There can be the only thing better than traveling – and that is luxury traveling. If you overestimated the cost of travel while saving for it or got some extra cash before travel, you can invest this money in your travel plans and make it luxurious.
The destination doesn’t matter here. You can upgrade the experience anywhere you’re headed. Here’s how you can turn any travel plans into luxury travel plans:
Start the luxury travel right by booking first or business class tickets. Depending on the airline you choose, business class can come with many different amenities. However, all airlines provide luxurious seating for first and business class passengers. You will find the seats much roomy and capable of turning into a bed when added with a footstool. You will be served better food, with a variety of options and a bottomless drinks bar.
If you want to rest and relax as much as you want to discover new places on your travels, experiencing a 5-Star hotel can be the right choice for you. Five-star hotels not only provide luxurious rooms with excellent furnishings and services to their guests, but they also provide luxurious in-house amenities such as bars, restaurants, swimming pools, spas, gyms, and sauna, among many others.
Every aspect of your travel will become luxurious if you choose to stay in a five-star hotel. You will get to sleep on massive soft beds with the most comfortable bedding. The private bathrooms will be stocked with the softest towels and luxurious soaps, and other toiletries. You may also receive flowers, welcome drinks, and chocolates, along with unpacking services, private room check-in and full-time butler services.
If you have an international driving license, there’s no better place to spend money than renting a car. Renting a car will let you experience a foreign city in a way that no travel agency or guides can deliver and will give you the luxury of independence in a new place. You will be able to roam around the city as you please or even go for out of city drives. You will also be able to experience how your travel destination feels like a city to inhabit.
If you cannot stay at a luxury hotel, you can certainly visit one at its bar or restaurant. Most luxury hotel bars and restaurants provide local cuisines in the most fantastic of ways. If you’re big on trying new cuisines and plan on trying local street food, you will be able to compare the luxury hotels’ take on the local food culture and experience the same cuisine differently.
Every culture has its techniques and methods of roasting the coffee beans and brewing the coffee. If you’re a coffee enthusiast, you are sure to love sipping on some new coffee flavors. You can also buy some great local coffee at these classes and bring them home as souvenirs. You can always get unique coffee blends delivered to your home if you run out, such as Ethiopian or Brazilian coffee beans.
Taking guided tours are a great way to explore a new place. However, public guided tours stick to their schedule. They stop at a limited number of sites only, and that too for a limited duration. If you want to explore the sites at your destination on your terms, hiring a private guide can be an excellent luxury travel experience for you.
Unlike public guided tours, a private guide will get a vehicle of your choice. They will also pick you up from the hotel and make sure you’re comfortable for the travel with snacks and drinks of choice. They will also customize their existing guided tour plans as per your preferences. They may also be able to show you around lesser-known places and get you through exclusive entrances.
Shopping is a significant part of any travel plan. There can be so much for one to bring home, from local bazaars to antique markets and luxurious brands. However, you have to be mindful of shopping according to the available space in your suitcases and the weight you’ll be allowed on your flight back home.
Instead of buying too many little things, you can choose to have a luxury travel experience by shopping for luxurious local brands. However, don’t go for luxurious international brands that have outlets all over the world. Look for local, hand-made specialty products that you can only find at your travel destination.
In the end, remember that luxury travel can mean different things to different people. Don’t be shy to define luxury travel for yourself, and if you ever find it overwhelming, don’t hesitate in taking some help from the professionals.
