BELMOND's 2025 STORIES

1. VILLA BEATRICE: THE ITALIAN RIVERIA'S MOST SCENIC PRIVATE VILLA, DESIGNED BY MARTIN BRUNDNIZKI, LAUNCHING IN JULY

Perched on a private spit above Punta Caiega, on the Gulf of Portofino, between the Ligurian coastal hamlets of Paraggi and Portofino, this masterfully restored family palazzo offers a panoramic viewpoint over the Riviera, bringing guests seclusion and intimacy with private sea access, whilst benefitting from all of Splendido’s hotel services. Originally known as Villa Odero, Villa Beatrice was crafted by Tuscan architect Gino Coppedè, blending Gothic Revival with Art Nouveau innovation. Belmond acquired the villa in 2021 and has since overseen its meticulous restoration under Martin Brudnizki’s interior design vision and Marco Bay’s landscape architecture expertise.

HOW: For reservations and more information, please visit here​. For imagery, please see here.

3. Belmond unveils THE BRITANNIC EXPLORER, A BELMOND TRAIN, UK – the first luxury sleeper train in England & Wales 

The Britannic Explorer will be the first-ever sleeper train touring England and Wales. A modern celebration of rail heritage, it will merge tradition with contemporary British culture, creativity, and lifestyle. The Britannic Explorer will depart from London, offering three-night journeys with a choice of three evocative routes through the spectacular natural landscapes of Cornwall, The Lake District, and Wales. By day, optional off-train guided excursions will showcase the rich cultural tapestry of each destination, and by night, passengers can unwind in the train’s botanically inspired bar, located in the Observation car, set to be the vibrant social heart of the Britannic Explorer.

HOW: From £11,000 for 2 pax, 3-night itinerary. For reservations and information please visit here. For imagery, see here.

5. STUDIO ASHBY REDESIGN VILLA ROBERT GRAVES AT LA RESIDENCIA, A BELMOND HOTEL, MALLORCA, LAUNCHING APRIL 2025 

Newly renovated for the 2025 season, internationally acclaimed interior design firm, Studio Ashby embrace an artful and sustainably minded philosophy in line with La Residencia's ethos, for the redesign of Villa Robert Graves. The gentle renovation is centred on thoughtfully elevating the existing interiors of the Villa, whilst infusing the space with a renewed feeling of spirit and soul. Honouring the Villa’s Mallorcan heritage, select antique pieces inherited from the estate sit alongside exquisite Spanish pieces and locally crafted elements such as Mallorcan linen drapery, blown glass lamps, and other artisanal pieces.

HOW: From £2.,500 per night. For reservations and information, please visit here. For imagery, please see here.

7. FROM PARIS TO TUSCANY WITH CASTELLO DI CASOLE, ​A BELMOND HOTEL, TUSCANY AND Venice Simplon-Orient Express, A Belmond Train, Europe 

From Spring 2025, Castello di Casole will partner with Venice Simplon-Orient Express for the first time, connecting Paris with Tuscany's famed 10th-century farm estate, through the romance of rail. Launching from 11-14 May, the train will journey through renowned European landscapes from French cityscapes into majestic Alpine peaks and through Italy's undulating vineyards. The new journey will include a stop in Siena, to uncover the medieval UNESCO city's cultural wonders, before continuing the journey to Castello di Casole, originally a medieval castle on an ancient Etruscan site.

HOW: From £9,350 per person based on 2 guests sharing a Historic Cabin on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and 2 nights at Castello di Casole. For reservations and information, please visit here for Paris to Tuscany. For imagery, please see here.

9. MICHELIN-STARRED CELEBRITY CHEF DINNER SERIES LAUNCH ABOARD BRITISH PULLMAN, A BELMOND TRAIN, ENGLAND, FROM SPRING 2025 

From 18 April 2025, the British Pullman will launch its latest culinary adventure: the Celebrity Chef Dinner Series. These four new journeys will each have new menus curated by some of the UK’s most renowned Michelin-starred chefs, including Chef Andrew Wong, Chef Atul Kochhar, Chef Phil Howard, and Chef Theo Randall. At the heart of the British Pullman’s 2025 programming, the Celebrity Chef Dinner Series invites guests to witness these culinary masters and their diverse representation of Britain’s identity through food. Each evening features a seasonal, five-course tasting menu, designed by a leading chef, complemented by a champagne reception and sommelier-selected fine wines.

HOW: From £565 pp per journey. For reservations and information, please visit here. For imagery, please see here.