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Switch up your holiday itinerary this year with a winter vacation. There are many appealing things about traveling during the winter months: Popular attractions are devoid of summertime tourists, trains are less crowded and, of course, the scenery is amazing. Plains and prairies are blanketed with freshly fallen snow, and mountain peaks are dressed in their winter white. All of this paired with ice-encrusted rivers and frozen lakes make for some of the most incredible sights to behold. The best winter vacations highlight the beauty of the landscape while also capturing the spirit of the season. 

Visit alpine towns chock-full of winter activities, such as Banff or Jasper in the Rocky Mountains of Canada or the resort cities of the Swiss Alps. In these destinations, skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling and snowshoeing are among the most popular ways to savor the winter scenes. Ride a snow train from Chicago to San Francisco or Seattle for a look at the ever-changing vistas of winter as you travel between states.  Take a train trip past the Arctic Circle to watch the Northern Lights play across the sky in places like Alaska and Scandinavia. A winter holiday may also venture to Europe, where traditional Christmas markets fill the air with spiced aromas and the joyous sounds of festive music. 

Winter holiday destinations do not have to be cold, though. Rather, travelers have the option to escape to warmer havens to soak up the sun and leave the cold far behind them. These trips combine thoughtful train itineraries with ocean cruising to destinations like Hawaii and the  Western Caribbean. Winter vacation ideas are as diverse as the travelers that set out upon them. 

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  • DestinationItaly
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South Rim of the Grand Canyon
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The Northern Lights & Lapland
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4.4 stars(21 reviews)
2024FebMar
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  • DestinationNorway, Sweden
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Bernina Express In Winter
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5.0 stars(5 reviews)
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Aurora Viewing at Bettles Lodge
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2024JanFebMar
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Cyber Event
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Cyber Event
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Banff Winter
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Canadian Snow Train
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4.5 stars(26 reviews)
2023Dec
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Sierra Nevada Mountains
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Aurora Viewing at Bettles Lodge
3/Dec
ALEXIS ACCUAR
5 stars
“Amazing staff and ownership
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Cuisine & Culture: Rome, Florence & Venice
17/Nov
CHARLES SOUCEK
5 stars
“This was my first independent tour with vacations by rail and I like the balance of planned activities and free time. The tour guides we had were very good.
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Cuisine & Culture: Barcelona, Madrid & Seville
16/Nov
JOHN ALEXANDER WILSON
5 stars
“Wonderful trip. The hotels were all interesting, clean, well located. The culture was well represented and we both learned much about Spain’s history. The highlight was the guided tour of the Prado.
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Winter Escape to the Grand Canyon - Chicago Round-trip
12/Nov
Holly
5 stars
“My husband and I booked this trip for our anniversary. We had never taken a train trip and we were pleasantly surprised. We had the best time. From the porter on the Amtrak to the scenic train ride and its entertainment and the narrated bus tours at the Grand Canyon, the hospitality and sights and service were rated #1. I would highly recommend this trip. We would book a train ride again.
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Canadian Snow Train
3/Nov
Kevan Bunting
5 stars
“The journey takes you where you wouldn't ordinarily be able to go. Thoroughly enjoyed the trip.
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Montreal & Quebec City by Rail
2/Nov
JAMES GREGORY SKILES
5 stars
“Hotel accommodations and motor coach tours were excellent. The train trip between Montreal and Quebec City was nothing special, even in business class. Boring scenery, which you can’t control. We loved our trip. All of your reps before the trip were exceptionally knowledgeable and helpful.
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Empire Builder Experience - Chicago to Seattle
20/Oct
JEANINE Philadelphia
5 stars
“It was a fun experience. You get to meet a lot of nice people from all over the country/world. The train staff were friendly and helpful. I would suggest the longer version of this trip where you get a chance to get off and spend the night in some of the stops. That's my only regret!
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Grand Canyon Railway Rails to the Rim Adventure - Los Angeles
27/Jun
Penny Smith
5 stars
“We loved the trip to the Grand Canyon on this train.
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New Orleans Express
3/May
DORINDA UY
5 stars
“The first class accommodation at the lounge was perfect with the shower room ( complete with towels and toiletries), snacks and comfortable chairs. The meals in the train were savory and hot. Enjoyed every one of them. The train ride from Chicago to New Orleans went by pretty quickly with views of the Midwest towns. The hotels provided in Chicago and New Orleans were right in the center of downtown where you could walk to most places. Overall, all 4 of us enjoyed our experience!
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