Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Still “King of Trains,” IRT Says
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From the moment I saw the carriages gleaming blue and gold in the morning sun at Venice Santa Lucia Station, I knew my trip on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express (VSOE) would be magical. A trio…
Wild Malaysia by Luxury Train
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Venture into one of the world’s oldest rainforests aboard the luxurious Eastern & Oriental Express. Malaysia’s Taman Negara Rainforest is home to elusive Sumatran tigers and rhinos, as well as elephants, monkeys and…
Eastern & Oriental Express: Lovely Train, Gracious Staff
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“Tap-tap-tap.” There’s a soft knocking at my cabin door. It’s Sarawut, my steward on the Eastern & Oriental Express luxury train, gently awakening my husband, Shawn, and me. He quickly begins making up…
Elephants, ceramics, markets: Which would you choose?
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View from Eastern & Oriental Express compartment window. Photo by Jim Butkus I knew I was going to like the Epic Thailand journey we are offering next year on the Eastern & Oriental…
Taste of the Highlands Tour
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NEW for 2025! The train will introduce two new Grand Suites (bringing the total of Grand Suites to four) and will no longer have dedicated single cabins. Single travelers will still be able…
A Tale of a Sea Cloud Voyage: The Magic Was in the Sailing
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The Sea Cloud’s distinctive square sails billow against a cloud-filled sky. IRT Photo by R. Fisher When Cathy Jackson entered her Sea Cloud cabin, she burst into tears. “Don’t you like your room?”…
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Adds 3 New Grand Suites for 2020
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New Vienna Grand Suite on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Three new Grand Suites will join the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express for the 2020 season, Belmond, the train operator, has just announced. This brings the total…
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express (VSOE)
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The Venice Simplon-Orient Express (VSOE) is the world’s most authentic luxury train. Its 1920s-vintage Art Deco cars, sparkling in their navy and gold livery and snowy white roof, take your breath away....
Belmond Andean Explorer
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Belmond Andean Explorer is South America’s first overnight luxury train. The train and its services are beautiful. The staff is bright and eager to please....
Mountaineering in Luxury: Canadian Rockies by Train
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The author enjoying the fresh air on the Rocky Mountaineer Gold Leaf dome viewing platform. IRT photo courtesy of Rachel Hardy. “Fifty Switzerlands in one” is how legendary British mountaineer Edward Whymper (conqueror…