A legend of train travel is set to get back on track, after an Orient Express mystery was solved by a hawk-eyed historian. Few trains are as iconic as the Orient Express. Now, almost 140 years after the first OE trains transformed luxury rail travel, 17 original carriages have been rediscovered and restored to their former Art Deco glory. We dive into this real life Orient Express mystery, from the extraordinary discovery of the vintage carriages to how you can relive the Golden Age of train travel.

As Covid rules relax and travelers gear up to get back out into the world, the Independence Day long weekend is looking like the perfect time for a trip. So where is everyone going? Travel booking site Priceline has released data showing that after two years of coastal and regional holidays, travellers are keen to get back to the big cities. From the neon lights of Las Vegas to international destinations like London, Paris and Rome, here are the most popular spots for Fourth of July travel this year.

The Venice-Simplon Orient Express is the ultimate in luxury and exquisite dining, a timeless journey through the Alps on a golden-era train. And now Michelin star chef Jean Imbert is at the helm, bringing a new level of culinary excellence on board. Keeping the legend and mystery of the world’s most famous train alive, Imbert has reimagined the full dining experience, from the menus and canapes to the opulent restaurant cars themselves.