Jaipur to Jodhpur
	India

True — you have to be pretty confident to call your train the Palace on Wheels. But step aboard and you'll see this royal moniker is justified. In this train fit for a maharajah, you'll tour the former kingdoms that now constitute the north-central Indian province of Rajasthan, visiting eight cities in seven days. From India's"pink city" of Jaipur, you'll set out for the sandstone walls of Jaisalmer, a desert town and fortress. Then head out to Ranthambhor National Park, 400 square kilometers of forest and waterfalls — and tigers. See www.thepalaceonwheels.com.

Chiang Mai to Singapore
	Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore

The Eastern & Orient Express is every bit a luxury train, the perfect vehicle to take you through a study in Asian cultures as well as the opulence of nature. Starting in ancient Chiang Mai, you'll ride down through Thailand's thick rainforests and end in very modern Bangkok. Continue your trek down the skinny coast into Malaysia, through Kuala Lumpur, and onto the gorgeous beaches of Penang. Finish in oddly Western Singapore. See www.orient-expresstrains.com for details.

Daintree and the Barrier Reef
	Australia

The famed mingling of rainforest and reef in Australia's Queensland makes for ideal exploration — and a great train ride. The Great South Pacific Express shoots you down the entire stretch of the Australia's eastern coast, and the package ticket includes day-long stopovers to let you experience the region more fully. Start in the lush Daintree Rainforest and boat out for some of the world's best snorkeling and diving on the unforgettable Barrier Reef. See the surf in Brisbane and finish in Sydney. One tip: don't ever, ever order a Foster's.

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