How the 1% Travels: Uber-Expensive Hotel Packages

While most people plan nice vacations in advance, and with a budget in mind, there is no time like the present for the wealthiest one-percent of the population to immerse themselves in a lavish getaway. The elites of social class are always caught taking the time to indulge in the world's most extravagant resorts. These limitless packages provide the perfect escape for those who are traveling without a budget, or travel inspiration for those saving up for the trip of a lifetime.

The Mansion at Casa Madrona | Sausalito, California

The Mansion at Casa Madrona is now offering an exclusive retreat package that will make The Mansion yours for 30 days. Business or pleasure, The Mansion at Casa Madrona offers the ideal location for your next retreat – whether it be for a luxurious family reunion, staycation honeymoon or executive retreat.

The Month Long Retreat Package includes:

- Exclusive use of 11 –bedroom Mansion for thirty day stay. Accommodates up to 24 people per night.
- Private check-in experience.
- Guests receive signature welcome amenity upon arrival.
- Daily breakfast.
- Use of 5,000 sq ft master residence, the Alexandrite Suite, for VIPs and special events.
- Wine bar stocked weekly with special Napa and Sonoma wines
- 9-panel media wall
- Private Office and Gym
- Use of meeting space that accommodates up to 65 people with stunning views of Richardson Bay. State of the art audio visual equipment is included.
- Use of Mercedes ML350 Bluetec with driver.
- Up to four BBQ events on the deck of Alexandrite Suite for up to 65 people with private chef.
- Yacht excursion on Richardson Bay with up to three private day sails per week.
- Complimentary bikes for exploring Sausalito.
- Photographer for special events.
- 24 hour concierge services.

With this package, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy the 11 bedroom Mansion privately, for $500,000 for the thirty entire 30 days. Book your retreat at the waterfront Mansion and experience the luxury of The Mansion at Casa Madrona for a full 30 days.

Price of package: $500,000



The Ritz-Carlton New York | Central Park, New York

The over-the-top Proposal in the Park package at The Ritz-Carlton, Central Park includes overnight accommodations in The Ritz-Carlton Suite, roundtrip airport transfers via Rolls Royce, Horse and Carriage ride to a secluded picnic set up for two in Central Park by the hotel's dedicated “Picnic Concierge”, a gourmet picnic lunch specially-designed for the couple by Executive Chef Mark Arnao, a plush Blanket, embroidered with the couples' soon-to-be shared last name, a photographer to capture the proposal, a timeless picture frame created in Asprey's hallmarked sterling silver to house the Engagement Photo (valued at $645), private consultation at The Boutiques for an exclusive Bouvet Grooms watch (valued at $75,000), 90 minute couples massage at La Prairie Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, private sessions with the award-winning Sommelier, for Wedding day wine selection and tastings and an Asprey's “GMT Traveller Bag” in sided bullskin leather is stylish yet durable and ready to carry throughout the very first travels as a married couple (valued at $4,600).

For those wishing to invite their family and friends to join in the celebration and be there after the proposal takes place, there is an add-on option of renting out the 21st floor for an additional $8,000 per night (12 extra rooms in total).

Price of package: Starting at $150,000 per night



Beaver Creek | Beaver Creek, Colorado

This winter, Beaver Creek pulls out all the stops with the ultimate White Glove Winter Package! Visitors can treat themselves and three guests and experience a ski vacation that will spoil them for anywhere else. With every detail attended to and amenities ranging from first class airfare, a private helicopter transport and private car to deliver guests to an on-mountain cabin all their own, there is no better place to experience the vacation of a lifetime than at Beaver Creek. Guests are encouraged to embrace the finer things in mountain life with this unforgettable vacation package valued at $50,000 (All package items subject to availability). Please see package details below. For those looking to learn more about this luxury offer, Prima Concierge (877.774.6223) is available to answer all questions and/or book reservations.

The White Glove treatment features:

- Four Epic Passes, providing skiing and snowboarding privileges at 26 resorts in four countries.
- Arrival in style with first-class, round-trip airfare* to Eagle Airport (EGE) from anywhere in the lower 48 states.
- At the airport, board a private helicopter* and fly from the EGE to the base of Beaver Creek Mountain.
- Spend five nights at the on-mountain, privateTrappers Cabin with a personal “Cabin Keeper” concierge and chef.
- Upon arrival, you will receive a “welcome to Beaver Creek ski apparel package” including items from Helly Hansen and Smartwool.
- Participate in Golden Ticket First Tracks before the mountain opens to the public and enjoy private ski lessons with a Ski School Ambassador from our Ivy League of Ski Schools.
- A ski concierge will deliver Gold Club ski rentals and fit your boots.
- After a day on the slopes, a spa treatment will alleviate all aches and pains before a starlight snow cat tour to dinner at Beano's Cabin.
- Other activities and amenities include a private snowshoe tour and picnic, private on mountain lunch, gourmet dinner at SaddleRidge Restaurant and more.

Price of package: $50,000



Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel & Spa | Mallorca, Spain

Stay at the luxurious Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel & Spa in the unspoiled northwest coast of the island. Choose from one of the unique suites, The Lighthouse Suite, The Observatory Suite and Mar Blau Suite, which all offer stylish and unique design, complete with unparalleled views over the Mediterranean sea.

Fly in style in a deluxe Pro Sky operated private jet from Dubai, Moscow or London and enjoy a relaxing Talise Spa treatment on your own balcony overlooking the sea or the vast Tramuntana Mountain Range, UNESCO heritage site. Savour the best local seafood prepared by the hotel Chef in your own barbeque before setting off to sail in a 1932 beautifully restored Goletta. End your day in style with a sumptuous dinner in the privacy of your suite cooked by your own private Chef for the night, with a selection of temptations from the Luxury Dining menu; from Iranian Beluga OOO to Soller prawns, Lobster and French Oysters.

Price of package: $20,000 USD, available through November 2015



Washington School House | Park City, Utah

An exclusive downtown Park City boutique hotel where you can expect… well, the unexpected. Built as a school in 1889, Washington School House has just graduated to a new level of luxury with the completion of its stunning renovation. The intimate, twelve-room hotel offers an easy buyout option for the luxury travelers providing groups with so much more than a hotel stay. With an intimate and cozy spa, the Washington School House offers an exclusive luxury retreat for each generation of a family to feel at home for up to 34 people. Tailored off-site activities include fly-fishing, skiing, museums, hiking, snowshoeing, dogsledding and more. The property includes a private meeting room, 24 hour concierge and private chef available any time of year and the WSH team is there to ensure the activities inspire and engage family bonding in one of the world's most beautiful and luxurious mountain locations. Guests start the day with WSH's signature Hearty Mountain Breakfast served on site by the private chef. Enjoy gourmet pack lunches or private dining by the pool or in house. Family members can also indulge in customized spa treatments and fill the remainder of their day exploring all of Park City's premier activities, which can be customized to match each family's desires and planned by hotel staff.

Price of package: 10 Days, $60,000 (from now until mid-oct) Rates vary upon the season