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The Britannic Explorer / ©Belmond In the fall of 1883, Europe’s first transcontinental express service chugged its way along a 1,700-mile route from Paris to Constantinople. For that era’s moneyed and curious,...
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Train travel has long captivated the imagination. L’Observatoire, the new private suite designed by French artist and photographer JR, aims to further engage that curiosity. The rail carriage was fashioned for the...
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Starting price: Coach fares expected to range from around $19 to $71 each way for the Mobile, Alabama, to New Orleans trip; Amtrak offers a 10 percent discount for travelers 65 and...
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Iconic for its super-luxe hotels and travel adventures in some of the world’s most desirable destinations, Belmond has now added to its impressive repertoire (which includes the Eastern & Oriental Express train...
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This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK).The joy of the journey and the pleasure of slow travel has mixed with increasing eco-consciousness to set off a new era of train...
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Travel I visited 13 major European cities in 6 months. Here are 2 I can't wait to visit again and 2 I probably won't return to. Emily Pogue 2024-12-04T12:04:02Z Share icon An...
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Start with the basics, from visas to propertyExpect a lot of bureaucracy and planningDon’t assume there will be tax advantages Four in the afternoon and it’s already dark. Outside it’s three degrees...
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Belmond, a subsidiary of the LVMH group and a global benchmark in luxury travel, unveils the Britannic Explorer, an exceptional train that promises to sublimate the rail experience from July 2025. This...
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Travelling by train is back, we know that. There’s no better way to maximise your holiday than by incorporating a particularly dazzling railway route as part of your journey. But which train journeys...
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The new fee will help to fund the government’s aim to have a million Welsh speakers by 2050. ADVERTISEMENTIt’s been a long time coming, but Wales is shaping up to become the...
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With the launch of new train routes, high-speed rail projects, and ultra-luxury journeys, 2025 promises to be yet another exciting year for rail travel enthusiasts.In the US, travelers can expect to finally...
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Traveling to—or through—the United Kingdom (U.K.) will cost Americans an extra $12.50 per person and a little more time completing paperwork beginning in January. Jan. 8, 2025, is the start date for...
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A new luxury sleeper train is set to travel through Somerset in 2025 as part of one of its first journeys.The Britannic Explorer is a five-star silver service sleeper train which will be...
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Share The Article Last Updated 19 hours agoHistory is still being made in a pair of timeless U.K. cities. As you know, getting from A to B in Europe is a lot...
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The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, the Royal Scotsman, the Andean Explorer – travellers have dreamt of climbing aboard the world's best sleeper trains for well over a century. Sleeper trains have long been hailed...
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Editor’s note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay. London CNN — Britain,...
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Share The Article Be it for London, an iconic metropolis famous for its red telephone boxes, double-decker buses, and lush parks, or the quaint, medieval Edinburgh, with its cobbled alleys and imposing...
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This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK).Train trips deliver a little slice of effortless adventure, whisking travellers from A to B against a backdrop of ever-changing landscapes passing beyond the...
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Does the idea of switching off your phone, opting out of social media, and leaving your bucket list in the back of a drawer fill you with hope or dismay? If it’s...
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