Thailand
Thailand
Travel past tropical hillsides and magical temples.
Journey to a world where classic glamour and modern metropoles meet to create a unique Southeast Asian experience. The Eastern Oriental Express offers guests the chance to experience the wonders of Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia, from urban to rural landscapes, by railroad. With several run dates and routes available year-round, the Eastern Oriental Express is an opulent and adventurous way for travelersĀ to journey through Southeast Asia.Ā
Did You Know?
| Centered around the Chao Phraya river, Bangkok, Thailand is often thought of as the gateway to Southeast Asia. But, did you know, itās the only country in Southeast Asia that was never colonized by a European country? While it may be filled to the brim with a diverse range of tourists, this country is uniquely its own, from Buddhist shrines to floating markets. When you visit, be sure to carve out enough time to explore Bangkokās famous sites like the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) andĀ Damnoen Saduak Floating Market! |
Explore
Eastern and Oriental Express Train
When a train car becomes your hotel room, the train itself becomes the best place to explore. Designed with luxury and comfort, the train has opportunities for unique photo opps and relaxation in every car; the open observation cart at the end of the train provides views of landscapes passed while allowing guests the chance to breathe in the fresh, tropical air.
Dining options on theĀ Eastern Oriental ExpressĀ include much more than a bar cart menu. Locally inspired dishes complemented by both the attention to detail of the dining car interiors, the passionate professionalism of the staff and the tropics in motion outside, make the dining experience on theĀ Eastern Oriental Expressunparalleled. From theĀ menu, donāt miss the medallion of beef with foie gras croquette, Asian vegetables, vindaloo and mustard sauces.
By day, travelers can explore each unique destination with planned local adventures like a tour through lush rice paddies or a visit to the elephant sanctuary. By night, the only stop youāll be making is at the bar cart forĀ signature cocktailsĀ and nightly entertainment.Ā
"By night, the only stop youāll be making is at the bar cart for signature cocktails and nightly entertainment."
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Indulge
Ocean Restaurant by Cat Cora
Dining underneath the stars is nice and everything, but have you ever dined immersed in water?Ā Ocean Restaurant by Cat CoraĀ is Southeast Asiaās only underwater aquarium dining experience. Located within theĀ S.E.A AquariumĀ on Sentosa (an island off of the southern coast of Singapore), the restaurant provides guests with the opportunity to eat the culinary creations ofĀ Americaās first Iron ChefĀ while colorful schools of fish, sharks and other sea creatures swim by. Try theĀ Pearl Of OceanĀ for a mouth watering finaleāthe dessert is a sugar cloud with passion fruit espuma butterscotch sauce.
Cabbages and Condoms
In Bangkok, be open to doing things a little differently.Ā Cabbages and Condoms is a contraceptive themed restaurant featuringĀ Thai cuisine, and well, a whole lot of condoms. On theĀ menuĀ youāll find tasty Thai classics from soups and curries to noodle dishes. While you might be leaving feeling about 9 months in after dining at Cabbages and Condoms, donāt worry, theyāre āguaranteed not to cause pregnancy.ā Ā HERO/EXPLORE: @Eastern and Oriental Express Train Ā Ā INDULGE: @Resorts World Singapore, @Cabbages and Condoms |
