Orient-Express (www.orient-express.com) has offered luxury travel experiences since 1976, when it acquired the Hotel Cipriani in Venice and revamped the legendary Venice Simplon Orient Express, the king of trains that makes weekly connections between London, Paris, Venice and other destinations. Today, the group controls, or has investments in, 51 properties among which 41 exclusive hotels acclaimed by guests for their unique and stylish ambience: from Mount Nelson in Cape Town to Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro, Grand Hotel Europe in S. Petersburg, Maroma Resort & Spa on the Maya coast. Furthermore, the “21” Club Restaurant in New York City, two cruise ships and six touring trains. Orient-Express is proud to offer its guests a luxury welcome and top level service in the most beautiful places in the world.