YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE

A GREAT RAIL JOURNEY

Rumble through some extraordinary scenery aboard one of these luxurious trains . . .

EASTERN PROMISE

DRESSING for dinner in the opulent dining cars is de rigueur on the Eastern & Oriental Express. The trip includes a tour of the Ubudiah Mosque in Kuala Kangsar, Malaysia (above) and boat journey along Thailand’s River Kwai.

INSIDER TIP: Watch the night sky from the open-air observation car.

DETAILS: Three nights from Bangkok to Singapore (or vice versa) starts from £1,775pp based on two sharing a Pullman cabin, including all tours and meals on-board, ( belmond.com, 0845

077 2222).

INDIA’S ROYAL ROUTE

THE Maharajas’ Express offers lashings of luxury — and the chance to visit sights like the Taj Mahal. This trip includes a game drive in Bandhavgarh National Park.

INSIDER TIP: The on-board Safari Bar offers complimentary wine.

DETAILS: ( Ampersandtravel.com, 020 7819 9770) offers an 11-day Classical India itinerary from £5,795 pp, based on two travelling, including international flights, internal transfers, hotels’ B&B and six nights’ full board on the Maharajas’ Express.

ON TRACK FOR WILDLIFE

COMBINE train with big game on this new Blue Train route from Pretoria to Hoedspruit, a jumping off point for the Kruger National Park, home to elephants, cheetahs and the fearsome honey badger.

INSIDER TIP: Book a deluxe suite with its three-quarter-length tub.

DETAILS: ( Africacollection.com, 01403 256655) offers a Safari by Rail Adventure from £2,395pp, including return flights to Johannesburg, overnight journey on The Blue Train from Pretoria to Hoedspruit, and five nights at Garonga Safari Camp.