Discover a new pace of travel

Inspired by Belmond’s one-of-a-kind hotels and destinations, ‘As Seen By’ is an collection of collectible photobooks with Parisian publisher RVB.

Printed in Venice and bound with a cloth cover that graphically interprets each destination, the books form an ongoing collectible series, with new editions celebrating Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro, Castello di Casole in Tuscany and Cap Juluca in Anguila.

Discover our new collection of Belmond books published by Assouline, and dive into our iconic destinations through the eyes of modern photography and legendary stories.

Join us in celebrating the launch by reading our two online extracts: the first one by author Matthew Bell, who tells us all the tales of Splendido and Portofino. Meanwhile, journalist Catherine Contreras invites us to explore Peru, one of the planet’s most captivating destinations.

Buy Splendido: The Radiant Stage of Portofino

Buy Peru: An Odyssey Across a Time-Honored Land

In 2026, embark on the experience of a lifetime and uncover the treasures of Italy through the magic of the rails in exclusive journeys that immerse you into the beauty of "Il Bel Paese" with Belmond.

Travel aboard the iconic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Paris and stay at legendary Belmond hotels in Italy. From breathtaking landscapes to authentic cuisine, each journey offers both luxury train travel and unforgettable stays at 5-star hotels, promising a trip that captures the very essence of villeggiatura, the art of unhurried stays in Italy.

Join us as we reopen the doors of Splendido for the season after three years of painstaking renovation headed by renowned interior and product designer Martin Brudnizki.

Discover the rooms and signature suites, reimagined to reflect the beauty of Liguria with studied references to the original structure of our hotel. Venture around our gem in Portofino to relax at the new Dior Spa Splendido, sit at the renovated cocktail bar Baratta Sedici, or take a dip in magnificent new swimming pool. This is Splendido, reimagined.

See Britain through new eyes aboard the first ever luxury sleeper train in England and Wales. Paying homage to the Great British tradition of touring, the Britannic Explorer celebrates the art of slow travel, preserving Britain’s pioneering railway history while ushering in a new era of culture and creativity.