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Unforgettable Luxury Train Travel Journeys
By RomanticHeart | July 28, 2010
Luxury train travel is not found just everywhere but when you have the option it will make you think about travelling in a whole new light. These trains are kitted out with some of the most elegant and comfortable furnishings and allow you to see the surrounding scenery in comfort. You do not have to worry about cramped seats and fast food. Just enjoy the best while travelling.
There is a luxury train company available in Canada as the Royal Canadian Pacific operates from Calgary. They offer several different trips that can be customized for your vacation plan. This train has carried several famous and important individuals such as Franklin Deleanor Roosevelt and Winston Churchill.
In South Africa one of the main tourist draws is a trip on the Blue Train. The train is five stars and has impressive dining facilities and a boutique like none other. In the boutique is the latest fashion as well as gems from Africa. The scenery you will view when travelling from Pretoria to Cape Town is some of the most diverse in the country.
If you want the ultimate in romance, adventure and intrigue than take a ride on the Orient Express, the most famous of all luxury trains. This train stops at many cities throughout Europe and is reminiscent of travel form the early 1900s. The Orient Express is used as a setting in many films and books. When travelling make sure you get a cocktail in the famous bar car. The service and catering is some of the best in the world.
The Orient Express is one of the most well known luxury trains in the world. This trip combines romance, intrigue and adventure as some well known movies and mysteries were set on the train. This train stops at many cities in Europe and you can enjoy the luxury and service that was typical for the upper class at the beginning of the 1900s. The Bar car is legendary and you should stop by for a cocktail in the evening.
A train known as the American Orient Express is the GrandLuxe rail. This company has 13 different trips to choose from to destinations throughout the US. The interior of the cars are done in the art deco fashion with fresh floral arrangements. The observation car has a domed ceiling and there are several different options for lounge and dining cars.
In Southeast Asia there is the Eastern & Oriental express. This is a fantastic way to see Malaysia, Singapore, Laos and Thailand. This train can hold 132 passengers. The train has green and cream carriages and everything is air conditioned. This takes you back to the time of opulence and fine craftsmanship. This is old fashioned train travel at its best.
Topics: Romantic Getaways | 1 Comment »
July 28th, 2010 at 8:18 am
Hello Romantic Heart, it would appear that your heart is in the same place as mine – I love travelling on luxury trains. You get a connection with the country that you’re travelling through that is completely absent when travelling by air. The Orient Express is probably the most iconic of the luxury trains and probably the most stylish and elegant, but maybe not the most luxurious.