Parents Day 2023: Seven scenic railway stays you can enjoy with your parents

A very large part of our childhood involved travelling by train and passing the many beautiful sceneries along the way The fact that our parents took us on these journeys always made the next time even more exciting for each and every one of usThe scenic routes meals munchies during the journey and conversations with fellow passengers made the journey even better It gave us the opportunity to spend time with one another as a family and embrace the value of slow travelAhead of Parents Day which is annually celebrated on July 24 Bookingcom presents six global railway stays to resurrect the magic and help inspire travellers looking for a nostalgic trip with their parentsParents are sure to love railwaythemed stays considering staying in a converted train carriage or a former train station is a dream come true for train buffs like parentsResearch by the travel platform reveals that 66 per cent of Indian travellers are planning to pick a destination to travel to based on whether or not they have unique accommodation optionsFrom authenticallyconverted Pullman railway carriages that capture the nostalgic glamour of rail travel to a train that stays permanently stationed on a historic bridge high above a national park there is something for train buffsChanakya BNR Hotel Odisha IndiaChanakya BNR Hotel is an idyllic getaway located just 200 meters from Puris pristine coastline Staying at Odishas only heritage hotel is like going back in time and witnessing Indias magnificent railway legacy This hotel is a small piece of heaven with all 37 seafacing rooms featuring customised artwork from the wonderful Indian RailwaysThe timeless grace of oldworld charm with all the modern luxuries offered by Chanakya BNR is something to be cherished and appreciated Without a doubt this hotel offers a stay that is warm yet memorableThe Old Railway Station Petworth United KingdomFeaturing authenticallyconverted Pullman railway carriages this unique bed and breakfast is a former Petworth Railway Station built in 1892 in the South Downs National Park Guests arrive at the restored wooden station building which was built in the Victorian times and will spend the night in a historic train carriage which is now modernly designed from the insideIf the weather is good guests can start their day with a delicious breakfast on the station platform before visiting the beautiful market town of Petworth or enjoy a 20minute drive through the British countryside to discover the nearby Amberley Castle a 900yearold West Sussex castle within medieval wallsKruger Shalati The Train on The Bridge Skukuza South AfricaPermanently stationed on the historic Selati Bridge high above the Sabie River in South Africas iconic Kruger National Park this stunning train has been transformed to a unique lodge with glasswalled train rooms and marvelous Instagrammable pool overlooking the parks crocodiles hippos buffaloes and elephantsOffering the same experience travellers had about 100 years ago when their train would park overnight in the exact spot this unforgettable stay is a mustdo experience for everyoneThe Crawford Hotel at Union Station Colorado United StatesLocated in downtown Denver a short walk from Ball Arena The Crawford Hotel at Union Station is right above the iconic Denver Union Station The landmark station opened in 1881 and has been restored to be the heart and soul of downtown Denver Guests can enter the hotel through the once again bustling railway station and spend the night at the vibrant transit hubEach of the hotel rooms tells a different story with some rooms recreating the romance of train travel while others hosting beautiful Coloradocurated collections of art and artifactsHapuku Carriages Kaikoura Kaikoura New ZealandJust a short walk from the beach Hapuku Carriages Kaikoura offers a unique overnight experience in a restored railway carriageBuilt in 1921 the carriage was situated on a farm in Waiau for many years and carefully restored into this cozy place to stay which now also has a Bookingcom Travel Sustainable badge for the measures taken to offer its guests a more sustainable stayGuests can relax at the outdoor bathtub overlooking the mountains and the kiwi blue sky while listening to the sounds of nearby trains passing by and the ocean lapping at the nearby shoreStation Amstelveen Amstelveen NetherlandsSituated in the town of Amstelveen just a short drive from the city center of Amsterdam this charming bed and breakfast is a former historic train station from 1915 Featuring rustic cozy and comfortable rooms this Travel Sustainable property managed to keep the original train station feelingThe property is facing the old rail tracks and its beautiful gift shop used to be the stations ticket office The iconic red brick threestory station is close to little shops cafes and restaurants as well as to the Amsterdamse Bos Amsterdam Forest Amsterdams largest park and recreational areaIf the weather is nice travellers can bike to the vibrant city of Amsterdam to visit its worldfamous museums and enjoy a variety of activities like a canal cruise or cheese tastingAlojamiento Vagon Rural Murcia SpainSet in Murcia near the Roman Bridge and the Murcia Bullring Alojamiento Vagon Rural offers a unique stay in a historic train carriage from the 1950s which has now been transformed into a vintagestyle apartment This wagon apartment is located next to other wagons forming a large terrace like a train station in a very quiet residential green areaGuests can swim in the outdoor swimming pool or relax in the garden and use the barbecue facilities The property is situated in an area where guests can engage in fun outdoor activities such as windsurfing cycling and fishing Visitors to Murcia should also consider a private walking tour to see its famous landmarks and hear remarkable facts and stories about the city from a local guideAlso Read Heres why you need to visit the Gurez Valley in KashmirThis story has been sourced from a third 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