THEY are the grandest, most luxurious trains in the world, normally out of the reach of most travellers.
However for a limited time there are savings on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and the Eastern & Oriental Express as well as the Belmond Grand Hibernian (Ireland) and the Belmond Royal Scotsman.
Bookings must be made by April 30.
Travellers can save 25 per cent off companion fares on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express for journeys in May or June this year.
Over in Ireland, 15 per cent off the Belmond Grand Hibernian on the two and four-night journeys, and 25 per cent off companion fares on a six-night journey apply when travelling in July and September this year.
In Britain, travellers can take advantage of 25 per cent discounts on companion fares on the Belmond Royal Scotsman when travelling in May and June, and 20 per cent discounts plus a complimentary bottle of champagne on selected Belmond British Pullman journeys in April, May and June.
Closer to home, travellers can save 25 per cent off companion fares and also receive complimentary cabin upgrades on the Eastern & Oriental Express journeys departing on September 2, 13 and 17.
Finally in Myanmar, travellers can save 50 per cent on companion fares when travelling in October, November or December this year.
The elegant Belmond Road to Mandalay is actually a cruise which sails the Ayeyarwady River between Mandalay and Bagan.
It incorporates elegant Burmese materials and accommodates 82 passengers in 43 spacious cabins.
If you are heading to Canada for a limited time only, Great Train Journeys, is taking 20 per cent off a selection of VIA Rail journeys including The Canadian, The Ocean, Winnipeg-Churchill and the Jasper-Prince Rupert in the Sleeper Plus and Touring classes.
With savings of up to $1400 per couple, routes cover east and westbound journeys between Toronto and Vancouver.
To take advantage of the savings, bookings must be made by April 7 and travel completed by September 7.