The most lavish train on the planet is now more accessible, thanks to spectacular newly-launched promotions for jetsetters wishing to travel to South Africa. This moving five-star hotel on wheels has hosted countless presidents, celebrities, and royalty and is a true once-in-a-lifetime experience for even the most discerning travelers.

Guests can take advantage of 50 percent off the second person rate in a double suite for travel through March 31, 2012. If travel plans call for a timeframe later in the year, guests can opt for 2 free hotel nights to use both pre- and post-Blue Train journey. The hotel choices include the stylish boutique 131 Herbert Baker in Pretoria, the classic Sheraton Pretoria, and the stunning Westin Cape Town. Blue Train journeys are 27 hours in length, offering one night of blissful luxury as guests traverse the landscape, indulging in private butler service, gourmet cuisine, and award-winning wines and spirits, which are all included in the rate.

This is the first significant promotional offer the Blue Train has launched in recent years, making it easier than ever for travelers to make their luxury rail travel dreams come true. For more information, please contact the North American Sales Office at [email protected] on how to reserve this offer, as well as assistance with South Africa packages including hotel, air, and enriching tours.

The Blue Train has an aura of mystique about it, and its very name has become synonymous with the ultimate in luxury and personal service. The routes of the Blue Train, both scheduled and chartered, take guests through some of the most breathtaking countryside to be found anywhere in the world. The finest bed linen, marble tiles, and gold fittings in the bathrooms and sheer opulence all ensure that guests will never forget the time they spend on the Blue Train.