New Delhi: India’s wealthiest always travel a bit differently, seeking out locations and experiences that are less explored. “Ski resorts in France like Courchevel, and Val Thorens; Zermatt and Verbier in Switzerland, and St. Moritz and Saas-Fee in Switzerland attracted a mix of celebrities and high-net-worth travellers from India," said Radhika Khanijo, the founder of Welgrow Travel, a boutique travel …
Looks like, for the ultra-rich, the Christmas season is an opportunity to indulge in unrivalled luxury and excess. “From premium imported Christmas trees to hand-crafted ornaments, the goal is to create an experience that’s both opulent and personal.” Luxury homes feature themed designs, such as opulent gold and burgundy for a royal feel, or minimalist Scandinavian-inspired designs that focus on …
The tourism industry is increasingly interested in owning or running its own private destinations. Private-island sales increasing Sales of private islands have spiked since the COVID-19 pandemic, says Chris Krolow, founder and CEO of Private Islands Inc., a Canada-based marketplace for private-island sales and rentals. Norwegian Cruise Line has two private islands in the Caribbean: Great Stirrup Cay in the …
CNN — While nearly all leisure travel remains paused because of the coronavirus pandemic, the demand for private islands is on the rise. Courtesy Private Islands The spike in bookings for the island he personally owns and rents out, Gladden, in Belize’s Barrier Reef, illustrates the growing inclination toward privacy. Courtesy Private Islands Buying an island, on the other hand, …
