After a four-year hiatus, Eastern & Oriental
Express, A Belmond Train, Southeast Asia will
make its much-anticipated return to the rails in
February 2024. Offering a reimagined adventure of
Southeast Asia in motion, the train will launch two
new seasonal journeys departing from Singapore
and travelling through Malaysia’s ever-
changing landscapes and vibrant cities: the
Essence of Malaysia (November to February) and
Wild Malaysia (March to October). With restyled
interiors, elevated on board experiences, and
enthralling journeys encompassing culture,
gastronomy, architecture and the arts, the Eastern
& Oriental Express will take railway travel in the
region to new heights, while setting a new
standard of excellence in Southeast Asia.
HOW: For more information or to book please visit
www.belmond.com/eastern-and-oriental-express/
125 YEARS OF MOUNT NELSON, A BELMOND
HOTEL, CAPE TOWN
One of Cape Town’s most iconic hotels, Mount Nelson,
A Belmond Hotel will celebrate its 125th anniversary in
March, with a series of cultural moments throughout
2024. The property will be one of the global hosts of
the third edition of MITICO - unveiling a large-scale art
installation by an internationally renowned conceptual
artist in partnership with Galleria Continua, coinciding
with the city's annual art highlight, Investec Cape Town
Art Fair. Further activations include an exciting design
collaboration and the launch of an anniversary product
line in collaboration with local artists, including a gin
and tea blend range. In November, Confections x
Collections will return to the Nellie for the third year
running: an annual celebration of African designers
showcasing "slow fashion" concepts over designer-
inspired confectionery, a first in South Africa.
HOW: For more information or to book please
visit www.belmond.com/mount-nelson-hotel/
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MITICO ART SERIES BY BELMOND AND GALLERIA
CONTINUE PRESENTS NEW SEASON WITH DANIEL BUREN
RIO, CAPE TOWN, SPAIN AND ITALY
International art gallery Galleria Continua and Belmond team
up for the third year running, to host large-scale art
installations by globally renowned conceptual artist Daniel
Buren, kicking off in February 2024 at several of Belmond's
legendary properties. These include Copacabana Palace, A
Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro; Mount Nelson, A Belmond
Hotel, Cape Town; Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice;
La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel, Mallorca; Villa San
Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence; and Castello di Casole,
A Belmond Hotel, Tuscany. Entitled MITICO, the project first
launched in 2022 at four Italian hotels, followed by an
expanded line-up in 2023 with works featured in Mallorca,
Sicily, Florence, Tuscany, and Oxfordshire. A space to watch as
the partnership continues in 2024.
HOW: Please visit www.belmond.com/mitico for more
information on the 2023 MITICO lineup of art installations.
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MAROMA, A BELMOND HOTEL, RIVIERA MAYA UNVEILS
NEW SPA BY GUERLAIN & GROUND-BREAKING
SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES
Following the opening of Maroma,
A Belmond Hotel,Riviera Maya in August 2023, the new
property will soon welcome the very first Guerlain spa
in Latin America: Maroma Spa by Guerlain. The new
biophilic spa will feature nine treatment rooms overlooking
the jungle, a menu of nature-focused treatments, and an
onsite apothecary. Next year will also see Maroma launch
brand new sustainability initiatives to further protect
the endangered Melipona bee in collaboration
with Fundación Selva Maya, such as expanding resident
hives, unveiling a new Melipona sanctuary for educational
guest experiences, and the introduction of Guerlain’s
Bee School and “Women for
Bees” initiatives into Yucatán communities.
HOW: For more information, please visit
www.belmond.com/maroma
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CASTELLO DI CASOLE, A BELMOND HOTEL, TUSCANY
EXPANDS ITS OFFERING WITH THE OPENING OF TWO
NEW PRIVATE VILLAS
Launching now for the 2024 season, Castello di Casole, A
Belmond Hotel, Tuscany reveals two new private villas.
Inspired by the property’s rich Etruscan heritage, Villa
Thesan and Villa Usil reflect the codes of the Tuscan
tradition interpreted by interior designer Alessandro
Moriconi. Just five minutes' walk from the hotel, located
on a 10th century 1,200-hectare estate, the villas boast
outstanding views of the Tuscan countryside, surrounded
by vineyards and olive groves. Inside the spacious 250m2
villas can accommodate up to seven guests, each hosting
a large private garden and terrace with panoramic vistas,
as well as an outdoor kitchen with a wood fire oven.
Inside, they both comprise three double bedrooms, a
comfortable living area and a sunlit dining room
seamlessly connected to the well-appointed kitchen.
Castello di Casole will also reveal 18 newly restyled suites
in 2024.
HOW: Please visit www.belmond.com/castello-di-
casole for more information about the new Villas
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SLOW TRAVEL REIMAGINED WITH THE LAUNCH OF
COQUELICOT, A BELMOND BOAT, CHAMPAGNE
April 2024 will mark the official launch of Coquelicot, A
Belmond Boat, Champagne -- the latest addition to
Belmond’s fleet of intimate river boats. Designed by
French architects Humbert & Poyet, Coquelicot features
three cabins with lavish ensuite facilities; an indoor salon
with a bespoke champagne bar; and an extensive deck
complete with open-air kitchen and dining area. To
elevate the guest journey, Coquelicot will partner with
Maison Ruinart to offer exclusive experiences.
These includes a four-hand private lunch by Maison
Ruinart’s Chef In Residence, Valérie Radou, and
Coquelicot’s Head Chef as well as a private guided tour
of the historic Taissy vineyard to discover the brand’s
latest sustainability and artistic initiatives.
HOW: Coquelicot's first trip launches 7 – 14 April 2024.
For more information or to book, please
visit www.belmond.com/boats
NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF JORGE MUNOZ ARRIVES
AT MONASTERIO, A BELMOND HOTEL, CUSCO
AND ONBOARD HIRAM BINGHAM AND
ANDEAN EXPLORER, BOTH BELMOND TRAINS
Chef Jorge Muñoz will take the culinary helm at Monasterio,
A Belmond Hotel, Cusco; as well as onboard both Hiram
Bingham and Andean Explorer, both Belmond Trains,
Peru from January 2024. His culinary creations will showcase
in the hotel's 16th Century cloisters as well as in the dining
carriages of both trains, with exceptional views of the
Andes. Muñoz will launch a new menu for each of these
legendary properties, highlighting flavours from the
coastline, highlands, and rainforest of Peru - paying homage
to seasonality and local produce. Chef Jorge Muñoz was
previously at Pakta in Barcelona, where he was awarded a
Michelin-star for his fusion of Peruvian and Japanese,
followed by the renowned Astrid & Gaston in Lima. With a
background in Asian, Peruvian, and European cuisine, the
Chef will present traditional dishes with a
contemporary vision.
HOW: For more about Belmond's Peruvian portfolio please 8 visit https://www.belmond.com/south-america/peru
CAP JULUCA, A BELMOND HOTEL, ANGUILLA TO
LAUNCH NEW SPA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GUERLAIN
IN SPRING 2024
In Spring 2024, Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel, Anguilla will
welcome a new haven of wellness and healing to the
pristine shores of Maundays Bay. Cap Juluca Spa by
Guerlain will draw inspiration from Anguilla’s earliest
inhabitants, the Indigenous Arawak tribe, who lived in
harmony with nature and looked to each day with a spirit
of hope and renewal. The spa menu will offer traditional
and innovative treatments that embrace Guerlain’s
multisensory and holistic approach, along with a selection
of exclusive treatments created with the culture and
lifestyle of Anguilla in mind. Designed by renowned
design studio, Rottet Studio, the spa will invite visitors to
reconnect with nature amid the cerulean sea and a
meandering landscape of lush botanicals. A sanctuary for
the senses, the private treatment rooms will boast wide
ocean views of Cap Juluca’s famed crescent beach paired
with cerused and bleached white oak, limestone flooring
and basins.
HOW: For more information, please visit
www.belmond.com/capjuluca
NOTES TO EDITORS
For more information, please contact:
Alexa Withers, Senior Manager - Global Product Communications - alexa.withers@belmond.com
Aya Aroukatos, Manager - Global Product Communications - anastasia.aroukatos@belmond.com
ABOUT BELMOND
Belmond was born from a passion for connecting discerning travellers with the world’s most remarkable properties, locations and
journeys. From hotels and trains to river cruises and safaris, Belmond curates incomparable experiences and crafts unforgettable
stories. With a legacy spanning over 45 years, since the acquisition of Hotel Cipriani in Venice in 1976, Belmond has grown into a
global collection of 47 properties spread across 28 countries and territories. Exceptional destinations connected by legendary
journeys are the very soul of Belmond, where the path that brings you to a place is as important as the destination itself. A pioneer
of slow travel, Belmond has been operating the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express since 1982. The group later expanded to include
pristine beach resorts, such as Maroma on the Riviera Maya, historic hideaways such as Villa San Michele in the Florentine foothills,
urbane icons, such as Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro, and gateways to UNESCO world heritage sites, such as Hotel das
Cataratas in Brazil’s Iguassu National Park. As proud custodians of storied properties, Belmond is committed to building on the past
to create a new legacy: the heritage of the future. Working with communities and local talents, together with the world's most
respected chefs, designers and artists, Belmond continues its purpose of perpetuating the legendary art of travel. Since 2019,
Belmond has been part of the world’s leading luxury group, LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton).
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