Q I love the idea of sightseeing by train. How can I plan a trip?

A The Internet is the best way to get the inside scoop on rail vacations. Research your route on trainweb.com, where travelers discuss their favorite trips. Once you've decided where you're going, sites like viator.com offer discounted getaways in the United States (e.g., a day trip through the Grand Canyon) and abroad (maybe a two-day tour in Africa). For a guide that you can take with you, pick up U.S. by Rail: The Bradt Travel Guide (Bradt Travel Guides, 2005) or Europe by Eurail 2006 (Globe Pequot).--STEPHANIE HALE

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