I Took a Luxury Golf Trip on La Dolce Vita Orient Express. Here’s What It’s Really Like

On the first tee at San Domenico Golf Club in Fasano, gazing at the Adriatic Sea, I feel like I’m gently swaying back and forth. The movement of the overnight train ride that rocked me to bed last night has tweaked my equilibrium a bit. A small price to pay for the best travel sleep I’ve had in years.

Imagine a luxurious boutique hotel that transports you from one destination to the next while you dream. That’s the conceit of La Dolce Vita Orient Express’ Italian Swing—a four-day, three-night...