A derelict train station in Spain once called the ‘Titanic’ of railway stations has been reborn. It is now destined to be one of the world’s most visited 5-star hotels. When it opened in 1928, the Canfranc International station in Spain became the second largest station in Europe. With a dramatic mountainous background and a […]
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2024 will see the launch of Orient Express’ sexy new sleeper train La Dolce Vita. And now you can book to be one of the first passengers on board. Italy’s exciting new sleeper train The Orient Express group will be launching its sexy new Italian sleeper train Orient Express La Dolce Vita in 2024. The train will […]
British traveller Garry Smith takes a ride on the famous Rocky Mountaineer train – but will it live up to his expectations? My bucket-list train trip My journey on the Rocky Mountaineer was a long time coming. Not because of any indecision or inefficiency but Covid got seriously in the way of my original timings. […]
Vicky Mayer discovers all you need to know about riding in style on a Northern Belle train Christmas comes early It’s my first time on a Northern Belle train and along with my mum Ena, I am looking forward to a five-hour round-trip from Victoria travelling to Dover and back. We are on board to […]
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Why rail travel is back on track
It’s been a long time coming but rail travel is back on track. Boris’ roadmap has given us a framework to plan our trips. And leading figures in the British rail travel industry are starting to see a light at the end of the proverbial tunnel. And even better, railway travellers have already booked trips […]
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How to future proof your next train holiday
We’ve got the green light from Boris Johnson to travel again, so read on to find out how to future proof your next train holiday Know your dates Boris Johnson has announced the restart dates for holidays in Britain as part of his road map out of lockdown. Holidays in England can restart from April […]
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7 reasons to book a rail holiday today
From a new love affair with UK trains to some amazing train deals, we’ve discovered 7 reasons to book your next rail holiday today. 1. UK train holiday bonanza Until we’ve all had our vaccinations and we’re given the green light to travel to our favourite European countries and further afield too, the safe bet […]
How many have you done?
Each month we look at dream bucket list rail journeys we’d all like to experience at least once in our lives. We’re kicking off with the Seven Stars in Kyushu Train in Japan, one of the most luxurious railway journeys in the world. Where does the Seven Stars in Kyushu Train go? Kyushu Island is […]
After a year of little or no rail travel, Europe’s big rail travel companies are determined to make your rail holiday one to remember in 2021. From first-class trips in the UK on vintage locomotives, handy European mobile rail passes and a free door-to-door luggage service, here’s what they’re planning… Railbookers – first-class trips to […]
Beyond Edinburgh lie some of Scotland’s finest lochs and isles. Vicky Mayer explored them in style with a railway trip of a lifetime on board the Belmond Royal Scotsman
Coronavirus has dealt the world of travel a heavy blow this year and many train travellers have decided to put their plans for a bucket list trip on hold this year. But all is not lost – autumn 2020 is the perfect time to plan and book your dream rail holiday for 2021. Here’s Railway […]
See Japan’s cherry blossoms and the Netherlands’ famous tulip fields by train
Great British railway journeys are, for want of a better word, great. From a day-trip on the Belmond British Pullman and Northern Belle to a cross-country adventure on the Caledonian Sleeper, here are our top picks of the best Great British railway journeys. 1. North Yorkshire Moors Railway The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (or NYMR […]
Great Britain is the focus for the Northern Belle train which travels year-round around the English, Scottish and Welsh countryside, offering guests great days out to classic cities like York, Edinburgh and Chester as well as visits to popular events such as the Chelsea Flower Show and Royal Ascot. The Northern Belle was previously part […]
The Al Andalus train trip offers lucky passengers the chance to explore the best of Spain’s famed Andalucia region on board a five-star luxury sleeper train. Known as The Spanish Palace On Wheels, this beautifully decorated express train provides guests with a sophisticated and glamorous way to see such amazing Spanish sights as Seville’s gothic […]
If you’re going to travel to one of the world’s greatest destinations, then why not do it in style? Named after the explorer who rediscovered the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu, the Belmond Hiram Bingham is operated by luxury hotel and leisure group Belmond, taking guests on an opulent adventure from Cusco to Machu Picchu […]
The Golden Eagle Danube Express train offers railway travellers the chance to enjoy some of the most picturesque parts of Eastern Europe whilst enjoying all the joys of travelling on a luxurious hotel-on-wheels. On five specially chosen journeys guests get to enjoy some very special ‘rail cruises’ under the supervision of an on-board tour guide. […]
There are few better ways to evoke nostalgia of than a steam train journey, and Bulgaria’s Black Sea Express could just be Europe’s most spectacular steam adventure. The train hails from the time of King Boris III, known as the ‘Royal Corona Express’ and used by the king as his royal railway carriages. Today the […]