Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Let's Travel on the Danube Express



If there is one thing the Mistress loves it's to travel. And while plane travel is the fastest way there, I have always found train travel to be the most glamorous way to do it. I have always loved train rides and for some reason train travel comes off as mysterious for some reason, damn those AMC movies! Even short rides like when I go into New York City are fun. Longer trips are also nice, and the Mistress always gets excited if their is a lounge car. Ohhhhh, tell me there is a lounge car!!!! So it should come as no surprise on my bucket list is a ride on the Danube Express someday. Lets travel shall we?

You can begin your journey in Budapest, Istanbul or Warsaw - whichever you prefer for your journey across Europe.Train holidays to Europe aboard the Danube Express offer a return to the classic glamour of rail travel, with all the comforts of home available while you’re voyaging across Europe. Their deluxe sleeping cars feature two comfortable lower beds which convert to armchairs during the day, large picture windows, a full length wardrobe, air-conditioning and en suite shower/WC with constant hot water. the suite also has wood panelled walls complemented by coordinated fabrics and brass fittings.The only thing to worry me is if the Mistress has a traveling companion. And there is only the twin size beds. Oh well, I'll make do!!! But how luxurious are these suites?





A final touch, your Sleeping Car attendant is on hand to bring early morning tea or coffee and perhaps later, a glass of wine. During dinner each evening, he transforms your living room into a cosy bedroom. One of the highlights of a journey on the Danube Express is the experience, ever rarer in today’s world, of dining well on a train in good company. In the elegant, yet unpretentious restaurant cars, the atmosphere is comfortable and informal. The friendly, efficient waiting staff serves all meals in a single sitting, allowing you time to relax, unhurried, to enjoy the sense of occasion. Tempting dishes and regional specialities with a Central European theme are prepared and cooked by the experienced chefs using fresh local ingredients. Menus are compiled with care to ensure they appeal to all tastes and special dietary needs can also be accommodate. The style and service onboard are second to none. Experience delicious regional cuisine in the Restaurant car, a fusion of excellent food and stunning vistas. Relax in the warm and friendly atmosphere of the Lounge car and enjoy a drink with fellow travellers on your holidays by train, or simply listen to a favourite tune from the pianist.





In the evening, this social hub comes alive as people meet for pre-dinner drinks and later, the party continues as the resident pianist plays your favourite songs. A member of staff is always on hand to assist and the bar stays open until the wee hours, my kinda place!!!!



So Agatha Christie, no? I am soooooo ready to do this. Anyone want to come along? But I get the top bunk! You can contact Danube Express at info@danube-express.com if you would like further information on possible itineraries,costs, or to book the Mistress a trip as a gift! Tootles!

22 comments:

  1. When I was a wee child I used to travel by train between Seattle and Vancouver B.C. I loved the little cone shaped paper cups that you pulled out to fill with water from a little spigot. Loves trains.

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  2. Froggy- I remember those little cups. When done I would save them and put them on my grandmother;s cat's head as a dunce hat!

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  3. Nice post Mistress. I love train travel and often do it because of carting my cello round for engaugements. but they don't look like this! How nice would this trip be?

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  4. I'm so glad train travel is making a comeback .Glad they’re back in business– this is an awesome way to experience this part of the world.

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  5. Great intresting post here. That would be so cool to do. I'll go with you and I'm sure we can figure out the sleep arrangement ;) But it's like hardly being on a train it's so chic!

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  6. I would love to do that, do you think Sailor Sam would mind me leaveing him with the midgets for a couple of weeks!?! I think this is going on my list, right after a trip down under. *kisses* ~♥CJ

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  7. Now that is a stunning way to travel Mistress! Would they have rrom for all my wig boxes?

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  8. Cali Boi- I'm still taking the top!

    Corey jo- I don't think he would mind at all! And could you imagine all the handsome men on the same ride? And if I ever go down under, I may not come back up!!!!!! Especially if I run into Hugh!

    Cello Josh- I'll take that as a yes?

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  9. Such an elegant way to travel.

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  10. I would KILL to do this. Can you imagine the two of us??...

    XOXOXOXOXOXO

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  11. Oh, my! How much fun would it be to travel in style with the Mistress?

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  12. Wow! Who knew travel by train could be so swank?

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  13. How glamorous! I could so see the Mistress going across Europe on this.

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  14. How cool is that? I wonder if in the us we have anything like this?

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  15. Mame- Could you just imagine that mess! Us two together would be like a slapstick, screwball comedy movie!!!!! Except drunk!

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  16. Well who knew a train could be so elegant! That would be a trip of a lifetime for sure. And I'm betting you would have some very over the top train travel fashion to wear Mistress?

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  17. I'm with you on this. I have always enjoyed train and riding on them, no matter how short a ride. That would just be so neat to do, live on the train. Nice fun post-as always.

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  18. I sooooooo thought of you doing the Noxzema Jackson from Too Wong Foo," OOOOh let there be a club car, tell me there is a club car" This is so the Mistress.

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  19. This would be so cool. I have only ever been on a train like five times in my life.

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  20. this could be a fun way to travel and so fun. It's also sexy. Two sleeping in a twin!!!!

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  21. Now that is traveling in style. Almost enough to make me want to leave New England for a long trip.

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