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From Bali to Botswana, Italy to Peru, and the US to the UK, Belmond offers unique experiences to help you discover the world. From the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to leisurely private cruises through France to African safaris, Belmond goes above and beyond to curate sensational travel experiences. Here are five favorites.
Grand Tour of Italy
Enjoy seven blissful nights in beautiful Italy with a stay at any two or more of Belmond’s six properties. You’ll pay one guaranteed flat rate for all seven nights. Consider starting in Venice with a stay at the Cipriani, continue to Tuscany and stay among the olive groves and vineyards of Castello di Casole, and then continue south and enjoy the views from Caruso, high on a cliff overlooking the sun-drenched Amalfi Coast.
The ancient Incan warrior-priest, unmoving and in the shadows, remains unnoticed until he brandishes his long-handled battle-ax at us.
My companions and I are in a cozy corner of the 500-year-old Palacio del Inka hotel in Cusco, awaiting a history lecture … we think. What we get instead is a one-man show, in full costume, with music and a rousing tale of Andean adventure and deep-seated Inca tradition. Even though it doesn’t last long, the compelling performance will stay with us for ages.
My best travel memories and I doubt I’m alone in this are less novel-length narratives than a collection of brief encounters. Creating such seemingly minor but memorable moments is part of the mission of Azamara, long known for its destination-intensive itineraries and creative shore excursions. One of its newest land adventures, full of such encounters, is a brilliant introduction to Peru: the five-night “Machu Picchu, Cusco & Hiram Bingham Train.”
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A pilgrimage to Machu Picchu isn’t a small commitment: after all, you’re on your way to find the Lost City of the Incas. Each person in the party will pay $899 for access to the Incan citadel, totaling $5,890 for two over the course of a week. | Credit: Getty Images
Editor s Note: Those who choose to travel are strongly encouraged to check local government restrictions, rules, and safety measures related to COVID-19 and take personal comfort levels and health conditions into consideration before departure.
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