As the term “luxury travel” continues to be defined and transformed, Pursuitist presents the latest trends, innovations and topics in high-end travel experiences for the affluent consumer. Today, we present our forecast of the emerging luxury travel trends for 2016.
Luxury travel is about more than sipping martinis beside the pool, it’s the essence of adventure, the spirit of exploration and the chance to indulge in truly unique experiences. Whether it’s absorbing your soul in cultural celebrations, stepping into exotic new lands or drifting across the seven seas to explore new pastures, luxury travel in the modern world now comes with a dash of excitement. Linger on the finer side of life with these gorgeous travel trends that are making luxury vacations magical once more.
Bucket list adventures
Travel can change your life; it has the ability to open doors and to ignite your senses. Travel can inspire, delight and show you another side to humanity in a way that can stay with you until the very end. Bucket list travel is all about pushing your own unique boundaries, embracing the adventure spirit and stepping out to face your own unknown.
Whether it’s feasting your eyes upon the mythical figures of Easter Island, padding softly through the marble corridors of the Taj Mahal or sky diving over the Great Barrier Reef with Sunshine Coast tours, these are the adventures that make our time on earth something to hold and to treasure.
Fleeting getaways
Busy young entrepreneurs may find it difficult to break away for long lounging vacations yet can achieve their luxury fill in a matter of days. The fleeting getaway allows you to step onboard your private jet charter and be whisked away to exotic locations without the fuss. Jet from the fast paced streets of cosmopolitan Hong Kong to the tantalizing Forbidden City in Beijing, hop across the continent from New York to the vine tangled bliss of a weekend escape to the Napa Valley, or discover mesmerizing Spanish flair and Michelin star feasts on the shores of San Sebastian. The fleeting getaway is the very essence of the jet set lifestyle.
Festive travel
Festive travel allows you to explore the sights and the sounds of the world in an unforgettable environment. Whether it’s dancing until dawn on the zesty streets of Rio during Carnival, watching flying dragons and drifting lanterns on Chinese New Year or being drenched in festivities at Durga Puja in India, these are memories that will last a lifetime. Asia is a smorgasbord of cultural fancy and eye catching festivities; the Hokkaido Snow Festival carves the world in pristine white whereas the Songkran Water Festival in Thailand will see you soaked to the bone by brightly painted elephants.
Photography tours
Live life behind the lens and capture the ever changing spirit of poetic landscapes and the flushed faces of locals with photography tourism. Cultural explorers will adore the chance to step out and find magic in every moment with first class vacations geared towards perfecting an artistic skill and building a portfolio of wonder. From the lavender infused fields of Provence to the cobbled streets that run along the Seine, old world Europe is the perfect place to duck down narrow alleys and to point and shoot in perfect style. With your own luxury jet charter, photograph amazing and remarkable destinations.
Luxury yacht charters
From the olive infused shores of the Mediterranean to the eerie emerald skies of the Northern Lights, luxury yacht charters can show you another side to the world. Imagine setting sail into a hazy horizon enveloped in complete serenity and sheer luxury. Spend mornings sipping champagne on the sun deck and afternoons stepping ashore to explore the blaze of worldly port cities. The beautiful Baltics, show stopping Alaska and the warmth of the Mediterranean are still making waves when it comes to divine destinations to explore on a luxury yacht charter.
Cultural charm
From the sweet scent of cigars in Cuba to hot air ballooning over the temples of Burma, cultural exploration is making the grade when it comes to luxury travel. Emerging destinations that are igniting the fires of wanderlust include the sweeping plains of Chile, the volcanic fires of Iceland and the rickety street stalls of Vietnam. Soaking up the sheer wonder of new and exotic cultures, tasting local palates and conversing with the colors of another world make for a truly memorable experience littered with luxury.
