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If you ever been on a sea cruise you know how much fun and just how convenient they are. The convenience of being all set as far as accommodation and food goes. To have all conveniences in one place and still be able to move around, in this case from port to port, does neutralize any stress that may be involved. The only drawback is what if you want to explore further inland and still retain the same basic conveniences. This is where you would want to consider train vacations.

The Orient Express and the South African Blue train have an unprecedented level of luxury as well as a history associated with them that make them legendary. There was a documentary made by the BBC Knowledge channel with Monty Python’s Michael Palin. He remarked how beautiful and breathtaking a sight it is to sail into Istanbul but there is still only one way to arrive at Istanbul and that is by train. Maybe the views are maybe the same sights seen, travelling across Turkey by St. Paul on his epic ministry, by Alexander on his mission to conquer Persia and, who knows how similar the land was during the time of Troy and the Trojan War.

Have you ever been on safari in Africa, well why do not you see that breathtaking landscape travelling on a train. There is nothing like seeing the wildlife the way it was meant to be seen and not caged, with a broken spirit. The blue train in South Africa also goes through some of the most important historical sights in that country, such as decisive battle fields. The blue train is renowned for its luxury and the food served on board.

Like a land cruise, you can thus travel a large part of the country without the stresses of checking in and out of different accommodation. One can also get of at strategically planned stops to see the attractions at a slower pace and get some deeper insights if one wishes, kind of like stopping at a port when one travels on a cruise ship.

In Canada, the Royal Canadian Pacific Luxury train provides a scenic and relaxing choice of routes that cover the Canadian Rockies for those who love majestic highlands. There is even a route that takes one on a luxury fly fishing adventure and stops where the passengers can experience fly fishing in some of the most beautiful spots on the planet. Other trips back in history are the Pacific Express by steam; not only a train vacation but an educational trip.

In the United States, Amtrak train vacations include the ‘Grand Canyon Rails to Rim’ as well as the ‘Empire builder with Glacier Park’ trip. So if you are a fan of spectacular scenery and a bit of a restless soul then a train vacation is probably the best way to go on your next trip.