Which Type of Luxury Holiday is Right for You?

Luxury travel is an experience that plenty of people dream of. It’s more than just a holiday; it’s a chance to enjoy the finest activities, dining opportunities and accommodation options that a destination has to offer, culminating in a truly unforgettable trip.

There are a range of benefits to luxury travel, from the exclusivity of the holiday to the elevated level of service you’ll receive. These benefits are unrivalled no matter what type of luxury travel experience you choose, meaning that everyone can enjoy an indulgent trip however they like to spend their time.

If you’re thinking about booking a luxury holiday, whether to treat yourself or celebrate a special occasion, you’ve got plenty of options. Here are some of the top trips that we recommend.

Island Escape

For many people, holidays don’t get more luxurious than escaping to an island for a trip where sunbathing, swimming in the sea and sipping a variety of cocktails are the main things on the agenda. Whether you opt for an all-inclusive package at a beach resort or book a private beachfront villa or even an overwater bungalow, these types of holidays are the perfect opportunity to really relax.

You’ve got a lot of different choices when it comes to this type of luxury holiday, with everything from particularly inclusive gay Caribbean resorts and adults-only private islands to modern villas with their own staff and secret beaches. Island escapes are a great choice if you’re planning a romantic getaway with your partner, but they can also be a brilliant trip for families with younger children who can travel outside of school holidays, or groups of friends who want a laid-back holiday.

The Caribbean is one of the most popular choices for an island vacation, particularly Barbados, Antigua, Saint Vincent, Saint Lucia, and the Bahamas archipelago. But you’ve also got places like Ibiza and Mallorca in the Mediterranean, along with the Croatian Dalmatian islands and all of Greece’s islands. Or, if you’d rather do something more remote, consider a trip to somewhere like Fiji or even the Galapagos Islands. 

Wellness Retreat

Nothing says luxury like a holiday that is spent focusing on wellness and restoration. If you’re looking to plan a trip that leaves you feeling revived, relaxed and ready to return home with a new lease of life, a wellness retreat should be at the top of your travel bucket list.

Wellness means different things to different people. You might want to spend your time on a yoga retreat where you attend classes every day, or you might choose a weekend at a spa where you simply float between treatments and restorative meals. You might even decide on a trip where spiritual and mental wellness is a priority, whether that means attending a silent retreat, visiting significant sites, or practising a new way of living whilst you’re away.

Luxury wellness holidays are available across a wide range of destinations, so it’s easy to plan a trip even if you’ve only got a couple of days free and can’t travel very far. Look for yoga and fitness retreats, spa weekends and wellness travel resorts, and get ready to indulge in a kind of luxury that will have you booking your next holiday as soon as you return.

African Safari

You might not think of luxury when you first think about a safari holiday. After all, you’re spending your time camping in the wild, exploring the bush by day and getting up close and personal with nature. Surely, you can’t enjoy a luxury experience on a safari?

Well, you’d be surprised. In fact, plenty of safari tours are luxurious travel experiences, ensuring the guests have an exceptional stay whilst they’re exploring beautiful landscapes and spending time with rare animals. Safari camps are kitted out with exquisite accommodations that include all kinds of luxury features, catering includes gourmet menus, and your safari experience ensures that comfort and relaxation are a priority.

Africa safari holidays are a fantastic luxury option for couples and families, with travellers of all ages easily finding something to love about game drives, bush walks, and spending days surrounded by wildlife. Destinations like Tanzania, Botswana and Kenya are classic choices for a luxury safari holiday, but you can also enjoy this travel experience in places like Rwanda, Namibia and Uganda, where national parks are likely to be quieter.

Yacht Charter

If you’re looking for a luxury travel experience that allows you to see multiple destinations and spend lots of time outdoors, a yacht charter is a fantastic idea. With no need to worry about steering and handling a boat yourself, enjoy spending your days cutting through the waves or bobbing about in bays, enjoying the privacy of your own vessel.

Yachts can range in size from intimate 2-bedroom boats to incredibly luxurious vessels with multiple sun decks and plenty of space for groups of travellers. You’ve got a lot of different options to choose from when it comes to picking your yacht, and then can also decide whether you just want a skipper to manage navigation or if you’d like additional staff to handle things like catering as well.

This type of luxury holiday can be great if you’re celebrating a special occasion, as there’s something really grand about having a whole boat to yourself and it certainly makes for a memorable trip. Places like the south coast of France or Italy are great for yacht charters, or you can make the most of being captain of your own vessel and explore islands in Croatia, Greece or the Canaries.

When it comes to choosing the best type of luxury holiday for you, think about what you’re hoping to get out of the trip. Do you want to lean into the luxurious experiences on offer and spend your time relaxing and socialising? Or do you want to make the most of an exclusive experience and try something new?

If you fall in the first category, a wellness retreat or a trip to a luxurious island resort will be just the ticket. If you’re looking for a uniquely memorable experience, chartering a yacht or taking part in a safari will suit you perfectly.