Railbookers, which offers independent rail holidays worldwide, and Amtrak Vacations, the tour operator for Amtrak, are offering travellers an extended opportunity to save big on rail vacations with a “Pre-Black Friday “Month of Savings” sale.

Beginning October 24 and running until November 28, discounts of up to $500 per couple are available, based on the length of the journeys booked.

The discounts are available as follows:

-- Save $300 per couple on any 3–6-night independent rail vacation package, $400 per couple on any 7-9 night rail vacation package, or $500 per couple on any 10+ night rail vacation package.

-- Solo travellers can save $150 per person on any 3–6-night vacation, $200 per person on any 7-9 night vacation, or $250 per person on any 10+ night vacation. Travellers have the ability to book to travel anytime from the following day to two years in advance.

Railbookers says it offers travellers advantages including:

-- Access to exclusive inventory at some of the most in-demand trains and hotels, not otherwise available to the general public.

-- Rail Experts and Vacation Consultants who can help identify the best itineraries and accommodations for any desired length or style of travel.

-- Customizable journeys with upgrades or add-on activities available during the booking process any time leading up to departure.

-- Hundreds of cruise extension trips that can be added on to an existing sailing.

For more information on booking a rail vacation during the sale, visit AmtrakVacations.ca for

United States travel on Amtrak or Railbookers.ca for all other destinations.