Travel Trends

The most expensive cruises in the world

Super-luxury cruises are in high demand amongst the world’s richest people. The most expensive cruise is the trip to the South Pole that takes you to the shores of the Antarctic. Not only does this expensive trip give you the opportunity to watch penguins, it is a long trip at that. Tickets to the Minerva ship which sails to the shores of the Antarctic costs $954 per night per person and a personal luxury suite will cost you double of that.

Tours along the Amazon River, Norway Fjords and in the Black, Mediterranean and Baltic seas are also highly recommended. The most popular cruise of these is the one on the Baltic Sea.
The prices are high, but still, travellers appreciate this trip aboard a sea liner in a luxury suite, as opposed to a stay in a five star hotel.

To sail between Istanbul and Athens onboard the SeaDream yacht will cost you $1,100 per night. The yacht holds 110 persons. Slightly more affordable is the cruise from Barcelona to Rome aboard the Silver Whisper sea liner for $650 per person, per night including bar.

Travellers also pay huge amounts of money to visit exotic Asian locations such as Vietnam, Cambodia, China and Japan – and revel in enjoying the local environment. Bhutan, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Sikkim (India) and Tibet are also promising new locations for tour operators.

Trans-Atlantic cruises from Europe to America are also hugely popular because of the Titanic. These cruises will cost you at least $757 per night for the simplest cabin.

Lodges with Hot Tubs – Relaxing Holiday Breaks

If in need of wonderfully relaxing holiday, the Lodges with Hot Tubs might just be the right option for you. With a wide range of choices, the hot tubs are perfect for any time of the year. It gives you the perfect way to relax after a day of sightseeing, exploring or having fun with family and friends.

Not an expensive holiday option, the Lodges with Hot Tubs comes with spacious accommodation and is self catered. Local pubs, restaurants and eateries are located not far from your accommodation giving you the option of a night out as well. The wonderfully landscaped parks provide a picturesque setting of the countryside and are also located nearby some of the best coastlines and resorts, making it an ideal setting for getting out and about and exploring the area. Walking, cycling or mountain biking are fairly popular amongst holidaying folk, and an inviting, hot tub is just the way to relax, amongst warm bubbles and magical water, making you feel instantly relaxed and invigorated. Added facilities such as swimming pools, spas, tennis courts, leisure facilities and health and spas will gives you more fun things to on your holiday at the Lodges with Hot Tubs.

The Lodges with Hot Tubs is also perfect for a romantic holiday. The accommodation is spacious and offers some spectacular views, topped with your own private Jacuzzi. All you need to do is simply sit back, relax in your private Jacuzzi, while enjoying a quiet drink with your partner.

Culture Tripping

The latest issue of T Magazine pegs “culture tripping” as the new trend in travel. The story goes that those who can still afford to travel are attempting to assuage their guilt by infusing their odysseys with cultural significance. Pinacoteca Founder Anna Di Stasi tells the magazine, “It’s not about luxury anymore. Everything is cyclical, and slowly we’ll come back to the point of acceptance of the ‘L word,’ but for now it’s about the experience you take away with you.” Culture tripping reportedly is popular with families especially, who want their children to gain “enlightening experiences.”

Before you write off culture tripping as just another bourgeois exercise, however, be aware that it’s not just about immodest guilt. For some people, culture tripping is more about “shaking things up” and seeking authentic experiences for an emotional/spiritual recharge rather than making nice with those outside of the Fortune 500 club.

What do you think? Are you planning on culture tripping this year?