‘I never travel without my diary. One should always have something sensational to read in the train’
-- Oscar Wilde

T.G. says – What a glorious way to travel. Sit back, surrounded by divine luxury, and watch the breathtaking countryside pass by. Sip champagne, nibble on some caviar and look forward to the next station with giggly anticipation. Oh yes please!

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The Royal Scotsman

Welcome aboard this exquisite train, your impeccable host for a journey into the beautiful Highlands of Scotland. This is travel the way it is meant to be: luxurious, leisurely and full of discovery. This luxury train will take you into the heart of Scottish history on an exclusive round trip where you will enjoy exquisite hospitality in castles, distilleries and great country houses. So sit back, relax and let The Royal Scotsman look after your every need. There are one, two, three and four night journeys, all of which will spoil you to no end. This has to be one of the most exquisite ways to see the haunting beauty of the Scottish landscape….oh yes please, sign me up!

To learn more about these exquisite Royal Scotsman luxury train journeys around gorgeous Scotland Contact The Travel Goddess at 866-347-2237.

Venice Simplon Orient-Express

For more than a century, The Orient-Express has moved through the changing landscapes of time, carrying the most celebrated individuals of each generation. Poets, writers, lovers and libertines, all have left a trace of enchantment. Today, the Venice Simplon Orient-Express, this aristocrat among trains, takes its passengers to some of the most celebrated cities in Europe. It remains as profound a pleasure as at any time in the long and glorious history of the Orient-Express. Most passengers take the Venice Simplon Orient Express as the centerpiece of a European holiday. The train may be booked on its own or as part of an inclusive holiday. You may book a complete route or just a particular sector, for example, London–Paris or Prague-London. Whatever route you choose, it will provide you with a magnificent travel memory that will not be forgotten. Oh la, la, this is such a legendary way to traverse Europe. Since celebrities, artists, lovers and libertines have all indulged themselves in the pleasures of the Venice-Simplon Orient Express, won’t you? C’mon, don’t be shy…get packing and lets go.

To learn more about these sumptuous Venice Simplon-Orient Express luxury train journeys through Europe Contact The Travel Goddess at 866-347-2237.

Orient Express Northern Belle

Great Britain is an island of variety, with glorious mountains, sweeping viaducts, crystalline lakes, and cities rich in heritage and history. The railways have long been part of Great Britain’s majestic landscape and are ingrained in its culture. Travel by rail is the most comfortable and convenient way to move effortlessly between destinations and provides ever-changing scenery as well as insight into Britain’s past and present. Aboard the Orient Express Northern Belle you will be transported back in time – to the golden age of railway travel when a train carried you not only to a destination, but also to the fulfillment of a dream. Having lived in England for eight years I can attest to this being a dreamy way to explore the gorgeous English countryside. The seven-day journeys will introduce to the best of Britain, from Chester to Wales, to Stonehenge to Bath. A simply divine way to travel!

To learn more about these extraordinary Orient Express Northern Belle luxury train journeys through England Contact The Travel Goddess at 866-347-2237.

Eastern & Oriental Express

South East Asia is a region of open spaces, meandering rivers and dense jungle. Much of it remains untouched, offering some of the most breathtaking beautiful scenery in the world. Throughout Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, the Eastern & Oriental Express opens up the hidden secrets of the countryside like a lotus blossom. This train is no ordinary train. The Eastern & Oriental Express was designed and perfected through years of experience. A train for the tropics, it has a number of pleasing refinements that ensure your complete comfort. Your cool, spacious and air-conditioned compartment is lavishly appointed with rich inlaid woods, antique brass fittings and large windows, which offer excellent views of the ever-changing landscapes. Crisp bed linen, refreshing en suite showers…everything combines to help you unwind and prepare for the excitement of your next destination. Most passengers travel on Eastern & Oriental Express as the centerpiece of a South East Asian holiday. The train may be booked on its own or as part of an inclusive holiday. You may book a complete route or just a particular sector, for example, Singapore-Butterworth or Kuala Lumpur-Bangkok. There are two and three day journeys to choose from. My, my, my, doesn’t this just sound delicious…sit back with a cool beverage in hand and watch the lush jungle of the Malay peninsula slip by…ohhh, double yes please!

To learn more about these phenomenal Eastern & Oriental Express luxury train journeys along the Malay peninsula Contact The Travel Goddess at 866-347-2237.

Great South Pacific Express

Until recently, no train existed that covered the length of the eastern seaboard. Now there is the Great South Pacific Express, Australia’s own Orient-Express and the first ever train to go the distance from Sydney – with its incomparable harbor – traveling northwards via sun-baked wine country and thundering rivers to Brisbane, locked in permanent summer. And onwards to Cairns, the meeting place of two designated world Heritage Sites. Whether you experience the GSPE for all or part of the route, you will have traveled aboard the only train of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. In a country in which the railway was responsible for opening up so much uncharted territory, this luxurious traveling hotel combines the highest standards of Australian engineering with opulence and comfort. There are three, four and five day journeys to choose from. Ok mates, this is a wonderful and luxurious way to witness the grandeur of Australia…does it get any better, likely not!

To learn more about these divine Great South Pacific Express luxury train journeys through the Australian countryside Contact The Travel Goddess at 866-347-2237.

Rovos Rail

This Luxury Train has earned an international reputation for truly world-class travel experiences. Step aboard Wood-paneled coaches – classics lovingly restored to mint condition – and begin a journey to Africa’s most spectacular destinations enjoying fine cuisine in five-star luxury as some of the most varied scenery imaginable unfolds before you. Rovos Rail links some of Africa’s greatest destinations – from Capetown at the tip of Africa to Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania, from scenic splendors as diverse as the game reserves of Mpumalanga to the majestic Victoria Falls, from the desert landscapes of Namibia to the magnificent Garden Route along the Cape South Coast. Choose from a series of exciting journeys lasting from 24 hours to 2 weeks. Whether traveling on a two-night journey from Pretoria to Cape Town or the spectacular three-day journey to Victoria Falls ending with a historic aircraft flight, Rovos Rail offers the ultimate luxury rail safari.

T.G. says – one of my favorite companies, Cox & Kings, can arrange a gorgeous journey aboard Rovos Rail combined with one of their exquisite signature South African safaris….ohhh, double yes please!

To learn more about the fabulous Rovos Rail luxury train journeys through Africa Contact The Travel Goddess at 866-347-2237.

T.G. says – There are other Luxury Trains to consider: The Ghan, which travels from Adelaide to Alice Springs, Australia, The Blue Train travels from Capetown to Johannesburg in South Africa, The Royal Canadian Pacific travels through the Rockies and the Desert Express travels through the desert in Namibia. Ask The Travel Goddess for details.

Contact The Travel Goddess for brochures, itinerary details and pricing, destination insights, and additional details of these journeys to such enchanting and magical destinations.

“My heart is warm with the friends I make, and better friends I’ll not be knowing; Yet there isn’t a train I wouldn’t take, No matter where it’s going”
--Edna St. Vincent Mllay

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