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Las Casitas del Colca
Arequipa, Peru
Las Casitas del Colca is Peru’s hidden gem, a collection of luxurious cottage villas with a fabulous spa, set in the peace and serenity of the remote Colca Canyon. Nestled high in the Andes, this Orient-Express secluded retreat offers a rare opportunity to experience the traditional beauty of Peru. Spot condors high overhead, hike through the fields or visit the hotel’s farm. Spend time in harmony with this lush valley’s nature and local community, with complete freedom to do as much or as little as you wish.
Scores 4.94 out of 5 based on TripAdvisor reviewers |
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Reid’s Palace Hotel
Madeira
Set in subtropical gardens overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, this legendary Orient-Express hotel in Madeira has, for more than a century, been the ultimate place to stretch out in the sun and relax. Its subtropical gardens are internationally renowned, and now feature a spa tucked in among the trees. Over the years Reid’s has honed the art of pampering every single guest. Whether a young child or a centenarian, a fun-seeking teenager or a sports-mad 30-something, there are activities both within the hotel’s estate and beyond to keep you on the go year-round.
Scores 4.81 out of 5 based on TripAdvisor reviewers |
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Villa Sant’Andrea
Taormina, Sicily, Italy
Set on its own exclusive beach, beside one of the most beautiful coastlines in all of Italy, Villa Sant’Andrea overlooks the aquamarine sea. Built by an aristocratic family in 1830 among lush, subtropical gardens, this Orient-Express secluded retreat retains all the charm of a private residence. Settle into a sun-dappled seat and relax. Then, when action calls, a cable car whisks you in just three minutes to the centre of Taormina, with its many cultural attractions and sophisticated shopping scene.
Scores 4.80 out of 5 based on TripAdvisor reviewers |
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La Résidence d’Angkor
Cambodia
An intimate Orient-Express hotel on the banks of Siem Reap’s tree-lined river, La Résidence d’Angkor is built in natural woods in traditional Khmer style. Located close by Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site considered one of the man-made wonders of the world, it is ideally placed to explore this breathtaking complex of temples. Also near at hand are the town’s busy craft markets, restaurants and galleries as well as fascinating Tonle Sap Lake with its “floating village”. This delightful hotel’s quiet gardens, swimming pool and spa are the perfect place to relax at the end of a thrilling day.
Scores 4.78 out of 5 based on TripAdvisor reviewers |
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La Résidence Phou Vao
Laos
Positioned atop a hill, with stunning mountain views, La Résidence Phou Vao is an unforgettable place to stay. Its calm, tranquil ambience echoes that of the sleepy World Heritage town of Luang Prabang—former royal capital of Laos—spread out below. This Orient-Express hotel is known for its wonderful French-influenced local cuisine and an open-air spa beside a water lily pool. Relax, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy stepping back into a more gracious era.
Scores 4.76 out of 5 based on TripAdvisor reviewers |
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Savute Elephant Camp
Chobe National Park, Botswana
As it name suggests, Savute Elephant Camp is known for the herds of elephants that can be spotted roaming its plains. But other large animals also gather here to slake their thirst, especially now that the intermittent Savute Channel has started flowing through Chobe National Park once again after an absence of nearly 30 years. The camp has its own traditional boma, where guests can relax in the evening and swap safari experiences while marvelling over the stars in the vast African night sky. As with all Orient-Express destinations, this is a place to really feel the pulse of Botswana—and to become a part of it yourself.
Scores 4.74 out of 5 based on TripAdvisor reviewers |
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Khwai River Lodge
Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
Khwai River Lodge nestles on the edge of a forest overlooking the vast floodplains of the Moremi Wildlife Reserve. Known for its exceptional range of big game, a host of animals are visible from the comfort of your own private deck at this luxury safari camp. Orient-Express takes its guests to the heart of each property’s destination, and nowhere is this more palpable than out here in the bush. As you spot lions, cheetahs and hippos, with birds of prey circling above, you feel that you are within a world that has barely changed since time began.
Scores 4.73 out of 5 based on TripAdvisor reviewers |
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Eagle Island Camp
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Eagle Island Camp in Botswana’s Okavango Delta is the ultimate luxury safari paradise. Situated on remote Xaxaba island among a web of waterways and lush vegetation, it overlooks a lagoon that attracts a breathtaking variety of big game and exotic birds. Explore the region by local canoe, set out on a game drive or roam on foot. A wonderful secluded retreat, Eagle Island Camp offers a safari vacation that brings together the excitement of discovery and an experience of the real Africa: this is the spirit of Orient-Express through and through.
Scores 4.72 out of 5 based on TripAdvisor reviewers |
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Casa de Sierra Nevada
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
A cluster of historic buildings at the centre of the city, this charming Orient-Express hotel offers the ultimate Mexican experience. Cool, leafy gardens, stone arches and traditional wooden doors surround pretty courtyards lit by lanterns as night falls. Peaceful though this is—especially when within the tranquil Laja Spa—just step outside and you are surrounded by San Miguel de Allende’s many colors, scents and sounds. The hotel has its own cooking school, Sazon, where you can learn to create traditional Mexican treats. To savor the local cooking at leisure there is a choice of two exceptional restaurants.
Scores 4.70 out of 5 based on TripAdvisor reviewers |
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Napasai by Orient-Express
Koh Samui, Thailand
Set in a grove of cashew trees, Napasai is a true Orient-Express paradise on the north coast of Thailand’s Koh Samui. This secluded hideaway nestles beside a beautiful sandy beach in lush tropical gardens. A family of buffalo roam the grounds: brought here to work, they were soon too relaxed to do anything but graze. Likewise, guests quickly acclimatise to the indulgent atmosphere which comes from a mix of traditional local delights and innovative contemporary accents. Life is as quiet or as lively as you desire. Spend all day beside the infinity pool or plunge into the vibrant island scene.
Scores 4.69 out of 5 based on TripAdvisor reviewers |
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