Weddings 2020: Racing to the Altar

Post-wedding euphoria. That feeling of drifting out of reality, catapulted into a world whose scale you can barely grasp. You sense you’ve just joined something entirely new, even though everything around you seems unchanged. The days after “I do” often play out this way—half longing for what’s ahead, half reflecting on what’s been. Yet there’s a threshold separating before from after. Once you cross it—deep down—you know nothing will ever be the same. The honeymoon thus becomes a vessel of endless possibilities: a daring plunge into the unknown, a whimsical twist of fate, or a gentle, constant embrace—a safe haven in preparation for whatever destiny has in store. So what are you waiting for? This is your stop: the train is about to depart…

As grand and monumental as the American landscape itself, the Empire Builder cuts across the northwestern United States for a truly awe-inspiring journey. From Wisconsin’s rolling hills to Montana’s vast plains and the dramatic peaks of Glacier National Park, every vista is bent on wowing the diligent traveler who comes prepared only to gape in wonder.

An explosion of pure wonder unfolds on the seemingly endless route from Pretoria to Cape Town. Three days lived with eyes wide open, so you won’t miss a single moment of the spectacle outside your window. Africa and its mysteries, its boundless spaces… all revealed to those eager to delve into the Highveld grasslands, the arid stretches of the Great Karoo, and the lush Cape Winelands.

Lavish to the last detail, this train feels born to inspire dreams. With a private butler at your service, floral garlands greeting every guest, and a pervasive atmosphere of total relaxation, the Maharajas’ Express epitomizes the opulence long associated with India. From Mumbai to Delhi, eight days of likely unforgettable splendor—a luxury you’ll cherish for years to come.

Back in Asia, the Eastern & Oriental Express links Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, and Singapore. Its movie-set carriages—recalling the 1932 classic Shanghai Express—immerse guests in a world of comfort and indulgence, from cherrywood paneling to silk accents, while outside, the rainforest drifts by like scenes in a film within a film.

“Like a turtle,” you might think. Indeed, it’s the world’s slowest train, averaging just 33 km/h and taking nearly eight hours to travel between Zermatt and St. Moritz. This unhurried Swiss excursion turns you into both spectator and star of a route dotted with some of the most restful—dare we say, soothing—scenery you’ll ever encounter.

On the other side of the world lies Australia and its inimitable Outback, the setting for a truly unique adventure. On this train, anything seems possible. Two days during which distances feel like a distant memory and dreams—every dream—seem, if only for a moment, within arm’s reach.