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Reno Nevada Fun Train Tour 

They say Las Vegas has it all, but one has not lived until they have traveled the Reno Nevada Fun Train. This is adult decadence at its finest. The fun train steams round trip through Emeryville, Martinez, Sacramento, and Reno. You can be picked up at any of these locations though you are responsible for fares to these departure towns. Meals are provided the train on Friday evening and brunch on Sunday morning. Otherwise you are free to bring your own food and beverages on the train. If you wish to purchase food during your journey there is a Café\Bar car that offers light snacks and adult beverages. There is also a Piano Lounge with top notch entertainment. Sit in overstuffed leather bound chairs as you sip on a cocktail, listening to the Night Club Crooner. If you are traveling for the scenery, go into the Dome Car where you can see panoramic views of the Nevada desert as you travel from town to town. If the themed cars are not appealing to you, the passenger cars offer a more quiet and private ride.

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Alaska Railroad  

When one thinks of Alaska, the idea of outdoor adventure and wildlife comes to mind. Many people today tour the state by cruise ship or car, but to really see the back country and view the sites in comfort and style, the Alaska railroad is the best mode of transportation. The railway offers tour packages that cover the different tastes of travelers and adventurers. The tours are reasonably priced and, at the same time, offer five star services. The days of high prices and long rail rides with little amenities are over. Rail has become an adventure, especially in the beautiful, awe inspiring wilderness of Alaska.

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If you are looking for adventures in pike fishing, you will find Canada fishing trips a real deal. The pike you can catch can weigh as much as twenty to thirty pounds and you need the gear and bait to catch these sneaky fish. You will want heavier bait casting rod, reels with an open face or a spinning reel. Your test line is going to range between fourteen to thirty pounds. The fish you are going to catch can be over forty-five inches long and your rod and reel along with your test needs to be right in order to hook the big fish.

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Amtrak offers tours of the National Parks of the Rockies 

Winter driving is treacherous; so many travelers do not vacation during the cold and dreary months.  These trends of staying at home during the winter are being broken by train tours of the National Parks of the Rockies.  The train tour of the Rockies is offered by Amtrak and begins in Chicago, Illinois.  Two trains, the Amtrak’s California Zephyr and the Montana Empire Builder will take you through some of the most majestic scenery of the Rocky Mountain area.  Packed full of activities and excursions the train trip will take you through Yellowstone National Park, Teton National Park, the lower half of Glacier National Park, and many mountain towns of historical significance.

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The Polar Express is alive again. Take a train to see Santa as the Grand Canyon Railway presents a Christmas Train Tour that will delight both children and adults. The fare for an adult is $174.00, while children ride for only $24.00 apiece. This is a great way to spend time with the family as you ride the rim of the Grand Canyon in an historic train. Way before there were helicopter and rafting tours of the canyon, the Grand Canyon Railway was the most elite way to view the majestic vistas that was created by the Colorado River. Making it’s first run in 1901, the Grand Canyon Railway has offered for more than a hundred years, a relaxing, fun filled adventure.

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The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad

The Appalachian Mountains have bee a vacation destination for decades. The majestic beauty of the lower part of the Appalachians, the Great Smoky Mountains, has been viewed by millions of visitors.  The roads around the mountains offer spectacular views, but to visit the back country via rail is an experience of a lifetime. The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad offers five tours that will spark interest in any traveler. Each tour is unique and is planed with a specific route that will detail scenery and wildlife in a way that many visitors by car have not seen. The fares for these tours range between $36 and $44.  Children under two ride for free. The tours last from one half to four and a half hours depending on the duration you wish to be on the train. Each tour route is individualized, showcasing spectacular scenery and emphasizing the best of the Great Smoky Mountains.

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Not all Canadian fishing areas are equal for rules and regulations. Every area seems to have its own set of rules governing fishing in the area. You should always find out the specific rules for the area you plan to fish. This will help avoid any problems you may encounter if you were to assume all rules are the same throughout Canada. Rainy Lake in Ontario is governed by the MNR, which regulates the catch on the lake and the limit is set smaller than other area fishing holes. If you stay at a lodge in the area of Rainy Lake, you might be in for a surprise if they tell you they have a catch and throw back policy in force with no exceptions.

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One of the best places to catch salmon in Canada is the Campbell River. It is nothing for an angler to catch a seventy-pound salmon when fishing the waters of the Campbell River. This is the area where charter boats have the best catches in a day. Top executives and businessmen often go to the Campbell River area to have a luxurious fishing trip.

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One of the biggest costs of traveling with kids is paying for their flights.  Furthermore, it isn’t always easy to pay the full prices of airline tickets.  For this reason, it’s important to find children’s airline tickets at discount prices.  

Travel agents can arrange for children’s flights.  They buy blocks of tickets at a greatly reduced rate.  Then they sell them to individuals at a price that is a markup for them, but quite a discount for you.  This way, you can get tickets for the whole family, kids included.

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Discount All-Inclusive and Resort Vacations with Kids

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