In the Moffat Tunnel, it'd be a 1.7 mile high club!If the train is in Denver, I suppose!
In the Moffat Tunnel, it'd be a 1.7 mile high club!If the train is in Denver, I suppose!
If she's done trips in coach and enjoyed it, a roomette would offer beds to sleep in. I'd take it over two coach seats.Thanks all! I probably should have mentioned that she's done short (6-7 hour) trips in coach on Amtrak before. Neither of us has ever done an overnight trip. I'll pitch it to her, and see what she thinks!
As for getting a bedroom, I wish I could, but on our student budgets (we're both still in University) I'm afraid that even the roomette is a stretch!
If anyone comes out and admit they tried this I am calling the police.So long as you aren't trying to make romance, it should be fine, especially if the person on the top bunk is relatively small.
I think that would be a great idea, too.Unless the trip is a surprise, (which would be a bad way to introduce her to Amtrak in my opinion) I would show her this thread.
I don't know what you consider to be too "yucky", but I think that a Viewliner roomette is better than Coach or airliners, even in Domestic First. Even though it's not hte best (bedroom), I think that a Viewliner roomette is still be pretty good.Bottom line: I would not use a Viewliner roomette for two people. I know it is done, but there is just a little too much yuck factor for my taste.
Southwest fares are not that cheap nowadays. If the OP wants to fly DEN-BOS, then he should go with United because they have a hub in DEN, resulting in cheaper fares.f you want to make a good impression on a first trip - keep it short and get a bedroom. Bedroom from Emeryville to Denver would be a great introduction. Then grab a Southwest flight to the east coast after spending the night in a nice Denver hotel (the Oxford would be a good one). You'll save time (and maybe money) and she'll want to go on another Amtrak trip.
I find bedrooms very expensive, too, and not that worth it for me. To save money, please check out www.amsnag.net for cheaper fares. Remember that you can also cancel if you have not picked up your tickets, unless they already have E-Tickets on one of your trains.Thanks all! I probably should have mentioned that she's done short (6-7 hour) trips in coach on Amtrak before. Neither of us has ever done an overnight trip. I'll pitch it to her, and see what she thinks!
As for getting a bedroom, I wish I could, but on our student budgets (we're both still in University) I'm afraid that even the roomette is a stretch!
If I understand correctly, it's Amtrak Guest Rewards. Fixx42, please sign up with AGR if you haven't already, as I say, it's always better to have some point rather than no points!Is there an Amtrak version of the airlines' Mile High Club? Just asking, wholly for research purposes, you understand.
You're not understanding correctly. And I'm to sweet & innocent to correct your understanding. I'll leave it to the more experienced (in travel mode, that is h34r: ).If I understand correctly, it's Amtrak Guest Rewards. Fixx42, please sign up with AGR if you haven't already, as I say, it's always better to have some point rather than no points!
Didn't I read, on AU, that it was the 79mph club? :giggle:Is there an Amtrak version of the airlines' Mile High Club? Just asking, wholly for research purposes, you understand.
I thught that some on here decided that they liked Clickety Clack Club (CCC! which we don't like!)Didn't I read, on AU, that it was the 79mph club? :giggle:Is there an Amtrak version of the airlines' Mile High Club? Just asking, wholly for research purposes, you understand.
The room is fine. It's the unenclosed toilet in the room that's the problem for two people. When airlines take the doors off the lavs, then I'll agree with you.I don't know what you consider to be too "yucky", but I think that a Viewliner roomette is better than Coach or airliners, even in Domestic First. Even though it's not hte best (bedroom), I think that a Viewliner roomette is still be pretty good.Bottom line: I would not use a Viewliner roomette for two people. I know it is done, but there is just a little too much yuck factor for my taste.
Now, that has to be the laugh of the day. Oh, if only we got credit toward future travel from The MIle High Club! :lol:If I understand correctly, it's Amtrak Guest Rewards. Fixx42, please sign up with AGR if you haven't already, as I say, it's always better to have some point rather than no points!Is there an Amtrak version of the airlines' Mile High Club? Just asking, wholly for research purposes, you understand.
Well, at least Amtrak is going to take the toilets out and put them in a separate room. At least they going to do something.The room is fine. It's the unenclosed toilet in the room that's the problem for two people. When airlines take the doors off the lavs, then I'll agree with you.I don't know what you consider to be too "yucky", but I think that a Viewliner roomette is better than Coach or airliners, even in Domestic First. Even though it's not hte best (bedroom), I think that a Viewliner roomette is still be pretty good.Bottom line: I would not use a Viewliner roomette for two people. I know it is done, but there is just a little too much yuck factor for my taste.
Agreed! Hahahahaha that credit would be nice in a couple years!The room is fine. It's the unenclosed toilet in the room that's the problem for two people. When airlines take the doors off the lavs, then I'll agree with you.I don't know what you consider to be too "yucky", but I think that a Viewliner roomette is better than Coach or airliners, even in Domestic First. Even though it's not hte best (bedroom), I think that a Viewliner roomette is still be pretty good.Bottom line: I would not use a Viewliner roomette for two people. I know it is done, but there is just a little too much yuck factor for my taste.
Now, that has to be the laugh of the day. Oh, if only we got credit toward future travel from The MIle High Club! :lol:If I understand correctly, it's Amtrak Guest Rewards. Fixx42, please sign up with AGR if you haven't already, as I say, it's always better to have some point rather than no points!Is there an Amtrak version of the airlines' Mile High Club? Just asking, wholly for research purposes, you understand.
If I understand correctly, it's Amtrak Guest Rewards. Fixx42, please sign up with AGR if you haven't already, as I say, it's always better to have some point rather than no points!Is there an Amtrak version of the airlines' Mile High Club? Just asking, wholly for research purposes, you understand.
That will make the room fine for two people, particularly with the generous headroom in the upper bunk and the window up there.Well, at least Amtrak is going to take the toilets out and put them in a separate room. At least they going to do something.The room is fine. It's the unenclosed toilet in the room that's the problem for two people. When airlines take the doors off the lavs, then I'll agree with you.I don't know what you consider to be too "yucky", but I think that a Viewliner roomette is better than Coach or airliners, even in Domestic First. Even though it's not hte best (bedroom), I think that a Viewliner roomette is still be pretty good.Bottom line: I would not use a Viewliner roomette for two people. I know it is done, but there is just a little too much yuck factor for my taste.
And of course, the other problem is that the roomettes/bedrooms are not "sound proof." You *will* draw an audience you might not be expecting/desiring!Just to be as clear as I can be on G-rated forum.
The lower berth in a roomette has enough room for one person to sleep. Not enough room for nookie, since the bed is both quite narrow and kind of walled in on each end.
So if all you are planning to do is sleep, roomette is fine. Otherwise...
I believe that the OP mentioned that he and his girlfriend have both taken day trips before.I add to what I said earlier...I see a lot of people now suggesting a simple overnight trip...I would not. You live in California it seems since you would be leaving from Emeryville I'm guessing you live in the bay area. Why not just a take a simple day trip to Sacramento. Its a fairly short trip perfect for testing the waters. At least if she doesn't like it, its short enough.
In that case never mind thenI believe that the OP mentioned that he and his girlfriend have both taken day trips before.I add to what I said earlier...I see a lot of people now suggesting a simple overnight trip...I would not. You live in California it seems since you would be leaving from Emeryville I'm guessing you live in the bay area. Why not just a take a simple day trip to Sacramento. Its a fairly short trip perfect for testing the waters. At least if she doesn't like it, its short enough.
Aw, it isn't that hard to accomplish. One just needs to be sufficiently motivated.Just to be as clear as I can be on G-rated forum.
The lower berth in a roomette has enough room for one person to sleep. Not enough room for nookie, since the bed is both quite narrow and kind of walled in on each end.
So if all you are planning to do is sleep, roomette is fine. Otherwise...
If I understand correctly, it's Amtrak Guest Rewards. Fixx42, please sign up with AGR if you haven't already, as I say, it's always better to have some point rather than no points!Is there an Amtrak version of the airlines' Mile High Club? Just asking, wholly for research purposes, you understand.
that is the PERFECT emoticonIf I understand correctly, it's Amtrak Guest Rewards. Fixx42, please sign up with AGR if you haven't already, as I say, it's always better to have some point rather than no points!Is there an Amtrak version of the airlines' Mile High Club? Just asking, wholly for research purposes, you understand.
So, which train were you on 9 months ago?Aw, it isn't that hard to accomplish. One just needs to be sufficiently motivated.Just to be as clear as I can be on G-rated forum.
The lower berth in a roomette has enough room for one person to sleep. Not enough room for nookie, since the bed is both quite narrow and kind of walled in on each end.
So if all you are planning to do is sleep, roomette is fine. Otherwise...
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