Between 1889 and 1977, the Orient Express swept Europe’s elite from Paris to Istanbul. The inaugural passengers dined on duck à l’orange and wild game in aspic. Today, luxury operator Belmond ...

Before the dawn of private jets and business class flights, royalty and high society members traveled through Europe onboard luxury trains. Now anyone can do it — if they are willing and able to spend ...

In this short video I share a cool this day in history moment from 4 October 1883, when the legendary Orient Express left on its first official trip from Paris to Istanbul. I talk about the original ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Riding one of the world’s most luxurious and iconic train routes just got twice as easy. Starting next year, the famed Venice ...

Belmond’s Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is a dream journey for any travel enthusiast, and if you’ve been waiting for the perfect reason to book your ticket, here it is: the iconic train is unveiling a ...

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Nothing says “winter getaway” like a trip to the French Alps. And soon, travelers will be able to board Belmond’s famed Venice Simplon-Orient-Express for the ultimate snow-capped European adventure.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joanne Shurvell writes about travel, food, culture and fashion. The first journey of the world’s most famous long distance train ...

MILAN — Fall asleep in Paris and wake up on Italy's azure coast. The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, a Belmond Train, Europe, will connect the French capital with Italy's Amalfi Coast for the first ...

In 1883, the legendary Orient Express route was launched, connecting Paris in the west with Istanbul (then Constantinople) in the east. The journey quickly became synonymous with glamour and elegance, ...

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 ...