Have you ever travelled on a high speed train? The sort that tilts to allow it to go faster?
The first time I ever came to America I travelled from New York (Union, or Central station or whatever the really big one is that looks like gangster films could be set there) to DC by high speed. We travelled first class, and had dinner and drinks on the train, all nice and relaxed. It was a wonderful experience, but set us back $137 each person, each way.
Nice to do once.