The IRT Society's Best-Loved Railway Journeys 2018 - 2

tHe world's top 25 trains®
AfricA The Pride of Africa * The Blue Train
AsiA Shangri-La Express * Deccan Odyssey * Maharajas' Express * Eastern & Oriental Express
Cruise Train Seven Stars in Kyushu
EuropE Golden Eagle * Golden Eagle Danube Express * Belmond Royal Scotsman
Belmond British Pullman * Venice Simplon-Orient-Express * Belmond Grand Hibernian * Al Andalus
El Transcantábrico * Glacier Express * Bernina Express * Golden Pass Panoramic Express
south AmEricA Belmond Hiram Bingham * Belmond Andean Explorer * Tren Crucero Gold
North AmEricA Canadian * Rocky Mountaineer
AustrAliA The Indian Pacific * The Ghan
IRT is the world's oldest and
most trusted travel company
specializing in luxury trains.
Founded in 1983, we are proud of
our longevity and expertise.
Stephen Sebree has been our
award-winning designer since
Day 1.
Angela Walker, VP Operations
and luxury travel advisor,
celebrated her 20th year with IRT
in 2018.
And Rachel Hardy, VP Sales &
Marketing, and luxury travel advisor, is IRT's second generation,
joining us in 2015.
Hat's off to our entire staff and the dozens of writers and
hundreds of our travelers who have shared photos and reviews.
It's been a wonderful 35 years. Here's to 35 more!

Owen Hardy
CEO & Founder

Eleanor Hardy
President

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& prices?

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wHy travel
witH irt?

We're specialists in
luxury trains-and you.
Our knowledge is based
on direct experience-not by
scouring the internet.
We love these trains, but our
first priority is you. We take the
time to know you personally. We
are your advocate.
Our clients' comments in
these pages testify to our service.
How to get vip
treatment?

How do we cHoose tHe top 25?

Our World's Top 25 Trains® list is based on millions of miles
of travel by IRT owners, staff, writers, editors and clients. Trains
cannot pay to be included. We choose them. We rate them on our
scale, not theirs.
Our "World's Top 25" are celebrating our 35th anniversary with
us. See page 100 for the special section.

We belong to the exclusive
and invitation-only Virtuoso®
consortium and Belmond Bellini
Club. We leverage our personal
relationships around the world
to make you a VIP. When you
travel with us, we want you to
say, "WOW!"

we are different

We're family-owned. Our staff
is paid a salary, not commission.
We won't sell a trip that's not
perfect for you.
We're always learning-in
order to serve you better. We
regularly visit established and
up-and-coming trains. We test
out luxury hotels, safaris and
tour operators. We know the
best places to stay before or after
your train journey-what to
wear, what visas you need, what
inoculations are required, and a
host of other details.
We stay in touch when you
travel. If problems arise, you
have our 24/7 emergency cell
number-not a call center.
'enHance your Journey'

Throughout the book, this
headline alerts you to our
concierge services. If you love
the words "seamless travel," this
service is for you. Professional
management fees apply for
custom-designed touring.
How to book

Simple. Call or email us.
Welcome aboard!

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