Discover what it’s like to travel aboard Amtrak Acela 2163 from Boston to NYC during the holiday season. From booking tips to onboard dining and arrival insights, this review has everything you need for a seamless journey.

Having had a long weekend in Belgium, our time split between Brussels and Bruges, we opted to fly there and get the train back, taking three completely different rail experiences. Three train hops from Bruges - first the Intercity Belgian Rail train from Bruges to Brussels Midi (just under an hour); second - two hours on the Eurostar from the same Brussels train station to London St. Pancras International; followed by the new overnight Caledonian Sleeper service from London Euston to Edinburgh (scheduled to take just under seven hours).

When I found out that there were going to be brand new trains introduced onto the Caledonian Sleeper route I thought this was so exciting, especially as the initial marketing made it all sound so interesting, especially with references to a hotel-style service by ICMI.

Train Suite Shiki-Shima is an ultra-luxury rail experience in Japan operated by JR East. Meaning “Island of Four Seasons,” Shiki-Shima offers an unforgettable way to explore the Japanese countryside, with curated onboard experiences and guided excursions at select stops across Honshu and Hokkaido.