Ep 15 - A Unique Trip of a Lifetime Close to Home with Rocky Mountaineer with Jeff Caesar

In this episode, Rodney is joined by Jeff Caesar from Rocky Mountaineer, Canada's premier provider of luxury rail excursions. Jeff takes us on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes of the Canadian Rockies, offering a glimpse into their all-inclusive trips. Guests enjoy the comfort of daylight-only train rides, ensuring that each night is spent in opulent five-star hotels. Jeff shares the unique experience of traveling on a spiral railroad track that winds up the mountains, as well as the remarkable wildlife sightings passengers can enjoy. Join us as we explore the unparalleled luxury and scenic beauty of Rocky Mountaineer. 

IN THIS EPISODE:

• [0:39] Jeff talks about the beauty of the Canadian Rockies and the luxury train amenities, which are all-inclusive
• [3:42] Jeff explains the different classes of service on the train on different routes
• [7:15] Jeff tells what you will see from the train; he shares that the train is a daylight-only operating train, and he describes the spiral tunnels
• [14:18] Jeff discusses the current US Denver to Moab route and the future routes in the planning stages
• [21:14] Jeff recommends coupling a train trip with an Alaskan cruise
• [23:19] Jeff shares numbers of the high satisfaction rating Rocky Mountaineer receives

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

• Rocky Mountaineer provides an all-inclusive luxury train excursion from Vancouver or Calgary
• The train travels slowly so guests can enjoy the wildlife, including bears, moose, elk, and coyotes.
• The Rocky Mountaineer is a daylight-only operating train, so you don’t miss the scenery.

RESOURCES:

Luxury Travelers - Podcast

Luxe Travel - Website

Luxe Travel - Facebook

Luxe Travel - Instagram

Jeff Caesar - LinkedIn

Rocky Mountaineer - Website

GUEST BIOGRAPHY: 

My name is Jeff Caesar, and I am the Key Account Manager for Rocky Mountaineer. I will oversee our national partnership.  I have been with Rocky Mountaineer for ten years and have been in the travel and tourism industry for 20 years.  Before Rocky Mountaineer, I worked for Norwegian Cruise Line, five years on ships working up to the position of Cruise Director and five years as a Business Development Manager overseeing the Midwest.