If there’s one person who deserves a luxury holiday, it’s definitely you. After all that hard work trying to build a career and a stable life, you truly deserve to treat yourself to a lavish vacation where you get to enjoy the best things in life.
But how exactly do you plan a luxurious holiday? Here are some tips:
Lock in your destination.
There are so many wonderful destinations around the world that could give you the perfect luxury vacation. From Australia to Dubai, choosing your destination will determine the rest of your experience. So make sure that you go for a destination that would fit the type of travel that you dream of. For instance, if you’re all about shopping, then Japan would be a great pick. If you want to be on the beach, head to the Maldives. If you want a mix of the city and the outback, take a trip to Australia.
Get those first-class seats.
When you talk about luxury travel, you either fly on a private jet or book first-class commercial seats. Now if that private jet is still out of the budget, going first class is the next best thing, especially if you’re going on a long-haul flight. No annoying seatmates here because you have a fully enclosed suite all to yourself. Your seat turns into a full-size bed with luxurious sheets, and you get to wear soft pyjamas while you sleep soundly during your flight. Of course, luxury includes a full-course fine dining meal with your food of choice, and you get to order all the food you want when you want them. And yes, you’ll be provided with brand-name toiletries to complete the experience. But the luxury doesn’t end after your flight because you’ll also get free airport transfers in a luxury car with your ticket.
Stay in full luxe at your hotel of choice.
You might have stayed in many five-star hotels during your trips. But you’ll surely be surprised at the level of luxury that’s still waiting out there for you—that’s if you’re willing to pay a premium for it. Instead of just any other luxury hotel, stay in one of the three best ones in the world—Aman Resorts, Four Seasons and the Ritz Carlton. In these hotels, you’re not only staying in a room. Instead, you’ll have your own villa or suite to make you feel at home during your holiday. But that’s not the only difference they offer. Here, you can enjoy pure luxury and privacy with people at your beck and call but still discreet enough to really give you time to enjoy. At these resorts, no request is too difficult. Whatever you ask, they will give it to you.
Don’t just book a tour, book a helicopter tour.
If you’re used to booking guided tours, bus tours and group tours during your trips, it’s time to change things up by experiencing the best way to see the city you’re visiting. For instance, if you’re in Australia, book a Sydney helicopter that will take you on a tour around the city. Just imagine being on a helicopter and seeing views from up there. No traffic, no delays—just pure fun. What could be better than that?
Book your own chauffeur.
Luxury travel means no public transportation or driving yourself around town. Instead, you should hire a private driver to make sure that you can explore the city easily and without having to deal with navigation yourself. Of course, a driver should come with a car and in this case, the choice will depend on your needs and preferences. The good thing is, there are a lot of private car companies that offer luxury cars in their fleet.
Dine only at the best restaurants.
When you’re doing luxury travel, you should only choose the best experiences, and that includes dining in Michelin-starred restaurants. While a lot of people say that they’re overrated, booking a dinner at one Michelin-starred restaurant will surely change your perspective on fine dining. Just make sure to book a table at least months before your trip since these fine dining restaurants can get easily booked.
Once everything is set, you can focus on packing for your luxury vacation. Depending on where you’re going, make sure to pack enough outfits to use for different occasions. A trick here is to plan your outfits ahead of time, so it’s easier to get dressed every day. You need to look good in photos, after all.
Luxury travel isn’t just a guilty pleasure, it’s your chance to treat yourself to some pampering after all the hard work you’ve done. So if you’re planning your luxury vacation in Australia, don’t forget to book a helicopter tour with us!
