For many, a leisurely holiday evokes visions of ship cruising. And while that may be relaxing, for most of the time you’ll be looking at vast stretches of blue on blue with minimal landscapes and only enjoying genuine cultural experiences during the brief stops.
On the other hand, train ‘cruising’ travel is just as leisurely but much more immersive, and today, even more luxurious than ever before.
Settled in a comfortable seat watching the ever-changing scenery and people going about their daily lives through large cinematic windows is so much more relaxing and stimulating than ship cruising, and not as cramped as air travel.
However, the next level is the luxury train journey. The added benefits of a stylish sleeping compartment, separate first-class dining and bar carriages, and in some cases even a specific observation carriage — who wouldn’t want this experience?