Relive the Romance of Rail on a Luxury Train Vacation
Luxury train travel is a wonderful way to see numerous new destinations without having to move your luggage from one hotel to the next. Traveling by luxury train is reminiscent of the golden age of travel…sophisticated, glamourous, and relaxing. Whether it’s the style, décor, or the outstanding personal service, you will feel as if you have been transported another time. These luxury train journeys are a brilliant option if you are looking to experience the best of a bygone era in travel.
A Royal Experience Awaits
All luxury rail experiences on this list offer fine dining, stylish bars, and private accommodation in spacious well-appointed cabins some of which even personal stewards and butlers. Here are 5 of the most luxurious trains you can enjoy this year:
1. Venice Simplon-Orient-Express This is the most well-known luxury train operating today. Starting in London, or Venice, the Venice Simplon Orient-Express visits Prague, Budapest, and Vienna before returning to Paris or London. Beautifully restored cabins from the 1920s combined with modern amenities ensure a classy but comfortable journey.
2. Eastern & Oriental Express Colored in green and gold, the Eastern & Oriental Express travels between Bangkok and Singapore and through the region’s stunning landscape filled with villages and temples. Guest will enjoy the fabulous restaurant, bar and observation carriages which offer an elegant setting in which to observe the communities and landscapes passing by.
3. Royal Scotsman Walk the red carpet to the sound of bagpipes as you board the Royal Scotsman. An intimate journey with only 36 guests, expect world class personalized service throughout your rail experience. The stately dining car is trimmed in beautiful mahogany and the onboard spa makes this one of the most luxurious trains in the world. The Royal Scotsman operates between April and October with the occasional themed trip such as The Scotch Malt Whisky Tour.
4. Rocky Mountaineer This magnificent glass-dome train boast observation carriages like no other including an open-air observation carriage where you can breathe in the fresh mountain air! Journey through the of the majestic Canadian Rockies with exhilarating views around each bend with four routes to Vancouver, Banff, Jasper, or Denver.
5. Hiram Bingham This luxurious train travels between Cusco and Machu Picchu and features 1920s inspired carriages with wood and brass trim, a trip on the Hiram Bingham is the height of Peruvian hospitality. There are no sleeping cabins, as the journey is short, however, along the way you will enjoy excellent Peruvian cuisine with live musicians playing in the Bar Car.
Each of these train journeys are incredibly special and cannot be matched by any other mode of transport. Luxury and service are the hallmarks of these exceptional train vacations. If you are looking for a sophisticated getaway on one of these outstanding train trips, reach out to Susan Morley at Journeys Around the World.
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