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Top 10 Most Awesome Holidays You Can Get

 

Here are ten truly luxurious holiday experiences for 2025, complete with costs and dazzling descriptions of what you’ll enjoy on each trip. From private island escapes to safari chic and super-luxe train journeys—this is high-end travel at its finest. 

Followed by the ten most luxurious - but probably unobtainable - holiday ideas for the super wealthy - permission to dream granted! 

 

 

1. NIHI Sumba, Indonesia 🌴

  • Cost: From US $2,250–2,700/night for two

  • Highlights: A 567‑acre private jungle-and-beach estate with just 27 villas each boasting a plunge pool. Known as “the world’s best resort,” offers equine wellness therapy, yoga, surf lessons, organic farm-to-table cuisine, and barefoot gourmet luxury 

 

 

2. White Desert Antarctica Expedition

  • Cost: US $30,000–200,000 per person for 5–7 nights

  • Highlights: Fly into a luxury ice camp, stay in heated domes, encounter penguin rookeries, and visit the South Pole. Total exclusivity in one of Earth’s most remote places .

 

 

3. Le Grand Tour by Belle Époque Train, France

  • Cost: £7,000 (~US $8,800) per person for 6 nights

  • Highlights: Journey through Champagne, Burgundy, the Alps, and Loire Valley—stay in elegant cabins with private baths, dine in gourmet carriages, and explore vineyards, châteaux, and markets 

 

 

4. La Dolce Vita Orient Express Train

  • Cost: Estimated US $10,000+ per person for multi-night itineraries in 2025

  • Highlights: A revived luxury sleeper train running across Italy, offering fine dining, art deco cabins, and immersive Italian-land wonders on the rails 

 

 

5. Ritz‑Carlton Reserve, Red Sea Project, Saudi Arabia

  • Cost: Around US $3,400/night per villa

  • Highlights: Located on a private island, each villa features a plunge pool and crescent‑moon bay views. Highlights include scuba diving, cultural tours, and architectural design by Foster + Partners.

 

 

6. Milaidhoo, Maldives – Luxury Overwater Experience

  • Cost: £8,199 (~US $10,200) per person for 7 nights

  • Highlights: Private overwater villas with plunge pools, Indian Ocean dining, spa treatment over hazy turquoise seas, and sunset cruises.

 

 

7. The Ritz‑Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands

  • Cost: £5,999 (~US $7,500) per person for 7 nights, half‑board

  • Highlights: Sleek beachfront and overwater suites with personal butlers, marine-centric experiences, wellness treatments, and private island adventures.

 

 

8. Shangri‑La Rasa Sayang, Penang/Malaysia

  • Cost: Approx. £1,317 (~US $1,600) per person for 9 nights B&B including flights

  • Highlights: Elegant colonial-style beachfront resort with world-class spa, Michelin-quality dining, and optional golf & jungle tours.

 

 

9. Carlisle Bay, Antigua

  • Cost: £4,229 (~US $5,200) per person for 7 nights, half‑board & flights

  • Highlights: Beachfront luxury with spa, boutique marina, calm water activities, farm-to-table cuisine, and locally inspired music sessions .

 

 

10. Safari & Island Split – South Africa & Mauritius

  • Cost: ~£4,225 (~US $5,200) for a 15-night combined safari and Mauritius beach stay

  • Highlights: Big-5 game drives in luxury lodges, followed by indulgent beach resorts—poolside dining, spa treatments, and snorkeling coral gardens .

 

🤩 Which One Fits Your Dream Wallet?

  • Want barefoot luxury in an untouched jungle? Go NIHI Sumba.

  • Seeking out-of-this-world exclusivity? Choose White Desert Antarctica.

  • Fancy whisking yourself through France or Italy in Belle Epoque style? Jump aboard the Grand Tour train or Orient Express.

  • Prefer island indulgence? Dive into the Red Sea Reserve, Maldives masterpieces, or Antiguan elegance.

  • Want a combo? Pair a South African safari with a Mauritian escape.

  • Looking for value with polish? The Shangri‑La option delivers luxury without yacht-level prices.

 

 

Luxury travel in 2025 isn’t just about where you go — it’s how you go, who greets you, and what memories you make. Each of these escapes delivers once-in-a-lifetime experiences, crafted for those with the taste (and the means) to enjoy them.

 

Top 10 Ultimate Luxury Holidays You Can Actually Book

If you’re already living the jet-set lifestyle—then a standard week in Tenerife just isn’t going to cut it. From Antarctic adventures to private island getaways, here are the world’s most exclusive luxury holidays and what you can expect from each surreal experience.

 

 

1. White Desert – Antarctica

Cost: From $65,000 per person
Highlights:

  • Fly in on a private jet from Cape Town, landing on a blue-ice runway.

  • Stay in futuristic, solar-powered “pods” designed for both luxury and eco-stewardship.

  • Activities include ice climbing, fat biking across the snow, and visiting the geographic South Pole.

  • See emperor penguins up close at Atka Bay, accompanied by expert guides and photographers.

  • Gourmet meals and wines served at a location that few humans have ever stepped foot on.

You’ll feel like: A Bond villain in retirement who’s swapped evil for eco.

 

 

2. Private Island Stay at North Island, Seychelles

Cost: Around $100,000 per week for a couple
Highlights:

  • Stay in a 5,000-square-foot beachfront villa with your own plunge pool and dedicated butler.

  • Dine wherever you choose—on the beach, in the forest, or under the stars.

  • Scuba dive in crystal-clear waters, snorkel with turtles, or explore by sea kayak.

  • Enjoy barefoot luxury with complete privacy—guests have included George Clooney and Prince William.

  • A full spa menu and daily yoga sessions to ease you into island time.

You’ll feel like: Royalty who just bought a slice of paradise.

 

 

3. Aman Private Jet Tour – Global Journey

Cost: From $150,000 per person (21 days)
Highlights:

  • Travel the world on a private jet stopping at Aman resorts in Bhutan, Japan, Indonesia, Morocco, and more.

  • Each destination includes immersive cultural experiences, private tours, and exclusive access.

  • Enjoy Michelin-starred cuisine onboard and at every stop, plus spa treatments and butler service.

  • Explore temples, deserts, remote beaches and jungles with zero crowds.

You’ll feel like: The most important person on the planet—and you probably are.

 

 

4. The Brando – Tetiaroa, French Polynesia

Cost: Around $20,000 per week for a couple
Highlights:

  • Stay in the eco-conscious luxury resort originally built by Marlon Brando.

  • Enjoy lagoon views, overwater spa treatments, and gourmet meals by Michelin-starred chefs.

  • Go paddleboarding, snorkeling, or take a guided atoll tour with a marine biologist.

  • Every villa has its own private pool, direct beach access and lush seclusion.

You’ll feel like: A movie star hiding from the paparazzi on the world’s most beautiful island.

 

 

5. Safari by Private Jet – Africa

Cost: From $85,000 per person (10-14 days)
Highlights:

  • Jet between Botswana, Kenya, Rwanda and South Africa in total comfort.

  • Stay in the most exclusive safari lodges, including Singita, andBeyond and Wilderness Safaris.

  • See the Big Five, gorillas in Rwanda, and elephants in the Okavango Delta—all with top conservation guides.

  • Dine by lantern-light under the stars or on a deck overlooking the savannah.

You’ll feel like: Indiana Jones with five-star taste and a jet.

 

 

6. Space Perspective – Edge of Space Flight

Cost: $125,000 per seat
Highlights:

  • Launch in a pressurised capsule attached to a space balloon, rising 100,000 feet.

  • Watch the curvature of Earth and blackness of space while sipping champagne.

  • Eight passengers max, complete with reclining seats, Wi-Fi and a bar.

  • Touchdown is gentle, and you even get a commemorative flight suit and photos.

You’ll feel like: An astronaut who skipped astronaut school.

 

 

7. Skiing in Courchevel 1850 – Chalet Les Bruxellois

Cost: $100,000+ per week
Highlights:

  • Ultra-luxury 7-bedroom chalet with cinema, spa, pool, gym and wine cellar.

  • Private chef, driver and ski-in/ski-out location in Europe’s most glam ski town.

  • Off-slope options include dog sledding, helicopter rides and Michelin-starred dining.

  • Chanel and Louis Vuitton stores are just around the corner.

You’ll feel like: James Bond with a lift pass.

 

 

8. Luxury Yacht Charter – Amalfi Coast

Cost: From $200,000+ per week
Highlights:

  • Charter a 50m+ superyacht with private chef, crew, jetskis and onboard sommelier.

  • Wake up to views of Positano, dine at sea, swim in hidden coves, and dock in Capri.

  • Personalised itinerary includes island hopping, wine tasting and behind-the-scenes access to top restaurants.

You’ll feel like: A billionaire with impeccable taste and sea legs.

 

 

9. Overwater Bungalow at The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort

Cost: Around $30,000 per week for a couple
Highlights:

  • Infinity pools over the turquoise lagoon, personal butler service, and spa treatments with ocean views.

  • Marine activities include diving with manta rays, jet-surfing and coral restoration.

  • Dine in a beachfront shack one night and a treetop restaurant the next.

You’ll feel like: A mermaid that married well.

 

 

10. Highland Castle Buyout – Scotland

Cost: From $40,000 per week
Highlights:

  • Rent your own 14th-century castle complete with turrets, banquet hall, library and dungeon (yes, really).

  • Activities include falconry, whisky tasting, clay pigeon shooting and loch-side picnics.

  • Staff include a chef, housekeeper, bagpiper and kilted butler.

  • The ultimate Downton Abbey fantasy—only the entire estate is yours.

You’ll feel like: A Laird. Or possibly a Bond villain. Either way, it’s fabulous.

 

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