The Palace Trains Journal
Expert guides to the world's greatest luxury trains — where they go, what to see and eat along the way, and how to choose and book your journey.
Guides & Comparisons
GuidesThe World's Greatest Luxury Train Journeys: The Complete Guide
From the Australian outback to the Andes, a region-by-region tour of the trains we most often recommend.
IndiaLuxury Trains of India: Palace on Wheels, Maharajas' Express & Deccan Odyssey
Three trains, one Rajasthan-and-beyond obsession — how the Maharajas' Express, Palace on Wheels and Deccan Odyssey actually differ.
SpainSpain's Luxury Trains Compared: Al Andalus, El Transcantábrico, Costa Verde Express & La Robla
Four Renfe-operated luxury trains, two very different Spains — here's how Al Andalus, El Transcantábrico, Costa Verde Express and La Robla compare.
AfricaSouthern Africa by Luxury Train: Rovos Rail vs The Blue Train
Rovos Rail and The Blue Train both cross South Africa in style — here's how to choose between them.
United KingdomLuxury Trains of Britain & Scotland: Royal Scotsman, British Pullman & Britannic Explorer
From Highland glens to Cornish coves, three very different trains reveal Britain at a gentler pace.
EuropeThe Orient Express Family: Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, La Dolce Vita & Eastern & Oriental
Three trains share the Orient Express name and lineage — but their eras, routes, and personalities could not be more different.
AustraliaAustralia by Luxury Train: The Ghan vs the Indian Pacific
The Red Centre or the coast-to-coast crossing — how to choose between Australia's two great transcontinental trains.
PeruPeru by Luxury Rail: Andean Explorer & Hiram Bingham to Machu Picchu
How to see Peru's Andes and Machu Picchu in comfort, aboard the Andean Explorer and the Hiram Bingham.
PlanningWhen to Travel: The Best Season for Every Luxury Train
Climate, festivals, and light change everything on a luxury train — here is when to book each route.
LifestyleDining by Rail: A Guide to Luxury Train Gastronomy Around the World
How the world's great luxury trains turn the dining car into the heart of the journey, one region's cuisine at a time.
PlanningChoosing Your First Luxury Train Journey: A Buyer's Guide
A first-timer's guide to matching budget, region, trip length and travel style to the right train.
PlanningHow to Book a Luxury Train: Cabins, Prices & Reservations Explained
What actually happens between choosing a train and boarding it — cabins, pricing, deposits, and release dates explained.
Train Journals
Every train has its own Journal — 20+ questions answered on routes, cabins, dining, timing and booking.
Destination Guides
Places to see, where to eat, and which luxury train takes you there — across 61 destinations.
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