Enter another period in time when classic design and the attention to individual needs and concerns started before you left the station. This was the era of luxury train travel that still exists today. Simply another way to reach a destination with comfort and within a time schedule that allows for the opportunity to view the scenery while in the finest of accommodations.

The mood is resident in the cuisine and stately cabins featuring extravagance whether the journey is far or closer to home. Panoramic views of the city and countryside from comfortable seating and menus offering featured cuisine during the trip. The variety and menu selections not normally found on commercial transit to the same destinations.

Relax and read a book or favorite novel. There is no need for concern with disputes over window seats or aisles that require passengers to climb over each other. Watch a movie or walk around and meet new friends that are going the same way that you are. Have something to eat without the dissatisfaction from stale snacks or drinks that are not to your taste.

Scrambling to retrieve bags or rushing from terminal to terminal for connecting flights or buses is circumvented. There will be time to call relatives or friends and let them know you are on your way. View nature as seen in magazines and with the time to describe or photograph what is being seen for display after the trip is over.

Think creative thoughts or plan business strategy with associates. The time available can be spent in solitude or a bustling club car with other like minded individuals. Be sociable or feel the freedom of detachment from the world for awhile.

Have a cocktail in a lounge or the comfort of a suite with accompanying room service twenty four hours a day seven days a week. Air conditioning and personal amenities in every room that would rival those found at the finest hotels. Showers, toiletry articles the finest bedding and sleeping arrangements for the weary and pampered that desire a continuance of their usual boarding requirements. Interior design and workmanship of the finest craftsmen and quality is everywhere on board.

Schedules are adhered to and tardiness in arrivals or departures is not acceptable. Reaching the final destination in a timely manner is as important as receiving better than first class service but losing business or upsetting plans by not paying attention to details.

For the photographer the habitat and plains of wild life within the animal kingdom can be observed and images captured inside a moving observation car. There is a feeling of personal safety as the path takes twists and turns not available to the average vacationer or sightseer. Not long ago the wealthy were considered the prime ticket purchasers but recent times have seen an increase in ridership as pricing is now within means.

Love is accentuated by the availability of intimate suites to provide privacy for a romantic trip. Many couples enjoy the time spent together on the way to their vacation as well as the return home.