The summer season is always busy for transportation companies, and Amtrak revealed it is expecting heavy ridership as passengers hit the rails for convenient and flexible summer vacations. Travelers looking for an affordable way to see the United States during summer vacation are encouraged to book their Amtrak travel early in order to secure the…

Amtrak’s long distance train services can be a conundrum. Taxpayer-funded, often unreliable, and unprofitable since Amtrak’s formation in the early 1970s, they’re also a fun way to spend a weekend. I found myself in Dallas looking for something to do over a weekend, when I happened across Amtrak’s Texas Eagle. Also known as southbound train…

WHY IT RATES: For travel agents working with clients in Canada or who are visiting Canada, the new partnership between Electra Meccanica and Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria will make for a very interesting car rental option.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. MORE Car Rental & Rail Vancouver automaker Electra Meccanica announced today it has…

WHY IT RATES: Travel agents working with clients who love attending concerts should be aware of the unique offer from Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner will offer special train service for customers who travel to/from the FivePoint Amphitheatre in Irvine, Calif., from May 11 and Sept. 30, 2018.…

To help college students get home to see family or head back to school for summer classes, Amtrak is offering a 15-percent discount for those traveling in the Midwest. Students between 13-25 years old who provide a valid student ID will be eligible for the discount on Value or Flexible Fare when they book the…

WHY IT RATES: Northeast Regional trains will receive upgraded processors and modem cards, as well as new antennas that will improve speed. The upgrades will allow for quicker loading times for web pages and other content. —Mia Taylor, TravelPulse Senior Writer. Amtrak travelers on the Northeast Corridor (NEC) will soon enjoy improved Wi-Fi, with a…

WHY IT RATES: Travel agents with clients visiting Europe this summer should consider a car rental with Hertz to take advantage of the free Wi-Fi option.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. MORE Car Rental & Rail Hertz Europe, part of Hertz Global Holdings, Inc, has launched free, mobile Wi-Fi and other exclusive benefits for qualifying…

WHY IT RATES: These deals make it even more affordable to travel by train throughout the Northeast.—Mia Taylor, TravelPulse Senior Writer. Get on board for your next exciting trip, as it’s time to travel for less, during Amtrak’s latest “Northeast Regional 3 Day Sale.” Starting Tuesday, May 8 through Thursday, May 10, customers can book…

With the summer vacation season approaching fast, travelers will be looking to hit the road with their families, friends and significant others. Thanks to the vast vehicle options from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, tourists will have the chance to visit destinations around the United States in the comfort and safety of a reliable car, truck or SUV.…

There’s nothing like a road trip. And there’s no better place to take one than the USA. From sea to shining sea, the roads are alive with wondrous scenery and while Route 66 might be the most famous one, there are plenty of roadways that give the Mother Road a run for its money. The…