Make 2025 your best year yet by indulging in one of these epic luxury vacations. From solo sailing around tropical islands and glamping in the wilderness to extended stints in niche wellness escapes, these experiences promise to be unforgettable.
- Tailored sailing
See your destination from a unique perspective on a tailored sailing trip. You can charter a private vessel or build a yacht customised to your needs and explore rivers or the shoreline at leisure. This is an intimate way to discover lesser-visited parts of your destination and embrace authentic local culture over the overcrowded tourist traps.
Some of the most beautiful sailing spots for yachts include:
- The Caribbean
- French Riviera
- Greek Islands
- French Polynesia
- Great rail journeys
Another leisurely way to journey through remote landscapes is to take one of the world’s greatest rail journeys. These range from short but spectacular routes such as the passage through the Canadian Rockies on the Rocky Mountaineer to multi-day heritage rides where luxury knows no bounds like the iconic Orient Express. Sit back and relax in style as you watch stunning views shift outside the carriage window.
- Escorted tours
Get in-depth insights into unfamiliar destinations on escorted tours led by experienced guides. Chauffeured from location to location and led around each attraction, you will feel comfortable and confident even in chaotic countries that can be intimidating such as India or China.
You can join a group tour to meet like-minded travelers and ride in style on a large bus operated by a driver-guide crew, or book a private guide and vehicle for peace and greater flexibility. Having someone else in charge of running your itinerary leaves you free to enjoy your experience to the fullest without the usual stresses.
- Rural glamping
Experience the magic of living in the great outdoors without the inconvenience and discomfort of camping. The best rural glamping experiences can reach the height of luxury and enable you to immerse in nature and truly unwind.
Stay on the border of a national park in a high-end African safari lodge and spend your days riding through the wilderness in a premium 4×4. Retreat to a log cabin by a remote lake or high in the mountains and dedicate your time to hiking, biking and taking in the glorious views. Sleep under the Northern Lights in an updated igloo or relax on a ranch full of culinary delights.
- Niche wellness retreat
Restore your mental or physical well-being at a wellness retreat in a narrow niche. Rather than staying at a general health resort, this enables you to hone in on your problems for easy and effortless healing.
Consider staying at a silent retreat and devote time to reading, meditation and quiet contemplation. Uncover ancient holistic healing secrets at an Ayurveda resort. Nourish your body with a week-long yoga course or detox with a dietician.