Travel Well: The Art Deco Legend of the Orient Express

There are journeys you take and then there are journeys you remember for a lifetime. For anyone who loves design as much as travel, the name Orient Express conjures something timeless. A world where movement itself becomes an art form. Since its launch in 1883, Orient Express has woven together craftsmanship, luxury, and cultural discovery into experiences that are as beautifully considered as any great hotel stay.

For more than 140 years, Orient Express has set luxury in motion. You can step aboard the legendary train, sail the seas aboard a yacht, or linger in captivating cities through its growing collection of hotels and curated travel journeys.

What makes the Orient Express especially compelling for design lovers is its deep connection with Art Deco. The train itself became a showcase for the style early in its history. Coaches were adorned with expert marquetry, glass panels, and refined woodwork that defined the elegance of the era and made the interiors legendary.

Today, the Orient Express experience extends far beyond a train carriage. Through the Grand Italian Tours, travelers can explore Italy through multiple perspectives. Moving between cities by rail. Sailing along the coastline by yacht. Pausing in exceptional hotels that honor heritage and atmosphere. From Portofino, Porto Cervo, and Capri to Monaco, Saint Tropez, and Porto Vecchio, and onward to Venice, Dubrovnik, and Rovinj, these journeys reveal Europe in motion with curated routes that span from the Riviera to Sicily and beyond. I have always loved traveling between cities, especially by train. Some of my favorite memories are rail journeys through Spain, watching the landscape shift quietly outside the window. The idea of moving from Capri to Monaco to Saint Tropez and into Venice within the same design language feels deeply considered. For someone who loves culture and design, the continuity of the hotel, yacht, and train within the Orient Express family is not just appealing. It is compelling.

For the modern traveler who loves incredible design, the Orient Express represents something unique. An experience where every detail, from marquetry and glass to the rhythm of movement across landscapes, feels intentional. It is not just a trip. It is a beautifully composed chapter in your travel life.