Qatar Airways announced Wednesday that it has secured naming rights for a premium members club at The O2 in London.
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Welcome aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, a luxurious, overnight Belmond train.
Going inside is likely to conjure up a feeling from a bygone era when rail service was the epitome of European glamour. And that's no coincidence.
Each train car is a restored vintage carriage from the original Orient Express, which marked "the golden age of travel," inspiring glamorous passengers, from artists to actors, according to pamphlets provided to passengers today by Belmond.
The iconic Orient Express transported the rich and royal from 1883 to 1977, and was the first transcontinental express train in Europe, according to Britannica.
During that time, the fleet, which was more like a five-star hotel than a locomotive, delighted passengers with luxurious interiors and routes spanning the European continent, Smithsonian Magazine reported. It consisted of sleeping quarters, fine dining cars, and salons, according to Britannica.
Today, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express has the same restored, legendary cars, from high-end restaurants to lavish cabins and suites, and operates 60 routes through 17 European cities, from London to Istanbul, according to the company's website.
Business Insider recently boarded the luxury train for a one-night trip from Paris to Venice, Italy. Here's a closer look inside.
Qatar Airways announced Wednesday that it has secured naming rights for a premium members club at The O2 in London.
Visitors have been flocking to the Thai island of Koh Samui for more than three decades, but it is about to get even more popular. Why? Because the third season of Mike White’s HBO hit ‘The White Lotus’ is expected to begin filming there next month.
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More than a hundred flights have been delayed and dozens cancelled today from Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport due to a severe cold snap.
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The passport you hold is a powerful tool when it comes to effortlessly visiting countries around the world.And some passports provide far more access than others, according to the Henley Passport Index.The just-released 2024 index shows that for the first time in 19 years of producing the ranking, six countries are tied for the top spot of having the most powerful passports.The countries leading the ranking are France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, and Spain—meaning citizens from all of these countries are able to visit 194 destinations around the world either visa-free or by obtaining a visa-on-arrival.The Henley Passport Index is the only ranking of its kind and is developed based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Authority (IATA). The index compares 199 different passports and 227 different travel destinations.While Japan and Singapore have made it into the number one slot for the past five years running, according to CNN, the European countries that are now also ranked number one on the list is a new development.
From the heart of Italy's truffle-rich landscapes to the olive trees of Greece, the globe offers a culinary tapestry that transforms gifting into a refined experience. Elevate your senses with the delicate sweetness of French macarons from Ladurée or indulge in the rare pleasure of Spanish acorn-fed ham, Jamón Ibérico. Here are ten gourmet food gift suggestions for Valentine’s Day 2024.