The last two years have seen travel take a major hit. Countries shut down and deployed regulations that restricted the number of visitors they received considerably. Happily, restrictions are being lifted all the time and now traveling has become easier and more pleasurable.
Of course, to appreciate travel the only way to do it is in style. According to this article by Forbes, luxury travel is a trend that will be massive in 2022.
With this in mind, let’s look at luxury and expensive ways to travel.
Cruise Ship
Cruise ships have been on most people’s radar for years. Some love them and if this is your bag, you’ll be pleased to know that luxury cruise ships are being commissioned all the time such as the Seven Seas Explorer which is a $450 million USD luxury cruise ship. This baby can carry 750 passengers and features artwork from Picasso.
Cruise ships are like a sailing luxury resort and feature gymnasiums, luxury spas, and massage and onboard entertainment as the ship plows the seas taking you to exotic locations.
Private Flight
Another luxury mode of travel is flight. You can charter a plane and be travelling to the other side of the world in minutes thanks to apps such as JetApp. Private flight is coming into its own as you can avoid a lot of the hassle of checking in and out of airports as clearance is done either before you fly or while you’re in flight.
Private flight brings other advantages such as landing in unconventional airports and airstrips. This can save a lot of time catching connecting flights or to and from a hotel. Chauffeur-driven options are also available, as are inflight meals prepared by a trained catering crew rather than the standard package deals.
If you can afford it, the private flight is the option to go for to avoid a lot of airport hassles and other wonderful things such as flight delays. But, one thing that cannot be said about private flights is compensation for flight delays or cancellation, unlike some major airlines like Delta, American & United that has a robust compensation policy in-place, in case their domestic or international flights get canceled due to any untoward reason. Here, you can consult with expert flight delay compensation advisors like airadvisor.com for more information.
Motorhome
Although motorhomes are synonymous with travel on the cheap it is possible to upgrade and go from hippy wagon to a luxury yacht-like truck. The eleMMent Palazzo Superior has a space-age look and will set you back $3million USD.
For your $3mil, you get a rainwater-driven spa and shower, luxury fixtures, and fittings including a 40inch state-of-the-art TV, heated floors, and a clear roof for starlight gazing at night.
Perhaps the most used feature will be the four-meter couch right next to the bar. Can’t think why this feature is so popular!
Train
Luxury train travel is not new but as new routes are developed across the world, it is something that is catching on thanks to the romantic element it adds to any trip. One of the newest is the Maharajas Express which travels across India.
The train can carry over 80 passengers in elegant bedroom-type cabins. If you want to go luxury large, go for the presidential suite that puts an entire carriage at your disposal.
There are four classes of cabin and two dining cars one of which is exclusive. Tickets start at $3850 USD. All aboard.
If you can travel in luxury this year!