The World's Most Luxurious Travel Destinations

INDONEWTRAVEL.COM - The holidays are getting closer, guys! Where do you plan to spend the school holidays, Christmas and New Year's holidays? Now for those of you who have deep pockets with a rather hedonistic lifestyle, there's nothing wrong with trying an upscale vacation by visiting elite vacation spots in the world. So, curious to know what tourist attractions are that make these elites addicted to coming to these places? Let's find out right away below!

1. Santorini, Greece, Greece

Greece is one of the countries that is often used as a foreign tourist destination of choice for people with money. One of the interesting tourist attractions in Greece is an island in the southeast of Greece, namely Santorini, which is a group in the southeastern region of the Aegean Sea. Santorini is considered as one of the most luxurious islands in the world with an exotic view. Santorini is also considered the most romantic island in the world after Bali.

In Santorini you can visit some fun places such as Kamari Beach which is one of the exotic and romantic beaches in Santorini, There is also Oia, in Oia you can see some typical buildings with cyclades architecture and white color, such as the captain's house which was built 1800s, windmill, maritime history museum of Thira (Santorini), serenade point and panagia church.

In addition to these two places, of course, you also have to visit Fira, which is the capital city as well as the administrative center of Santorini. In Fira, besides being able to see beautiful scenery that you can't find anywhere else, you can also visit the Thera Prehistoric Museum and Thera Archaeological Museum.

On this island you can also choose luxury hotels that are presented along the island. Such as Grace Santorini, Katikies Hotel, Cosmopolitan Suites and many more. Staying at this hotel, of course, you will get facilities and services that are no less luxurious than the place. And don't forget the blue ocean view that makes you crazy to enjoy it continuously.

2. Lake Como, Italy

Lake Como is one of the popular tourist destinations among the rich. Located in Lombardy, Northern Italy, Lake Como is known as the third largest lake in Italy after Lake Garda and Lake Maggiore. Lake Como is also quite popular because of its unique scenery. Most of the buildings in the city have classical architecture and are old. Even some of them are still in the form of castles. Around the lake there are also many luxury hotels, villas and restaurants whose architectural designs also seem vintage.

Around Lake Como, you can also tour various historical sites, such as the Duomo of Como, a beautiful cathedral. There is also the oldest church in Lombardy named Basilica of Sant'Abbondio whose ornaments are very thick with 14th century nuances. Don't forget to also visit the Moto Guzzi Museum, a museum that houses a large collection of motorbikes with various models.

What's more interesting, you can go around the lake using a taxi boat and enjoy the super exotic natural scenery around Lake Como. So it's no wonder Lake Como is always visited by visitors. For a luxurious vacation, staying at the Grand Hotel Tremezzo overlooking the lake is the right choice for you.

3. Seychelles Islands, Africa

Maybe you are not too familiar with this one tourist spot. But believe me this place is one of the most luxurious and most beautiful tourist attractions in the world. In fact, most of the visitors who come to the Seychelles Islands come from the elite and the artists to royalty.

One of the luxurious facilities that can be found is to go around the island on a luxury cruise ship called Crystal Esprit Cruises. With this ship you can enjoy the scenery while enjoying the luxurious environment. This cruise ship only has 30 cabins, so you will feel like you are on a private yacht with all the luxurious facilities and services inside.

4. Portofino & the Italian

Portofino is one of the most luxurious tourist destinations in the world which is a favorite of people with money, including top world celebrities. Portofino on the Italian Riviera is a luxurious fishing village. Portofino boasts cobblestone streets lined with luxury shops, a harbor full of Superyachts and some great restaurants to sample locally caught seafood.

In Portofino, you can stay at the Belmond Hotel Splendido, which is located on the side of a hill overlooking the port of Portofino and has many superyachts. This hotel is known for its unique celebrity services. Each room comes with views of the sea or garden, and guests can also make use of the wellness center and the luxurious outdoor swimming pool. Besides that, you can also taste the best cuisine, and shop luxury with designer names such as Louis Vuitton, Dolce and Gabbana, Pucci, Gucci, and Missoni.

5. Mirihi Island, Maldives

If you talk about luxury holidays, it's incomplete if you don't talk about the Maldives or the Maldives. Maybe you've heard of this one island. Yup, this archipelago is the first destination that must be visited by the rich. Lodging by the sea to shuttle services by seaplane indeed attract many elites to vacation in the Maldives.

The Maldives also carries the predicate of a luxury island, of course because of the names of artists who have stayed there. Starting from the artist Paris Hilton, the couple Kim Kardashian and Kanye west, to the royal couple Prince William and Kate Middleton, all have vacationed in the Maldives.

One of the most popular islands visited by high-end visitors is Mirihi Island. Mirihi Island in the Maldives has 30 villas with private decks all facing the ocean. The island has two restaurants, each of which serves freshly prepared dishes to guests.

6. Sandals Royal Caribbean 

Not satisfied with the Maldives, you can fly to Jamaica to enjoy a luxurious vacation at Sandals Royal Caribbean resort. Sandals Royal Caribbean resort is one of 5 luxury bungalows set on clear Caribbean waters.

Each bungalow has a bathtub, a hammock that hangs over the water, and has a see-through glass floor in the room so you can enjoy the sea anytime. In addition, although this bungalow stands above the sea, this bungalow is also facilitated by a private swimming pool that you can enjoy while enjoying the beautiful expanse of the sea. After you swim you can rinse your body in the outdoor shower that has been provided.

No less cool, when you stay at Sandals Royal Caribbean resort, you will be facilitated with a private boat that you are free to use to go around seeing the beautiful waters of Jamaica. In addition, you will also feel like a king or queen while staying at this place because you are also facilitated with a personal butler. Unfortunately, to be able to take a vacation to this luxurious place, you have to book in advance, and have to spend starting around Rp. 57 million for just one night's stay.

7. Amanemu Resort, Japan

Amanemu is a dream accommodation located within Ise-Shima National Park overlooking Ago Bay, Amanemu is the perfect getaway if you want to take a break from the hustle and bustle of city life. 28 spacious accommodations, four of which are spacious two bedroom villas, minimalist in design with interiors dominated by neutral colors and wood. This resort belonging to the Aman Group is indeed famous for being unique and luxurious.

If you play the inn first, you will be able to feel the luxury of the facilities starting while you are still at the airport. The reason is that you will be picked up by a driver from the Amanemu Resort by driving the resort's limousine.

The interior of this resort is designed with Classical Japanese aesthetic style. Amanemu has a great spa, with two large onsen bath pavilions featuring watsu pools, four treatment rooms, a gym and a yoga studio.

When you are hungry, Amanemu is equipped with a luxury restaurant with the concept of "omakase", where the Chef intervenes directly to choose the menu that will be served to restaurant guests. The menu that is served changes every day because it adapts to the fresh ingredients obtained that day. This restaurant only uses fresh ingredients, you guys! So it's definitely fresh and very delicious.

8. Hotel Atlantis The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Palm Jumeirah is a unique palm tree-shaped island located in Dubai. This artificial island is one of the luxury tourist destinations in the world. Palm Jumeirah is called the island of dreams because it is the right place for tourists who want to be pampered with various luxurious entertainment facilities, such as amusement parks, beaches, aquariums, and water sports.

One of the luxury hotels that you can rent is Atlantis The Palm Dubai. Surrounding yourself with underwater life and walking in the stunning aquarium tunnel, are part of the luxury that this hotel has to offer. Sharks, rays, piranhas, lobsters, sea horses, and jellyfish are some of the species of underwater life that you can experience while staying at this five-star hotel. In addition, you can also enjoy a mixed European and Middle Eastern style interior. And a work of art with an atlantic concept. The lost underwater land of the civilization.

Hotel Atlantis The Palm now provides more than 1,500 rooms. Each room offers a spectacular view of the man-made island, be it the sparkling Arabian Sea or the Dubai skyline, or both. Visitors to Hotel Atlantis The Palm can also take advantage of a special rate, to swim with the magnificent marine mammals of Dolphin Bay. Also enjoy unlimited access to Aquaventure Waterpark, one of the number one water parks in the Middle East and Europe.

The rental price per room at Hotel Atlantis The Palm starts from AED 1,100 or around IDR 4 million to AED 30,000 or around IDR 111 million per night. For the rooms with the most expensive rates, this hotel only provides two rooms under the sea. Visitors can feel the sensation of sleeping in water surrounded by thousands of marine species.

9. Shangri La Hotel, Paris

Who doesn't know Paris? This city, which is famous for its romance, is indeed always soaring in the hearts of tourists. Besides being synonymous with romantic nuances, Paris is also filled with elite areas that are open to local and foreign tourists. For those of you who like shopping, Paris is heaven for you, especially those of you who like to collect branded goods, because in Paris you will easily find luxury boutiques such as Nina Ricci, Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior and Bulgari.

In addition to being satisfied with shopping, you can also enjoy spending the night at luxury hotels in the class of Shangri-La Hotel. This luxury hotel is located close to the Eiffel Tower so that the view outside your room is the Eiffel Tower which is so beautiful.

In addition to a complete and of course luxurious spa services, Shangri-La Hotel Paris has an indoor pool and a fitness center. Dining is available at one of the palace's 3 restaurants and guests can drink coffee at the coffee shop/café. A bar/lounge is on site, where guests can relax with a drink. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This luxury hotel also offers a children's pool, spa services and a terrace overlooking the Eiffel Tower.

10. Istanbul & Cappadocia, Turkey

Istanbul is a city in Turkey. Istanbul is the economic, cultural and historical center of Turkey. Istanbul is also a unique city and many luxurious things you can find in this city. In Istanbul you can visit magnificent and glittering mosques, beautiful views and luxury hotels that you can choose at will.

Istanbul Turkey is the perfect place for the upscale vacation you've been dreaming of. There are many entertainment attractions that you can visit such as the grand bazzar, luxury bars, as well as restaurants and other places that are all luxurious and exclusive.

Istanbul is also home to some of the world's most luxurious hotels, such as the Four Seasons and the Kempinski on the Bosphorus. These hotels are located on the waterfront from the European side with views of the Bosphorus and the Asian continent across the waterway. Both hotels are very luxurious and of course expensive rooms start from Rp. 10 million per night.

After from Istanbul, don't forget to visit Cappadocia which is still located in Turkey. This tourist spot offers a very enchanting natural beauty. Views of valleys, canyons, and hills dominate this tourist spot in Turkey. Another uniqueness of this tourist spot in Turkey is that the houses, churches, restaurants, and tunnels in this area are all made of stone carvings.

One thing that should not be missed when you visit Cappadocia is to feel the hot air balloon ride at dusk or early morning. At those two times, the sky in the Goreme area will be covered by dozens of hot air balloons, the main thing is that your photos in this place will be very instagramable.

By paying around 120 Euros per person (around Rp. 2 million) the visitors can ride a hot air balloon which has a maximum capacity of 20 people. With a hot air balloon reaching 600 feet, it's as if tourists were taken to the skies in this historic city.

11. Hotel Hanging Gardens Ubud, Bali

As the most popular tourist destination in the world, Bali certainly has a lot of luxury for local and international tourists. Of the many luxury resorts and places in Bali, the Hanging Gardens Hotel in Ubud, Bali seems right for those of you who want to enjoy luxury and also get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

This Hanging Gardens hotel is the best 7 star hotel in the world in 2016 you know, not 5 stars anymore. Moreover, this hotel has the most beautiful swimming pool that can amaze you. A beautiful swimming pool is often the main treat for tourists at the Hanging Gardens Hotel Ubud. In fact, the name Hanging Gardens is taken from the existence of the swimming pool. Moreover, when you are in the swimming pool, you will feel the sensation of being at a height, with a view of the surroundings in the form of a green area.

The world's best swimming pool is not the only luxury facility that you can enjoy at the Hanging Gardens Hotel Ubud. There are several other facilities that can provide comfort during your stay. If you want, the hotel provides spa services with amazing views, right on the banks of the Ayung River.

In addition, your tongue will also be satisfied with a variety of appetizing culinary menus at the restaurant provided by the Hanging Gardens Hotel Ubud. You can choose from a variety of restaurants here to suit your taste. Starting from The Garden Restaurant, The Spa Collection, The Library, or Heart of the Jungle. Each restaurant also offers a unique menu and atmosphere.

This place to stay offers the concept of a room in the form of a villa. You can choose from several choices of villas, all of which have a natural feel. Each villa comes with a traditional Balinese design and presents a different feel. The name is just a luxury hotel, of course the rate of staying at this hotel is also very expensive. For the cheapest room, it is set at Rp. 8 million for the night.

12. Grand Velas Los Cabos Resort, Los Cabos, Mexico

The luxury vacation you dream of will likely come true if you visit the Grand Velas Los Cabos Resort in Mexico. This resort will give you luxury and world-class service that you don't necessarily get anywhere else. This luxury resort stands on the Cortez beachfront in Baja California, Mexico.

Grand Velas Los Cabos has several minimalist and luxuriously designed accommodations with relaxing beach views. This resort also has 5 gourmet restaurants that you can choose as you like, there is also a bar and 3 stunning swimming pools. There is also a cafe, a full-service and luxurious spa, a fitness center and also a special children's spot.

This resort also looks very elegant and neat, uses modern architecture but looks artistic, has an amazing beach view so that this resort is one of the best resorts in Los Cabos.

Los Cabos itself is a vacation destination that has been recognized worldwide as a complete package vacation spot. Located between the bustling Cabo San Lucas and the quiet old town of San Jose del Cabo, you'll find plenty of things to do while on vacation. You can find various water-related activities, from fishing, snorkeling, scuba, surfing, cruises, to whale watching. In addition, you can also try horseback riding, playing golf, hiking, rock climbing, cycling, riding an ATV or just walking around while looking at unique boutiques.

13. Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy

If you have a year-end vacation, it's good to explore a snowy country and have fun skiing. One of the snowy tourist destinations that you can visit is Cortina d'Ampezzo in Italy. Cortina d'Ampezzo is one of the most scenic ski resorts in the world.

The Cortina ski area includes 4 large areas, namely Faloria, Tofana, Cinque Torri and Lagazuoi. Each area has different altitudes, views and ski challenges. Not only ski resorts, many visitors also come to this place to buy antiques, jewelry and high quality wine.

This place is also surrounded by upscale restaurants and Italian bars. Of course, to complete all these luxuries, there is also a super exclusive lodging place, namely Cristallo Hotel Spa & Golf. To stay and enjoy the facilities at this hotel, you have to prepare approximately IDR 31 million per night. One of the luxuries that you can feel at this hotel is that the hotel crew will provide your food with trays made of silver.

14. Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi

If you choose a vacation to Abu Dhabi, then the right place for you to spend your vacation time is to visit or even rent a room at the Emirates Palace. This hotel is located on a 1.3 km long private beach on the shores of the Arabian Gulf, with views of the private natural bay. The hotel's silver, gold and glass mosaic décor showcases the hallmarks of Arabia's hospitality history.

This luxury accommodation has the latest technology, 14 food and beverage outlets for your choice during your stay, as well as the best facilities of old and new world charm. All rooms and suites feature luxurious bedding and elegant furnishings. Each room is also equipped with a spacious marble bathroom, iPad mini with integrated room control, interactive HD TV, more than 150 selected TV channels, free movies, video on request and free high speed Wi-Fi. There is also a 24-hour butler service for each room.

The Pavillion offers panoramic ocean views and offers an la carte or buffet menu featuring a selection of Arabic mezze dishes, Middle Eastern and international dishes, as well as Emirati selections from Mezlai. The hotel has 2 large swimming pools, as well as a spa that offers massage services and a variety of luxurious body treatments. Emirates Palace also has a fitness center and a children's club that will make children feel at home for long in this place.

15. The 13, Macau

For those of you who have a lifestyle like Crazy Rich Asian, there's nothing wrong with vacationing in Macau and staying at one of the world's most luxurious hotels in Macau, namely The 13. The 13 Hotel in Macau is an upscale hotel with fantastic room rates. This hotel is a super luxury hotel that is styled like a French palace and was built especially for the rich.

Located in the gambling hub of Macau, Hotel 13 is billed as the most luxurious hotel in the world. The rooms are also very expensive with a price of more than 7 million US dollars or around Rp. 92 billion per unit.

There are about 200 rooms in this hotel. Each room is equipped with various super luxurious facilities. Bed, living room, bathroom, all the number one quality in the world, in Roman architectural style. Interestingly, each guest has a special lift.

The first time you set foot in this hotel, you will be greeted with the luxury of gold-plated doors. Each hotel guest is picked up from the airport in a luxury Rolls Royce. Not only that, the hotel lobby area provides 24-hour service.