The Society of International Railway Travelers

09/04/2026

First in-person look at the stunning new ! IRT owners & co-founders Owen and Eleanor Hardy depart on a 4-day trip through the Lake District. 🚂

09/03/2026

We spoke to Parade about why you should consider a trip on the Royal Scotsman, A Belmond Train in the fall. Check it out below!

This vintage-style sleeper train pairs blazing fall foliage with an elevated experience unlike any other in Europe.

08/17/2026

IRT CEO Rachel Hardy spoke with Parade Magazine recently about why pairing Canada's historic hotels with its iconic train journeys makes for the perfect fall getaway. Check it out below! 🚂 🚂

Ask enough experts about fall in Canada, and one word keeps coming up. Here's why.

03/31/2026

✨ Exclusive IRT offer — you won’t find this anywhere else!

🚂 Pay NO single supplement on either the June 1–6 or October 2–7, 2026 Istanbul to Paris journeys when you book with IRT, now through April 17.

And this offer isn’t just for solo travelers❗️ If you’re traveling as a couple, this offer lets you enjoy extra space by booking two cabins for the price of one!

🌎 This is THE iconic luxury train trip on the incomparable Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.

Prices begin at £17,500 for sole occupancy of an Historic Twin; £38,000 for sole occupancy of a Suite.

⏳ Space is extremely limited! Trust us when we say you don’t want to miss out on this rare opportunity. Celebrating a milestone birthday or anniversary? There’s no more unforgettable way to make it truly special. 🌟

📩 Contact us at [email protected] for more details, or to book.

02/13/2026

2026 is already off to a fabulous start! 🌟

We are proud to share that for the 5th year in a row, IRT President Eleanor Hardy has once again earned her place on Travel + Leisure’s A-List of Top Travel Advisors‼️

As the only A-Lister specializing exclusively in luxury rail travel🚂, Eleanor continues to lead in one of travel’s most luxurious experiences.

“We make sure our guests have the most wonderful journey possible, one that is extraordinary and memorable for all the right reasons. Our goal is always to make sure our guests experience the train, the hotels, the guides, activities and dining that suits them perfectly to a T.” says Eleanor.

Ready to plan your own unforgettable rail adventure? 🧳 Email us at [email protected] or visit the link in our bio to learn more.

10/25/2025

Thanks to & for talking to IRT about ideas for winter train travel! 🧳 🚂

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/t-magazine/winter-vacation-travel-trip-ideas.html

08/11/2025

Explore Southern Spain on Al Andalus 🚂 — now plying a new route from Madrid to Seville. 🇪🇸

📍Stops along the way include iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Seville, Córdoba, Toledo, Cáceres, Mérida, and Aranjuez.

💫SPECIAL OFFER: Book your 2026 journey by September 30 and receive €700 off per person.

Book your Al Andalus adventure by emailing us at [email protected] or visiting our website linked in our bio.

07/30/2025

We talked to Barbara Schuler of Newsday recently about luxury rail travel. Find it here!

Original article here: https://www.newsday.com/travel/europe-train-trips-m6g27zxd

Click here to read past paywall: https://archive.is/5cmpf

Iconic trains like the Orient Express offer opulent journeys across Europe and beyond.

07/29/2025

Eleanor spoke to Fortune recently about our favorite topic — luxury train travel! Check it out below.

Many travelers are learning to appreciate a more relaxed trip with scenic views—amid impressive opulence, of course.

06/02/2025

IRT owners Owen & Eleanor Hardy just visited Rome, where they were some of the first to travel on La Dolce Vita Orient Express — Italy’s first luxury train — and they were blown away by the dining, the expert staff, the scenery, and the train itself. Email us to book — and see link in bio to read more about their experience. 🚂 🇮🇹 ☀️