All Aboard for an Affordable Vacation

All Aboard for an Affordable Vacation
Consider taking the train to your next destination. Dreamstime/TNS
Tribune News Service
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By Emma Patch From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
An adventure by rail may be one of the best ways to fall in love with travel again. And some trips can be done for a $1,000 or less.
  • Take a Pacific coastal journey
The Coast Starlight traverses what many regard as one of America’s most spectacular train routes, past the dramatic peaks of the Cascade Range and Mount Shasta, lush forests, fertile valleys, and long stretches of Pacific Ocean shoreline. Private rooms offer the perfect option for customers seeking privacy and space on a short trip and added comfort and amenities when traveling overnight. All customers traveling in private rooms enjoy lounge access in stations and meals onboard.