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Everyone travels as part of their day-to-day lives, whether driving to the grocery store, or taking the bus or metro to work. But for most, travel is a means to an end – even when going on vacation. But alternatives are available, enabling people to travel in not only true comfort, but true style; we’re talking about luxury. But what are the most luxurious ways to travel? By Air: It could be argued that flight is a luxury whichever way you look at it – an alarmingly recent invention, allowing people a once-rare and privileged view of Earth from on high, not to mention convenient and lightning-fast travel around the world. However, there are two key ways to fly which stand above and beyond the standard fare of economy-class airline flight. First-class flight with those very same airlines provides a special touch to proceedings, with better service and comfier seats for a truly luxurious ride from A to B.  Those with an especial taste for exclusivity, however, can rent private jets to fly in luxury to their destination of choice – giving them access to such conveniences as onboard living spaces and even bedrooms for a restful journey. Private jets […]

We step inside a new Wes Anderson-designed carriage on a luxury train, the British Pullman Cygnus Carriage.

There’s no one who stokes nostalgia quite like cinema auteur Wes Anderson. The American eccentric and Academy Awards nominee is known for works like The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Royal Tenenbaums, Moonrise Kingdom, and The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.

He’s just released the much-anticipated film The French Dispatch, which features a star-studded ensemble cast that includes Bill Murray, Benicio Del Toro, Frances McDormand, William Dafoe and Owen Wilson.

The British Pullman Cygnus Carriage

Surreal worlds and vintage-tinged sets characterise Anderson’s work almost as much as his quirky characters and dry wit. Beyond cinema, his forays into design have included Bar Luce at the Fondazione Prada in Milan. But this latest inspired collaboration is on the interiors of the Cygnet Carriage, which is part of the Belmond-owned luxury train the British Pullman.

“I love trains,” says Anderson. “I’ve often had the chance to invent train compartments and carriages in my movies, so I was immediately pleased to say yes to this real-life opportunity and very eager to make something new while also participating in the process of preservation, which accompanies all the classic Belmond train projects.“

"They’re keeping something special alive, igniting this endangered species of travel into a new golden era.”

Unveiled last month, the Anderson-designed Cygnet Carriage nods to the golden age of cinema and travel. The Cygnus – symbolised by a swan – makes itself present in little details within the carriage design and accessories. A dream-like interior within the 1950s-era carriage features exceptional woodcraft, inlaid panels and art deco inspiration.

Symmetry, art nouveau leanings and vibrant geometric patterns adorn velvet booths and curtains, emerging as clear Wes Anderson signatures. The introduction of two new private coupés in the carriage offers an experience some way beyond first-class, with free-flow champagne in sumptuous seclusion.

“It’s been a privilege to work with Wes Anderson, who’s one of the most captivating storytellers in the world and a true legend,” says Belmond’s Arnaud Champenois. “At Belmond, we’re custodians of timeless heritage. We’re always seeking new ways to remain relevant and create new legendary adventures. It’s our mission to keep the travel dreams alive by collaborating with the most creative talents, who share our passion for design and craftsmanship.”

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(Click to Watch!) Watch as we travel on The Maharaja’s Express through the Indian Panorama Route from Dehli to Jaipur, Ranthambore, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra,...

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(Click to Watch!) Watch as we travel on The Maharaja’s Express through the Indian Panorama Route from Dehli to Jaipur, Ranthambore, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra,...

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Train travel is a bastion of old-world charm; but as we find out on a journey aboard Belmond's Eastern & Oriental Express, even deep nostalgia needs to make some space for something new.

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Train travel is a bastion of old-world charm; but as we find out on a journey aboard Belmond's Eastern & Oriental Express, even deep nostalgia needs to make some space for something new.

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The luxury train travel segment has a new entrant: Japan.

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The luxury train travel segment has a new entrant: Japan.

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The Australian, who owns Salt Grill & Sky Bar in Ion Orchard, and his team will cook in the train kitchens from Singapore to Bangkok to whip up meals for 82 guests.

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The Australian, who owns Salt Grill & Sky Bar in Ion Orchard, and his team will cook in the train kitchens from Singapore to Bangkok to whip up meals for 82 guests.

For more stories like this, visit www.thepeakmagazine.com.sg.