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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, Rovos Rail, Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express, Deccan Odyssey, Belmond Royal Scotsman, Blue Train, Belmond Grand Hibernian & Andean Explorer -- these are just some of the luxury trains I have personally inspected. (Somebody has to do it!) My husband, Owen, and I and our IRT team have traveled literally millions of miles on luxury trains and 100s of cities for more than 36 years. Why? To test them out so we can know if these are good travel choices for you. My expertise also includes adventure -- safaris and expedition cruising -- as well as luxury hotels and experiences. My focus is personal, amazingly detailed service based on direct experience and great relationships with our Virtuoso partners. Our company is family-owned and family-operated and has been for 36 years. Our team is fabulous, and we celebrate our 37th year in 2020.
Nothing's more wonderful than a luxury rail journey. Safaris, cruises, fab hotel stays, unique experiences, dining reservations: These are the "icing on the cake" we use to custom-design your journeys to take them from wonderful to spectacular. I am the senior concierge manager -- designing these trips with my team. But did you know I am one of the top 1% of Virtuoso advisors in the world trained to help you manage one of your most important assets -- your leisure time? This is a sensational new service we are offering -- to help you set up a portfolio of journeys for the next 3-5 years, much like managing your financial portfolio. It's called Wanderlist. Give us a call for a brief appointment to learn more about it. I can provide more info about how our team will help you manage your most important asset -- your leisure time.
The unusual, the fun, the adventurous is what makes me want to share all this travel excitement. This is why my job as co-owner of The Society of International Railway Travelers and luxury travel advisor is a blast. BTW, we have won 25+ Magellan Awards for our publications, web site, blog and our weekly emails. Check them out: Blog: blog.irtsociety.com. Website: www.irtsociety.com. Facebook is @irtsociety Electronic version of our award-winning IRT Society's Best-Loved Railway Journeys http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/irts/journeys2018/
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By: SLO traveler
Reviewed on: 06 Oct 2013
By: fgerbil
Reviewed on: 07 Oct 2013

Highly Recommended
By: ED
Reviewed on: 11 Oct 2013

Wonderful experience
By: Susan and David
Reviewed on: 20 Nov 2013

Highly recommend
By: Hal
Reviewed on: 22 Dec 2013
Highly recommended
By: Rob
Reviewed on: 25 Nov 2013

Fun! Fun! Fun!
By: Laurie
Reviewed on: 22 Nov 2013

Eleanor Hardy and the Staff at IRT is HIghly Recommended
By: John from NJ
Reviewed on: 20 Nov 2013
Most definitely recommended
By: Evelyn
Reviewed on: 20 Nov 2013
Royal Canadian Pacific Trip is a definite yes.
By: Kentucky Boone
Reviewed on: 20 Nov 2013

One in a Million
By: Hallabaloo
Reviewed on: 10 Dec 2013

Heavens Yes!!
By: Pompey
Reviewed on: 26 Nov 2013
Extraordinary!, Highly Recommended
By: Orlando
Reviewed on: 03 Mar 2014

Highly Recommended
By: SP47
Reviewed on: 08 Mar 2014

The Golden EagleTrans Siberian Express
By: Endlessly Curious
Reviewed on: 24 May 2014

Splendid trip, diferent and exciting
By: Jose
Reviewed on: 18 Jun 2014

Highly recommended
By: Ron
Reviewed on: 14 Jun 2014

HIghly recommend
By: Sandy
Reviewed on: 21 Jun 2014

First Timers
By: RnIinHB
Reviewed on: 14 Jul 2019

Highly Recommended. Eleanor resolves travel glitches with a phone call or an email.
By: JKF
Reviewed on: 14 Jul 2014
Great trip with several trips and falls
By: Michaelzstuff
Reviewed on: 14 Sep 2014

A trip of a lifetime
By: Meera
Reviewed on: 15 Sep 2014

Beautiful Journey To Remember
By: Bob
Reviewed on: 12 Sep 2014

We appreciate all Eleanor did to make our trip problem-free.
By: refuse to answer
Reviewed on: 24 Sep 2014

Great Trip!
By: JR
Reviewed on: 01 Oct 2014

An excellent trip on the Royal Scotsman
By: the prof
Reviewed on: 07 Oct 2014

A Casual Queen of Excellence
By: Shemesh Grinoley
Reviewed on: 23 Sep 2014

Fun to work with
By: Kate
Reviewed on: 26 Sep 2014

Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro Trip
By: Al
Reviewed on: 02 Oct 2014

Another excellent trip
By: Don
Reviewed on: 30 Sep 2014

Bucket List Experience Better Than Expected
By: RichieBooBoo
Reviewed on: 06 Oct 2014

Rovos Train in South Africa
By: Gerard
Reviewed on: 01 Dec 2014
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By: me
Reviewed on: 09 Dec 2014
Ecuador
By: Kathy
Reviewed on: 20 Jul 2019

Great service
By: Becky
Reviewed on: 30 Apr 2015

Exceeded our Expectations
By: PottiChurchill
Reviewed on: 18 May 2015
great way to travel
By: shifty one
Reviewed on: 28 Jun 2015
My expectations were high and they were exceeded
By: captainmcd
Reviewed on: 09 Jul 2015

Every detail exceeded my highest expectations
By: Longshanks
Reviewed on: 12 Sep 2015

Wish There Were More Stars
By: M and M
Reviewed on: 13 Sep 2015

Absolutely Incredible...Trip of a Lifetime
By: Clay
Reviewed on: 23 Sep 2015

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By: Jose
Reviewed on: 30 Sep 2015

DREAM TRIP !!!!
By: Bill and Marty
Reviewed on: 04 Oct 2015

Great Dublin Hotel
By: Potato George
Reviewed on: 19 Oct 2015

Every bit a luxury trip. Great food, great staff, and beautiful train.
By: rmeidy
Reviewed on: 22 Oct 2015

excellent adventure in Peru and Bolivia
By: carole w
Reviewed on: 23 Oct 2015

Fabulous Trip
By: Cindy and Doug
Reviewed on: 08 Nov 2015

Attention to detail
By: Jann
Reviewed on: 01 Dec 2015

Perfectly planned!
By: Railroader
Reviewed on: 27 Jan 2016
Good advice on Santiago Parador
By: Wag
Reviewed on: 20 Jun 2016

It is all in the logistics
By: tracy g
Reviewed on: 30 Jun 2016

Great train
By: Stew Choo 43
Reviewed on: 17 Jul 2016
Canada is beautiful
By: Katy37
Reviewed on: 07 Aug 2016

Trip of a lifetime
By: RRBill
Reviewed on: 30 Aug 2016

Excellent service
By: js_ga
Reviewed on: 11 Sep 2016

Complete Package
By: Shifty1
Reviewed on: 15 Sep 2016
Unforgettable train across Ireland
By: Jazzorgellady
Reviewed on: 14 Sep 2016

Excellent first class travel
By: Wiscongirl
Reviewed on: 13 Sep 2016

great service and lots of knowledge but not overbearing Great fun our first rail experience
By: marge
Reviewed on: 12 Sep 2016

Incredible experience
By: Jose
Reviewed on: 14 Sep 2016

Another "grand" trip from IRT
By: rfisher352
Reviewed on: 13 Sep 2016

Austin Adventures to Bryce and Zion
By: Bev
Reviewed on: 21 Sep 2016

London to Berlin on the VSOE
By: RichieBooBoo
Reviewed on: 06 Oct 2016
i started this too late
By: fearless ferd of river forest
Reviewed on: 20 Jan 2017

Trains
By: Earle
Reviewed on: 17 Oct 2016
Met highest expectations
By: Old Boy Larry
Reviewed on: 16 Oct 2016

Great trip!
By: John
Reviewed on: 17 Oct 2016

Unusual side trips.
By: Jim
Reviewed on: 16 Oct 2016
japan HSTs
By: fgerbil
Reviewed on: 19 Oct 2016
Expert planning, as always
By: rfisher352
Reviewed on: 19 Oct 2016

Tauck --- Top of the Line!
By: Janet B
Reviewed on: 06 Nov 2016
Stress free Fun!
By: Mike33
Reviewed on: 23 Oct 2016

Professional, friendly, accessible
By: tracy
Reviewed on: 20 Nov 2016

It's true! You made magic happen
By: Tree
Reviewed on: 02 Dec 2016

Maya
By: Ron
Reviewed on: 10 Feb 2017
Excellent Advisor
By: Tim
Reviewed on: 22 Mar 2017
Perfect
By: Mainer
Reviewed on: 06 May 2017
Belmond Grand Hibernian Luxury Train
By: Bob
Reviewed on: 22 May 2017
Portugal and Spain on the Al Andalus Train
By: JKF/New Jersey
Reviewed on: 30 May 2017
IRT
By: JB
Reviewed on: 23 Jun 2017

IRTS
By: BillC
Reviewed on: 03 Jul 2017
Professional
By: Tim
Reviewed on: 22 Jul 2017
Orient Express
By: colinandkaron
Reviewed on: 25 Sep 2017
VSOE to Istanbul
By: C&J
Reviewed on: 09 Sep 2017
Legends and Loughs
By: Laurie Rothinghouse
Reviewed on: 20 Sep 2017
Trip Advisor
By: Joe F
Reviewed on: 16 Sep 2017
Sea Cloud
By: David
Reviewed on: 14 Oct 2017
Eleanor Hardy
By: Janet
Reviewed on: 08 Oct 2017
Scotland Getaway
By: F. Wood
Reviewed on: 19 Oct 2017
Great help
By: O’Shay
Reviewed on: 02 Nov 2017

Wonderful Trip
By: Daniel E
Reviewed on: 30 Oct 2017
Planned Custom Tour
By: JJ
Reviewed on: 18 Dec 2017
Bellagio
By: David
Reviewed on: 07 Jan 2018
Tales from the Bedouin Babe
By: Tree
Reviewed on: 21 Feb 2018

Galapagos 2018
By: Traveler
Reviewed on: 25 May 2018

Well planned wonderful trip!!
By: menzies
Reviewed on: 19 Jul 2018

Numero Uno
By: RRlawyer
Reviewed on: 18 Jul 2018

GREAT! As always. Excellent tour guides, especially.
By: MEBS
Reviewed on: 27 Jul 2018

A Great Travel Agent
By: Mimi
Reviewed on: 24 Jul 2018

Perfection on our behalf
By: Charleston to Peru
Reviewed on: 01 Aug 2018

Rovos train trip with IRT
By: TANYA CANT
Reviewed on: 31 Jul 2019

South Africa & Botswana
By: Susan
Reviewed on: 21 Aug 2018

Awesome experience
By: Orgo
Reviewed on: 13 Aug 2018

Belmond Ireland TRAIN
By: Bill
Reviewed on: 23 Aug 2018

Orient Express
By: sister
Reviewed on: 19 Sep 2018

Trip of a Life Time
By: San
Reviewed on: 18 Sep 2018

Traveling like royality
By: Mary
Reviewed on: 22 Sep 2018

best trip ever
By: sharon
Reviewed on: 22 Sep 2018

Rovos Rail excursion
By: Gerry
Reviewed on: 28 Sep 2018

Trip to Italy
By: Jody
Reviewed on: 12 Oct 2018

Thanks for a great trip!
By: Penny
Reviewed on: 30 Oct 2018

Review of IRT
By: Brett
Reviewed on: 30 Oct 2018
Flawless
By: Andre & Els
Reviewed on: 20 Oct 2018

Oh Canada!
By: Cecy
Reviewed on: 01 Nov 2018

Eleanor Hardy
By: Phil
Reviewed on: 18 Nov 2018

Italy
By: gemini viii
Reviewed on: 28 Nov 2018

Indian Indulgence.Feauturing the Deccan Odyssey...
By: Orlandito
Reviewed on: 30 Nov 2018

The Best of the Best
By: Bucky
Reviewed on: 30 Nov 2018

India 2018
By: Hallette
Reviewed on: 10 Dec 2018

New Orleans
By: Rev
Reviewed on: 30 Jan 2019

Portugal tour and Uniworld river boat
By: Jody
Reviewed on: 07 Apr 2019

River cruise on Danube from Budapest to Amsterdam
By: Meg
Reviewed on: 08 May 2019

Silk Road Adventure
By: Alva
Reviewed on: 15 May 2019

silk route
By: no
Reviewed on: 26 May 2019
Alpine Express
By: Retired
Reviewed on: 24 May 2019

Wonderful Travel Advisor
By: Kat
Reviewed on: 23 Jun 2019
'19 Great Asian Circle
By: Dick Divine
Reviewed on: 23 Jun 2019
Rovos Rail Dar-Lobito
By: David
Reviewed on: 21 Aug 2019

Northern Europe on Regent
By: Railroad Fans
Reviewed on: 06 Sep 2019

Norway
By: Janet
Reviewed on: 14 Sep 2019

Agent
By: Don
Reviewed on: 21 Sep 2019

Greece
By: Wendy & Vic
Reviewed on: 01 Nov 2019
Europe trip.
By: Just a lawyer
Reviewed on: 24 Sep 2019

Swiss Rail Tour
By: Dave
Reviewed on: 03 Oct 2019
Canadian Rockies Trip
By: Wayne Tamarelli
Reviewed on: 09 Oct 2019
Viking cruise on the Douro River
By: Carole
Reviewed on: 06 Oct 2019
Well Organized
By: Tim
Reviewed on: 07 Oct 2019
Great travel agent
By: Carl
Reviewed on: 13 Oct 2019
Great trip!
By: DCN
Reviewed on: 17 Oct 2019
Well coordinated
By: Italian
Reviewed on: 28 Nov 2019
Always Accurate
By: Jan
Reviewed on: 27 Oct 2019
Travel Agent
By: Jim
Reviewed on: 17 Dec 2019
Eleanor Hardy
By: WO
Reviewed on: 02 Jan 2020
Sea Cloud in the Caribbean
By: Jody
Reviewed on: 29 Feb 2020
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- - An experienced travel guide whom you can rely on before, during, and after the trip
- - Exclusive luxury resorts and properties
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