~ Book a two-day rail journey between Vancouver and Calgary and receive one night accommodation free ~

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (July 25, 2007) – Still looking for a great summer getaway? Rocky Mountaineer Vacations invites you to escape from the ordinary and journey onboard the Rocky Mountaineer past lush forests, sparkling blue-green waters and snow-capped mountains while savouring the tastes and sights of summer. Book a two-day Rocky Mountaineer rail journey between Vancouver and Calgary before August 31, 2007 and receive one night free accommodation in either city for travel now until October 14, 2007. With the increased popularity of shorter getaways or “mini-breaks,” this is the perfect value-added vacation option for those wanting a quick escape close to home. This ideal two-day getaway combines fun, adventure and memories that will last a lifetime.

“Fall is just around the corner but travellers are not quite ready to say goodbye to summer. Our Rail Dreams Special Offer provides guests with the opportunity to extend their summer vacation by adding on a free night in Vancouver or Calgary” says James Terry, Executive Vice President & C.O.O of Rocky Mountaineer Vacations. “What better way to spend your summer than by combining a train journey with a world class city experience.”

Guests may choose to travel in luxurious GoldLeaf Service and soak in the panoramic views from an upper dome level with spectacular 180-degree views. For breakfast and lunch descend a spiral staircase to a luxurious private dining room to enjoy a la carte bi-regional cuisine offering prime Alberta Angus beef and Pacific seafood accompanied by award-winning Okanagan Valley wines. Rocky Mountaineer’s RedLeaf Service also focuses on exemplary comfort, with large picture windows, fully reclining seats with extended legroom and delicious chilled meals served at each seat. The journey includes two breakfasts, two lunches, one night accommodation in Kamloops, BC, rail station transfers and luggage delivery. Prices for the two-day rail journey begin at $739 CDN ($714 US) based on travel in RedLeaf Service and double occupancy in accommodations.

To qualify, the offer must be purchased in advance (at least three days) and is subject to availability at the time of booking. There must be a minimum of two guests travelling together sharing the same accommodation. Free accommodation cannot be changed to another location and is not applicable to single travellers. The offer is valid only on the Kicking Horse Route between Vancouver and Calgary. Accommodations will be assigned by Rocky Mountaineer Vacations and some further restrictions may apply.

For additional information or to book a Rocky Mountaineer vacation and receive your Rail Dreams Special Offer, contact your local travel professional or Rocky Mountaineer Vacations directly at (800) 665-7245 or visit www.rockymountaineer.com

Rocky Mountaineer Vacations offers year-round vacation packages to the most unique regions of Canada and four spectacular rail routes through British Columbia and Alberta. Best known for the world-acclaimed Rocky Mountaineer train, a two-day, all daylight rail journey between Canada’s West and the Canadian Rockies, the company also offers trips onboard the new Whistler Mountaineer train, which is a daily three-hour experience between North Vancouver and Whistler, BC. Since its inception in 1990, the company has grown to become the largest privately owned passenger rail service in North America and has hosted over 900,000 guests from around the world. In 2006, RMV was honoured with a World Travel Award as “World’s Leading Travel Experience by Train” for the second consecutive year. Rocky Mountaineer Vacations, one of Canada's leading tourism providers, is a proud partner of Gray Line West motorcoach operations in Banff, AB and Vancouver, Whistler and Victoria, BC.

Contacts:

Diana Cima
Travel Media Specialist
Rocky Mountaineer Vacations
(604) 606-8473

dcima@rockymountaineer.com
www.rockymountaineer.com