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Vacations By Rail - Rail Insider Podcast Series - Podcast - "Rail Insider, Episode I, walks listeners through planning a NYC to SF rail itinerary while revealing the fundamentals of planning an independent rail vacation."
GrandLuxe Rail Journeys - 4-10 day itineraries throughout North America aboard "America's premier private train".
Rocky Mountaineer Vacations - providers of unique Canadian train trips and vacation packages across Canada
Vacations By Rail - many listed rail vacations in the US & Canada
Golf Canada's West - specializes in superior mountain golf vacation packages to the Canadian Rockies and British Columbia

Go Rv'ing - A complete "resource for recreation vehicle(RV) shopping, rental and travel planning".
Recreation.gov - to find Recreation Areas with RV Activities - Many of America's public lands include RV-ready campgrounds and sanitary pump-out stations as well as hook-ups.

Classic Pilgrimages - Rome, Holyland, Marian Shrines, Passion Play, etc.
Sacred Destinations - Explore sacred sites, ancient wonders and religious places around the world. "An ecumenical guide to more than 1100 sacred sites, holy places, pilgrimage destinations, religious architecture and sacred art in 55 countries".

Resorts of the World - (books)
Resorts and Great Hotels - (books)

(see also Wedding or Romance)

Appalachian Mountain Club - Outdoor recreation, education, conservation, lodging - in the Northeast Outdoors
Cabins.com - a listing agent for cabin, chalet and vacation rental properties
Mountain Creek Cabins - "cozy log cabins in the heart of West Virginia's majestic mountains.."
"The 7 best rustic retreats: cabins, cottages and small lodges where you can enjoy great hiking, biking and swimming minus the prices - and crowds". An article in BNET BUSINESS NETWORK from Shape, June 2003
Rustic Luxury Mountain Getaways - Two upscale timber frame, post & beam homes available for rental in Franklin, North Carolina

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