Experiences ting in the dining car and being served the most fantastic dishes and drinking champagne from long-stemmed crystal glasses. The whole experience breathes luxury, and it is easy to understand that such a trip was the most exclusive you could get in the early 20th century. BELMOND ROYAL SCOTSMAN
– Belmond, the owner of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, also has other train lines of similar dignity, all of them represent all that is associated with the word luxury, says Ulf Almhagen. – There is, for example, a fantastic train journey through Scotland. Belmond Royal Scotsman offers its 40 passengers an unforgettable experience through wild lochs, majestic rock formations and serene lakes in Scotland. En route you can visit sights such as private castles, whiskey distilleries, salmon farms and quaint towns. Delicious food is served in the two dining cars and the coupes are very spacious and luxurious with two floor standing beds and a private shower. There is even a spa on board. – As the train slowly eases out of the station in Edinburgh, a lone bagpipe can be heard as it follows the train along the platform. Then the train pushes on and its tones slowly disappear in the morning mist. A truly magical experience! It is difficult to find a better way to
experience the sublime Scottish Highlands than with Belmond Royal Scotsman, says Ulf Almhagen. BELMOND GRAND HIBERNIAN
– The latest addition to Belmond’s and the world’s most exclusive collection of trains is the Belmond Grand Hibernian, which with its usual style, class and elegance offers its guests an unforgettable similar experience from Dublin. The tours go to mythical places like Cork, Killarney, Connemara, Galway and Belfast. The train’s 16 coupes have a design inspired by classic Gregorian architecture with a fair amount of folklore and tradition with a modern twist. – Each carriage is named after an Irish county and the coupes are decorated to match the county’s own classic tartan. Kerry has sophisticated shades of purple while county Down has vivid tones of orange. Rich red tones reign in Leitrim while cool blue tones welcome guests to Waterford. All coupes can be interconnected for families travelling together. There is even a coupe for those with reduced mobility. Take in the beautiful, wild and varied Irish scenery from the panorama-carriage with an ice-cold Stout or Bushmill’s expertly served in Wexford crystal! BELMOND HIRAM BINGHAM
– The most exclusive way to travel through the sky-high mountain peaks and steep plung-
ing waterfalls, from the old Inca capital Cusco to the mysterious ruined city of Machu Picchu is with the classic luxury train Belmond Hiram Bingham’s blue and gold coloured carriages. Onboard the elegant Pullman carriages from the 1920s awaits a warm world of polished brass, fancy cutlery and sparkling crystal. The train consists, among other things, of two fantastic dining cars where first-class dishes are prepared and served. After departing from Cusco, the journey along the Urubamba River travels up towards Machu Picchu while serving a hearty brunch. Upon arrival there is a guided tour of the old ruined city. During the afternoon, an English afternoon tea buffet is served at the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge. During the return journey back to Cusco, cocktails and dinner are served on board the Belmond Hiram Bingham. For many, a trip to Machu Picchu is a ‘once in a lifetime’ experience, and on this legendary luxury train it will certainly be a magical journey you will never forget! BELMOND ANDEAN EXPLORER
– Belmond Andean Explorer is South America’s first real luxury train with overnight accommodation and Belmond’s second train line in Peru after the Hiram Bingham. Belmond Andean Explorer is one of the world’s highest railway lines and takes in the stunning views of the Andes from Cusco to Lake Titicaca and
The bar on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express leaves nothing to be desired in terms of comfort, luxury and flair.
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