The ultra-luxurious and legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express has long been synonymous with old-world glam. Think: polished ...
While trains may not be the fastest way to get from point A to point B, there is something timelessly romantic about traveling by rail. Today’s luxury trains transport guests back to the Golden Age of ...
First of all, it’s important to note that the trains are run by two different brands. The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express (VSOE ...
The famed luxury train will transport guests through some of the most idyllic European landscapes, with extravagant menus, a vintage bar car, and an onboard sommelier. Stacey Leasca is an ...
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Belmond is giving one of its iconic trains a luxurious upgrade in 2023. The luxury hospitality company is adding eight suites to the Venice Simplon-Orient Express next June. Two original 1920s and ...
If there’s one drawback to having an authentic 1920s train experience, it’s the way Golden Age passengers bathed on their journeys. They didn’t. Hence, there are no showers or baths aboard the Venice ...
While this vintage coal train has humble roots, it's been beautifully restored to create a unique way to explore the north of Spain ...
The legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express stopped at the Bulgarian border near Svilengrad on its way back from Istanbul to Venice. (Photo by Hristo Rusev) The iconic European luxury train that ...
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, A Belmond Train, Europe, has unveiled its December journeys. This festive season, the distinct midnight-blue carriages will glide through Europe’s winter-scapes on ...