Taking Luxury Travel to the Next Level

Luxury travel experiences are arguably some of the best travel experiences, from elevated accommodations to incredibly personalized excursions and tours, which all provide memorable experiences for travelers. The experiences and accommodations on this list combine the best in luxury travel with once-in-a-lifetime experiences that you might not be able to find anywhere else. Curious to see these next-level luxury travel experiences? Click through the slideshow to see them all!

La Casa de la Playa is the new boutique luxury concept by Xcaret. Set within a stunning Mexican Caribbean paradise, this all-inclusive boasts some of the best luxury amenities and dining available, plus free access to Xcaret Parks. With only 63 suites, the entire resort feels serene and secluded, and its offerings are quite luxurious. Guests can enjoy the 2,000+ square-foot Master Suite or the 4,500+ square-foot Presidential Suite options, complete with large terraces and stunning views of the ocean. Other amenities include a 24-hour chocolateria, the Muluk Spa, free transfers to and from the airport and any Xcaret Park in a Tesla and much more.

Ever wonder what it would be like to live on a private island? With only 34 private residences and resort villas spread across 225 acres on its own island, VOMO Island Fiji is one of the most unique resorts in the area. The luxury all-inclusive resort and private island offers butler service and a wide variety of experiences to enjoy, from hiking around the island to taking a PADI-certified Scuba diving course along the island's coral reef. The island offers family-friendly and adults-only areas for both couples and family groups. Plus, if you love VOMO Island Fiji enough to never want to leave, you can even purchase one of the island's private residences to enjoy whenever you wish!

Rated the best resort in Arizona is Castle Hot Springs, a luxury all-inclusive wellness resort located in Morristown. The resort boasts a stunning 1,100-acre property with complimentary access to natural hot springs, farm-to-table included dining and luxurious accommodations. The experiences at the resort range from wellness activities to adventure activities, like the Via Ferrata adventure course that winds through the resort's desert property. Guests who purchase the Zen Wellness Package can enjoy $225 per person massage credit, a 4-hour one-on-one wellness session, which can include varieties of yoga, Qigong, Tai Chi, meditation and more.

With some of the smallest luxury expedition ships at sea, Atlas Ocean Voyages offers some of the most luxurious expedition-style cruising in the world. From the Mediterranean to Antarctica and everywhere in between, travelers who love discovering a new destination's culture, food, way of life and wildlife will love doing it in comfort from aboard one of the cruise line's five ships. Some room categories include butler service, but all guests can enjoy personalized excursions, all-inclusive dining and drinking, and, for select Antarctica or Arctic expeditions, private charter jet service between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia in Argentina and between Oslo and Longyearbyen in Norway.

On a gorgeous 5-acre property north of Santa Monica pier in California is the historic and luxurious Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows. The resort's 31 private bungalows accommodate 4 to 8 people and feature large soaking tubs, private terraces and the best in coastal design. The resort features a lovely selection of gourmet restaurants, like locally sourced FIG Restaurant and the exclusive sushi bar, Soko; the Exhale Spa, which offers a variety of wellness treatments as well as fitness classes ranging from HIIT to yoga.

Beach Enclave Turks and Caicos has been consistently rated one of the best accommodations in the islands of Turks & Caicos, combining resort-style offerings with the seclusion of short-term vacation rentals. Offering the best seclusion and luxury, with accommodations ranging from two to seven bedrooms across three locations of private villas, Beach Enclave is a perfect choice for a luxurious Caribbean vacation. Amenities include private butlers, concierges, private chefs, a curated selection of excursions and more. Ownership opportunities are available for travelers who want to enjoy much longer stays, too.

Home to the historic house featured in the hit movie Top Gun, the Oceanside, California Mission Pacific Hotel is offering a package for true Top Gun or Tom Cruise fans, with a hefty price tag: The Need for Speed Experience. The offer includes a 2-night stay at the hotel's Ethereal Suite, round-trip luxury car service from San Diego or Orange County airports, two matching bomber jackets and RayBan sunglasses, a dessert tasting at The Top Gun House, private surfing lessons, a commemorative David Barr Surfboard, and a skydiving excursion with former Naval aviators onto Oceanside Beach, celebrated with a rooftop party, all for $16,000.

Experience a trip like never before with the Four Seasons Private Jet Journeys' African Wonders itinerary, departing in August 2023. The 13-day itinerary is a family-friendly experience tying the destinations of Athens, Egypt, the Serengeti, Mauritius, Rwanda, Victoria Falls and Johannesburg together via private jet. From touring the Pyramids of Egypt and experiencing the wonders of the Serengeti via hot air balloon to lounging along the African coast in Mauritius at a Four Seasons resort and hiking through the lush Volcanoes National Park in search of gorillas in Rwanda, the African Wonders itinerary is a beautiful and in-depth experience combining some of the most iconic destinations and wonders that the African continent has to offer. The trip begins at $130,000 per adult per double occupancy.

Located in Vals, Switzerland is a hotel completely designed around the region's thermal hot springs, providing a perfect luxury accommodation in which to enjoy wellness activities. 7132 Hotel offers two unique hotel packages that offer next-level opportunities to enjoy its hot springs. The 7132 Once In a Lifetime Experience includes a two-night stay for two at the hotel in its Penthouse Suite with breakfast, a helicopter tour and champagne tasting experience on a glacier, a nine-course dinner at the 7132 Silver Restaurant and free access to the thermal hot springs throughout the duration of their stay.

But the best perk is exclusive night access to the underground hot springs for ninety minutes. The price for this package is $8,306 per couple. The second package is the 7132 Alpine Ritual Forest Bathing Spa Treatment. At $12,000 per person, guests can enjoy a 3-night stay in the hotel's Penthouse Suite, free breakfast, roundtrip helicopter transfer within Switzerland, a one-hour forest bathing excursion, a 90-minute hot stone massage, free admission to the thermal baths and more.

The newly opened Rock House is a Mediterranean-inspired luxury retreat north of Providenciales in the Turks & Caicos offering standalone villas for families, friends or couples to enjoy. They all boast private pools and outdoor shower gardens, all with a modern design. The resort includes jogging trails, an infinity pool, two onsite bars and The Beach Club at Rock House, complete with a jetty and restaurant.

Private chartered jet journeys are becoming more popular, and this family-friendly 13-day itinerary offers some of the most bespoke experiences Australia and Tasmania can offer! Wings over Australia is an Abercrombie & Kent Wings Over the World journey featuring experiences at Uluru, the Great Barrier Reef, Hayman Island, Sydney and Tasmania. Accommodations range from luxury eco-chic tents to award-winning sanctuary Saffire Freycinet. The itinerary is available in 2023 and 2024 and rates are $39,995 per person.

AlUla, Saudi Arabia is quickly becoming a popular destination among luxury travelers, known for its ancient sites and luxury offerings, like Habitas AlUla. The luxury resort provides a unique accommodation in the heart of the desert in the Ashar Valley, complete with luxury villa accommodations, dining and wellness offerings. The resort also provides excursions to nearby attractions such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hegra.

Velaa Private Island is the ultimate luxury escape, with seclusion, a personal butler, private villas and a stunning natural landscape surrounded by warm Maldivian waters. Velaa Private Island's Romantic Pool Residence starts at $9,000 a night and is only accessible by boat, complete with a private chef, butler, Jacuzzi, sunken bath, personal gym, spa treatment rooms, terraces and more. The resort is family-friendly and offers a wide variety of personalized activities, including personal yoga or meditation classes.

For those interested in enjoying down-to-earth activities in comfort, Salmon Falls Resort in Ketchikan, Alaska is offering a $15,000 Hooked on Salmon Falls package. Two guests can enjoy a 4-night stay in a Presidential King Ocean View Suite, complimentary dining, roundtrip airport transfers, $250 fish shipping credit, two days of fully guided fishing, shrimping and bear watching, an oyster farm tour, a chartered flight tour above the Misty Fjords, a private cooking demonstration, and a couples aromatherapy massage. It's available for booking through September 11, 2022.

The Hideaway at Hull Bay is a new organic farm and private beachfront boutique estate for group-only travel in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Great food, secluded accommodations and beautiful natural scenery converge to make this an ideal destination for group travel for up to 36 guests. What's better than celebrating a key milestone, family reunion or even a work trip in natural luxury together without any distractions? The Hideaway at Hull Bay is a great place for personalization, with options for wellness activities, family-friendly excursions, wedding planning services and more.

Luxury solo travelers rejoice! The Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf launched a new package just for solo travelers, called the Alonemoon Package. Celebrate in personal solitude with the 5-star luxury resort. Travelers will receive two spa treatments, $250 towards fine dining, a private yoga and meditation class and $150 towards a local boutique. The package is available for solo travelers staying four nights or more in a Bungalow Deluxe room category.

Expert concierge services, in-house chefs, and much more await at one of Rental Escapes' private villa rentals in the Caribbean, Africa, Australia, Fiji, Europe, Asia, Central America, Mexico, the United Arab Emirates, Canada and the United States. These unique, spacious homes offer great vacation opportunities for friends and families wanting to enjoy an ideal escape in luxury and style.

One of the most expensive packages on this list is for couples at the luxurious Hotel Wailea, Hawaii's only Chateau & Relais property. The Return to Paradise package is available for two and includes private jet transfers on evoJets, a seven-course tasting menu at the hotel's Treehouse complete with a drone photo shoot, a rare Japanese whiskey tasting, an excursion aboard a luxury yacht, a private aerial silks yoga class, an afternoon with the hotel's "Bubble Bus," which offers on-demand champagne and caviar, a two-hour in-suite couples massage, daily breakfast and seven nights in a Celebration Ocean View Suite complete with its very own butler. The price? $118,000!

Located in the Sullivan Catskills is a sanctuary perfect for luxury travelers looking to enjoy nature in "rustic elegance," The Chatwal Lodge. Newly opened in May, the property offers 10 suites, a luxury tent and treehouse accommodations (all featuring patios with gorgeous natural vistas). The Chatwal Lodge offers a variety of experiences to help travelers get in touch with nature, from horseback riding to fly-fishing and more. Wellness activities include yoga, meditation and cooking classes. Rates begin at $1,200 a night.

Los Cabos is a destination offering a wide collection of luxury accommodations and experiences to enjoy for every type of luxury traveler.

"There is a wealth of possibilities for luxury travelers to Los Cabos," said Rodrigo Esponda, Managing Director of Los Cabos Tourism Board. "The destination is one of the few places in the world where dunes of the deserts and mountains meet the ocean, making it possible to explore by land and sea with hiking, kayaking, driving a four-by-four vehicle, playing golf and sailing, among other activities. At the heart of it all is luxury, and unforgettable moments that cannot be replicated elsewhere. Notably, the nearby Sea of Cortez contains 30% of the world's marine mammals and offers unforgettable snorkeling and diving experiences."

With so many options for a luxury vacation, Los Cabos itself is a next-level luxury destination.