A Day on the Rails with Amtrak’s Southwest Chief

Episode 8, Get Lost on Amtrak Series. Kelley takes the Southwest Chief from Chicago to Los Angeles.

Want to know what it’s like to spend a full day on the move? I show you from dawn to dusk, what it’s like to spend the day on the rails!

Entertainment on the Train: How to not be bored!

Episode 7, Get Lost on Amtrak Series. Kelley takes the Southwest Chief from Chicago to Los Angeles.

You might think 45 hours on a train can get boring but think again! I had a great time watching movies, meeting people and doing yoga…!

Eating on the Rails: Food on Amtrak

Episode 5 of Get Lost on Amtrak series
There’s something romantic about a dining car on a train and the Southwest Chief did not disappoint! The food options were great–healthy & tasty for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Butternut squash chicken salad and a signature steak for dinner? Yes, please!

Profile of the Overnight Train, the Southwest Chief

Episode 4 of Get Lost on Amtrak! series

See the Roomette that we called home for 2000+ miles, and walk through the Dining car, Cafe car and my favorite, the most popular Observation car!

How to Board your Amtrak Sleeper Car

Episode 3 of Get Lost on Amtrak! series

Off to Union Station, we go to get on our sleeper car to LA. From the easy tickets, friendly staff and exclusive Amtrak lounge, our journey started out in style! Take a look.

How to Pack for an Overnight Train Trip!

Episode 1 of Get Lost on Amtrak series: What to Pack & Know Before You Go

I had never slept overnight on a train before and here I was ready to go on a 45-hour journey across the Fifty Nifty–from Chicago all the way down to Los Angeles. I had no idea what to expect but after careful research and thought, I figured out the best way to pack for different climates as well as my stay on the train. This video should prepare you & give you good tips for your next train journey!

Get Lost on Amtrak! Hotel Palomar in Chicago

Kelley started off her Amtrak cross country journey in the snowy Chicago. She picked the well rated Hotel Palomar as her home base and the hotel did not disappoint. From the great location, comfortable rooms and 5 pm happy hour, Kelley was pleasantly with all facets of the hotel and would give it 7 out 10 stars!

Cruising: A Stateroom tour on the MSC Divina

The stunning MSC Divina pulled into Miami’s harbor in November to start her Caribbean route. This gem of a ship is luxuruious and simply lavish–with amazing amenities, rooms, entertainment & dining–it is quite classy!
I checked out their variety of staterooms, from interior to exterior, balcony to the exclusive Yacht Club. I even was able to view the Sophia Loren suite that the diva designed herself!

Cruising: All the Activities on board the MSC Divina

The stunning MSC Divina pulled into Miami’s harbor in November to start her Caribbean route.
There is so much to do on the Divina, from a waterslide to pools, open air lounges & the spa–you won’t want to get off the ship! I sure didn’t!

Cruising: Entertainment on board the MSC Divina

The stunning MSC Divina pulled into Miami’s harbor in November to start her Caribbean route. This gem of a ship is luxuruious and simply lavish–with amazing amenities, rooms, entertainment & dining–it is quite classy! I checked out their variety of staterooms, from interior to exterior, balcony to the exclusive Yacht Club. I even was able to view the Sophia Loren suite that the diva designed herself!