The word 'luxury' is often over-used by the travel industry. In fact, true luxury travel holidays are still quite a niche market. Luxury holidays (the ones where even the tiniest details are thought about, and nothing is too much trouble for the discerning tourist) can range from staying at exclusive hotels to spa breaks at boutique properties and beautiful chalets in the Alps.

1. What is a Luxury holiday?
The word ‘luxury’ is often over-used by the
travel industry. In fact, true luxury travel
holidays are still quite a niche market. Luxury
holidays (the ones where even the tiniest
details are thought about, and nothing is too
much trouble for the discerning tourist) can
range from staying at exclusive hotels to spa
breaks at boutique properties and beautiful
chalets in the Alps. This type of holiday is
more often than not tailor-made to suit clients’
requirements, rather than a standard ‘package’
trip.
And the beauty of the tailor-made solution is that you can have exactly what you want, when
you want, for however long to you like. There really is nothing more luxury than that.
Both families and couples alike choose luxury holiday companies to travel the world and
ensure that every detail is taken care of. As such, high-end tour operators like Abercrombie &
Kent, Scott Dunn and Tropical Sky, employ well-travelled experts (rather than standard sales
teams) to advise on destination choice and itinerary details.
Affluent families with young children often opt for the
comfort and relaxation of luxury villa holidays in
Europe. In this case food, drink and childcare are
provided so that parents can, for once, truly relax and
not have to think about a thing. Companies that offer
luxury villa holidays in Europe include Inghams,
Resorts In Luxury, Scott Dunn and Villa World, all of
which offer substantial portfolios.
Many couples decide that the time to really splash out
on luxury travel is their honeymoon. The Maldives
features many 5 star properties on its beautiful islands. These are a very popular choice with
honeymooners and couples alike.
You’ll find luxury in the most unlikely of places, too.
For instance, who would have thought that camping
could be uber-chic and brimming with luxury? Ol Seki
Safari Camp in Kenya is a great example. Or how
about the Desert Nights Camp in Oman’s desert for
luxury travel with a difference.
Talking of luxury travel, you can even enjoy fine living
on the move when you board a luxury Houseboat in
India’s backwaters. Or how about panoramic luxury
with unlimited mountain views somewhere like Leti 360.
Wherever in the world you want to travel, whether to a city or the middle of the Himalayas,
there will be a wide range of luxury holidays and hotels to choose from. These days, even a
safari or a camp in the desert can exude luxury and fabulous creature comforts. The only
really difficult part is choosing where to go!
- By Kate Ransby
View Source: Scott Dunn – Luxury Travel & Luxury Villa Holidays