The 10 Best Luxury Travel Destinations in the World
Ah! luxury travel destinations.
When it’s finally time for a vacation, make sure you do it right in a tasteful, exotic location. Unwind in palatial rooms, splendid suites, or in a beach house of an isolated archipelago. Nothing makes your holidays memorable like a sojourn in one of the most luxurious travel destinations in the world. Listed below are 10 of the world’s most luxurious vacation locations. Splash out and make the world your oyster!
1. City of Lights: Paris, France
Hôtel de Crillon
There is no better city to plan one of the most expensive vacation than the City of Lights. Synonymous with style and avant-garde fashion, the streets of Paris are always overflowing with art and beauty. It is also famous for exquisite gastronomy. Visitors will find a variety of delicate dishes such as soufflés, mousse, and pâté to satiate their palates. As the most visited city of the world, Paris has no dearth of luxurious accommodations. From the magnificent Four Seasons George V to palatial Hôtel de Crillon, there are endless options to make your stay in the city full of grandeur.
2. The Daughter of the Desert: Marrakech, Morocco
Riad Palais Sebban
Marrakech is a must-go travel destination for those interested in experiencing different cultures. With countless riads and forts turned into luxury boutiques, the city offers a dip in centuries-old culture with the best of modern amenities. The visitors can stay in a grand hotel like Palais Ronsard or in a restored riad like Riad Palais Sebban to get the taste of Marrakech with royal flamboyance. Outside the tranquil hammams and beautiful rooms, the Ochre City boasts exotic North African charm. Labyrinthine Medina decorated with colorful rugs and studded with architectural wonders like ancient Madrasa Ben Youssef and Saadian Tombs makes for a fun day trip. Located in close proximity to the great Sahara, it offers endless options for desert safaris and luxurious desert camps.
3. Fashion Capital of the World: Milan, Italy
Milan is elegance, fashion, beauty, and sophistication. The city is home to more than two dozen luxury hotels and even more prêt-à-porter fashion brands. Also known as “Factory of the Future”, it is a fast-paced metropolis where the money talks, creativity means business, and au courant outfits are an art form. With dishes like saffron risotto and cotoletta, the rich urban culture of the city is evident even in its gastronomy. Besides being a haven for a fashionista, the Moral City of Italy also offers an indelible experience to aesthetes and artists. Hosting the world’s most famous mural, The Last Supper and several iconic monuments, Milan never misses to create the most exquisite vacation for its visitors.
4. Pearl of the Orient: Honk Kong, China
The Peninsula, Grande Dame of the Far East
Coast in a Rolls Royce Phantom in the most exciting city of Imperial China and make a stay in a beautiful suite with commanding views of Victoria Harbor. Nothing can top that kind of classic opulence. The Peninsula Hong Kong offers a surreal aerial view of the city, skyscrapers, the harbor, picturesque Dragon’s Back, and Wan Chai with its helicopter services. Indulge in fine dining at elite restaurants of the city. Get a table booked in the 26-seater French restaurant, Twenty Six by Liberty or taste authentic Japanese cuisine at Wagyumafia.
5. The City: London, United Kingdom
Harrods Shopping Emporium
From mellowed down, urbane hotel designed with an artistic minimalism to historic hotels with opulent private suites, London offers it all to its elite travelers. One can travel in style with chauffeur-driven luxury cars offered to guests by hotels or those provided by the car hire companies in the city. This means that while a stay in The Ritz means exploring London in a Rolls Royce Phantom, one could hire their own stretch limo to coast around with class. The vibrant and dramatic theatres of West End, elaborate shopping experience at Harrods, and an adrenaline-gushing helicopter tour will make The City an extravagant choice for anyone seeking an over-the-top vacation.
6. the Romantic Island: Tahiti, French Polynesia
Looking to go to a magical land far, far away? Spend a week in the luxury beach resorts of French Polynesia. Tahiti welcomes its guests with emerald green water, coconut trees, serenity, and luxurious resorts. Wake up to the scenic beauty of the Pacific Ocean, dive into it, explore it on a private boat, go tube towing, jet skiing, and snorkeling among sharks. Ditch French Polynesia resorts for a night to spend it on a luxurious sunset cruise, touring the stars and decoding constellations with a glass of expensive Champagne. Quiet and intimate with exciting water sports, Tahiti is romantic, thrilling, and calming at the same time. The island is the perfect getaway from noisy cities and loud, fast-paced metropolitans.
7. Helen of the West Indies: Saint Lucia, Caribbean
Ladera Resort
Unwind on the beaches of Saint Lucia. Home of some of the best Caribbean beach resorts, the island is truly a dream destination. The picturesque beauty of its verdant mountains and clear water is incomparable. However, that is not all. The island makes for an unforgettable, extravagant vacation with a number of upscale resorts that are well-equipped to provide top-notch amenities. At Saint Lucia, you holiday no less than a Hollywood celebrity or business tycoon. Excluded from the rest of the world, Saint Lucia is an intimate vacation destination which makes for a tranquil sojourn or a romantic getaway. Rejuvenate in a spa, swim, sail, dance, hike, bike, ride a horse, dive, snorkel, and party; the island has it all.
8. Sin City: Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas
No list of glamorous travel destinations is ever complete without Las Vegas – one of the most expensive vacation spots. It is the place for those seeking a spoiling, epic travel experience. A concoction of glinting stores, elaborate hotels, big-budget casino sports, pop music, A-rated shows, and non-stop entertainment, the Sin City promises oodles of indulgence. The no rule, no regulation territory leaves room for lots of unpredicted fun. After all, what can one predict in a city with a slogan that says ‘What happens here stays here’! A number of fine-dining restaurants provide a spectrum of flavors, making the city another great find for a gourmand on a pilgrimage. It is recommended to plan a visit to Las Vegas around the scheduled music concert of your favorite pop diva to be able to truly exploit the depth of Vegas entertainment and your wallet.
9. Necker Island, British Virgin Islands
Necker Island
Go Obama for the next vacation and book a whole island! That is what Necker Island offers. Sir Richard Branson’s exquisite home and a select location for holidays, Necker is a cozy, adventurous, and rejuvenating 74-acre site that is completely private; where not even the ghost of work could follow. This luxury resort is open for 34 guests at a time. The Great House has eleven rooms, while an additional Balinese-style house named Leha Lo offers more space and a panoramic view of the sea. The Turtle Beach on this island is the sweet spot to watch sunset, dine under the starry night sky, and sip wine. There are a number of on-water, underwater, and on-land activities that will make every second on this Paradise count.
10. Venice of the East: Udaipur, India
The Oberoi Udaivilas
With its environs soaked in royal history, Udaipur is a dip into opulence and pomp. There is not a better way to arrive at Udaipur than via Maharajas’ Express aka Palace on Wheels, one of the most luxurious trains in the world. Jeweled with resplendent palaces, forts, gardens and ostentatious hotels, the City of Lakes is an imposing travel destination. Once dubbed as ‘the most romantic spot on the continent of India’ by James Tod, the British administrator, the city continues to impress its guests with intimate ambiance and stately etiquette. Privately tour the city on a boat, watch sunrise from a boat, enjoy dinner on beautifully lit promenade, and lunch on Lake Pichola. Make a stay in one of the superior accommodations to enjoy the best luxury vacation.
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