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The Blue Train sees surge of international guests in 2021 The South African tourism industry is slowly starting to recover from the Covid-19 lockdown setback. Various sectors within the hospitality industry are showing promising results for 2021, and this includes The Blue Train. In fact, the luxury train has had a noticeable increase in the number of local and international guests. Of course, the worldwide Covid-19 vaccination rollout programmes have played a huge hand in this turnaround. And...

Luxury travel - 20th Century dictator style: Inside time capsule train used by Yugoslavian ruler Josip Broz Tito after it was custom designed in 1959 Images reveal the interior of former Yugoslavian leader Josip Broz Titos private luxury train built in 1959 The locomotive used to entertain guests including Queen Elizabeth II and Hollywood star Elizabeth Taylor  Custom-designed Blue Train used exclusively for his diplomatic travels with political figures and statesmen  

The train is popular among tourists from countries like the United States, Britain and Japan. These days, however, locals take up most of the seats and cabins. — Photos: MARCO LONGARI/AFP Waiters in grey waistcoats bearing dainty platters of canapés circle the private lounge at Cape Town’s main train station and the tinkle of champagne glasses fills the air. Timeless ease fills the room as passengers wait to embark on the fabled Blue Train for a luxurious two-night trek across South Africa...

All the Marketing Achievement Awards winners Napsta interviewing Mohale The Marketing Achievement Awards (MAAs) celebrates the marketers and brands who have promoted the value marketing in driving strategy and business growth. This year was no different in spite of the alternative ceremony format. “While it was certainly an arduous task for our esteemed judges to sift through the entries for each category and select the winners from an impressive list of finalists, there is no doubt in my min...

Gospel sets Themba free! TRADITIONAL gospel singer Themba Mashiane uses music to deal with pain. He said music is like therapy for him and his mum, Agnes. “I grew up in an squatter camp. During rainy days, my mum would cover me with a zinc bath and stand up until it stops. Once it stopped, we would play music from Dr Rebecca Malope, the late Vuyo Mokoena and Lundi Tyamara,” said the 32-year-old singer from Maokeng section in Tembisa, Ekurhuleni. “We sang along. That is how we comforted e...

Share Blue Train passengers enjoy drinks in the observation car as the train slowly makes its way through the outskirts of Cape Town on February 25. AFP Escaping from Covid in South Africa’s pricey, luxurious Blue Train Tue, 9 March 2021 Waiters in grey waistcoats bearing dainty platters of canapes circle the private lounge at Cape Town’s main train station and the tinkle of champagne glasses fills the air. Timeless ease fills the room as passengers wait to embark on the fabled Blue Train f...

CAPE TOWN, Mar 7 — Waiters in grey waistcoats bearing dainty platters of canapés circle the private lounge at Cape Town’s main train station and the tinkle of champagne glasses fills the air. Timeless ease fills the room as passengers wait to embark on the fabled Blue Train for a luxurious...

Timeless ease fills the room as passengers wait to embark on the fabled Blue Train for a luxurious two-night trek across South Africa.

Waiters in grey waistcoats bearing dainty platters of canapés circle the private lounge at Cape Town's main train station and the tinkle of champagne glasses fills the air. The 61-year-old started his career as a senior waiter on a smaller train in 1981.

The Blue Train is a perfect escape from the cares of the world.