Amanda Holidays

I'm delighted to add another qualification to my collection and have successfully completed TRACKS, the specialist training programme for one of the world's greatest railway journeys, Canada's legendary Rocky Mountaineer. The Rocky Mountaineer isn't just a train journey - it's an experience. Understanding the routes, the scenery, the service levels, and which journey suits which traveller is essential to creating the perfect Canadian adventure. The Rocky Mountaineer offers fo

When my husband and his best friend decided to retire at the same time, we knew a 'retirement holiday' was the perfect way to celebrate....

If jaw dropping scenery is what you are seeking from a road trip, then it is unlikely to get much better than the Icefields Parkway, a 230km mountain road running through the heart of Alberta’s Banff and Jasper National Parks in Western Canada. It is punctuated by over 100 ancient glaciers, picturesque waterfalls cascading from dramatic rock spires and beautiful turquoise lakes set in sweeping valleys. There are plenty of places for pulling over to take spectacular photos or

Amanda organised a wonderful first trip to Canada for us. We went to both the east and west coasts, meeting family for the first time,...