To be able to experience the Golden Age Of Travel of yesterday BUT today, here is my choice,its the Orient Express British Pullman, day trips out of London. I especially love their dinning programs - breakfast/lunch/dinner or afternoon tea.
It is something I return to do again and again. Dressed to the hilt, siting in large easy chairs and a table lovingly decorated , eating and drinking to ones hearts content all the while, gazing outside your luxurious cabin and watching the lovely English countryside roll by. Who could ask for anything more?
This Golden Age of Travel encapsulates the very essence of the Edwardian heyday in train travel, nothing quite brings this to life that British Pullman.
As the train makes its way into the station at Victoria, the commotion and excitement at the Orient-Express lounge builds as your glamorously dressed hosts invite you out to the platform to board. Take the time first to walk to the front of the train and admire the gracious, powerful and magnificent steam locomotive.
From the moment liveried stewards welcome you to your immaculately appointed carriage, the adventure begins. Stepping aboard the British Pullman is like stepping back in time. For every detail, from regal carpets, woven brass luggage racks and mahogany glass-panelled doors to silken lampshades and velour tapestry armchairs, transports you back to back to a more gracious age.
In the care of your steward as time passes unnoticed, enjoy a delicious five course lunch, unruffled and unhurried. Few journeys will take you out of modern time quite so thoroughly and into another era.
A liqueur will round off your meal before the train arrives at London Victoria. Your journey aboard the British Pullman takes you on a circular tour.
Here is a sample menu for lunch:
Lunch
Seasonal Soup served with Chived Créme Fraiche
Seared Fillet of Herb Encrusted Salmon,
Braised Broad Beans and Smoked Bacon, Baby new potatoes
served with a A Noilly Prat Sauce
Chocolate Jaffa Cake Tart
Coffee from Colombia
Of course wine and aperitifs are available.
Besides the dining programs, there are also day trips to visit various castles in England.
E Mail me for details.
If you happen to be in London during Christmas, their Christmas Lunch on the train with wandering musicians and singers is magical.
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