From New York to Miami on James Bond’s favorite train
His first trip, on a wartime assignment, so inspired Ian Fleming that the “Train Of Tomorrow” that carried him from New York to Florida featured in several James Bond novels: it was the Silver Meteor. The fabled Amtrak train takes in Charleston, Savannah, and Orlando before rolling into Miami. [telegraph.co.uk]
Get a view of the Maritimes on this overnight train trip from Halifax to Montreal
If you’re going to indulge in The Ocean, VIA Rail’s scenic route between Montreal and Halifax, booking Sleeper Plus class is the only way to go. Lunch, dinner, and breakfast in the dining car are Sleeper Plus perks, as are Park Car dome views of the East Coast and Saint Lawrence River Valley. [o.canada.com]
The Ten Cheapest Train Journeys You Can Take Around The World
Trains have always been friends to the budget-conscious globetrotter and while there certainly are some extravagantly-priced journeys out there, it is still possible to find cheap and cheerful jaunts to take on the rails of the world. Here are ten of the coolest train trips that won’t have you reaching for the credit card. [thetravel.com]
From bunk beds to spacious suites, here’s what sleeper rooms look like on ten different trains
Traveling by train may not be as glamorous as it once was, but taking an overnight train to explore a new destination can still make for a nostalgic and memorable experience. From cabins filled with tiny bunks to trains with lush suites, have a look at sleeper rooms on ten different trains around the world. [insider.com]
Is the Shinkansen bullet train Green Car upgrade worth it when traveling in Japan?
For some travelers in Japan, the door to a Shinkansen Green Car seems like a magical barrier through which they’ll never pass. For others, the spacious, plush, amenity-rich alternatives to standard high-speed Shinkansen carriages are well worth the extra ¥4,000 JPY ($37 USD). [soranews24.com]
