Budapest-Tehran. Indulge the Orient Express fantasies. Hungarian Railways announced the launching of a luxury Budapest-Tehran train service crossing Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey. With ticket prices of between 10,000 and 23,000 euros, the first “Golden Eagle-Danube Express” train will set off from Budapest on October 15. The Golden Eagle Danube Express is the first … Read more
The most popular emerging destinations for the world’s most affluent travelers. The buying habits and motivations of upscale travelers. New Zealand, Chile, Indonesia, Hungary, Hong Kong and Croatia are on the wealthy traveler’s radar this year more than in 2013, according to a newly released report by luxury travel network Virtuoso. Perennial favorites France, Italy, and … Read more
The next big thing in travel: 10 European destinations. Top European destinations for 2013. Are you ready to get caught up between past and present in a visit to Europe’s royal residences? To slip back in time, or visualise the future, in award-winning museums and galleries? Europe is ready for you – Are you ready … Read more
Al Habtoor Group buys Le Meridien Hotel Budapest Dubai’s Al Habtoor Group has bought its 10th hotel in the the group’s hotel portfolio. The latest acquisition is Le Méridien Budapest, a 218-room luxury hotel in Hungary‘s capital, situated just minutes from the Danube River. “Budapest is a beautiful, historic city with a unique atmosphere. I … Read more