Summer Epic Events Rome and Paris – Exclusive Encounters

Rome this summer, 500,00 Pilgrims descending for the 2025 Jubilee. Also, in Rome the long awaited for Caravaggio exhibition showcasing 24 masterpieces including some rarely seen works and recently rediscovered pieces. Located at the National Gallery of Ancient Art Palazzo Barberini, explores Caravaggio’s career and influence on religion, society and art. Caravaggio, known as Baroque’s Bad Boy, is drawing in art lovers, more than 600,000 tickets have been sold to the exhibition which closes July 6.

Paris Fondation Louis Vuitton which is known for its blockbuster events doesn’t disappoint this summer either. David Hockney, one of the most influential artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, has been invited to take over the entire building for an exhibition that is exceptional in its scale and its originality. 

Our VIP three-hour Private Access led by the Curator of the exhibition solves the crowd problem. And yes, we have clients attending privately.

David Hockney 25, opened in April and closes on August 31, 2025, brings together more than 400 of his works (from 1955 to 2025) including paintings from international, institutional, and private collections, as well as works from the artist’s own studio. Foundation David Hockney has been personally involved in every aspect of the exhibition and has, together with his partner and studio manager Jean-Pierre Gonçalves de Lima, chosen to focus particularly on the past 25 years while also including the iconic early works, offering visitors a rare insight into his creative universe, spanning seven decades. 

Again, we are not partial to crowds, and can offer VIP Exclusive Access.

Legendary Journeys by Train – Belmond Luxury

Step Aboard a Living Legend. Slide back your compartment door to cabins brimming with style; crisp white tablecloths set the scene for evenings of exquisite dining in the restaurant car. The Crystal glassware catches the light as you toast to your adventure in the bar. Stops along the Journey picking up fresh farm produce contribute to exquisite meals.

Making tracks across Europe, Asia and South America, Belmond trains spirit you away to the world’s most exciting destinations in unforgettable style.

Train Travel by Belmond

I’m obsessed with the Venice Simplon experiences.  Be wined and dined in meticulously restored 1920s dining cars, before raising sparkling toasts in iconic Bar Car ‘3674’. Between plush cabins and profound history, an astonishing journey awaits. The iconic train recently unveiled a new class of cabin called Suites. Eight suites built on two original train carriages from the 1920’s and 1930, with four suites in each car. Each have a private marble bathroom and lounge. Twenty-four-hour butler service enhances your Journey. Navigate through the opulent carriages to discover the enchantment that await aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.

The Royal Scotsman began its 2023 season, and in celebration, unveiled a brand-new Dior Spa There are seventy-three overnight routes available. Paris, Prague, Budapest. Rome, Florence. Amsterdam, Venice, Brussels. Geneva – Brussels, Inssbruck and Venice.

The Venice Simplon Orient Express annual seasons run from March to November with various routes that visit Prague, Paris, Cannes, Florence, Venice, Rome, Veronia, Vienna, Innsbruck, Budapest, Bucharest, Geneva, Amsterdam, and Brussels. But its most famous route is a 10-night journey from Paris to Istanbul that only happens once a year.

When the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express embarked on its first voyage, a new era of travel was born. It was an iconic moment in time, inspiring artists, socialites, and actors alike.

Throughout the twentieth century, the Belmond trains have held a distinguished role in the art of continental travel. With grand interiors and flowing champagne, we pioneered the most magnificent mode of transport to tour Europe and her finest cities.

Train Travel by Belmond

With a history for hosting famed parties and intriguing guests, among them spies, authors, ambassadors and royalty, our journeys have developed a reputation for memorable connections made over fine dining and late-night toasts.

Then and now, guests are surrounded by unrivaled furnishings, marquetry design and legendary artifacts – each with a story.

Train Travel by Belmond

Train travel by Belmond is now an experience to savor. In keeping with the spirit of the rich history, the travel documentation suggests: ‘one can never be overdressed on board.’