For those that are new to Cruise Maven, I don't fly. Instead, I travel a lot aboard Amtrak trains all over the country. One thing ...
Amtrak, Scenic Trains and Europe Trains
So you're planning to take an Amtrak train - maybe overnight and across the USA? Congratulations! For decades, I've traveled multiple times on all Amtrak trains everywhere there's a route. Now I want to share my love of train travel with my Amtrak train reviews and Amtrak information.
I hope my Amtrak train reviews will help you to plan your train trip. From how to pack for an overnight train trip to a four-night cross country ride, plus what to expect, how to approach the dining car and more.
I've also traveled extensively by trains through most of Europe. You'll find information about Europe train travel and getting to cruise ports in Venice, Rome, Amsterdam, Southampton and more.
You'll also find information on how to take Amtrak trains to your cruise port across the USA. It's all here!
Tips for Traveling in an Amtrak Sleeper Car – The Complete Guide
Updated 4/2/2021: It's taken me a long time to compile this list of tips for traveling in an Amtrak sleeper car. I've learned a lot about ...
Amtrak Resumes Daily Long Distance Service on 12 Routes
Amtrak is gearing up for summer 2021 anxious vacationers with plans to restore daily service on 12 long distance routes. Due to ...
How to Choose Your Amtrak Sleeping Accommodations
As a long-time Amtrak enthusiast, I've traveled all across the country and stayed in all the different sleeping accommodations. To help you ...
Amtrak Riders Can Now Bid for Premium Upgrades
Amtrak has introduced a new upgrade bidding program and it's called BidUp. Basically, just like with other travel programs where you place ...
Amtrak Viewliner Roomette Review and Photos
There's a lot to be said for having your own private sleeper on an overnight train trip. An Amtrak Viewliner roomette is an affordable option and ...
Rocky Mountaineer New Luxury Train in Colorado – Utah
Canadian-owned Rocky Mountaineer has announced plans to bring its luxury train journeys to America's Southwest. Yes, finally, a glass-domed ...
10 Best Tips How to Pack for an Amtrak Overnight Train Trip
After dozens of cross-country Amtrak trips, I finally figured out the necessities I need for the best possible overnight Amtrak trip. And ...
Connecting to Amtrak WiFi on Trains and at Amtrak Stations
If you're wondering do Amtrak trains have Wifi, the answer is yes. You'll find WiFi aboard most Amtrak trains and at almost all Amtrak ...
29 Best Tips for an Amtrak Overnight Train
While these tips for Amtrak overnight trains are aimed at those who have a roomette or bedroom, almost all of these tips can apply to overnight ...
Amtrak Guide: How to Buy an Amtrak Ticket Plus Insider Tips
Whether you want to book one of several cross-country trips on Amtrak trains or simply a short ride on the train from Orlando, Florida to ...
Amtrak Plans to End Daily Service on Almost All Long-Distance Train Routes
Amtrak has announced its plan end daily train service of almost all its long-distance trains. The service cut is scheduled to begin on ...
