Amtrak Vacations® announces the release of a new brochure for 2013-2014 that features 22 new vacation packages that include escorted rail journeys, independent rail journeys, rail getaways and a new rail & sail program. Along with the new programs, the number of departure dates for the escorted rail journeys has doubled giving travelers even more opportunities to visit some of the most popular and exciting destinations throughout the U.S. and Canada.
“Travelers are always looking for different vacation options, and Amtrak Vacations is an excellent vacation to recommend to your clients.

Train travel is a relaxing and great way to see the magnificent landscape our country has to offer,” said Amtrak Chief Marketing Officer David Lim.
Amtrak Vacations newest programs continue to focus on popular vacation destinations such as National Park locations like Glacier National Park, Grand Canyon and Yellowstone National Park.
“With the growth in domestic travel our product team has created a number of amazing new programs for every region of the country. One such program is The Great American series.

These three unique coast-to-coast vacation packages offer multiple night stays in some of the greatest cities across the U.S.,” says Frank Marini, president of Yankee Leisure Group, the tour operator managing the Amtrak Vacations brand.