The Orient-Express name has been synonymous
with the ultimate in luxury and service for over 25
years. Orient-Express owns and manages hotels, trains,
cruises and restaurants in some of the most magical
locations in the world; and Sterling Brownell is a premier
partner offering their elite clients exclusive
benefits at Virtuoso-member Orient-Express hotels and
resorts.
Orient-Express encompasses a myriad
of luxury travel experiences to suit all tastes, in
settings as diverse as Peru, Botswana, Tahiti, Portugal
and Australia.
Through our partnership with Orient-Express,
you will receive Virtuoso rates and complimentary amenities
when booking through Linda Terrill, your Luxury Hotel
and Cruise Specialist.
Featured Orient-Express Hotels
Offering Virtuoso Benefits
Villa
San Michele -Florence, Italy
Our guests receive:
-Exclusive Rates
-Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
-Full American breakfast daily in restaurant or
via room service (in rates)
-One 100 USD resort credit per room, per stay
(*)
-Complimentary broadband internet access
-Fresh flowers and fruit in room upon arrival
(*) The 100 USD resort credit
will be redeemable in any hotel service (food
and beverage, transfers, cooking school, laundry/dry
cleaning etc.) but it will not be possible to
use it as a further discount off the room rates.
Virtuoso
Member
Hotel
Michelangelo
designed Villa San Michele as a 15th-century Franciscan
monastery on Fiesole Hill above Florence. The "Last
Supper" fresco survives in what is now the Cenacolo
Bar, under the diligent care of its present owners,
Orient-Express Hotels. Hidden in this privileged sanctuary,
guests find themselves surrounded by park and woods,
terraced gardens and pool, loggia and spacious rooms;
but it's just minutes to the wealth that awaits in Florentine
art museums, galleries and historic sites in the city
below.
Hotel Ritz - Madrid, Spain
Our guests receive:
- Exclusive rates
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily Buffet breakfast for up to two in-room
guests
- Welcome amenities
- Airport transfer from the Ritz Hotel Madrid
to the Barajas Airport (departure)
- 12 Noon early check-in, subject to availability
- 4 PM late check-out, subject to availability
- Round trip airport transfer for suite bookings
- For a 3 night stay, a three course dinner
(excluding beverages)
Virtuoso
Member
Hotel
Info
Hotel Ritz Madrid has played a crucial role in Madrid's
life and history since its esteemed opening in 1910
... after all, His Majesty King Alfonso XIII was present
at the time. The hotel itself was designed and built
under the personal supervision of the legendary hotelier,
César Ritz. Today, Hotel Ritz is one of Madrid's
most exclusive addresses. Here, guests are mere steps
from Retiro Park, Teatro de la Zarzuela and the three
most prestigious museums in the city: The Prado, The
Thyssen Bornemisza and the Centro de Arte Monderno Reina
Sofia. Each of the 137 bedrooms and 30 suites have been
individually designed and feature embroidered linen
sheets, hand-woven carpets, marble bathrooms and modern
amenities. Twenty-nine suites overlook the hotel's garden,
the lealtad square or The Prado. Dining is superb at
highly acclaimed Goya, boasting a wide selection of
international cuisine as well as Spanish specialties.
Hotel
Cipriani & Palazzo Vendramin - Venice
Our guests receive:
- Exclusive Rates
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
(except for the Palladio Suites)
- Full Breakfast
- A Bottle of Casanova Salso Wine
- $50.00 Food & Beverage credit, once during
stay
Virtuoso
Member
Hotel
Situated
amidst beautiful gardens on Giudecca Island, Hotel Cipriani
is five minutes from St. Mark's Square by the hotel's
own launch. The rooms and suites offer superb views
of the lagoon to the south, the Palladian San Giorgio
Maggiore to the east or the walled gardens and vineyards
to the west. The Cipriani's gardens contain the only
swimming pool (Olympic-size, saltwater and heated) and
tennis court in the center of Venice. And while Venice
is a city rich in art galleries, cultural treasures
and glass works, day trips (should curiosity move you)
to Padua, Vicenza and Verona are quite easily arranged.
Orient-Express
Safaris - Botswana
Our guests receive:
- A private dining experience on the deck of
your tent
- Breakfast daily
- 12 Noon early check-in, subject to availability
With a minimum four night booking, guests receive:
- One complimentary Eagle Island Camp helicopter
excursion, per person
Virtuoso
Member
Hotel
Your time in Botswana will be spent
game viewing in the beautiful and incomparable wilderness
and surrounding areas of the Okavango Delta. Over
1100 species exist in the varied ecosystems which
comprise the Delta. Wise use of natural resources
is the watchword here and the delta is a treasure
house to satisfy even the most ardent enthusiast.
Few people in this busy world are privileged enough
to visit this inaccessible area and the abundance
of wildlife and utter tranquillity of the camps are
proof enough of this. Explore the mysteries and rich
wildlife of the Okavango Delta, Moremi wildlife Reserve
and the Chobe National Park from the renowned luxury
of two or three of our lodges. From the moment you
are met in Maun (the safari capital of Botswana) to
be flown to our first camp by light aircraft, you
will be indulged.
Grand
Hotel Europe - St. Petersburg, Russia
Our guests receive:
- Exclusive Rates
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily Buffet breakfast for up to two in-room
guests, in restaurant
- One complimentary lunch for two, per room excluding
alcohol, taxes and
gratuities, once during stay
- Small "matrioshka" with Vodka (a $30.00
value)
- 12 Noon early check-in, subject to availability
- 4 PM late check-out, subject to availability
Virtuoso
Member
Hotel
The Grand Hotel Europe, with a history
dating back to 1824, combines the elegant charm of 19th-century
St. Petersburg with 21st-century facilities. Located
in the heart of the city, the hotel’s luxurious
rooms and efficient staff provide an ideal base for
busy executives and leisure travelers desiring to explore
fascinating St. Petersburg. Managed by Orient-Express
Hotels, the Grand Hotel Europe has received the Five
Star Diamond Award of the American Academy of Hospitality
Sciences. The Grand Hotel Europe has 301 rooms and suites.
The accommodations reflect five-star luxury. Individually
appointed with fine antiques and period reproductions,
guests' rooms are also furnished with modern amenities
such as international direct-dial telephones with modem
connections, satellite TV and radio, minibar, safe,
etc.
Orient-Express Grand Tour of
Great Britain on the Northern Belle
From US$6,400 per person
The best way of seeing Britain is
by train, and the Northern Belle offers the most exclusive
Grand Tour available. From the comfort of your luxury
carriage, marvel at the beauty of England's green fields,
the spectacular landscape of Wales, and Scotland's heather-clad
glens and lochs.
The Grand Tour is a week long journey
- travel from London to York, Edinburgh, Chester and
Bath, stay at classic hotels; The Caledonian in Edinburgh
and the Chester Grosvenor and enjoy an experience you
will never forget.Departing London 8:30 am, September
5, 2008
What's Included
All travel on board the Northern Belle, three nights
accommodation at The Caledonian, Edinburgh (in a deluxe
double/twin), three nights acccommodation at the Chester
Grosvenor, Chester (in a superior queen double/twin),
sightseeing visits and entertainment as described in
the journey below, table d’hôte meals and
all drinks on board (house brands), other meals as described,
baggage handling, Orient-Express Tour Guides throughout.Please
note: Prices are based on sharing in the above room
category, please contact us if you are booking for one,
three or five people, or if you would like to upgrade
your room.
Your Journey
Day One: London - York - Edinburgh
Let the Grand Tour begin in true Orient-Express style,
with a champagne brunch served as you journey north
to York and visit the splendid stately home of Castle
Howard with afternoon tea in the Grecian Halls. Should
you wish to explore York further there is also an optional
sightseeing tour of the city for your enjoyment. Enjoy
a delicious dinner as the fine views of Northumberland
gently pass, before arriving in Edinburgh for a three
night stay.
Hotel: Caledonian Hilton, Edinburgh
This five star hotel is conveniently situated in the
very heart of the city, overlooking the impressive castle.
Day Two: Edinburgh
After breakfast, a guided tour of Edinburgh's brooding
medieval Old Town and the classical elegance of the
Georgian New Town. Lunch is at leisure on our account
with free time after to explore Edinburgh. The evening
is spent aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia, once the
ocean-going home of Her Majesty The Queen and host to
many prestigious state and official occasions. You are
invited to dine within the magnificently appointed State
Apartments.
Day Three: Scotland
A light lunch is served amid splendid views of lochs,
glens, mountains and moors as the Northern Belle journeys
to Oban. Sail to the Isle of Mull and explore the beautifully
preserved 13th century Duart Castle and its grounds
on a short tour, which culminates in a display of falconry.
Sample Scottish whisky at a local distillery then partake
in a gourmet Scottish dinner on board the return to
Edinburgh.
Day Four: Edinburgh - Chester
After breakfast the Northern Belle travels through the
Scottish Borders before crossing back into England.
Enjoy lunch as the magnificent scenery of the Lake District
passes by before arriving at the walled city of Chester
for a three night stay. Chester is the historic gem
of North-West England. Soak up the atmosphere of this
ancient town on a guided walking tour before a banquet
dinner.
Hotel: Chester Grosvenor
This 80 roomed hotel is set beside Chester's Roman walls.
On its doorstep are the city's famous 'Rows', the medieval
streets that house a wealth of specialist shops.
Day Five: Wales
Brunch as you travel into Wales - the land of song -
and through the breathtaking scenery of the Vale of
Conwy and to the fascinating Italianate 'village' of
Portmeirion, famous location of the cult 60s TV show
'The Prisoner'. Experience a demonstration of sheep-dog
trials by one of the Welsh national champions before
exploring this fascinating village. Afternoon tea and
dinner on board before arriving back in Chester for
a choral recital in the magnificent Chester Cathedral.
Day Six: Bath
After breakfast relax before boarding the Northern Belle
for a light lunch before arriving at the ancient Roman
spa town of Bath. After a guided tour of Britain's best
preserved Georgian city, including the splendid Abbey
and Georgian terraces, culminating in a visit to the
fascinating Roman Baths, before returning to Chester
enjoying dinner on board.
Day Seven: Chester - London
Breakfast at your hotel before joining the Northern
Belle for the last
time. Take lunch on board as the train journeys through
the 'Black Country', so named as the area was transformed
by the industrial revolution of the 19th century. Rural
Oxfordshire follows with its gentle rolling hills and
pretty sandstone villages before arriving back at the
nation's capital city, London.
The Orient-Express Hotels
Collection
Europe
Hotel Caruso, Ravello, Italy
Hotel Cipriani, Venice
Hotel Splendido, Portofino, Italy
Villa San Michele, Florence
Hotel La Residencia, Deià, Mallorca
Hotel Ritz Madrid, Madrid
Grand Hotel Europe, St Petersburg
Hôtel de la Cité, Carcassonne, France
Lapa Palace, Lisbon
Reid's Palace, Madeira
Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, Oxfordshire,
UK
North America
Charleston Place, Charleston, SC
Keswick Hall, Charlottesville, Virginia
The Inn at Perry Cabin, Chesapeake Bay
Windsor Court Hotel, New Orleans
Maroma Resort & Spa, Riviera Maya, Mexico
La Samanna, French West Indies
Casa de Sierra Nevada, San Miguel
de Allende, Mexico
Polynesia
Bora Bora Lagoon
Resort, French Polynesia
South America
Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro
Hotel Monasterio, Cusco, Peru
Las Casitas del Colca, Colca Canyon, Peru
Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, Peru
Miraflores Park Hotel, Lima, Peru
Australia
The Observatory Hotel, The Rocks,
Sydney
Lilianfels Blue Mountains, Katoomba
Southern Africa
The Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town
The Westcliff, Johannesburg
Orient-Express Safaris, Okavango Delta
Asia
The Governor's Residence, Yangon,
Myanmar
Napasai, Koh Samui, Thailand
La Résidence d'Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Ubud Hanging Gardens, Bali, Indonesia
La Résidence Phou Vao, Luang Prabang, Laos
Jimbaran Puri Bali, Indonesia
The Orient-Express
Trains & Cruises
Venice Simplon- Orient-Express
| Europe
The legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express offers a
travel experience like no other, in the style of a bygone
era, to exciting cities including Venice, Paris, London,
Budapest, Prague, Istanbul, Vienna and Rome.
British Pullman | United
Kingdom
Experience the golden age of travel aboard the vintage
carriages of the British Pullman. Superbly comfortable
carriages make the perfect way to travel on a day excursion
or short break from London and other cities to some
of the UK's most spectacular destinations.
Northern Belle | United
Kingdom
The Northern Belle fulfills the highest expectations
of the original Pullman "Belle" trains of
the 1930s, offering day, weekend and Grand Tours in
immaculate carriages, with ornate interiors and superb
food. Departures from towns and cities throughout the
UK.
The Royal Scotsman | Scotland
Experience the majesty of the Scottish Highlands, ever-changing
landscapes of sweeping glens, towering peaks and mirror-calm
lochs of Scotland from aboard The Royal Scotsman on
a selection of one to seven night journeys.
Afloat in France | France
Experience France's tranquil canals and rivers aboard
one of our five péniche-hôtel barges. Cruise
past châteaux, fields and forests in style on
a variety of routes that includes Côte d'Or, Burgundy,
Franche-Comté, Saône, Provence, Vallée
du Rhône, Midi and Camargue.
Eastern & Oriental Express
| South East Asia
The Eastern & Oriental Express carries passengers
in luxury between Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.
Travel through dense rainforests and towering mountains
past golden temples, rubber plantations and remote towns
and villages.
Road To Mandalay | Myanmar
A journey along the Ayeyarwady River is a voyage of
a lifetime. Aboard the Road To Mandalay on this mighty
river, which runs the length of the country, treasures
can be admired which have for so long been hidden from
the world’s gaze.
PeruRail
| Peru
PeruRail is widely recognised as not only one of the
highest rail routes on Earth, but the world's most scenic
railway service. The ultimate way to journey to the
legendary Inca citadel, Machu Picchu, is aboard the
Hiram Bingham luxury train.
