Take a closer look at the interior design ahead of its 2025 departure.
It is said that train travel is really a remnant of old-world charm. In a sense, that’s true. Luxury trains were the classiest way to travel overland distances. It’s little wonder that luxury travel today
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There’s nothing quite like seeing the world aboard a luxury train.
A luxurious ride through Europe on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is a celebratory splurge. But this year, it will be even more spectacular.
From the return of Amtrak's Cascades route to Japan’s Train Suite Shiki-Shima, these 6 new train routes have us excited about the future of rail travel.
Here is our rundown of the top 10 most spectacular (and expensive) luxury RVs.
Way better than car traffic or flight delays.
Cruise train on Kyushu island, Japan. Seven Stars in Kyushu is decorated with various woods and fabrics. Passengers are welcomed by a fusion of Japanese and Western and of old and new styles. The lounge car has a bar counter and also sofas and rotating chairs for passengers to sit and relax whilst listening to live piano performances. It also has a large observation window. The spacious guest rooms include the “Deluxe Suites,” with 2 suites per carriage, and the “Suites,” with 3 suites per carriage, all with private bathrooms.
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There's a reason rail buffs are called "foamers."
maxime d'angeac’s orient express, now in design miami/, draws from the rail motif conceived by suzanne lalique-havilandin in the 1930s.
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From the Palace on Wheels to the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, these dining cars come with Michelin-level meals, great wine pairings, and world-class ambiance.
A whiff of eccentricity surrounds the family-owned Rovos Rail, a sleeper train that rarely runs on time and permits cigars but not cell phones.
The £2.5million Grand Hibernian is the latest sleeper train to join the Belmond group, which includes well-known services like the iconic Orient Express and the British Pullman.
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Grand Suite interior design that captures the epitome of classic luxury travel while embracing the unique history of the brand.
Condé Nast Traveler readers' favorite train trips in the world, as voted in the 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards survey.
If you’re going to travel, you might as well travel in style. These 10 luxury sleeper trains are perfect for the stylish adventurer hoping for an unforgettable trip. With expensive decor, fine dining options and breathtaking views, these sleeper trains turn train travel from drab to fab. Live like the rich and famous when you […]
MAHARAJA EXPRESSGet ready for an indelible luxury train travel experience of a lifetime in India.Maharaja Express is a luxury tourist train which is owned by IRCTC. It is one of the most luxurious …
Founder of The Portmanteau Press, Eddie Hart, shares her travel diary on board the Eastern & Oriental Express.
The Titicaca Train from Cusco to Puno is not only the most beautiful train ride in Peru but also one of the most scenic in the world. Also known as the Andean Explorer train, this route goes between the city center of Cusco and Puno. This train ride is so much more than transporting you from A to
We may have to wait until 2023, but it will be worth it: the legendary Orient Express is back on Italian railroads, with Dimorestudio behind the sumptuous new interior design
From the Palace on Wheels to the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, these dining cars come with Michelin-level meals, great wine pairings, and world-class ambiance.
Luxury train journeys to add to your bucket list. Luxury train holidays in Europe, India, South Africa, Scotland. Most luxurious trains
Slow travel in style.
The swanky new accommodation will be available from May 2024.
This is Part II of our Journey from Venice to London with Belmond. You can find Part I here and Part III here. A handful of truly miraculous experiences still exist in the world that…
A spate of new, newly redone and classic trains harks back to the day when rail travel was an elegant affair. Consider it the antidote to Amtrak—to say nothing of the ever-shrinking seat 32E.
Last December, Dan and I had the privilege of taking a train ride of our dreams: the Eastern & Oriental Express from Singapore to Thailand. We wanted this experience to be over the festive period so it would be extra special. Day 1 | Before Boarding. We checked in at Raffles Hotel, and got our luggage sorted by the Eastern & Oriental cabin staff. They gave us our cabin numbers and escorted us to Long Bar for some refreshments before boarding the train. We were then transferred to the Woodlands checkpoint, but not before getting to try the Singapore Sling and some pastries. Once we cleared immigration, the Eastern & Oriental Express greeted us in all her glory. Dan and I walked to our car and found our way to the Pullman Twin Cabin. It was a cozy space for two with an en-suite. We had the perfect start to our journey with champagne and an afternoon tea to welcome us aboard. After settling into our cabin, we looked out of our window and got really excited when the train started to move. It was going to be a three-day journey from Singapore to Malaysia, and then Bangkok. We wandered through the narrow passageways to explore the rest of the train and found ourselves in the reading room. It was a quiet, colonial styled space filled with books of all categories. We then made our way to the observation car, and marvelled at the ever-changing views of the Southern Malaysia countryside. But our romantic moment was punctuated, albeit delightfully, by a call that dinner was being served soon. We then went back our cabin to change into our formal wear, unaware of the lavish meal that waited. We dined in Adisorn, one of the three dining cars in the Eastern & Oriental. The interior looked right out of a movie set, and no prizes for guessing which movie I’m referring to. Dinner was exceptional, and I can’t even put into words how delightful it was. It was a four-course meal with dishes of Eastern and Western flavours created by internationally renowned chefs. Still thinking about that frothy Tom Yam soup served in a teacup. After dinner was done, we headed back to our cabin which was now converted into a cosy space for sleeping. It was honestly one of the best sleeps we had. We felt like we were being cradled while the train gently rocked us from side to side till the morning. Day 2 | MALAYSIA Morning came and we had continental breakfast served in our cabin. The train pulled in Kuala Kangsar, where we alighted to board our coach to Labu Kabong for a guided hill-trek. We had local fruit and learnt about rubber trees and stingless bees from a naturalist that afternoon. We returned to the train for lunch, and had our leisure time as we continued our journey to Thailand. The rest of the afternoon was spent chatting with other guests in the observation car and relaxing at the piano bar with some cocktails. Eastern & Oriental's signature drinks blend vintage glamour with modern mixology to create a drinking experience that is truly unique. Needless to say, we had another exquisite dining experience that evening. DAY 3 | THAILAND We had our final breakfast served in our cabin as we arrived in Kanchanaburi, Thailand. We had one last day tour before we reached our final destination, Hua Lamphong Station. Dan and I chose the guided tour of River Kwai bridge and the Thai-Burma Railway museum. We travelled back in time to learn the history of the bridge before returning to the train for our last lunch. That meal also marked the end of our journey aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express. It was a journey that left nothing but amazing memories. As we approached Hua Lamphong station, we bid our farwells to our ever-cheerful manager Pong, and took one last glance at the grand exteriors of the train. It was and has been undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and magical experiences Dan and I have shared. *Thank you Belmond for this timeless journey across Southeast Asia. Love, Amelyn
The design looks more like an upscale hotel than an Amtrak car
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Indulge in a Champagne-soaked, sequin-spangled journey aboard Belmond’s Venice Simplon-Orient-Express – plus other luxury train rides we love.
Founder of The Portmanteau Press, Eddie Hart, shares her travel diary on board the Eastern & Oriental Express.
The world's most luxurious sleeper trains, from The Orient Express to The Blue Train and more - everything you need to know.
If you’re going to travel, you might as well travel in style. These 10 luxury sleeper trains are perfect for the stylish adventurer hoping for an unforgettable trip. With expensive decor, fine dining options and breathtaking views, these sleeper trains turn train travel from drab to fab. Live like the rich and famous when you […]
