Media Advisory: Rocky Mountaineer Brings Luxury Train Experience to Bay Area

17/03/2016 08:00

Experience the Newly Renovated SilverLeaf Coach at the Alstom Train Yard - Friday, March 18

VANCOUVER, March 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -

WHAT	Rocky Mountaineer, a leader in luxury rail travel, is bringing the experience of train travel to Bay Area media on Friday, March 18 with the unveiling of their newly renovated SilverLeaf Coach. Guests are invited to experience all of the sights, sounds and tastes of a Rocky Mountaineer luxury train experience as they journey through the majestic Canadian Rockies. On-hand will be Rocky Mountaineer's award-winning Executive Chef Jean Pierre Guerin to discuss the train's extensive culinary offerings as well as a virtual journey through the brand's new 360⁰ Virtual Reality experience.

WHEN	Friday, March 18, 2016
	10 a.m. - 3 p.m. PT

WHERE	Alstom Rail Yard (on Mare Island)
	450 Pintado Street, Vallejo, CA 94592

VISUALS/INTERVIEW OPPS	Showcasing of the newly renovated SilverLeaf Coach Taste of Western Canada (savory hor d'oeuvres will be passed throughout the event) and Executive Chef Jean Pierre Guerin will be available for interview/photo opps 360⁰ Virtual Reality experience of train journey through Canadian Rockies Interview and photo opps with Rocky Mountaineer executives

CONTACT	Jina Michael, 310.698.9009, jina.michael@citizenrelations.com

ABOUT ROCKY MOUNTAINEER
Since 1990, Rocky Mountaineer, the world's largest privately owned luxury tourist train, has welcomed over 1.7 million guests to inhale the mountain air and let nature take their breath away. The unparalleled experience onboard the all dome-fleet offers rich, historic storytelling, World Class cuisine and a first-hand look at the vast and untouched wild beauty of the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada.

With over 65 vacation packages, guests can chose from four unique rail routes, including the newly upgraded three day rail package, Rainforest to Gold Rush, and travel through iconic destinations such as Seattle, WA,Vancouver, B.C., and the majestic Canadian Rockies in Alberta. Known as one of the only ways to see the Rocky Mountains, it's no wonder that Rocky Mountaineer has received numerous international awards and accolades for service excellence, including eight World Travel Awards for both "World's Leading Travel Experience By Train" and "World's Leading Luxury Train." In 2013, it was also recognized as one of the world's "Dream Trips" by the prestigious Travel + Leisure magazine.