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<p><img src="http://i.stcdn.net/news/TrainTrips_230x160.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="129" align="left" /> Train travel in the Old World maintains a certain mystique for many travelers, and it&#8217;s little wonder: With scads of culture, 47 countries packed into a region slightly larger than the U.S., and exhaustive tracks that go everywhere from the plains of Spain to the eastern fringes of Russia, Europe is tailor-made for riding the rails. Our favorite train trips in Europe encompass quintessential experiences, like tucking into multi-course dinners aboard an intimate dining car in Scotland, but we&#8217;ve also folded in modern options, like bedding down in one of the tricked-out private carriages of the Trans-Siberian Express, or the Orient Express, or The Royal Scotsman.</p>
<p><strong>London to Disneyland Paris</strong><strong> on Eurostar Disney</strong></p>
<p>Journeying  from London to Paris on the Eurostar fuels childlike curiosity in its  own right– after all, the tracks are mind-bogglingly submerged in an  English Channel tunnel – but combining that iconic international route  with a visit to Paris Disneyland amps  up the wonderment quotient even more. The direct Eurostar Disney line  zips from London’s city center to the Disneyland Paris gates in a little  more than 2.5 hours (adult rail tickets start at about $109 round-trip,  and fares for children 11 or younger cost approximately $70 round-trip;  park entrance fees are separate), but the party starts before the train  whistle even blows at St. Pancras Station, where a live jazz band sends  off travelers. En route, the littlest riders can occupy themselves with  complimentary Disney-themed activity packs before disembarking at Marne  la Vallée (the station&#8217;s within walking distance to the park gates) and  running into the arms of the Disney characters who welcome guests to  the park each morning. At less than three hours each way, this top train  trip in Europe is a manageable day trip from London (trains depart from  St. Pancras at 9am and leave Disney at 7:30pm, except for Tuesdays and  Saturdays when UK schools are in session), but we suggest coupling the  excursion with a short stay in Paris, as the city’s iconic architecture,  world-class museums, and culinary delights are only about 40 minutes  away from the park via RER, Paris’s regional train system – you then  have the option to catch the standard Eurostar route back to London from  Paris.</p>
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<p><strong>Best Scenic Train Trip</strong></p>
<p><strong>Switzerland on the William Tell Express</strong></p>
<p>Take  in a bevy of Swiss natural wonders aboard the William Tell Express, a  nearly 5-hour boat-train combo trip that links three of the compact  nation’s most storied regions: Lake Lucerne, the Bernese Oberland (famed  for its winter sports), and Ticino (the country’s Italian-speaking  region). The voyage begins with a 3-hour cruise of Lake Lucerne, a  scenic sliver of central Switzerland that showcases the region’s  pastoral mountains and the lake’s bright blue waters. Upgrade to the  first-class fare (from $164, standard fares from $75; available May  through mid-October) to dig into a leisurely gourmet lunch on the boat  ride before settling down in panoramic train cars. As the carriages chug  south toward the Italian border, marvel at the postcard-perfect views  of the Reuss Valley and the soaring, snowcapped peaks of the imposing  Gotthard Range. The top train trip in Europe’s last leg zips through the  historic St. Gotthard Tunnel – a 9-mile passageway that was the world’s  longest train tunnel upon its inauguration in 1882 – before  disembarking in the Italian-flavored Bellinzona, where you can opt to  switch trains and journey on to Lugano or Locarno, close to  Switzerland’s border with Italy</p>
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<p><strong>Best Off-the-Path Train Trip Itinerary</strong></p>
<p><strong>Russia on The Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express </strong></p>
<p>After  7 years (and $25 million invested), Siberia welcomed Russia’s first  elite train trip in May 2007. Although not an exclusively European  itinerary (the line crosses the Asian border at Ekaterinburg four days  into the voyage), the Trans-Siberian Express earns a spot on our list of  top train trips in Europe for its daring foray into some of Russia’s  most remote and otherworldly landscapes. Holding the title as the  world’s longest single-service train (at 5,753 miles), it glides from  Moscow, through the surprisingly beautiful Siberian tundra, and skims  the border of China to arrive at Eurasia’s Pacific coast in Vladivostok,  in 15 days. In that time, passengers soak up the benefits of their  hefty fare (starting price: $8,995 per person in 2011; departures  available May through September) which entitles them to private  carriages, technologically tricked out with plasma-screen TVs and DVD/CD  players; en suite bathrooms with showers and under-floor heating; and  dining delicacies like Borscht, caviar, and omul (a fish unique to Lake  Baikal). At these rates, you would expect meals to be bundled in and  they are, as are alcoholic beverages (including, naturally, vodka), all  gratuities, English-speaking guides, and a 24-hour on-call doctor</p>
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<p><strong>Best Classic Train Trip Itinerary</strong></p>
<p><strong>Venice to Paris on Orient-Express</strong></p>
<p>The  Orient-Express – which most famously wound from London to Istanbul –  reached legendary status as much for its colorful cast of passengers as  for the opulent form of train travel that Belgian creator George  Nagelmackers ushered in when he christened the first locomotive in 1883.  The original line operated in some form until 1977, but its heyday was  in the ’20s and ’30s, when the golden age of train travel in Europe drew  kings, spies, and courtesans aboard for indulgent dinners, fine wines,  and effortless border crossings. Today, passengers can revel in that  history on the modern iteration of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express  (launched by James B. Sherwood in 1982), set aboard a series of vintage  carriages that restores the route to its original lavishness. The  signature Venice to Paris voyage, starting at $2,600, requires one full  day and night (with arrival in Paris the following morning; operates  November through March), but passengers are rewarded with onboard  luxuries like afternoon tea served directly in the cabin; a black  tie-optional, four-course dinner prepared by French chefs in one of  three restaurant cars; and ever-changing vistas of the Italian Dolomites  and Swiss Alps [Think Agatha Christie!]</p>
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<p><strong>Best Old-World Style Cars</strong></p>
<p><strong>Great Britain on the Royal Scotsman</strong></p>
<p>Sumptuous  accommodations and lavish living await passengers aboard the Royal  Scotsman, a nine-car luxury train that epitomizes glamorous,  old-world-style rail travel. Choose from seven itineraries (in 2011,  two-day trips start at $3,720, and seven-day journeys ring in at  $13,180; various departures available May through September) that  crisscross Scotland, Wales, and England, and prepare for a decidedly  intimate experience. The train’s 20 cabins — equipped with private  bathrooms, full-length wardrobes, and feather duvets — sleep only 36  passengers, all of whom have access to the train’s on-call cabin  attendants and standout observation room, complete with plush armchairs  and an outdoor verandah. Formal dinners are not to be missed, as  travelers outfit themselves in cocktail dresses, tuxedos, and tartans  before indulging in locally sourced meals prepared by head chef Mark  Tamburrini, who cut his teeth cooking in London’s Michelin-starred  L’Escargot. The Edwardian décor (think rich marquetry, deep-mahogany  paneling, and boldly patterned linens) and gold-star service is perhaps  only outdone by the passing countryside, as this top train trip in  Europe rolls over stone bridges, past crumbling castles, and through  pink heather glens into the heart of the Highlands</p>
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<p><strong>Best Hotel-Like Train</strong></p>
<p><strong>Overnight to/from Spain on Elipsos Train-Hotel</strong></p>
<p>Substituting  a hotel stay with overnight travel saves valuable time and funds on  tight vacation schedules, but the sacrifice is often a rocky night’s  sleep in cramped spaces and little energy to explore the next day’s  destination. Spain’s Elipsos Train-Hotel lines, however, succeed in  making an overnight trip on the tracks appealing, practical, and  downright relaxing. The sleek trains’ premier compartments claim many of  the accoutrement&#8217;s of modern hotels (en suite showers, free morning  newspapers, complimentary breakfast), and all-level tickets offer cozy  sleeping quarters, complimentary magazines, and access to the onboard  restaurant and bar. Although the tracks cross four international borders  (France, Spain, Italy, and Switzerland), we’re partial to the  simplicity of the nonstop, 14.5-hour Barcelona to Milan voyage  (first-class, one-way rates from $125), which departs year-round from  Barcelona’s Estacio de Franca in the evening and pulls into Milan’s  Centrale station just in time for the morning’s first cappuccino</p>
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<p><strong>Best Engineered Train Line</strong></p>
<p><strong>Norway on the The Bergen Line</strong></p>
<p>Train  trips in Europe are rife with tracks that tackle rugged terrain,  traverse imposing mountain passes, and complete staggering feats of  engineering in general, but the Bergen Line of Norway is quite simply  one of the most impressive – and a prime example of a trip that can take  you places that you might never experience otherwise. As one of  Europe’s highest railways, it passes through scenic fjord inlets, and  past snowcapped mountains and glaciers, on a 300-plus mile journey (much  of which is above the timber line) between the culturally rich city of  Bergen in western Norway and its capital at Oslo. The classic 7-hour  voyage  (standard rates start at $153; available year-round), which  celebrated its centenary in 2009, also includes stops at charming  mountain towns and ski resorts, and exhibits many technological  accomplishments en route, including passage through a spiral mountain  tunnel. The smooth traction and steady velocity of the train does little  to give away its constant battle against extreme temps, icy winds, and  harsh snowfalls – against which a combination of skilled workers and  high-tech equipment is constantly employed to outmaneuver</p>
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<p><strong>Best Train Trip for Sweet Tooths</strong></p>
<p><strong>Swiss Alps on the Chocolate Train</strong></p>
<p>Sate  both sweet and savory cravings aboard the Chocolate Train, a daylong  trip (available June through October) that glides through the Swiss Alps  with visits to the hometowns of two of the country’s richest culinary  creations. The train departs from (and returns to) Montreux,  Switzerland, and rolls northeast to Gruyeres, an idyllic medieval  hill-town where cheese-mongers still milk Fribourg cows to churn out  blocks of the eponymous cheese. A tour of Gruyeres Castle breaks up the  voyage before taking off to nearby Broc, home to the world-famous  Cailler-Nestle factory. The new, $7-million visitor center, which opened  in April 2010 and traces the history of Swiss chocolate from the Aztecs  to the present, is educational, but rest assured that there is plenty  of chocolate available for consumption, as well – 65 tons of chocolate  are produced on-site each day. While traveling aboard this top train  trip in Europe, savor the treats inside a Belle Epoque Pullman car, or  feast your eyes on the surrounding countryside from a panoramic  carriage, which promises unobstructed views of Lake Gruyeres, orderly  vineyards, and craggy Alps</p>
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<p><strong>Best Coastal Train Trip</strong></p>
<p><strong>Provence and the French Riviera on TER Méditerranée</strong></p>
<p>Although  the French are known for their high-speed, high-tech TGV train trips,  you’ll find some of their most notable routes (and the most authentic  French experiences) along their slower, regional tracks. A well-kept  secret is their Mediterranean line, TER Méditerranée, which, while not  particularly stunning onboard, more than makes up for it with its  spectacular location, which straddles the French Riviera coastline as it  rolls for 3 hours and 40 minutes from the port city of Marseille  (accessible from Paris in just 3 hours by TGV train) to Ventimiglia,  Italy, stopping at the Riviera capital of Nice, the resort towns of  Antibes and St. Raphael, film-famous Cannes, and high-rolling Monte  Carlo along the way. In the summer, bundled packages cruising through  the Marseille calanques and exploring the Posidonie grasslands (home to  several thousand protected species) are available directly through TER,  but the allure of this top train trip in Europe is making leisurely  stops along the way, disembarking at quaint villages and stunning  beaches at whim.</p>
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<p><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:medium;">13 days from $3,695             pp</p>
<p>July 24 &#8211; August  			6,<br />
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<p><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:medium;"> <em>Round-trip by train to Glacier National Park, Grand Teton,  			Arches &amp; Canyonlands National Parks</em></span></p>
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		<title>Hit the rails for an unforgettable journey through the wide-open spaces of northern Arizona</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="justify">Hit the rails for an unforgettable journey through the wide-open spaces of northern Arizona and up to the very edge of the Grand Canyon, where you will stay for a starry night within walking distance of the South Rim.</p>
<p align="justify">Wonderfully nostalgic, Grand Canyon Railways features vintage trains and western entertainment, harkening back to a golden age of travel when people enjoyed each other’s company.</p>
<p>Offering packages that work in conjunction with the train schedule—making for seamless entry in and out of the park—Grand Canyon Railways is a relaxing way to experience the immense grandeur of America’s greatest wonder</p>
<div><span class="header">Canyon Limited Plus package<br />
$420 per adult (age 16+)<br />
$86 per child (age 2-15)</span></div>
<p><span class="style3">4 DAYS, 3 NIGHTS INCLUDES:</span></p>
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<li>Roundtrip Coach Class train travel from Williams, AZ to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon</li>
<li>Guide-narrated motorcoach rim tour of the South Rim</li>
<li>Overnight stay at the Maswik Lodge inside Grand Canyon National Park</li>
<li>Two nights at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel in Williams</li>
<li>Two breakfasts and two dinners per person at the Railway&#8217;s Grand Depot Café in Williams</li>
<li>Prices valid for travel through Oct 31, 2009</li>
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<p>Terms and Conditions: Price is per person based on adult double occupancy and does not include tax or National Park entry fee. Valid for travel from 5/4 &#8211; 10/31/09 and subject to change. Must be booked 11 days in advance of travel. 50th Birthday Special: must travel 7 days before or after your birthday. Must present ID with proof of birth at ticket counter. Free ride valid for Coach Class travel only through 12/31/09. Not applicable to others in party, only the person celebrating their birthday. Not valid for Polar Express. Not valid for prior bookings and groups; cannot be combined with any other offer, discount or special promotion. No cash value; no cash refunds or credits will be given.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-family:Arial;"><strong><em><span style="font-size:large;color:#000066;">Celebrate NEW YEARS </span></em></strong><strong><span style="font-size:large;color:#000066;">in the High Sierras</span></strong></span></p>
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<em><span style="font-size:medium;color:#196980;">Celebrate the arrival of 2009 in the Sierra Nevadas &amp; arrive</span></em></p>
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ONE TIME ONLY. 8 Days from $1,995</span></big></big></div>
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<li><span style="font-size:x-small;font-family:Arial;">4-day/3-night stay at the historic and elegant Mark<br />
Hopkins Hotel atop Nob Hill in San Francisco.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size:x-small;font-family:Arial;">Complimentary transfers, luggage handling <em>and more!</em></span></li>
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<div><span style="font-size:x-small;font-family:Arial;">Without question, one of the most interesting train rides in the World is the fabled passage over the High Sierra Nevada Mountains from Sacramento to Reno over the storied &#8216;Overland Route&#8217; of the Union Pacific Railroad. This engineering marvel, carved out of sheer rock by Chinese coolies was part of the original Transcontinental Railroad and is still, almost 150 years after completion, an extraordinary feat. In winter, it is a visual feast, with snowsheds, tunnels, poignant Donner Lake and scenic running along the Truckee River. Happily, this glorious train ride is only one of many superlatives on our High Sierra New Years holiday and we invite you to join us.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:x-small;font-family:Arial;">This is an unabashedly indulgent holiday, featuring a vintage 1940&#8242;s Streamliner train, our own &#8216;Reno Limited&#8217; to convey our guests in &#8216;Club Car&#8217; comfort to &amp; from Reno in grand style. With big picture windows, fresh flowers, fine dining and an attentive staff, this is a delightful and nostalgic way to travel. Our guests enjoy three nights at the superb Silver Legacy Hotel complete with a Gala New Years Eve dinner and party, making the destination as fun as getting there.</span></div>
<p><span style="font-size:x-small;font-family:Arial;">Best of all, our holiday includes three nights in San Francisco after Reno at the legendary Mark Hopkins Hotel, the grande dame of San Francisco hotels along with plenty of free time to enjoy, in the immortal words of the late Herb Caen, &#8216;Everybody&#8217;s Favorite City&#8217;, San Francisco.</p>
<p>In short, with a spectacularly beautiful train journey, excellent accommodations, grand dining and our very own Barbara Abegglen as the tour manager, we cannot think of a nicer way to welcome 2009. All Aboard!<br />
                                                <strong><em>          We invite you to join us.</em></strong></p>
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<p align="left"><span style="font-size:medium;color:#000080;"><strong><big>For bookings made by Friday, October 31, we include FREE connecting Amtrak travel from ANY US CITY to begin and end this program! </big></strong></span></p>
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<td width="363" height="22" bgcolor="#ffffff">Guests arrive and check-in for a complimentary hotel stay at the superb Woodfin Suites Hotel located just a one minute walk from the Emeryville Amtrak Station.</td>
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<td width="363" height="22">A morning departure for Reno over the fabled ‘Overland Route&#8217; with a stunning ride in daylight through the high Sierra, past Donner Lake and into Reno over the original Transcontinental Railroad. We begin our two-night stay at the superbly located Silver Legacy Resort tonight. B D</td>
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<td width="363" height="22" bgcolor="#ffffff">All morning at leisure to enjoy this lovely setting or to enjoy games of chance. Tonight, a Gala New Years Eve Dinner &amp; Party to ring in the New Year is included. B D R</td>
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<td width="363" height="22">All morning to sleep in on the first day of the year. Later today, a special lunch with new found friends with a final evening in Reno at leisure, possibly taking in one of floor shows.</td>
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<td width="363" height="22" bgcolor="#ffffff">We depart Reno after breakfast for the stunningly beautiful ride west through the Sierra Nevada, around Stanford Curve and past Blue Canyon to Sacramento and then along San Francisco Bay for an early evening arrival at the the Mark Hopkins Hotel atop Nob Hill. B L</td>
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<td width="363" height="22">Wake up today in what is considered the best place to live in the world. (Ask any San Franciscan!) Just outside is the fabled Powell St. Cable Car Line waiting to show you this amazing city. It’s a city that delights all the senses.</td>
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<td width="363" height="22" bgcolor="#ffffff">Mark Hopkins is a San Francisco Landmark, its located just a<br />
few blocks from Union Square. Care to shop today? Tonight we have planned a very San Francisco experience just for our<br />
group. Ah-ahh, no telling &#8211; it’s a surprise. Later enjoy a fare- well cocktail toast on our last night with our new friends.</td>
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<td width="363" height="22">Today we return home in the new year with a collection of<br />
indelible memories to revisit for a lifetime. Chances are you’ll<br />
come back someday for all who come, tend to leave their heart in San Francisco.</td>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fall Colors in the Great Smoky Mountains By train with the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, the Steamboat American Queen and the storied Peabody Hotel, Memphis October 24 &#8211; November 6, 2008 14 days from $3,695.00 VERY LIMITED SPACE TRAINS@FriendsTravel.com P R O G R A M    F E A T U R E S    A [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=trainholidaysfriendstravel.wordpress.com&amp;blog=4909677&amp;post=13&amp;subd=trainholidaysfriendstravel&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p style="text-align:center;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:24pt;">Fall                    Colors</span></strong><br />
<strong><em><span style="font-size:13.5pt;">in the</span></em></strong><strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt;"><br />
</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:18pt;">Great Smoky                    Mountains</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:18pt;"> </span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align:center;" align="center"><strong><em><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:maroon;">By                    train with the Biltmore Estate </span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:maroon;"><br />
<strong><span style="font-family:Arial;">in Asheville, the Steamboat </span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family:Arial;">American Queen and the storied </span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family:Arial;">Peabody Hotel,                    Memphis</span></strong></span></em></strong></p>
<p style="text-align:center;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;color:maroon;">October 24 &#8211;                    November 6, 2008</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;color:maroon;"><br />
<strong><span style="font-family:Arial;">14 days from                    $3,695.00</span></strong></span></strong></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:#e3b017;">P R O G R A        M    F E A T U R E S    A T   A           G L A N C E</span></strong></p>
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<blockquote><p><span style="font-size:36pt;">J</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;">oin us on a very special          Autumn holiday to the Great Smoky Mountains that includes, in one          relaxed holiday, every feature one would hope for on the Great American          vacation: Complimentary travel to the start of the trip in St. Louis,          two nights in lovely Asheville, North Carolina with a tour of the fabled          Biltmore Estate of the Vanderbilts, two nights in the Great Smoky          Mountains at the luxury Park Vista Resort with complete touring and a          ride on the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad and last but not least, a rare          voyage on the Mississippi river from St. Louis to Memphis aboard the          greatest steamboat ever built American Queen. With superb hotels, grand          dining, the Great Smoky Mountains, Asheville and the American Queen, there          is only one important ingredient missing, you!</span></p>
<p><em>We invite you          to join us.</em></p></blockquote>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;">Complimentary train travel          from any US city to          St.          Louis and the start of our tour when booked          early. Those with less time may take advantage of our $99. <span class="GramE">airfare</span> from over 189 gateway cities to St. Louis.</span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;">Two-nights in lovely          Asheville, North Carolina at the wonderfully located Doubletree Biltmore          at the gates of the fabled Biltmore Estate of the Vanderbilt family. We          have included a tour of Asheville as well.</span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;">Two-nights at the excellent          Park Vista Resort Hotel in Gatlinburg,          TN, in the Great          Smoky Mountains. All rooms at Park Vista have their own          balcony.</span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;">The Great Smoky Mountain          Railroad excursion train through Nantahala River Gorge with highlights          like Horseshoe Curve, Fontana Lake Trestle and the Tennessee River, fantastic scenery during the          height of Fall Colors.</span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;">Rare six-night Passage            from St. Louis to Memphis aboard            the Steamboat American Queen, the largest and most opulent river boat            ever built. &#8216;Ports&#8217; include Cape            Girardeau, Mt.Vernon, lovely Paducah, <span class="GramE">New</span> Madrid            before our arrival in Memphis where we transfer and enjoy            the spectacular Opryland Resort. Nicely, all meals &amp; entertainment            aboard the river boat are included. </span></li>
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		<description><![CDATA[Best of the West  &#8211; 13 days from $2,895 pp Departing June 14 &#8211; 26, July 19 &#8211; 31 (sold out!), sorry, &#38; September 13 &#8211; 25, 2009 Round-trip by train to Glacier National Park, Grand Teton, Arches &#38; Canyonlands National Parks The American West  is graced with five truly astonishing National Parks: Glacier National [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=trainholidaysfriendstravel.wordpress.com&amp;blog=4909677&amp;post=3&amp;subd=trainholidaysfriendstravel&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size:large;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <strong>Best of the West  &#8211; </strong>13 days from $2,895             pp </span></p>
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Departing June 14 &#8211; 26, </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:large;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="text-decoration:line-through;">July 19 &#8211; 31</span> </span> <span style="font-size:medium;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#800000;"> (sold out!)</span><span style="font-size:large;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">, sorry,  			&amp; </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:large;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">September 13 &#8211; 25, 2009</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <em>Round-trip by train to Glacier National Park, Grand Teton,  			Arches &amp; Canyonlands National Parks</em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:x-small;font-family:Arial;">The American West  is  		graced with five truly astonishing National Parks: Glacier National  		Park, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Arches and Canyonlands and it is with  		great pleasure that we have combined them, along with two legendary  		train journeys, all in one leisurely and glorious holiday that offers  		comfort, extraordinary sightseeing, personalized attention and an  		intelligent itinerary.</span></p>
<p>We begin in Chicago, or Seattle/Portland with an overnight journey  		aboard the famed &#8216;Empire Builder&#8217; train to magical Glacier National  		Park, Montana where we stay overnight in one of the grand historic  		lodges built in the early 20th Century by the Great Northern Railroad,  		before embarking on the fabled &#8216;Going to the Sun&#8217; Highway over the  		Continental Divide aboard one of the famous red &#8216;jammer&#8217; buses. We then  		travel south to relaxing Fairmont Hot Springs with an overnight stay in  		this soothing setting before the visual feast of Yellowstone where we  		stay two-nights (many other tours offer just one night) where again,  		complete sightseeing is featured including Old Faithful, Upper &amp; Lower  		Falls and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. Here, as at all places we  		visit, ALL sightseeing and admission fees are included. From  		Yellowstone, we head to Grand Teton National Park for a two-night stay  		that also includes a scenic float trip on the Snake River. Then south,  		to Salt Lake City for an overnight stay in this lovely city before  		another double-header of amazing sights, Canyonland and Arches National  		Parks!</p>
<p>After Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, we board the legendary  		&#8216;California Zephyr&#8217; train for the breathtaking passage through the  		Colorado Rockies in daylight over the &#8216;Main Line Through the Rockies&#8217; of  		the Denver &amp; Rio Grande Western Railroad, a route celebrated for over  		100 years as the ultimate passage through the Rockies. Guests bound for  		the West Coast enjoy the daylight passage through the Sierra Nevada  		Mountains.</p>
<p>At <em><strong>Friends Travel Train Holidays</strong></em>, we operate these programs to be the opposite of most  		tours. There is huge amounts of free time, folks are not forced to spend  		every waking moment on a regimented schedule, there are no name badges  		and we find our tours appeal to passengers that would not normally  		consider an escorted holiday. Our hotels on this program are uncommonly  		nice compared to standard tours, most meals are included, the majority  		of our hotel stays are two-nights long and there are no exhausting days.  		A professional tour manager is with you from start to finish to handle  		all the details, allowing you to relax and enjoy the important things,  		like the best photo of Old Faithful or a bald eagle.</p>
<p>With no flying or airports required, intelligent and comprehensive  		sightseeing, a leisurely pace and travel aboard two famous trains along  		with only four departures, prompt reservations are encouraged to avoid  		disappointment. <strong><em> All Aboard!</em></strong></p>
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<p align="left"><span style="font-size:x-small;font-family:Arial;">Train travel from Chicago,  		Seattle, or Portland to Glacier National Park, Montana aboard the famous  		&#8216;Empire Builder&#8217; train, a speedy scenic overnight trip.</span></p>
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<p align="left"><span style="font-size:x-small;font-family:Arial;">Two-night stay and full day  		in stunning Glacier National Park including the famed &#8216;Going to the Sun&#8217;  		Highway across the Continental Divide by red open-air ‘jammer’ bus.</span></p>
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<p align="left"><span style="font-size:x-small;font-family:Arial;">A blissful overnight stay in  		Fairmont Hot Springs with plenty of time to enjoy the healing waters  		(admission is included).</span></p>
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<p align="left"><span style="font-size:x-small;font-family:Arial;">Gates of the Mountain cruise  		on the Missouri River so vividly described by Lewis &amp; Clark, a visual  		feast. </span></p>
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<p align="left"><span style="font-size:x-small;font-family:Arial;">Luxury hotel stay in Salt  		Lake City, a nice &#8216;urban indulgence&#8217; during our tour.</span></p>
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<p align="left"><span style="font-size:x-small;font-family:Arial;">Train travel from Utah to  		California through the Sierra Nevadas or to Chicago aboard the  		‘California Zephyr’ train with a spectacular daylight trip through the  		Colorado Rockies over the storied Denver &amp; Rio Grande Western Railroad  		&#8216;Mainline through the Rockies&#8217;.</span></p>
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<p align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;">Overnight Aboard the Train </span></strong></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-size:x-small;font-family:Arial;">We have included travel to  		Glacier Park aboard the Empire Builder, a fabled and scenic route  		everyone should experience once. Guests who wish to upgrade from the  		included coach accommodations may upgrade to bedroom accommodations and  		pricing varies by date and room type. Like airline tickets, rates are  		less costly when early reservations are made. The Empire Builder  		features full dining car and sightseer lounge service regardless of your  		accommodation onboard. Similarly, guests may choose to upgrade aboard  		the California Zephyr train at the conclusion of the tour.</span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-size:x-small;font-family:Arial;">Happily, our passengers begin their holiday  		aboard the Empire Builder, Amtrak&#8217;s highest-rated train in terms of  		customer satisfaction. With refurbished cars, upgraded dining service  		with real dining cars with menu items prepared freshly onboard and  		served atop white linen, the Empire Builder makes travel a treat. With a  		glass-windowed sightseer lounge car for taking in the magnificent vistas  		of the West, this is a relaxing and pleasant way to start your vacation.  		Boarding points include Seattle, Portland, Chicago, Milwaukee and St.  		Paul. Easy same-day connections are available from almost all Midwest  		points as well.</span></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[All aboard! One of the worlds great train trips is through Mexicos stunning  Copper Canyon over the storied Chihuahua al Pacifico Railway. Many companies offer Copper Canyon tours but most are flawed in that there are long segments and days by bus, or on Mexican airlines in and out of small airports.  Even worse, some [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=trainholidaysfriendstravel.wordpress.com&amp;blog=4909677&amp;post=1&amp;subd=trainholidaysfriendstravel&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:medium;"><span style="font-weight:700;font-style:italic;font-family:Arial;">All                    aboard! </span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Times New Roman;"> </span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">One of the                    worlds great train trips is through Mexicos stunning  Copper                    Canyon over the storied Chihuahua al Pacifico Railway. Many                    companies offer Copper Canyon tours but most are flawed in                    that there are long segments and days by bus, or on Mexican                    airlines in and out of small airports.  Even worse, some                    offer only a cursory view of this spectacular natural wonder,                    four times the size of the Grand Canyon and featuring 37                    bridges and 86 tunnels.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">At Train Holidays, we                    have designed a showcase tour that offers up three days in the                    Copper Canyon and travels the entire route of the Chihuahua al                    Pacific Railway.  Nicer still, our guests travel to                    Mazatlan and the start of our Copper Canyon trip not by bus or                    air, but in comfort and convenience aboard the superb ms                    Oosterdam of Holland America Line. By special arrangement, our                    guests enjoy a three-night mini cruise from San Diego to                    Mazatlan, stopping in scenic Cabo San Lucas at the tip of Baja                    California on the way!  Could there be a nicer way to                    start a holiday.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">Comfort is the byword of                    this program with many thoughtful touches and extras.  A                    professional US tour guide is with you from start to finish,                    the hotels utilized are excellent, comprehensive sightseeing                    is included and so that you may begin your trip without                    worrying about missed connections or delays, we begin with an                    overnight luxury hotel stay in San Diego so that you are in                    place the day before the ship sails.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Times New Roman;">There is                    only one flaw and it is that this unique and beautifully                    designed holiday is available only a few times during the                    year.  We encourage you to reserve now to avoid                    disappointment.  All Aboard!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><em>F<span style="font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Arial;">eatures:</span></span></em><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;">Fully                      escorted by professional tour manager from start to                      finish.</span></li>
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<p></span><span style="font-size:x-small;font-family:Arial;">Overnight luxury hotel                      stay in San Diego the evening before sailing at the Sheraton                      including transfers from the airport or train station upon                      arrival and to the pier on sailing day.</span></p>
<li><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-size:x-small;">Rare                      three-night voyage from San Diego to Mazatlan aboard the ms                      Oosterdam of Holland America Line <em>(ms Ryndam in 2009)</em> with a port call in Cabo San Lucas en route <em>(In 2009 this                      will be a day at sea).</em></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:x-small;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;">Special party                      and events aboard ms. Oosterdam.</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;">Complete                      sightseeing daily while in the Copper Canyon is included as                      are all meals in the Canyon.</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;">The                      Copper Canyon by train with four days in the Copper Canyon,                      more time than anyone else offers in this wonder of the                      world. We traverse the line from El Fuerta to Chihuahua with                      short day trips on the Chihuahua al Pacifico Railway, not                      missing a mile of spectacular scenery.</span></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;">First Class                      hotel stays in El Fuerte, Divisadero, Creel and Chihuahua                      with all meals.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#800000;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-style:italic;font-family:Arial;">Important                    Highlights. . . .</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#800000;"> &#8211; </span>Easy air or train connections                    into our starting point, lovely San Diego,                    California.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#800000;">- </span>NO flights into or within Mexico on                    Mexican aircraft</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#800000;">- </span>No long tiring bus trips unlike other                    tour operators who spend two days each way driving from                    the US into the Copper Canyon.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#800000;">- </span>Mini-cruise from San Diego aboard                    Holland America Line, the perfect leisurely and indulgent                    start to a magical            trip.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:x-small;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000000;"><strong>A Train Holiday to the Copper                    Canyon</strong><br />
San Diego to El Paso<br />
<em>Spring &amp;                    Fall Departures</em><br />
</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Times New Roman;"><em>October                    31, 2008, February 20, 2009, October 16, 2009 &amp; November                    13, 2009</em></span></p>
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