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With Virtuoso Amenities
South Africa's Incomparable Blue Train
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 | | IRT Society president Eleanor Hardy & Blue Train chef. IRT photo by Owen Hardy |
What: One of world's top luxury trains, The Blue Train boasts plush suites, 5-star diner, posh observation/lounge
Why take it: Perfect add-on to African safari, tour or cruise on the Zambezi River.
Why take it II: Sleek, modern Blue Train ideal complement to high-end, traditionally styled Rovos Rail
How much: Per-person, double: $1,745, high season, Pretoria-Cape Town
When: Year-round, departing selected Mondays & Wednesdays
Package: 10-day Johannesburg, Cape Town extended tour plus 3 Botswana safari camps, click here
Virtuoso amenities: See below
Trip report: Click here
To Book: Click here, or call
(800) 478-4881 in U.S. & Canada; (502) 897-1725 elsewhere. More info, click here
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 | | Enjoying the scenery from the Blue Train lounge. IRT Photo by Owen Hardy |
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For You: Upgrades, Perks, Concierge Service
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 | | Savute Elephant Camp, Botswana. IRT photo by Owen Hardy |
What: Last year IRT was invited to join Virtuoso, the invitation-only group of the top 1% of travel professionals worldwide.
Why: Virtuoso gives IRT special and personal access to the world's top hoteliers, cruise lines, tour & safari specialists. It opens doors for you, our guests, with an array of complimentary and exclusive benefits: the top hotels, private parties, fabulous guides, free upgrades and early check-in -- especially important in Africa. See Why book with Us.
Benefits: Book Blue Train Safari Package with IRT Society, for example, receive free upgrade at time of booking and guaranteed early check-in at Johannesburg's 5-star Westcliff Hotel and in Cape Town's 5-star Mount Nelson Hotel. Add complimentary breakfast, afternoon tea and internet, and the value added to your package is easily more than $500.
Benfits, example II: 
Book Orient-Express-owned safari camps in Botswana, get daily breakfast, lunch and dinner, 3-hour early check-in, plus extras such as spectacular dugout canoe safari. And with the Blue Train, get a special gift upon arrival (such as the elegant little Blue Train clock, right).
Tailor-Made Travel: Please take this 3-minute survey to help us orchestrate your dream journey.
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Yours sincerely,
Eleanor Hardy
President
The Society of International Railway Travelers®
2424 Frankfort Ave., Suite 2 · Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 897-1725 · FAX (502) 897-1729 ·
www.irtsociety.com
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