b'In this fast-paced world, train travel may seem like an odd proposition, but choosing the slow and scenic route is the perfect antidote to our accelerated age. Join a luxury rail journey and watch the world go by like an artistic masterpiece. Take in the steady rhythm, magnificent landscapes, colourful villages, and towering mountains. Behind the endless miles of track are history, innovation, and elaborate infrastructure. Here is our pick of five luxury train journeys for discerning travellers like you to embark on. Rovos RailbelMond HiraM binGHaM train PEru roVos rail SouTh AFrICA Travel in style onboard the Belmond hiram Bingham Train, namedrovos rail is well regarded as one of the most luxurious train after the historic explorer who rediscovered Machu Picchu. Theservices in the world. The trains honour a bygone Victorian era three-hour journey between Cusco and Machu Picchu (or return)of luxury rail travel with their vintage carriages, dark wood, and celebrates the thrill of early exploration. Travellers view snow- formal dinners featuring superb South African wines served in capped Andean peaks, the high altiplano, and crystal-clearopulent dining cars. The 3-night Victoria Falls Journey takes lakes. The 1920s-style parlor carriages with teak paneling andyou from Pretoria to Victoria Falls and includes a game drive plush furnishings embody old-world charm. Sip pisco sours andat Matobo national Park. The Pretoria to Cape Town journey pina coladas and listen to live Peruvian music in the bar car. Youtraverses the grasslands of the highveld and the barrenPhoTo: roVoS rAIL TourScan also take a 2-night trip on the luxury sleeper train, AndeanGreat karoo, through spectacular mountain ranges and Explorer, from Cusco. Decadent meals, first-class amenities,the scenic Cape Winelands. Every train has comfortable guided tours, and uber luxury are yours on this ride. accommodations, dining cars, lounge car, and an observation routes:hiram BinghamCusco to Machu Picchu and back car with open-air balcony. (3 hours each way); Andean Explorer2 nights, Cuscoroutes:range of options from 48 hours to 15 days PunoArequipa suGGested sHort ride:Pretoria to Cape Town3 nights suGGested sHort ride:one-way Cusco to Machu Picchumyplanet.dk/sydafrikamyplanet.se/sydafrikamyplanet.dk/perumyplanet.se/peruTruE VoYAGES\x1a 17'