Amtrak trips to hotspots like Fire Island, Provincetown, and Palm Springs sans the angst, cost, or hassle of the airport.Amtrak rides can also create a moment away from the hustle and bustle to recharge your mind and spirit: Dare we call it conscious transit?
In other words, treasuring the time spent between departure and arrival is a unique chance to be absolutely purposeful with your intentions.
Think about it: Youʼre comfortable enough to nap, catch up on work, or just watch the gorgeous landscape roll by. Perhaps you want to map out the long weekend ahead in a notebook.
Or listen to your favorite band. Or make a new friend in the Café Car. You don’t often get an uninterrupted block of time to just enjoy, so why not make the most of it?Here are five ways Amtrak is upping the ante on traveling.