A luxurious hotel on wheels? That’s exactly what South Africa’s famous Blue Train can be described as! It has now been recognised as one of the most luxurious train services in the world by the Luxury Columnist.
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The Blue Train boasts an indulgent travelling experience from Pretoria to Cape Town and was ranked 13th in the world while emphasis was placed on the world-class food, superb wines and butler service.
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The route between Pretoria and Cape Town is a 31-hour journey of 1 600 kilometres, exploring some of the most diverse and spectacular scenery.
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“Several of the compartments have full baths, which is a must in the light of the African daytime. The two-day Blue Train is widely recognized as one of the world’s finest shorter luxury train experiences,” the Luxury Columnist adds.
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The Blue Train has defined a new era of luxury travel by not only making the switch from steam to electric and diesel, but also “linking veld to sea, tradition to progress, with a sense of style, grace, and mesmerising power,” as the website explains.
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Meanwhile, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express secured the top spot and features “restored cabins from the 1920s.” This train seamlessly combines traditional features and modern amenities while the Grand Suites has spacious marble en-suite bathrooms, 24 hour butler service and free flowing champagne.
Have a look at the full list over here.
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