Filed under: Arts and Culture, Learning, Food and Drink, Africa, Europe, North America, South America, South Africa, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Peru, Hotels and Accommodations, Transportation, Budget Travel, Women's Travel, Luxury TravelWhile some train routes can seem long and boring, there are many that allow for great views of unique landscape or luxury service. Still, there are some train rides that go above and beyond your wildest imagination. Check out these five train trips that everyone should experience in their lifetime.
The Blue Train
South Africa
The Blue Train travels approximately 1,000 miles between Pretoria and Cape Town and is one of the most luxurious train journeys in the world. Some of the amenities include butler service, two lounge cars (one smoking, one non-smoking), an observation car, and sound-proofed carriages with gold-tinted picture windows, full-carpeting, an en-suite bathrooms (many of which include a full bathtub). Both kings and presidents have made this journey, as the train is marketed as a "magnificent, moving 5-star hotel". Along with luxury, the Blue Train also takes passengers through unique countryside scenery. Rolling vineyards, pristine coastline, and jagged mountain faces are all right outside your luxurious, gold-tinted view.Continue reading 5 train trips everyone should experience5 train trips everyone should experience originally appeared on Gadling on Sat, 29 Oct 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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