Advantages of rail travel

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All aboard! Enjoy the advantages of rail travel

Many people don't consider traveling by train, overlooking the many advantages this mode of transportation has to offer.  

Benefits of rail travel
Rail travel provides the opportunity for travelers to enjoy all the beautiful scenery of a road trip, with someone else doing the driving and navigating. This makes rail travel one of the most relaxing of all travel modes.  

One of the biggest advantages aside from cost and comfort is that you have the chance to explore multiple locations in a single trip. Some itineraries, for example, take travelers through Europe, Alaska and Canada. Shorter, local itineraries are also available, such as those available in Northern Arizona as well.

Cost and value of a rail trip
The cost of a rail trip largely depends on the destination. However, rail travel is often less expensive than a plane ticket. Rail travel may also be more efficient than driving since you don't have to stop for gas, and trains typically travel at a constant speed without traffic. On a train, there are multiple classes of service to fit many types of traveler needs and budgets. Depending on the itinerary, some rail trips may also include the cost of lodging.

Travel in comfort
Train seating and private cabins are typically more spacious and comfortable than seating options offered in automobiles and airplanes. This makes rail travel more enjoyable for all travelers - especially families with children - as they are able to get up and walk around the train. In modern trains, many seats recline into a fully horizontal position.  To maximize comfort, AAA Travel experts recommend booking a seat away from the doors at either end of the train car.

Special to Sonoran Living viewers, AAA Travel is offering a 2-night, Grand Canyon Railway package from $220 per adult. Travelers will go from Williams to the Grand Canyon's South Rim along the same rail line used since 1901. AAA members receive exclusive discounts on tickets.  

As the largest leisure travel agency in North America, AAA Travel offers travel guides and can assist with vacation planning to any destination. For more information, visit AAA.com/travel or call 1-877-731-3926.

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