TAKE A 'RAIL AND SAIL' VACATION

A few posts back we told you about the new Amtrak "Rail and Sail" program, which combines a train trip with a cruise option. Amtrak's cruise partner is Celebrity Cruises. They offer a number of rail and sail options, including a cruise that departs New York for Bermuda and one out of Seattle to Alaska. For example, their New York/Bermuda vacation: "Soak up the sun and play in the sand with a two nights' stay in New York City and a Celebrity Cruise to Bermuda. Begin this trip to paradise with a two nights' stay in New York City and explore the Big Apple with a 1-day sightseeing pass. Then it's off to the cruise port in a private sedan transfer. Relax on board the Celebrity Summit on a beautiful 8 days/7 nights cruise to Bermuda." The package starts at $1,900. Go to their website for more information. -- Gerry