Train travel is about the journey, not just the destination. With that in mind, here are nine luxury sleeper car trains to hop aboard around the world.
"Orient Express" boat train from London to Southampton to join the QE2.
Quarter-scale working model of a Pullman sleeping car berth, c. 1930. Made by the Pullman Company. Chicago History Museum In 1865, George M. Pullman revolutionized rail travel with the introduction of the Palace Car. It made luxurious dining and sleeper cars available to the middle class for a modest fee. Previously, rail travel was uncomfortable at best. Passengers rode on hard, bench-backed seats in poorly ventilated cars, left the train for meals, and took their chances with the local hotels on overnight trips. In contrast, Pullman cars featured plush upholstery, stained glass windows, and gourmet meals served on fine china. Their sleeping berths, described by one traveler, were outfitted with "soft mattresses, snowy sheets and warm, gaily striped blankets." Pullman made a fortune on the cars, leasing to railway companies and collecting the premium charged to Pullman's passengers. By 1893, with more than 2,000 cars in service, his company was worth $62 million.
Train travel is about the journey, not just the destination. With that in mind, here are nine luxury sleeper car trains to hop aboard around the world.
Take interiors inspiration for your small on board spaces from the new ultra-luxurious Orient Express Grand Suites designed by Wimberley Interiors
To truly take the scenic route, book passage on these trains that are as beautiful as the scenery they pass through.
What happened when we took the Orient-Express train from Venice to Sweden
Imagine the anticipation of stepping on board a grand and majestic train, all aglow, as the brisk winter’s evening has just fallen. Inside, passengers settle in for the evening, enjoying perfect touches of comfort and luxury, echoing that of a romantic, bygone era. And as steam trails behind and the new journey commences, the heart flutters momentarily and one is not sure what to expect, but one thing is for certain, guests are abound to endless wondrous destinations, with discoveries […]
The Orient Express just got a little more luxurious, with new suites designed by Wimberly Interiors to reflect the splendour of its famous destinations.
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Personally I like anything with wheels, and that includes trains and airplanes as well as cars. So when reader Jim S. sent us the link to this beautiful, custom made Pullman car, we found it impossible to resist. We hope you enjoy this find, even though it is pretty far afield from the cars and trucks...
Imagine the anticipation of stepping on board a grand and majestic train, all aglow, as the brisk winter’s evening has just fallen. Inside, passengers settle in for the evening, enjoying perfect touches of comfort and luxury, echoing that of a romantic, bygone era. And as steam trails behind and the new journey commences, the heart flutters momentarily and one is not sure what to expect, but one thing is for certain, guests are abound to endless wondrous destinations, with discoveries […]
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The world's most luxurious sleeper trains, from The Orient Express to The Blue Train and more - everything you need to know.
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…
KAREN VOWLES discovers a trip on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is just the ticket for a first-class holiday
Our series will help you tackle the world's greatest train journeys. This week: a classic journey from London to Venice on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.
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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May 09, 2011- Fed up with the delays, cattle seating, security lines and inferior food associated with air travel? Then join the growing number of holidaymakers getting around by rail. Luxury train…
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…
aboard the Royal Scotsman
Our compendium includes the Royal Scotsman, the Spirit of Queensland, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, the Maharajas' Express, the California Zephyr and more...
South America’s first luxury sleeper train will commence service next year.
The golden age of train travel is back, thanks to Kenneth Branagh's new hit film Murder on the Orient Express. So does the actual experience of a classic railway journey live up to the romance of the past?
A guide to taking a train journey on the Venice Simplon Orient Express and the story of our own experiences. The original Orient Express train service ran from 1883 to 2009, and its name became associated with glamour, luxury, intrigue, and even murder! In its heyday, it was the most luxurious train in Europe and today this tradition lives on with Belmond's Venice Simplon-Orient-Express (VSOE). The VSOE makes regular luxury train journeys across Europe, offering gourmet meals, private overnight cabins, and attentive staff within its wonderfully restored historical train carriages. The signature trip is the 36-hour luxury train journey from London to Venice which has to be one of the most elegant ways to arrive in Venice! We'll share all you need to know to decide if this trip is a good fit for you, from the historical background of the Orient Express to how to book the VSOE online, and we'll also share the full details of our own experience aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train.
JR西日本の豪華寝台列車「TWILIGHT EXPRESS 瑞風(トワイライト エクスプレスみずかぜ)」が2017年6月17日、ついにデビューします。走るホテル「瑞風」の料金、運行コースなどの情報と歴史についてを掲載しています。
