Inside first-class train travel around the world, from private suites to gourmet meals

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eastern & oriental express presidential cabin
The presidential suite onboard the Eastern & Oriental Express.

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How the rich are spending big to chase the snow for their luxury ski vacations

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Ski lift in ski resort by winter over the snowy slopes of Courchevel town, French alps,
Courchevel town, French alps,

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Dubai's luxury hotels are slashing prices and pushing staycations as Middle East travel chaos dents tourism

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Empty sun loungers around the garden of the 5 star Atlantis the Palm luxury hotel on palm Jumeirah in Dubai. (Photo by: Martin Berry/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
Sun loungers around the garden of the 5-star Atlantis the Palm luxury hotel on Palm Jumeirah in Dubai.

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I booked a first-class ride on the Amtrak Acela train. It wasn't worth the $450 price tag.

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A composite image of passengers boarding a blue train car with a red sliding door and the author sitting in a first-class seat on the Amtrak NextGen Acela
Business Insider's reporter rode in first class on the Amtrak NextGen Acela train.

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I flew first class with Delta for the first time, and 10 things surprised me

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A composite image of a blue first-class Delta flight seat and the author sitting in a window seat in first class
The author flew first-class with Delta for the first time and was surprised by the amenities and service.

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I stayed at the 5-star Four Seasons in Palm Beach, Florida. I regret booking just one night.

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The Four Seasons West Palm Beach seen at night with a pool glowing beneath palm trees in front og the building
The author stayed at the Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, a five-star hotel in South Florida.

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I rode in business and first class on Amtrak's NextGen Acela, the fastest train in the US. Here's how they compared.

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People board a train on the right in an underground platform
The author traveled in first and business class on the Amtrak NextGen train.

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I paid $500 to fly first class with Delta for the first time. It was great, but not worth the upgrade for a 3-hour trip.

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A composite image of the author sitting smiling in a first-class window seat on a Delta flight and a row of first class seats
Business Insider's reporter spent three hours in Delta's first class cabin while flying from NYC to West Palm Beach, Florida.

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I stayed at a Ritz-Carlton resort for the first time during a trip to Naples, Florida, and 7 things surprised me

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The exterior of the Ritz-Carlton Tiburón with palm trees and trimmed bushes in front
The author stayed at the Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón in Naples, Florida.

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We paid over $14,000 for the cheapest room on an ultra-luxury cruise. Take a look inside our ship and 350-square-foot suite.

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Cruise ship at end of dock
We booked an over-the-top cruise on Silversea's Silver Ray. Our ultra-luxury trip was complete with personal butlers, unlimited caviar, and gourmet dining experiences.

David Morris

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