When most people think about the Hamptons, they picture the lap of luxury — and they're not wrong. The average weeklong trip for one person can cost over $1,500.
04.06.2024 - 19:43 / insider.com
I've always loved traveling by train. So, instead of flying just under three hours from New York City to Miami for a reporting trip, I booked a 30-hour Amtrak journey — the longest train ride I've ever taken.
This was back in 2021 when the longest train ride I'd been on was about 3.5 hours when traveling from Amsterdam to Paris, but the thought of spending 30 hours on a train appealed to me.
I booked a roomette accommodation for about $500. A step up from coach seating, it's a 20-square-foot private suite that sleeps two people.
I romanticized my overnight train trip to Miami until the moment I stepped on the train. I don't know exactly what I expected, but I felt antsy and anxious about the length of the trip and the constant motion.
Despite having my own room, I felt pretty uncomfortable during the ride and like the journey took forever. Thankfully, I had enough time to find ways to make it easier on myself.
Here's everything I did to make myself feel more comfortable and pass the time.
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