Sleeping on the Train

Liz Owens is the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Vacations by Rail, North America’s leading provider of train vacations. With over 20 years of experience in marketing and brand growth, she has played a key role in expanding the company’s reach and doubling its size. Liz and Susan discuss trains, travel tips, and the timeless appeal of rail vacations. What you can expect to hear: Are trains the new planes? Liz shares all things rail travel, from packing tips to navigating the onboard experience. No tiny shampoos here! Are luggage restrictions and security on trains anything like on planes? From retail to the rails: Liz shares how her background in advertising and retail shaped her career journey. Train travel = nostalgia unlocked. Why the slower pace of rail travel brings a unique magic you can't find in air travel. The art of packing for the rails: Tips for packing light and staying comfortable, especially when traversing cobblestone streets or small European villages. Unexpected train quirks: Wondering what it’s like to sleep on a train? Liz compares it to a cozy camping trip and spills the secrets to a peaceful night on the rails. Sustainability with a twist: Liz talks about how rail travel fosters economic sustainability by supporting small towns and villages along the routes. A brush with the paranormal? Liz shares a funny and mysterious story from her time at Paper Source that involves a celebrity tweet, a store ghost, and social media chaos. Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Top Floor!" If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing the show! This helps other people like us find the show and makes our guests feel good about being on it.  Tap to give us five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Be sure to let me know what you liked most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast or restart automatic downloads. It's the best way to make sure you don't miss out.