Destinations of the rich

Remote, cold lands like Alaska, the Arctic and Antarctica are predicted to become favorite destinations for the world's wealthy in 2018.

The Luxe 2018 report by Virtuoso - the leading luxury travel network in the US - has just released its latest forecast on travel trends for the coming year. The report shows that Virtuoso's customers tend to like experiential travel and the destinations that are being highlighted are Iceland, Croatia, Japan, Cuba, and Portugal.

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Also according to the Luxe Report 2018, multi-generational travel, adventure trips, river cruises, culinary tourism and travel combined with celebrations... will be travel trends for Virtuoso's wealthy customers.

Additionally, in its report, Virtuoso offers some suggestions for future travel:

1. Cold destinations

Seasoned travelers looking to explore new destinations are eyeing colder climates like Iceland, Alaska, the Arctic and Antarctica. A once-in-a-lifetime trip suggested by Vituoso advisors is to see the Northern Lights.

2. Experience adventurous activities

Travel advisors also encourage travelers to explore at least one new destination a year and challenge themselves on their trips by swimming with dolphins, ziplining through forests or taking helicopter tours.

3. Multi-generational travel

Family bonding through multi-generational trips with grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins ​​is a travel trend among the wealthy. Families can rent a yacht to cruise the river or rent a villa in Europe for vacation.

4. Explore Africa

Africa is one of the world’s most diverse continents. Wildlife parks in Botswana and Kenya, as well as markets in Morocco, are also on Virtuoso’s list of recommendations for wealthy and famous travelers.

5. Be a traveler, not a tourist

To get more authentic experiences that are not found in books, Virtuoso's consultants advise their clients to participate in activities that bring them closer to local culture such as learning the local language, approaching traditional crafts...

According to VNN