Escorted Rail Tours Bring Adventure And New Discoveries

Sunday, March 1, 2009

Escorted Rail Tours Bring Adventure And New Discoveries (NAPSA)—When it comes to great trips, sometimes the journey is half the fun. That’s the idea behind newtypesof rail tours that let travelers take in someof North America’s most breathtaking landscapes while they enjoy and learn from onboard experts. Rocky Mountaineer’s new Escorted Rail Tours feature a bilevel dome coach, providing 180degree views as well as the Escorted Tours Lounge. In addition, travelers enjoy the personalized service and expertise of a Tour Escort onboard the train and throughout their Western Canadian itinerary. There are three Escorted Rail Tours from which travelers can choose, ranging in length from six to 11 days. As the train travels through the magnificent Canadian Rockies, these guests participate in onboard activities such as wine tastings and photography lessons. The trips allow travelers to relax and take in magnificent scenery from their assigned seats in the Escorted Tours Dome as they enjoy professional service and perks including hot breakfasts and lunches, a design-yourown sundae menu and a roundthe-clock espresso machine. But for many guests, the highlight of the trip involves mingling with other travelers and participating in a themed onboard activity, inside the Escorted Tours Lounge. Theyinclude: Wine Appreciation Guests will learn from a wine expert and discover the characteristics of British Columbia wines—including taste and fin- Rail travel can be a luxurious way to discover and enjoy spectacular sites. ish—as they build a wine-focused vocabulary to describe the wonderful flavors and aromas. Photography Lessons Travelers can learn from a professional photographer as they turn their vacation photographs into lasting memories. With the spectacular Canadian Rockies as inspiration, guests learn tips about lighting, composition and capturing emotion in every shot. Storytelling People in all times and places have told stories. Now guests can join a storyteller onboard the Rocky Mountaineer to learn and be entertained by tales of the First Nations people, early explorers and the buildingof a country. Natural History A well-respected and published naturalist accompanies guests on a journey through the spectacular scenery of Canada’s West. Travelers discover how the dramatic landscape was shaped and learn about the diverse wildlife and plant life that flourishes there. For more information, visit www.rockymountaineer.com/ escorted.

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