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Destination profile: Vancouver

By Scott Anderson on Oct 10, 2019 in Alaska, Canada, Cruises & Boat Travel, North America, Rail Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

Consistently found topping lists of the world’s most liveable cities, Vancouver’s charms are myriad. Wedged between sea and mountains, its natural setting rivals the likes of Rio and Cape Town while its creative enthusiasm sites it firmly on North America’s West Coast. Taste your way through artisan cafés and craft breweries, marvel at world-class art […]

5 of India’s top luxury experiences

By Dave Warne on Sep 13, 2019 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Hotels, India, Rail Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel

If you’ve been to India – or even if you haven’t – it’ll come as no revelation that the country is jam-packed full of unforgettable and luxury experiences, the likes of royal palaces and luxury lodges forming the base for everything from spotting tigers to exploring world-famous monuments. See below for our selection of the […]

Luxury travel to Ecuador

By Marcel Perkins on Jun 30, 2019 in Ecuador, Rail Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

For many luxury tourists, Ecuador travel means only one thing: Galapagos cruises around the islands. While a small ship cruise in the Galapagos Islands is a fantastic tour, the rest of the country deserves more than a quick stopover! Ecuador is improving its number and quality of luxury travel offerings each year and investing a […]

Top 5 luxury holidays for a celebration

By Dave Warne on Jun 22, 2019 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Antarctic, Asia, Ecuador, Europe, Honeymoons, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, Peru, Polar Regions, Rail Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Sweden, Tanzania, Western Europe, Worldwide

From big birthdays to wedding anniversaries and honeymoons, there’s no better way to celebrate a milestone than with an extra-special getaway. Here, we’ve put together our ultimate list of luxury holidays to help you celebrate that special occasion in style, from unforgettable wildlife experiences to truly iconic train journeys. Journey on the Eastern & Oriental […]

7 of the best luxury train journeys in the world

By Thomas Ryves on Apr 15, 2019 in Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, India, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, North America, Oceania, Peru, Rail Travel, Regions, Singapore, South America, Speciality Travel, Thailand, United Kingdom, Western Europe

One of the best ways to travel and see the world’s sights is by train. Here are some of the most spectacular trains and train journeys around the world, from classic journeys such as going from London to Venice on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to travelling from north to south across Australia and making your way […]

7 unique places to stay in South Africa

By Kristof Eyckmans on Apr 12, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Rail Travel, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel

South Africa is a heaven for visitors who like to find all types of holiday in one country. Doesn’t matter if you are looking for a great city trip, a safari, a desert retreat or whatever it is, South Africa can provide you with just that. Here’s a list of some unique places which you […]

The world’s top 5 luxury rail journeys

By Dave Warne on Mar 18, 2019 in Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, Featured, France, India, Italy, Leisure Travel, Middle East, North America, Oceania, Peru, Rail Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Turkey, Western Europe

When it comes to exploring the world by train, the choice seems never-ending. For many it’s the destination that makes all the difference, be it the Rockies of Canada or Australia’s far-flung outback. But, it’s also the train itself that truly makes the journey truly unforgettable, whether you’re drawn to the glamour of travel’s Golden […]

Luxury travel news this week

By Paul Johnson on Feb 24, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Featured, Food and Drink, Rail Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to […]

Lugano’s closer now: 8 reasons why you should visit

By Michael Edwards on Sep 19, 2018 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Rail Travel, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

The Swiss Alps have always protected Lugano from the extremes of European weather and hordes of visitors. Movie idols Clark Gable and Sophie Loren knew they could relax and enjoy Lugano’s cafe society without being mobbed back in their day. Although a 57 km tunnel through the Alps opened in 2016, reducing the rail journey […]

The Zermatt shuttle

By Dan Frith on Jul 15, 2018 in Europe, Rail Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

One of the great things about living in Zermatt is that it’s a car free town. You can own a car here but you can only drive to the car parks positioned on the periphery of town. The mode of transport in the town itself is electric taxi or electric bus. They are both very […]

The Glacier Express

By Dan Frith on Jun 14, 2018 in Europe, Rail Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

As much as I like to travel by train, I’d more often than not want to get to my destination quickly, without delay. I’ll occasionally glance out of the window and watch the countryside go by but usually I take the opportunity to do work on my laptop or phone and use the train as […]

6 luxurious trains that’ll spoil you

By Nehad Zein on Feb 06, 2018 in Asia, Austria, Featured, France, India, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Rail Travel, Singapore, Speciality Travel, Thailand, United Kingdom, Western Europe, Worldwide

Trains are one of the oldest means of long-distance travel. They do a good job of providing an uncluttered, simple and straightforward travel experience where the problems are few and the advantages many. However, for those of us who’d like a touch of sophistication added to this seemingly simple mode of transport, what are the […]

Scenic train journeys in the Lake District

By Paul Liddell on Jan 16, 2018 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Rail Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

There are several scenic train journeys that take you an alternative tour of the Lake District. Pass through England’s highest mountain range and some of the oldest landscapes in Britain aboard a miniature narrow-gauge Steam Train. Wind your way between Ye Olde hamlets, where white-washed cottages with pretty gardens are clustered around merry traditional pubs. […]

Asia’s 10 most beautiful train journeys

By Sam Clark on Oct 28, 2017 in Asia, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, Myanmar, Rail Travel, Regions, Singapore, Speciality Travel, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam

An atmospheric train ride is second to none. The perfect way to get to know a country’s landscapes and customs, train trips transform perfunctory journey time into an experience in itself. There are myriad fantastic routes across Asia to choose from, ranging from the more upscale first-class carriages to those which are more basic, but […]

10 of the best accommodation views along the Garden Route

By Colin Dilland on Sep 18, 2017 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Rail Travel, Regions, South Africa, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

South Africa is undeniably one of the most beautiful countries on earth, largely owing to its diverse landscapes. And there is no better place that brings together the country’s landscapes than the Garden Route. Officially stretching from Mossel Bay to Tsitsikamma, the route also features many other destinations on both of its ends, making it […]

5 must dos on the Napa Valley wine train

By Amanda O'Brien on Jul 16, 2017 in California, Food and Drink, North America, Rail Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

I was absolutely delighted when I heard that the Napa Valley had its very own wine train and that it utilized classic Pullman carriages! What a fabulous way to spend a day in the stunning Napa Valley! The wine train offers a range of different journeys from evening to day, themed to unthemed, with and […]

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