As the train pulled out of Istanbul's Bakırköy Station in the general direction of Paris, our cabin steward Eduardo poured the first of what would be many glasses of Champagne over the next six days. Crystal flute in hand, I settled into one of the plush (and firmly anchored to the floor) upholstered seats across from my mom and raised my glass.
The shower wasred marble, moodily lit. How long I spent there, scrubbing away airplane grime and jet lag with a bar of Guerlain soap, I have no idea. By the time I'd arrived in Rome and checked in to my suite at the Orient Express La Minerva, the magnificent flagship of the brand's new hotel portfolio, time had melted like a Dalí clock.
Luxury train travel continues to be one of the biggest trends and desires we see among our guests, and we're delighted to bring back our signature trip along with a newly-expanded lineup of journeys that showcase everything travelers desire on a five-star, luxury jaunt across the globe,