LUXURY TRAVEL TIPS

The idea of luxury differs from person to person. There is one thing that everyone can agree upon; luxurious experiences are a cut above the ordinary experiences shared by the masses which is why we are sharing these luxury travel tips to make your trip extra special!

Luxury seekers are those that are looking for an enriching and unique opportunities to partake in lavishness.

As a traveller, you will look to find ways to enhance every facet of your trip. From transportation to accommodations, you need to consider the various ways to enjoy yourself luxuriously. This guide pinpoints the multiple ways to add a little luxe to your next getaway.

Air Travel

Travel by air is the number one way that travellers use to reach vacation destinations. While air travel is predominant, luxury travel by air is not quite as popular. Typical travellers skimp on the flight expense, not realizing that upgrading your transport status is at the heart of travelling in luxury.

Coach flying is out of the question if you intend to travel luxuriously. First-class is the commercial air travel option that high-end travellers seek. For those looking to vacation as the upper-echelon travellers do, an on-demand jet charter is the upgraded travel experience that will take your trip to the highest level. Nothing says opulence like a trip via private jet, especially one booked at your command.

Sea Travel

If you have taken a cruise on a mainstream cruise line ship, you got a taste of what it is like to travel on the high seas. However, going on mainstream cruise lines does not compare to the grandeur of a luxury cruise. The elegant furnishings and spaciousness of the cabins on these cruises are the most apparent difference between mainstream and luxury.

Luxury cruise lines also include most of the amenities that mainstream cruise lines charge for with the ticket fare. Gratuities and alcoholic beverages on mainstream cruises can rapidly accumulate over the course of your trip. Knowing that these expenses are included in the overall cost of your trip is a significant benefit.

Ground Transportation

Upon touchdown at your destination, you are going to need wheels to manoeuvre around. This is where you have yet another chance to live life to the fullest. Renting a luxury or exotic sports cars gives you the lavishness that you desire while at your vacation destination.

If you would rather be driven around, choose a car service that will supply a personal driver in a luxury sedan or high-end SUV to take you where you need to go. A personal driver gives you the feeling of being chauffeured.

Luxury Accommodations

If you have ever had the pleasure of lodging in a 5-star hotel or resort, you know just how extravagant of an experience this can be. If you wish to travel in a style that is befitting of the wealthy, nothing less than the finest of accommodations will do. 

Also called boutique hotels, luxury hotels provide a quality of service that is unparalleled at the run-of-the-mill hotel chain. The magnificently furnished and spacious rooms at luxury hotels will give you the feeling of affluence that you are aiming for.

Exquisite Cuisine

Nothing says luxury quite like dining at an establishment that specializes in fine cuisine. Dining is at the heart of a luxurious vacation, so you should seek out the best places to eat. Exceptional dining experiences stand out and are easily remembered as highlights of a trip.

You want to locate restaurants that will give you a taste of the local culture, and combine that with the surroundings and ambience that you would expect from the most affluent dining establishments you can find.

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Now that you have a glimpse of how to travel in the fashion that the rich and famous enjoy, it is time to start planning your journey. Some of these suggestions may require that you save and budget for months ahead of your trip. Working with a travel agent can help you get the best possible rates on resorts, hotels and the like.

Wealthy travellers do not look at trip expenses as frivolously spending money; they understand that they are investing in a world-class experience that will forever live in the minds of both them and their travel companions.

Helpful Resources

Travel essentials:

• We LOVE this camera for our travel photography.
• For a cheap, easy and compact camera, we use this to vlog and take photographs. 
• We use this travel drone (but make sure to check drone laws in your chosen destination first). 
• This is our favourite travel Insurance because it covers so many activities and travel situations that could arise on longer trips but also offers year coverage.

What to pack

• No matter where we travel to, I always take these trusty hand sanitizers and a mini first aid kit. 
• We love these toiletry bags (especially great for smaller bathrooms) and choose a laptop bag like this as our hand luggage. 
• We keep our devices charged on long travel days with these lightweight battery packs and bring these worldwide travel adaptors on all our trips. 
• I still struggle not to overpack so stick to using an expandable suitcase like these and always take my trusty luggage scales to avoid being charged at the airport.