Orient Express Celebrates its 140th Anniversary, embarking on ‘Beyond A World of Dreams

Celebrating the present and looking toward the future, Orient Express proudly marks its 140th anniversary this year. Commemorating the very moment when Georges Nagelmackers’ Orient Express embarked on its inaugural journey from Paris to Constantinople in 1883, Orient Express is not merely celebrating a legacy, it embraces its rebirth. The Orient Express legend lives on today through a collection of travel experiences the highly anticipated launches of its legendary trains, a collection of luxury hotels, and Orient Express Silenseas – the world’s largest sailing ship.

Offering artisan travel since 1883, Orient Express sublimates the Art of Travel with its luxury trains, unique experiences, and collections of rare objects. And coming soon: its first hotels around the world, with the opening of Orient Express La Minerva in Rome and Orient Express Palazzo Donà Giovannelli in Venice in 2025. Another project has also been announced in Riyadh, the first city in the Middle East to announce the arrival of an Orient Express hotel. The luxury travel experience will continue with the launch of Orient Express La Dolce Vita and the return of The legendary Orient Express to railways

As part of the celebration, Orient Express is proud to unveil a captivating film that transcends the boundaries of time and space. The film serves as a tapestry inviting viewers to step into the Golden Age of Travel, capturing the essence of a bygone era and linking to the promise of a tomorrow filled with infinite possibilities – a glimpse into the future, which continues to be as ephemeral as a dream yet as eternal as the earth beneath our feet. Through this captivating visual odyssey, Orient Express invites viewers to embark on a journey that eclipses the ordinary, auspicious experiences to come that are beyond the realm of dreams.

“Our 140th anniversary is not just a milestone; it is a testament to the enduring spirit of adventure and enchantment that has defined Orient Express for over a century. As we celebrate this remarkable journey, we invite the world to join us in embracing a future, Beyond A World of Dreams, where every moment is a celebration of life, travel, and the unending pursuit of the extraordinary,” says Omer Acar, CEO Raffles & Orient Express.

 

Lounge in Elegance and Comfort with the New Silk-Modal Collection by Intimissimi Uomo

Intimissimi Uomo’s quest is to provide you with a comprehensive line-up of underwear, clothing and pyjamas. The brand’s aim is for people to be able to update their clothes closet or underwear drawer and get what you need wherever you happen to be and at any time of the day.

For this season Intimissimi Uomo presents the new collection in silk-modal, a sophisticated fusion of luxurious fabric, softness and radiance. The collection embodies the essence of contemporary masculine style, offering a versatile selection of garments suitable for different occasions.

Silk and Modal, chosen with meticulous care, are the undisputed protagonists. Silk, known for its natural sheen and luxurious feel on the skin, gives the garments a sophisticated elegance. Modal, on the other hand, offers enveloping comfort and breathability, allowing any daily activity to be tackled with a touch of lightness.

The real new element this year is the piquet work applied to the silk-modal fabric, combined with the range of garments available in this collection, including trousers and shorts, T-shirts, shirts and boxer shorts. Each garment has been carefully designed to ensure an impeccable fit and a modern aesthetic that enhances the male figure.

T-shirts are the timeless staple in a man’s wardrobe. By pairing silk with modal, they become ideal for an informal yet sophisticated look. Perfect to wear under a jacket or simply on their own. For more elegant occasions however, shirts are a versatile, classy option. The sheen of silk and the breathability of modal make this garment an excellent choice for business meetings or formal events.

The trousers are ideal for quiet evenings spent at home, providing comfort and a sophisticated look, offering pleasant warmth without being too heavy. The shorts with tonal pockets and drawstring are the perfect choice for mild days and provide a feeling of freedom and freshness. Whether for leisure or outdoor activities, they guarantee a casual, sophisticated look.

The boxer shorts complete the collection with style. Comfortable and snug, they offer optimal support and a fresh feeling throughout the day.

The silk-modal garments are available in classic midnight blue, grey melange and in a new colour variant: dark green. Blue and grey exude elegance and sobriety, for more formal occasions, while green conveys freshness and dynamism, ideal for days outdoors or informal gatherings.

With its fusion of luxury and comfort, this collection promises to satisfy the needs of modern customers, adding a touch of elegance to every occasion.

Champions League: the cheapest away days revealed

Amid reports that Atlético Madrid have “slammed” Celtic for their Champions League ticket prices for this season, SeatPick sought to uncover which British team has got the cheapest away day tickets for their respectable group stage games.1

With the Champions League having started on the 19th September, with Newcastle back in the competition after 20 years – SeatPick has analysed flight data alongside resale ticket prices, to find which British team is lucky enough to have the cheapest away day of the tournament. 

The results: 

Match

Date (2023)

Starting ticket price

Cheapest flight price*

Total

Lazio vs Celtic

November 28th

£48

£161

£209

Sevilla vs Arsenal

October 24th

£175

£64

£239

PSG vs Newcastle

November 28th

£102

£173

£275

Atletico Madrid vs Celtic

November 7th

£83

£278

£361

Borussia Dortmund vs Newcastle

November 7th

£149

£241

£390

RB Leipzig vs Manchester City

October 4th

£127

£296

£423

Lens vs Arsenal

October 3rd

£382

£81

£463

PSV vs Arsenal

December 12th

£414

£80

£494

Crvena Zvezda vs Manchester City

December 13th

£409

£120

£529

Bayern Munich vs Manchester United

September 20th

£200

£388

£588

Feyenoord vs Celtic

September 19th

£198

£401

£599

AC Milan vs Newcastle United

September 19th

£149

£539

£688

Copenhagen vs Manchester United

November 8th

£460

£280

£740

Galatasaray vs Manchester United

November 29th

£716

£323

£1039

Costing just £209 for the cheapest flight (£161) and ticket (£48), Lazio v Celtic on November 28this currently the cheapest Champions League away day for this season’s group games. The cheapest flights from Glasgow to Rome currently stand at £161, with tickets for the game costing as little as £48according to the ticket experts at SeatPick. This game currently has the cheapest match ticket value of all Champions League group games – at almost half the price of Atletico Madrid v Celtic (£83). 

Sevilla v Arsenal on 24th October ranks second, currently costing £239 for a flight and a ticket. Although the match ticket is more than 3 times the price of Lazio v Celtic (£175), flights to Seville from London currently stand at just £64 – the cheapest of all away days analysed. However, buying tickets for Sevilla v Arsenal soon will cost you almost half as much as tickets for Lens v Arsenal – which currently stands at £463 for a flight (£81) and match ticket (£382). 

In third is PSG v Newcastle, setting you back £275 for a flight (£173) and a resale match ticket (£102). Possibly Newcastle’s biggest game in their “group of death” it currently stands at almost a third cheaper than their second-cheapest away day vs Borussia Dortmund (£390). 

Atletico Madrid v Celtic ranks fourth, currently setting you back £361 for a flight (£278) and a resale ticket (£83). Tickets to this game are currently the second cheapest of all Champions League away days, only behind Celtic’s cheapest away day (v Lazio) standing at £48. 

Costing a staggering £1,039 currently, the most expensive Champions League away day for this year’s group stages is Galatasaray v Manchester United. At the moment, a resale ticket for the Red Devils away game on 29th November would set you back a whopping £716 – the most expensive resale ticket of Champions League games so far. Resale tickets are also currently almost 4 times the price of tickets to see Bayern Munich v Manchester United next week (£200), however flights to this game (£388) are a fifth (20%) more expensive. 

Maybe a rolling stone should gather some MOSS ?

AW23 is truly transformative for Mens retailer MOSS, formally Moss Bros, reflecting the modern menswear brand, without losing sight of their tailoring heritage.  With the new rebrand, everything is stripped back to show off the product in a simplified and modern way.

Moss has always had strong sense of heritage and a history of innovating to meet the changing needs of the menswear customer. With the new rebrand, everything is stripped back to show off the product in a simplified and modern way.

The collection has a consistent look and feel, celebrating core product that is versatile, can be mixed and matched and encouraging a conscious approach to styling by prioritizing wearability and sustainability. This season introduces a new level of sophistication to casual dressing. Rugged knits and scaled up outerwear take on the elements. There’s more relaxed silhouettes, soft tailoring, bold colours and luxurious fabrics.

Taking cue from winters embraced in the great British outdoors, AW23 offers up a curation of colour, textures and considered pieces that will set you up for the season – and lay the foundation of a wardrobe you’ll be wearing a whole lot longer. The collection has a consistent look and feel, celebrating core product that is versatile, can be mixed and matched and encouraging a conscious approach to styling by prioritizing wearability and sustainability. Moss has embraced relaxed silhouettes, soft tailoring, bold colours and luxurious fabrics. This season introduces a new level of sophistication to casual dressing, providing elevated looks for everyday style. Rugged knits and scaled up outerwear take on the elements. A stand-out hero piece is the double-breasted boucle coat available in vibrant red.

Data reveals 5 best student money-saving apps!

With students returning to universities this month, many may find it tricky to manage university finances during the ongoing cost of living crisis. To enjoy uni life while keeping to a student budget, it is reported that 87% of students will turn to money-saving websites to avoid paying full price.

With this in mind, Coupon Snake were intrigued to find out which discount websites are the most popular and cost effective among students. To do this, they collected Google monthly search volumes and the average discount of each website, revealing the most popular money-saving websites for students in 2023!

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Key Findings:

  • Unidays is the most popular student discount website with 133,000 monthly searches on average. 
  • Unidays also ranks as the most cost effective website with over 21% off on average.
  • Although Student Beans ranks second, it has the largest number of deals for students. 

The top 5 most popular student discount websites

Rank

Website Name

Average monthly search volumes

1

UNIDAYS

133,000

2

Student Beans

109,000

3

Voucher codes

52,000

4

TOTUM

19,000

5

Save the Student

3,500

Coupon Snake can reveal that Unidays is crowned the most popular student discount website in the UK, with 133,000 monthly search volumes on average. With a global market across 115 regions, it has an average of nearly 700,000 global Google searches. Offering discounts for both current university students and alumni, Unidays has a good number of exclusive and limited time deals for students worldwide to save on everything!

Ranking second is Student Beans, with 109,000 average monthly searches. As the world’s leading student loyalty network, it offers exclusive discounts to students across various categories, including fashion, beauty, travel, health, tech and food. It currently has connected 175 million students worldwide,helping Gen Z to save money on popular brands. 

Coming in third place is VoucherCodes, which has 52,000 Google monthly searches on average. Unlike the above, VoucherCodes is a discount website finding the best deals for everyone, but it also has a dedicated page for verified students in the UK. 

The most cost effective student discount websites

Rank

Name

Average for Food & Drink

Average for Fashion

Average for Technology

Average discount for all 3 categories

1

Unidays

25.7%

20.0%

23.2%

21.6%

2

Student Beans

19.6%

20.4%

19.2%

20.1%

3

TOTUM

27.9%

17.5%

19.3%

18.9%

4

Vouchercodes

26.8%

15.2%

14.0%

15.7%

Coupon Snake can reveal that Unidays is the most cost effective student discount website when it comes to three main shopping categories: Food & Drink, Fashion and Technology. It offers more than 300 student discounts among the three categories with an average discount amount of 21.6%, higher than all other discount websites reviewed. It also has the best discount for technology (23.6%), making it the perfect site/app to browse if you need university supplements such as laptop, tablets or mobile plans. 

Student Beans comes in second, saving students slightly more than 20% in all these three categories. Student Beans also has the largest number of discounts in the three categories reviewed including over 600 deals for fashion brands and sites. It offers an average student discount of 20.4% for fashion brands, higher than other websites’ fashion offers. 

TOTUM ranks third with an average discount of 18.9% for the three categories. Previously known as NUS extra, TOTUM discounts and memberships are available to any students age 16 or over in a UK school, college, sixth form or university. With an average discount of 27.9% for food and restaurants, it has the best savings on food for students.