October 2022
Begin in Denver with 2 days of scenic rail travel to Moab. Continue overland to Antelope Canyon, Lake Powell, the Grand Canyon including Canyonlands, Bryce Canyon & Zion National Parks. RSVP by Feb 25.

Contact me for the webinar recording & the flyer with full itinerary, group rates with group discount & bonuses. JP@IslandGetawaysTravel.com 916.897.9597

September  2022
Overland from Calgary to Banff & Lake Louise & 2 days of scenic day time rail from Jasper to Vancouver. Learn about the geography, geology, history & folklore along the way on this seamless journey. RSVP by Feb 25.

Contact me for the webinar recording & the flyer with full itinerary, group rates with group discount & bonuses. JP@IslandGetawaysTravel.com 916.897.9597

Experience the Southwest by luxury rail with @RMountaineer on their newest route, Rockies to the Red Rocks. Witness the spectacular landscapes between Denver, Colorado and Moab, Utah through oversized glass-dome windows. Msg us for details.

The Castles of Canada
Discover the beauty of the majestic Canadian Rockies on the award-winning Rocky Mountaineer by day. Each evening you & your luggage are transferred to comfortable hotels. No cramped little sleeper compartments with bunk beds & a compact bathroom. GoldLeaf guests enjoy accommodations in the Fairmont Hotels, historic grand dames, such as the Chateau Lake Louise (pictured here) along the way.

photo courtesy of Fairmont Hotels

For more info, contact: Jacintha Perera
www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
(916) 897-9597

Route #5 Whistler Sea to Sky Climb
This is a day trip with a 3 & 1/2 hour journey each way along the Sea to Sky Corridor between Vancouver & Whistler.
It can be combined with a stay in Whistler & is also suitable as an add-on to other rail routes.
photo of Cheakamus Canyon courtesy of Rocky Mountaineer

For more info, contact: Jacintha Perera
www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
(916) 897-9597

Route #4 The Coastal Passage
This route connects Seattle with Vancouver & then Banff or Jasper in the Canadian Rockies. It can be also be taken as a pre or post option with an Alaska cruise from Seattle.
photo courtesy of Holland America Line

For more info, contact: Jacintha Perera
www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
(916) 897-9597

Route #3 Rainforest to Gold Rush
Enjoy diverse landscapes as you travel from Whistler to Jasper. This route transports you through BC’s coastal rainforest, the desert-like conditons of Fraser Canyon & pastoral ranchlands of the Cariboo Gold Rush region.
photo of Fraser River courtesy of Rocky Mountaineer

For more info, contact: Jacintha Perera
www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
(916) 897-9597

Welcome Aboard!

Our hosts stand ready & greet us at the red carpet.
They escort each route, providing service & commentary as you weave through magnificent landscapes each day.
left to right below: Robin, Maggie & Katie

Go for the Gold
There are 3 levels of service aboard Rocky Mountaineer: GoldLeaf, SilverLeaf & RedLeaf.
GoldlLeaf is the ultimate in luxury with custom-designed bi-level domed train cars. It is the most popular option.
The other categories have only a single level. Amenities vary by level of service.

Travel in Style
I’ve already mentioned that I am a big fan of international rail travel.

“I LUV train travel!” she exclaimed enthusiastically. “And I’m not talking about Amtrak. Nope, not at all.”
Don’t I look like I’m having FUN? I wholeheartedly recommend it. In fact, I would do the same trip again!

Well, you don’t have to venture to another continent to experience the pleasures of train travel. Imagine traveling through the heart of the Canadian Rockies in style & comfort. The award-winning Rocky Mountaineer rail company offers 5 different routes in Western Canada.
This is an upscale, fairly inclusive, immersion travel experience.

bottom photo courtesy of Rocky Mountaineer.

For more info, contact: Jacintha Perera
www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
(916) 897-9597

VIDEO PREVIEW
Here is a preview of the award-winning Rocky Mountaineer rail journeys through breathtakingly beautiful British Columbia, Canada. I will be discussing this in more detail!

http://youtu.be/VXxgRlIoEgg