For when you don’t have a motorbike or a Winnebago.. get rail tracks on Route 66.
Because in the Land of the Road Trip and on the most famous one of them all nervous drivers can let the train make the strain.
You’ll be riding on the Amtrak and sleeping in a Roomette and all in the centenary of the route next year.
You’ll start off in Chicago and be treated to an Architecture Cruise and learn just why the great metropolis of the Mid-West is called the Second City.
Rivers and deserts
This Internet Traveller trip gives you plenty of time to get out on the great rivers too.
And there are none more iconic than the Mississippi where you’ll be treated to a river cruise..
In the St Louis leg of your journey where you’ll get to climb the soaring Gateway Arch.
Cross into Albuquerque, rich with desert hues and soak up the southwestern spirit.
Walk in the footsteps of the New Mexicans of yore on an Albuquerque Old Town History, Legends & Lore Tour.
Immerse yourself in Albuquerque’s Native American and Spanish traditions.
And fare with their green chilli stew.
Grand Canyon
Then it’s on to Flagstaff, your doorway to the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon.
Now having seen the wild horses of the Canyon and meandering Colorado River from the air on a Maverick Helicopters ride.
Then I’m keen to experience it on the ground which you will with a Grand Canyon Rail Tour.
And really channel your Wild West hero at night and relax under a big sky and galaxy of stars.
On the Santa Monica Boulevard
Before rounding it off in style on the Santa Monica Boulevard.
And having got stuck in an Uber from the pier which went round in circles there the train and foot feels a far better option.
With plenty of time to explore LA on a Sightseeing Tour and see where the stars come out to shine in Hollywood.
Deal me in
Your Internet Traveller 13-nighter will set you back ¢2,945pps.
And include your air travel from Britain.
And you’ll spend two nights at the 4* Silversmith Hotel Downtown, Chicago.
Two nights at the 4* Moonrise Hotel, St. Louis, three nights at the 4* Little America Hotel, Flagstaff.
One in an Amtrak Roomette, Flagstaff to Los Angeles and two in the 4* Fairmont Miramar, Santa Monica.
MEET YOU ON THE TRAIN
