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World's most luxurious trains
There are many fast and beautiful trains in the world, but not all of them have luxurious sleeper cars.
Here we take a look at some of the world's most luxurious sleeper cars, including one from India, according to Business Insider.
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World's most luxurious trains
The Deccan Odyssey
India
Main luxury: Not one, but two bathrooms in the Presidential Suite.
Price tag: September-April, a week-long trip through Maharashtra and Goa costs $750 per night for single occupancy in a Presidential Suite; $1,300 for double occupancy.
These rates increase by $200 and $350, respectively, during the rest of the year.
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Blue Train
South Africa
Main luxury: Marble-floored bathrooms with gilt fixtures.
Price tag: Luxury Suite rates range from about $1,477 per person for double occupancy in low season to about $2,731 for single occupancy in high season (September 1 to November 15).
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Royal Canadian Pacific
Canada
Main luxury: Each compartment is individually designed.
Price tag: Six-day, five-night journey through the Canadian Rockies: $7,853 per person.
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Danube Express
Hungary
Main luxury: Full-length wardrobes and mirrors.
Price tag: Deluxe sleeper car fares start at about $3,777 per person for a four-day, three-night trip.
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The Eastern and Oriental Express
Thailand
Main luxury: A complimentary in-cabin bar.
Price tag: Bangkok–Singapore route, Presidential Suite: $4,420 per person.
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Pride of Africa
South Africa
Main luxury: King-size beds.
Price tag: Royal Suite for the Cape Town–Pretoria (two nights) route: $2,973 per person for double occupancy.
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The Ghan
Australia
Main luxury: Platinum Class cabins have windows on both sides of the compartment.
Price tag: One-way Platinum Class cabins: $2,987 per person.
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Royal Scotsman
Great Britain
Main luxury: New, fluffy white towels appear in your en suite bathroom daily.
Price tag: Two-night trips through the Scottish Highlands start at $2,170 for single occupancy; $3,610 for double.
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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Europe
Main luxury: Press a silver button, and blue-uniformed stewards bring you afternoon tea.
Price tag: Paris-Venice round-trip (two nights): $6,620 for double occupancy of a suite cabin.