BELMOND VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS

The Golden Age of Travel

Bernard Arnault just made a big move into the luxury hospitality sector with the announcement of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton and Belmond Ltd., owners, part-owners or managers of 46 luxury hotel, restaurant, train and river cruise properties, representing an equity value of $2.6 billion and an enterprise value of $3.2 billion, greatly expands the company’s hotel holdings. LVMH currently owns three posh Cheval Blanc properties, called Maisons, in the ski resort of Courchevel, the Maldives and St. Bart’s, along with the group of Bvlgari hotels (LVMH purchased the luxury jeweler in 2011), whose most recent opening was in Shanghai. (Milan, Bali, London, Beijing and Dubai are the other locations.)

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Getting to know more about the The Venice Simplon-Orient Express train is a work of art in itself. Longtime retreats for celebrities and international moneyed elites, Belmond are known not only for their  sumptuousness, idyllic settings and service, but also for their experiential offerings, which today are an important part of the mix in a luxury stay. It promises to take you not just across Europe, but to transport you back in time. Stretches its routes from London, Budapest, Istanbul to Berlin, THIS is your ultimate European dream train ride with its polished wood, sumptuous upholstery and antique fixtures, the train epitomises the glamour and elegance of the golden age of travel.

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Every detail is taken care of, leaving you to experience the romance of train travel in perfect comfort. Finished with vintage cabins, delicious afternoon teas and exquisite dining with lively on-board entertainment make a journey aboard this icon, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, one of the world's finest travel experiences.

(@bijnr),(@bijnr)

During the day each Cabin is configured as a lounge with a banquette sofa, footstool, small table and an original washbasin cabinet with hot and cold water. At night it becomes a cosy bedroom with an upper and lower bed, complete with soft towels and crisp linens. Bathrobes, slippers and luxury travel collection by Temple Spa are provided.

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is the most storied set of carriages in the world. Boom! 

For more information and reservations, click here
 

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