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Uncommon Journeys has been the leader in luxury train and cruise travel for over 34 years.

Uncommon Journeys operates more private and special trains than any other travel operator in North America. Our railway cars have been acclaimed in such prestigious publications as Gourmet, Town & Country and Sunset magazines. Also widely regarded as one of the nation's most experienced and elegant travel companies specializing in Ocean Liner Travel, Uncommon Journeys is proud to be one of Cunard

Line's top Inner Circle agencies, a distinction shared by few other travel companies, and is a top producer for Holland America Line and Norwegian Cruise Line.

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Great sights abound on our October 'Canadian Sunset ' holiday including a cruise on the Erie Canal, the lovely Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, the 1000 Islands and Niagara Falls. By train and with the small ship CANADIAN EMPRESS. 8 rooms left. Call 800-323-5893 or visit www.uncommonjourneys.com and save $500.00 per couple. All Aboard!

23/06/2024

Take a bow, part 2. On our Fall Colors 'Canadian Sunset ' trip in October and in addition to three-nights in the Finger Lakes region of New York state, fine hotels, excellent sightseeing (all included) you will enjoy a four-night cruise aboard the splendid 66-passenger CANADIAN EMPRESS. A perfect antidote for those that do not like huge ships. Plus a visit to Niagara Falls. Certain to sell out. Details at www.uncommonjourneys.com

23/06/2024

Take a bow. In Quebec City with our showcase September "Royal Canadian Holiday " with train travel and two night visits to Niagara Falls, Toronto and Montreal. Plus two days in enchanting Quebec City. All before a rare five-night Atlantic coastal voyage from Quebec City to New York City aboard the most stately ship afloat, Cunard’s RMS Queen Mary 2. Eight rooms left. Details at www.uncommonjourneys.com.

23/06/2024

Our October 'Canadian Sunset ' holiday is a treat with three-nights in the gorgeous Finger Lakes region of New York state plus train travel, excellent hotels and comprehensive included sightseeing. And Niagara Falls. With a four-night voyage aboard the splendid 66-passenger CANADIAN EMPRESS through 1000 Islands and Upper Canada. Eight rooms left with details at www.uncommonjourneys.com.

23/06/2024

Our 'West Coast Swing' holiday next Spring delivers historic Old Sacramento, Yosemite (2 night there), Hearst Castle, Pismo Beach, a 131 mile train ride along the California coast along with superb hotels, great sightseeing and first-rate dining. And this is before a brilliant Pacific coastal voyage from LA to Vancouver with stops in San Francisco and Victoria, BC en route. Excellent rooms are still available. Details at www.uncommonjourneys.com

23/06/2024

Montreal, Quebec City, Niagara Falls are just some of delights on our September 'Royal Canadian Holiday ' along train travel, excellent hotel, comprehensive sightseeing and best of all, a rare five-night Atlantic coastal voyage aboard the greatest ship afloat RMS Queen Mary 2. It is not too late to go this year. Details at www.uncommonjourneys.com

23/06/2024

Pretty as a postcard but with far better food (including a delicious afternoon tea) and music the 66-passenger CANADIAN EMPRESS is the star of our October "Canadian Sunset ' holiday with train travel, the Finger Lakes, fine hotels and sightseeing and oh yes, Niagara Falls. Eight rooms left with details at www.uncommonjourneys.com

23/06/2024

The Finger Lakes region of upstate New York is uncommonly beautiful during fall colors and this is only one of the many reasons our October "Canadian Sunset " holiday is hugely popular. Train travel, fine hotels, great dining and winery visits are a few more along with a four-night voyage on the CANADIAN EMPRESS. Eight rooms remain with details at www.uncommonjourneys.com.

23/06/2024

For beauty it would be unfair to choose between Banff and San Francisco so we have done the sensible thing and linked them together with a short voyage from Vancouver to San Francisco aboard the Queen Elizabeth after a perfect holiday this September on our 'Royal Canadian Rockies' tour. Good rooms still available this year and this tour will not operate next year so visit https://uncommonjourneys.com/canada/ soon.

23/06/2024

In 1955 Noel Coward arrived in San Francisco aboard Southern Pacific's 'City of San Francisco' and lunched at the Garden Court at the Palace Hotel before spending an evening in North Beach with its great Italian restaurants, coffee houses and pastry shops writing to the late Princess Margaret that it was a marvelous city with 'remarkable views in every direction". Sailing for Sydney the next day in the P&O liner 'Arcadia' he vowed to return soon. Join our September 'Royal Canadian Rockies' and after a tour of the Canadian Rockies with 'remarkable views in every direction' you can disembark in San Francisco at lunch in the Garden Court at the Palace Hotel and visit North Beach for dinner. There is still space this year so visit https://uncommonjourneys.com/canada/

23/06/2024

Colter Bay in Grand Teton National Park is just one of the sights on our September 'Best of the West' holiday with the Rocky Mountaineer train that features Arches, Canyonlands, Grand Teton, Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks all in one virtuoso performance. With fine hotels (most stays are two nights each), curated dining experiences and exceptional sightseeing. We have three rooms left on the September departure this year. For details visithttps://uncommonjourneys.com/usa-west/

23/06/2024

Some people actually spend their last day of a trip to the Canadian Rockies on a tour bus, ending up in some dreary airport hotel which seems a pity. Our 'Royal Canadian Rockies' ends on its last day sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge and sailing past Alcatraz to dock in the shadow of Coit Tower aboard the majestic Queen Elizabeth. A far nicer way to end a trip that began in Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper. We have four rooms left and this trip will not be repeated next year so call 800-323-5893 or visit https://uncommonjourneys.com/canada/

23/06/2024

"New York to New York via French & Atlantic Canada without Flying' could be another name for our great 'Canada & New England with the Queen' in September. Sailing from New York City on the greatest ship afloat, RMS Queen Mary 2 our guests travel to Quebec City with great stops on the way and then enjoy two nights in Quebec City before a visit to beautiful Burlington VT before train travel back to New York City. Five rooms remain available so call 800-323-5893 or visit https://uncommonjourneys.com/canada/

23/06/2024

Glacier National Park, Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper are just some of the visual wonders on our September 'Great Glacier Park & Pacific Coast' holiday with train travel, fine hotels, Via Rail Canada and best of all, a rare Pacific Coastal voyage from Vancouver to San Francisco on the Queen Elizabeth. This trip will not be repeated next year but four rooms remain this year. To snag one, call 800-323-5893 or visit https://uncommonjourneys.com/canada/

22/06/2024

Due to exceptional demand, we just added another departure of our 'Canadian Sunset' holiday for Fall Colors in October and these are just some of the sights we will visit. This leisurely holiday features the lovely Finger Lakes region, train travel, fine hotels and a four-night voyage through 1000 Islands and Upper Canada aboard the cute 66-passenger 'CANADIAN EMPRESS". Oh, and to cap it all off, Niagara Falls. 9 rooms left. Reserve by Monday evening and save over $500.00 per couple. Call 800-323-5893 or visit https://uncommonjourneys.com/canada/

22/06/2024

Many people have argued over which destination is more beautiful, Glacier National Park, Montana or the Canadian Rockies with Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper. Happily, we have solved this question with a masterful holiday that combines all of them in one leisurely trip, our September 'Great Glacier Park & Pacific' which offers train travel, Glacier Park, the Canadian Rockies, travel on Via Rail Canada, fine hotels and excellent dining. Along with superb sightseeing. And this is all before we board the Queen Elizabeth for a rare Pacific Coastal cruise from Vancouver to San Francisco. We have four rooms left so call 800-323-5893 or visit us online at https://uncommonjourneys.com/canada/

22/06/2024

Our Spring 'West Coast Swing' is a visual banquet with Old Sacramento, Yosemite (we stay two nights here!), Hearst Castle, Pismo Beach, a 131 mile long train trip along the California Coast, all before a rare Pacific Coastal voyage from LA to Vancouver with stops in San Francisco and lovely Victoria, BC. Join us for great sightseeing, fine hotels and exceptional dining. Special early booking bonuses are available now. Details at https://uncommonjourneys.com/usa-west/

21/06/2024

Just a few photos that capture a small part of the visual delights awaiting passengers on our October 'Canadian Sunset' holiday with train travel, three nights in the pretty Finger Lakes region of New York State, the Erie Canal and best of all, four nights on the small ship CANADIAN EMPRESS. Plus Niagara Falls. We have eight rooms left. Details at https://uncommonjourneys.com/canada/

21/06/2024

In our view, the best way to see the lovely Finger Lakes region of upstate New York and the magical 1000 Islands is with Uncommon Journeys with fine hotel stays, fine dining and sightseeing with neat places like the Finger Lakes Railway, winery visits and even an Erie Canal cruise. Best of all, we use this splendid small ship 'CANADIAN EMPRESS' accommodating only 66-passengers. Our mid October trip still have eight rooms so call us at 800-323-5893 or visit https://uncommonjourneys.com/canada/ All Aboard!

21/06/2024

Few places are as pretty as Quebec City and few travel companies offer lucky guests two nights in this magical city. We do. On our late September 'Canada & New England with the Queen' featuring the greatest ship afloat, RMS Queen Mary 2, great ports of call and train travel, departing right from New York City. We have five rooms left so call us at 800-323-5893 or visit us at https://uncommonjourneys.com/canada/ before it sells out.

21/06/2024

Another alternative name for our fantastic October 'Canadian Sunset' trip with the Fingers Lakes region of upstate New York including 'the Grand Canyon of the East', the lovely 1000 Islands and Niagara Falls and best of all, the 66-passenger CANADIAN EMPRESS would be 'Visual Splendor'. See for yourself with 8 rooms still available. Details at https://uncommonjourneys.com/canada/

21/06/2024

Our late September 'Canada & New England with the Queen' sails from New York City on the greatest Ocean Liner afloat RMS Queen Mary 2 with great ports in Atlantic and French Canada before we disembark in lovely Quebec City for a two-night stay. This is before a visit to pretty Burlington VT and a scenic daylight trip back to New York City. We have three rooms left with details at https://uncommonjourneys.com/canada/

And by booking you can see great views like these of Quebec City and Lake Champlain at Burlington VT. So call 800-323-5893 to snag a room before it is too late. All Aboard!

20/06/2024

On our September 'Royal Canadian Holiday' with train travel and two-night stays in Niagara Falls, Toronto and Montreal, the 'star' of the trip is travel aboard the greatest ship of our time, RMS Queen Mary 2 on an unusual five-night Atlantic coastal voyage from Quebec City to New York City, the final part of a splendid trip. Not only is the ship a 'star' but with an extraordinary onboard planetarium, there will be stars aplenty. We have five rooms left so call 800-323-5893 or visit us at https://uncommonjourneys.com/canada/

20/06/2024

As Mark Twain wrote about Mississippi riverboats, the splendid little 66-passenger 'CANADIAN EMPRESS' seen here is as 'pretty as a wedding cake, without the complications". This cute small ship is just one part of our great new October 'Canadian Sunset' holiday with train travel, a four-night cruise through the 1000 Islands and Upper Canada and three nights in the Finger Lakes region of New York State. And Niagara Falls, With fine hotels, great sightseeing and much more, certain to sell out. Call 800-323-5893 for an early booking bonus worth $500.00 per couple or visit us online https://uncommonjourneys.com/canada/

20/06/2024

The $500.00 per couple savings has been extended through Monday Jun 24th so it is not too late to qualify. Call 800-323-5893 or visit www.uncommonjourneys.com. Eight rooms left.

Early booking bonus extended. Book By June 21st and save more than $500.00 per couple. Hello. Looking for a wonderful adventure this Fall? Look no further! We've got an amazing offer that you woul

20/06/2024

JUST ADDED-A second departure this October of our popular 'Canadian Sunset' timed perfectly for Fall Colors. With train travel, Niagara Falls and small ship travel aboard the CANADIAN EMPRESS it is not too late to do it this year. Reserve by Friday for valuable bonus offers that save more than $500 per couple. Call 800-323-5893 or visit https://uncommonjourneys.com/canada/

20/06/2024

All Aboard! Our 'Royal Canadian Holiday' in September includes fun train rides on both Amtrak and Via Rail Canada along with two night visits to Niagara Falls, Toronto and Montreal. And two days in lovely Quebec City before boarding the greatest ship afloat, RMS Queen Mary 2 for an unusual five-night mini-voyage from Quebec City to New York. Good rooms still available with details online athttps://uncommonjourneys.com/canada/

20/06/2024

Yosemite (with two nights there), Hearst Castle, a 131 mile train ride along the California coast and Butchart Gardens are just SOME of the visual delights our 'West Coast Swing' holiday next Spring. With fine hotels, superb, included sightseeing, one acclaimed cruise ship and much more, this is the best way to see the West Coast in comfort and style. Details at https://uncommonjourneys.com/canada/

20/06/2024

Sometimes one photo captures the joy of a trip and so it is with the red chairs that Parks Canada are installing around Canada at great sights. And great sights await guests on our not to be repeated September 'Great Canadian Rockies with the Queen Elizabeth' that offers Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper and a trip aboard Via Rail Canada through the Rockies all in one trip. Along with fine hotels, great dining and best of all, an elegant finish to the trip with a rare three-night voyage from Vancouver to San Francisco aboard the Queen Elizabeth. Four rooms left. Details at https://uncommonjourneys.com/canada/

19/06/2024

Rail Travel on a great Fall Colors holiday in October. Our just-added CANADIAN SUNSET program offers train travel across upstate New York, three days in the lovely Finger Lakes region and a magical four-night voyage through 1000 Islands and Upper Canada aboard the splendid 'Canadian Empress' riverboat holding just 66 lucky travelers. Ten rooms left or call 800-3235893 or visit https://uncommonjourneys.com/canada/

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Hawaii Calls

Just a peek at our enchanting 2025 'Hawaii Calls' featuring a grand voyage around the Hawaiian Islands on the superb Koningsdam of Holland America Line with comprehensive short excursions included in every Hawaiian port of call, special extras like brunch at the fabled Royal Hawaiian Holiday and special parties the ship. Along with visits to the Arizona Memorial and Iolani Palace to name just a few. With a professional tour manager and much more, this voyage is certain to sell out so call now for special early booking bonuses. One departure only. Download a brochure: https://uncommonjourneys.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2025-Hawaii-Calls.pdf

This is just a sneak peek at the extraordinary Fall Holidays we offer with the greatest ship of our time, Cunard's fabled RMS Queen Mary 2. All offer train travel, fine hotels, sightseeing and great dining. All three departures still have room and call 800-323-5893 for special Memorial Day savings and bonuses. All Aboard!

This is the kind of trip only Uncommon Journeys could offer. We begin with train travel across upstate New York during Fall Colors with the Mohawk and Genesee Rivers before a four-night stay in the lovely Finger Lakes region before boarding Canada's only riverboat, the 66-passenger 'CANADIAN EMPRESS' for a rare four-night voyage through 1000 Islands and Upper Canada. Then a visit to Niagara Falls. With brilliant sightseeing included, fine hotels, great dining and a tour manager of great charm. We have two rooms left THIS year and plenty of room on the October 2025 departure. Details at https://uncommonjourneys.com/canada/

Our 'Steam through the West' holiday this October is so popular (we have one room left, if you would like to join us please call 800-323-5893 now!) we have scheduled another departure for October 2025. With a rare steam train to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, the historic Nevada Northern Railway and the storied Virginia & Truckee Railroad, plus a ride over the Sierra Nevada aboard the California Zephyr, this is a great train holiday. And with fine hotels, great dining and added features like a trip over historic Route 66 and a full day visit to Lake Tahoe, this is a marvelous holiday. Details at https://uncommonjourneys.com/usa-west/

Uncommon Journeys is pleased to announce adding EXPLORA Journeys to its line of luxury cruise options. Experience total luxury with Explora Journeys, enjoy unparalleled comfort and space as you traverse the azure waters of Mediterranean,

2025 Journey to the Great Bear Rainforest

Vast temperate rainforests that are home to the white spirit bears. Mist shrouded inlets never explored along British Columbia’s untamed coastline. Isolated outposts like Bella Bella and the quaint charm of Ketchikan Alaska, all in one visually splendid holiday. Plus a call at everyone's favorite, Victoria, British Columbia where Afternoon Tea at famed Butchart Gardens is included. https://uncommonjourneys.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2025-Great-Bear-Rainforest.pdf

A short but delightful taste of what awaits guests on our special Canada & New England voyages this fall with the last great Ocean liner afloat, RMS Queen Mary 2. Our Royal Canadian Holiday, Autumn Splendor and Canada & New England with the Queen all offer fine hotels, great dining, intelligent sightseeing and much more. Details at https://uncommonjourneys.com/canada/

Just a glimpse of the awe-inspiring beauty of Alaska as seen aboard our 'Canadian Rockies & Alaska with the Queen' holiday this July. Which includes a visit to the Canadian Rockies first, with Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper along with travel aboard Via Rail Canada. We have eight rooms left with details athttps://uncommonjourneys.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2024-CDN-AK-QE-WEB.pdf

Our elegant Royal Canadian Rockies, Canada & New England with the Queen, Royal Canadian Holiday and Great Canadian Rockies with the Queen Elizabeth programs all feature the great ocean liners of Cunard Line Ltd. In a world of hundreds of ho-hum cruise ships, everyone should experience Cunard at least once. Preferably more. Complete details at www.uncommonjourneys.com

New! For over 30 years, Uncommon Journeys has been one of the top supporters for Cunard Line Limited and our staff is expert on this fabled company. There is nothing we do not know about Cunard and have traveled on all of the great Cunard liners many times. This short video shows nicely this cherish connection. We invite you to join us. Distinctive holidays with Cunard can be found online at www.uncommonjourneys.com

Our one-time JOURNEY TO GREENLAND & CANADA by train and ship holiday in August is selling like hot cakes and for good reason. Two nights in a luxury hotel in Boston along with a day trip one day to Cape Cod by train before a rare 17-day round-trip voyage from Boston to Atlantic Canada, Newfoundland and most beguiling of all, Greenland. We have fantastic shore excursions included, special parties and events and much more. For information or reservations visit www.uncommonjourneys.com. All Aboard!

Our one-time 'Canadian Sunset' in October offers a wonderful combination of train travel, great touring in the lovely Finger Lake region of New York state and rare four-night voyage aboard Canada's only riverboat, the charming 'CANADIAN EMPRESS". Call 800-323-5893 now and receive a complimentary pre-tour hotel package worth more than $500.00 per couple!

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Join our email list for special classic train & ocean liner holidays. You will enjoy advance notice of upcoming trips, special promotions and also receive a $200.00 per couple credit to apply to your first holiday with us. Valid on any trip anywhere at any time with no expiration. All Aboard!

Our one-time "Journey to Greenland & Canada' in August offers an epic holiday by train & ship to some of the most spellbinding places on earth in civilized comfort with little or no flying and unpacking twice in 20 days. With two nights in Boston before the cruise that includes a day trip by Train to Cape Cod, this is a lovely and leisurely holiday. We invite you to join us. All Aboard!

Our magnificent 'Great Western Holiday' offers up some of the greatest train rides in the West including the famed Pikes Peak Cog Railway, the stunning Royal Gorge Route and the historic Cumbres & Toltec. Along with fine hotels, great sightseeing and nicest of all, three nights in Santa Fe at the end of the trip. Our March departure has 3 rooms left and guests booking any 2024 departure by Thursday enjoy free travel by train or air to the start of the trip in Denver from over 200 US cities. A wonderful holiday to amazing vistas. For information or reservations call 800-323-5893. All Aboard! Uncommon Journeys#TrainTravel

Our fun and nostalgic 'Steam through the West' holiday in October offers up steam train rides on the storied Grand Canyon Railway, the historic Nevada Northern Railway and the fabled Virginia & Truckee Railroad (video below) along with a daylight ride from Reno to Sacramento over the High Sierra aboard the California Zephyr. Nicer still, great non-train treats are included like a Grand Canyon tour, Route 66 and a full day visit and cruise at Lake Tahoe. With fine hotels, comprehensive including sightseeing, a relaxed pace and great scenery, we invite you to join us. Call 800-323-5893 for reservations. All aboard! #uncommonjourneys #TrainTravel #grandcanyon #Travel #virginiacitynevada

CANADIAN SUNSET | October 2024

Below is an elegant symphony of sounds and sights that captures some of the magic or our splendid CANADIAN SUNSET holiday this October. With a scenic train ride across upstate New York with a four-night stay in the lovely Finger Lakes region, this is just the warmup to a four-night voyage on Canada's only riverboat, the wonderful CANADIAN EMPRESS through the beautiful 1000 Islands area before our visits to Niagara-on-the-Lake and Niagara Falls. This one-time holiday is already 50% full. For information, or reservations, please contact 1.800.323.5893, or visit www.uncommonjourneys.com . Reserve now and enjoy a free pre-tour hotel package with lodging, transfers and more at no cost, a value of more than $500 per couple. All aboard!

Our one-time 'Canada & New England with the Queen' holiday in September offers a very rare voyage from New York City to Quebec City aboard the greatest ship afloat, Cunard's RMS Queen Mary 2 followed by two nights in magical Quebec City and a visit and overnight stay in lovely Burlington, Vermont before train travel back to New York City aboard the Vermonter train, a ride of stunning beauty. Further information can be found at www.uncommonjourneys.com or by calling 800-323.5893. Book this week and enjoy a complimentary hotel stay in New York City before sailing. All Aboard! #uncommonjourneys #cunard #TrainTravel #canadatravel

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