Create unforgettable memories with these exclusive experiences.
Some of the best things money can buy are experiences that can be cherished for a lifetime. Memories created with loved ones in unique places, and sharing rare activities are priceless.
So, we’re here to help you upgrade your bucket list with breathtaking luxury experiences around the world. From descending into a volcano to savor a fine dining Icelandic meal to watching the prestigious Oscar Awards live at Dolby Theatre, we’ve crafted this list of handpicked luxury experiences from around the world for you to save time and book right away.
Luxury train ride aboard the Belmond Royal Scotsman
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Meander through the picturesque Scottish Highlands on the wheels of the luxurious Belmond Royal Scotsman. One of the most opulent sleeper trains, a journey on the Royal Scotsman is one of the best luxury experiences around the world. Its cabins and Grand Suites are crafted with Edwardian woodwork and brim with Scottish symbols and traditional elements such as Pictish stones, wool tweeds, and tartan patterns. The extravagant carriage has en-suite bathrooms, private dining, and complementary indulgent spa treatments. The journeys provide veritable Scottish experiences – from iconic castles and isles to the stunning countryside, and the bespoke Scotch Malt Whisky Tour.
Price: £4,400 - £14,700
Attend the Academy Awards 2024
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The hottest ticket at the biggest Hollywood awards show, the Academy Awards, is a privilege reserved for a chosen few if you are not a part of the film fraternity. With entrance strictly by invitation only, get a chance for a tête-à-tête with the constellation of the top actors, directors, musicians, and the who’s who from the business and sports fraternity. The Oscars 2024 will see elite names like Cillian Murphy, Bradley Cooper, Margot Robbie, Emma Stone, Christopher Nolan, and Martin Scorsese. So, rush now to attain that hallowed pass.
Date: 10th March 2024
Venue: Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles, US
Fine Dining inside the Thrihnukagigur Volcano
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Want to boast about the craziest dining experience you can ever have? How about dining inside a volcano? Take a helicopter ride to Thrihnukagigur or the ‘Three Peaks Crater’, among the Blue Mountains in Iceland for a gastronomical adventure like no other. Descending 200m down in an open cage elevator, you will be lowered to the dormant volcano’s 4,000-year-old magma chamber. The luxury dining experience is complete with a white cloth set-up and crystal glassware, with exquisite food prepared by a renowned Icelandic chef. This once-in-a-lifetime dining experience is conducted by Y. Co Yacht Charter Team.
Price: US$14,000
Dining at Alchemist – the most expensive restaurant in the world
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Open to a privileged few of up to six diners at a time, Alchemist in Denmark is a cut above the best of fine-dining restaurants. Regarded as the most expensive restaurant in the world, it rouses more than your appetite, setting up a sensorial experience with art and design. Under the aegis of Chef Rasmus Munk, you are taken through a gastronomical journey of 50 courses, paired with a beverage of your choice. The culinary experience lasts 4 – 6 hours, making it a specialized affair.
Price: DKK 1,800 – DKK 14,900
Show your benevolence at amfAR Gala Cannes
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Make a difference while feasting with the finest from Hollywood at the amfAR Gala dinner. Held annually, the charity event, hosted by amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, helps raise funds for research into finding a cure for HIV/AIDS. The occasion raised US$17 million in 2023, with the likes of Leonardo di Caprio, Queen Latifah, and Heidi Klum participating. The night also sees performances by leading musicians such as Halsey, Adam Lambert, and Bebe Rexha. Expect to see preeminent personalities as 2024 will be the 30th anniversary of the gala.
Price: €13,750 onwards
Date: 23rd May, 2024
Venue: Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Cannes, France
Private helicopter ride over the Great Wall of China
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Get a personalized view of the majestic Great Wall of China with a luxury helicopter ride. Facilitated by Asian Trails, choose between a 15 or 30-minute exclusive ride that affords you close sights of the Wall at Mutianyu, with once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunities. You will also be able to observe the watchtowers and other important architectural attractions. The aerial tour will also reveal the pleasing landscape around the wall, replete with mountains and pine and cypress trees. End the trip with a glass of sparkling champagne atop the wall, glancing at the panoramic views all around.
Price: On request
Scintillate with the stars at the Met Gala 2024
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Be a part of the biggest night in fashion – the Met Gala 2024. Rub shoulders with designers, celebrities, and supermodels from around the world at this fashionable charity fundraiser that sees a star-studded red carpet with attendees donned in dramatic outfits per the theme. Some of the all-time prime guests include Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Kendall Jenner. The Met Gala 2024 theme is Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion, where nature will be a major motif. The guest list for the event is strictly invitation-only, so start reaching out to your networks.
Date: 6th May, 2024
Venue: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, US
Show up in your best glam at Chanel’s fashion show at Paris Fashion Week 2024
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Hobnob with the icons of fashion at one of the biggest celebrations of the year at Paris Fashion Week. And there’s nothing like catching the models strut the ramp in none other than Chanel. Regularly held at the Grand Palais, visitors at Chanel’s event are received by invitation only, so plan in advance to secure your seats. Expect to see Chanel’s ruling models and ambassadors like Penelope Cruz, Emilia Clark, and Brie Larson. Meet and greet with industry insiders, celebrities, and fashion enthusiasts. Check out the exhibitions and pop-up shops and don’t miss the after-parties.
Date: Paris Fashion Week: 26th February – 5th March, 2024; schedule yet to be announced
Venue: Paris, France. Individual venues are yet to be announced.
Glamping in the Mongolian wilderness
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Savor endless skies and the raw beauty of the rugged Mongolian steppes at the Ikh Nart Rocks Ger Camp in East Gobi, Mongolia. Weaving comfort with tradition, stay in a modern Ger for an unmatched glamping experience. The 4-Day/3-Night tour brings you close to the native wildlife like the Siberian Ibex, Argali Sheep, and Cinereous Vultures. Check out the Buddha statues in the rock faces and explore the area on mountain bikes.
Price: US$233/night
UNICEF Summer Gala 2024
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Partake in the lively annual gathering of the UNICEF Summer Gala which raises funds for UNICEF’s programs for children in need. In partnership with LuisaViaRoma, the event brings together actors, supermodels, and several foremost figures and global celebrities. The gala night includes a cocktail hour, a live auction, a celebratory dinner, and performances by top-drawer stars. The last edition saw the presence of elite names like Adrian Brody, Adriana Lima, and Alicia Silverstone.
Price: £10,000 onwards
Date: 27th July 2024
Venue: St Tropez House, Capri, Italy
Catch the BAFTA Awards along with the stars
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Honor the best in international cinema live at the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA). Be in the presence of the most exclusive Hollywood crowds, right from the red-carpet entry, Champagne reception, and awards seating, to the gourmet dinner with the nominees and winners, and the after-party. A select list of names including Emma Stone, Carey Mulligan, and Margot Robbie can be expected to dazzle the night.
Price: On enquiry
Date: 18th February 2024
Venue: Royal Festival Hall, London, United Kingdom
Book your ticket to the next big destination – outer space
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In 2024, travel is going to skyrocket, literally – into space. With space tourism going to be the next big rage, book yourself the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the earth from the outside. After its success with its maiden flight in 2023, Virgin Galactic will be operating its VSS Unity and VSS Imagine spaceships every month. By 2025, VSS Unity will be grounded to make way for the next-generation Delta class flights which will launch in 2025.
Price: US$450,000
Explore the deep with Triton’s civil submarines
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Venture into the unknown like never before in a submarine to get up close and personal with the treasures of the underwater. Swim with marine life like whales, sharks, breathtaking colorful schools of fish, and corals. Get unseen glimpses of shipwrecks and experience the world below the surface through leisure submersibles by Triton. With hi-tech safety and stability, get your own personal submersible that can be integrated into the garage of your superyachts that are over 60ft. Triton offers a range of models of submersibles, from personal to professional, such as the benchmark Triton 3300/3, which can carry a pilot and two passengers to depths of 1,000m and is popular among filmmakers, scientists, and researchers.
Price: US$3.5 million
Explore wild Africa through the world’s most expensive safari
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Want to experience the most exclusive and luxurious safari and wildlife experience in the world? Go2Africa has curated the most exclusionary safari vacation spanning six countries over 24 days. With a price tag of almost $700,000 for a family of four, this dreamy safari guarantees sighting the Big Five. Tour through the likes of Kenya, Victoria Falls, and Serengeti in chartered flights with personalized luxe leather luggage. Stay in posh tented camps and riverside treetop villas. Enjoy fun activities like hot-air ballooning and receive a personalized video of your trip at the end.
Price: US$172,545 per person
