Five getaways, and other tips for disengaging on holiday.

From Angola to Turkmenistan, sumptuously outfitted railroad cars are taking passengers on over-the-top journeys back in time.

Five options for travelers who want to go by boat but prefer well-appointed yachts to floating cities.

Plus: a cliff-top hotel in Brittany, dynamic sculptures at New York’s Japan Society and more recommendations from T Magazine.