Vacations By Rail Launches Podcast Series

Train Tour Specialist Launches “The Rail Insider” Audio Series to Entertain and Educate Travelers on Planning and Enjoying Rail Vacations.

Chicago, Illinois (PRWEB) August 8, 2006 -- Vacations By Rail, a Chicago-based specialty travel company selling independent traveler and group train tours (http://www.vacationsbyrail.com) and vacations to the United States, Canada, Europe and beyond, announced the launch of its audio Podcast series called “The Rail Insider (http://www.vacationsbyrail.com/resources/rail_insider/index.html).”

The Rail Insider (http://www.vacationsbyrail.com/resources/rail_insider/index.html) gives listeners a unique prospective on Rail Vacations and Train Travel around the World. Each episode focuses on a specific rail itinerary, train tour, train route or experience. Listeners benefit from the knowledge of experts with years of planning, booking and taking rail vacations and train tours. “Many people have never taken a rail vacation or are first time train travelers. The Rail Insider series gives people the tools and insight to plan a custom rail adventure or choose from a wide variety of packaged train tours,” explained Todd Powell, President of Vacations by Rail and host of The Rail Insider.

The first episode of the Rail Insider, “Coast to Coast on Amtrak (http://www.vacationsbyrail.com/resources/rail_insider/index.html)” walks listeners through a New York, New York to San Francisco, California itinerary with a stop over in Chicago, Illinois. Listeners can follow along utilizing supplemental material such as the Amtrak National Route Map and Route Guides, all available for download at www.vacationsbyrail.com.

The Rail Insider Series is available at Vacations by Rail’s website, www.vacationsbyrail.com, Apple’s iTunes (http://www.apple.com/itunes), and other podcasting websites, such as www.podcast.net. More information is available at www.vacationsbyrail.com or by calling 1-877-929-7245.

About Vacations By Rail:

Vacations By Rail is a leading provider of rail vacations. Vacations By Rail customers and website visitors can choose from the largest selection of North American independent rail vacations and escorted rail tours. Customers of Vacations By Rail may also book European Rail Passes and Point to Point tickets online.

Vacations By Rail is located in Chicago, Illinois and more information is available by email or calling 877-929-7245.

Contact:

Cole Dannewitz

Vacations By Rail

Voice: 773-447-1114

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