Take It Slow

From cruising the Indonesian archipelago on a private custom-built yacht to travelling through the Peruvian Andes on a five-star sleeper train, slow travel is the latest industry trend—and we’re more than happy to hop on board

By Coco Marett

One of the biggest travel trends since the world started reopening and Covid-19 restrictions ease is to take longer, more meaningful trips, and fewer weekend dashes to nearby destinations. Alternative modes of transport are getting their share of the spotlight as travellers embrace the romance of slow travel, be it by luxury sleeper train, on leisurely private charters aboard luxury yachts. “In the [era] of post-pandemic travel, and as demand for greener alternatives to flying is on the rise, we expect interest in long-distance train journeys will continue to grow,” says Arnaud Champenois, senior vice president and global head of brand, marketing and communications for luxury hotel group Belmond. Here are a few of our top picks. AMANDIRA, INDONESIA Island-hopping, but make it Aman with Amandira, the luxury hotel brand’s private yacht. Inspired by the…

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Tatler Singapore (Digital) - 1 Issue, August 2022

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