Luxury American-European Express begins inaugural Chicago run
The first luxury passenger train in decades arrived in Chicago from Washington in 17 hours, with an ornate launch and gala guests paying high fares. Supporters like William Spann and Kevin Keefe praise the concept as a nostalgic, upscale travel experience while skeptics note financial risks in reviving grand era rail travel.
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Washington, D.C
Navy
Ed Ter
Kevin Keefe
Trains Magazine
Britain marks centenary with birding events across the nation
Tourists will join hundreds of special events for the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds centenary in Britain. North Norfolk coast hosts endangered species like avocets and kingfishers while Slimbridge hosts 2500 birds of 180 kinds. The guide notes steam trains, galleries, ski packages, and travel prizes across Europe with contacts for brochures.
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Britain
Royal Society For the Protection of Birds
Europe
North Norfolk
England
The
Wildfowl Trust
Slimbridge
Siberia
the Lodge
Sandy
Bedfordshire
European travel luxury on American European Express rails
Regina describes the European travel experience while American-European Express plans two five car trains between Chicago and Washington six days a week. Trains, built in the 1940s and 50s, feature Art Deco interiors, grand pianos, and fine dining. Fares start around 1042 dollars with Presidential Cabins at 1450 dollars. Amtrak will charge a fancy fee to pull the cars. Investment is about one million dollars per car, aiming for nightly sales between 18000 and 24000 dollars to turn a profit. Wrinkles include lack of Kleenex in rooms.
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Switzerland
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Travelink
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Europe
Israel
Germany
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Ocean Key House Suite Resort & Marina
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Heart Days
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