Silver Service in the Rockies- Rail journey

The best way to appreciate a destination is slowly. Train journeys see time stretched, conviviality nurtured and provide the opportunity to explore a new place just by keeping a traveller’s eye on the passing scenery. Travel by day and allow yourself to experience a near to palpable connection to the landscapes of British Columbia and Alberta.

One award-winning journey begins in Vancouver, Banff or Calgary. The glass-domed carriages of the Rocky Mountaineer trains are the place for the most rewarding views of a magical route. Rocky Mountaineer’s brand new SilverLeaf Service is making its debut in 2012. This class of service is a logical and affordable option to upgrade from RedLeaf Service. It provides especially comfortable seats in a single level glass-domed carriage along with delicious meals served at your seat. Attendants whose inspired hospitality creates a muted house party ambience, bring alive the history and ecology of the passing landscapes. It is possible to see eagles, spawning salmon, and with luck, a black bear or two.

The First Passage to the West journey, the flagship route through the Rockies, is the launch-pad for the new SilverLeaf service. This two-day, all daylight journey, includes the twists of the Spiral Tunnels, panoramas over the Continental Divide and historic markers on the Canadian Pacific route.

Julie’s expert advice is to choose April for fresh snowfalls or September for spectacular displays of autumn colours.

THERE ARE FOUR RAIL JOURNEYS, EACH WITH A VARIETY OF PRE AND POST OPTIONS FOR ACCOMMODATION, CAR HIRE, SIGHTSEEING & CRUISES • CONCIERGE BONUS PRIVILEGE: BOOK A 5 NIGHT OR LONGER JOURNEY AND RECEIVE A SEA TO SKY DAY TRIP FROM VANCOUVER TO WHISTLER (DAILY EXCEPT TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY) • VALID UNTIL OCTOBER 2012

Contact Julie Richards for more information on 1800 047 047 or email her at: jrichards@conciergetraveller.com

You may also like

• You’ll be over there with United Airlines
• Canada & Alaska holiday - 14 day Rockies package
• Rocky Mountaineer Gold Leaf Getaway - Rail journey in Canada
• Beautiful British Columbia, Canada
• Best of British cruising - The Queen Mary 2
• Sydney scene at it’s best - Sydney Shangri-La
• Harbouring only the best - Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong
• Treat yourself to the best at the Fullerton Bay Hotel, Singapore
• When small is best - Small ship cruise on the Adonia
• The Fullerton Hotel - Best on the Bay