canada from east to west. Passengers travel through the legendary Spiral Tunnels, traverse the Continental Divide, and make their way across mountain passes and dramatic canyons while enjoying the view through panoramic glass dome windows, before arriving in Banff. With three additional rail routes taking patrons through the rugged Rockies of Canada and the United States, this luxury rail service elevates the mountain adventure experience.  

 

Grand Canyon Railway 

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Steeped in the pioneering history of the Wild West, the Grand Canyon Railway charms visitors with the ever-lasting romance of voyage by train. Paying homage to the intrepid explorers of the Old West who came before them, passengers can enjoy folklore and tales told by authentic characters and musicians who know the stories of the American Frontier by heart. The captivating history of the train route is made only more spellbinding by the incredible views of the Grand Canyon National Park along the way. 

 

The Alaska Railroad 

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Traversing nearly 500 miles of rugged terrain and untouched landscapes, The Alaska Railroad is the ideal rail route for those looking to experience the remote and unkempt Alaskan wild without needing to bare its harsh elements. Offering day trips, overnight getaways, and week-long itineraries, there are myriad options to experience Southcentral and Interior Alaska. From Anchorage to Denali to Seward to Hurricane, train travelers can soak in the diverse terrain of the United States’ largest state.  

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