West Palm Beach Holidays
Sample itineraries
Journey South Rail Adventure
From £1425
This is one of the more historic journeys you can make in the States. Start your trip in The Nation's Capital, Washington DC, then wind your way down the Eastern seaboard through the colonial centres of Charleston and Savannah then Jacksonville, Florida before finishing in ultra chic West Palm Beach to finish.
Highlights:
- The White House
- Historic Georgetown
- International Spy Museum
- Smithsonian Institution
- Trolley Tour of DC and Arlington National Cemetery
- Washington museums
- Historic Charleston
- Historic homes with gardens
- A carriage ride through charming Savannah
- Jacksonville
- West Palm Beach
- Return flights into Washington and home from West Palm Beach
- Airport taxes
- 11 nights hotel accommodation
- Rail travel
Time to visit: Year Round
Trains-Palmetto & Silver Meteor
Prices are based on off-season travel. Please call or email for costs for your preferred date of travel.
Day 1-2 Arrive Washington DC
Arrive Washington DC early evening.
The nation's capital with its wide sweeping boulevards, unique architecture, great restaurants and nightlife and fabulous shopping. There are plenty of other fascinating sites to take in on your break in Washington DC like the Smithsonian museums, the Trolley Tours around the famous sights, Arlington Cemetery and Lincoln Memorial.
New sights include The Shakespeare Gallery, a multimedia exhibition dedicated to the Bard and the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden and, of course, the incredible International Spy Museum! .
Days 3-4 Arrive Charleston, South Carolina
Arrive into Charleston late afternoon and enjoy your 2 night stay in this charming Southern City.
Charleston is known for its romantic charm, its priceless preserved homes, and its gentility. Charleston's historic houses are open to the public and a fine example is Nathaniel Russell House. Numerous walking tours are available from house and garden tours by day or night in candlelight, Civil War tours, or for the brave ghost tours. Don't miss the Low Country near Charleston, home to the magnificent Boone Hall and Drayton Hall Plantation Homes.
Train Journey - 9 hours 30 minutes
Days 5-6 Arrive Savannah, Georgia
Take an gentle evenings rail journey to Savannah, Georgia on the Palmetto train.
Savannah was founded in 1733 as England's last colony. Explore the restored waterfront with its specialty shops, restaurants and nightspots. Many homes are open for touring, and the Savannah History Museum presents an exposition on the city's heritage. Take a trip to the many local beaches or tour a Plantation Home. This was where where many parts of "Forest Gump" film was set, you'll recognise the famous square where he recounted his life as he ate a box of chocolates.
Train journey: 2 hours
Day 7-8 Arrive Jacksonville, Florida
Board the Silver Meteor for your journey to Jacksonville, Florida.
Take a breakfast journey into Jacksonville. Enjoy the ecological and historical sights in Jacksonville for a 2 night stay.
Train journey - 2 hours 30 minutes
Day 9-11 Arrive West Palm Beach, Florida
Board mid-morning for your final rail journey to West Palm Beach.
Take time to reflect on your trip on the beautiful beaches of Florida's Atlantic coast. The City of West Palm Beach, with its sunny palm-lined streets, scenic waterfront views, quaint shopping districts, historic neighbourhoods and year-round outdoor festivals. Elegance and luxurious comfort are the hallmarks of this slice of paradise.
Train journey: 7 hours 30 minutes
Day 12 Depart West Palm Beach
Time to leave sunny Florida behind and head home...
Why not extend your trip..? Fancy a few days in the laid-back Florida Keys, or strolling round the Art Deco Hotels in vibrant Miami...maybe a cruise to the Bahamas and beyond? Call Bon Voyage to discuss the options available.
