The 5 Most Glamourous Ways to Travel

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Want to travel like a billionaire? It’s time to look beyond first-class flying and limousines. From superyachts to luxury RVs, here are some of the most glamorous modes of transport that the travel industry has to offer. 

Superyacht

A superyacht is any yacht that is over 100 ft. These yachts make your average sailboat look like a rubber dingy. Such yachts may boast lavish lounge areas, cinemas, gyms and spa facilities like saunas and steam rooms. Due to their size, they also often require a crew to manage and maintain. How much will a superyacht cost you to buy? Upwards of 1 million dollars. However, there is also the option of luxury yachts for charter. This is essentially like hiring a boat – while still not cheap, it is much more affordable. 

Luxury cruise

The most luxurious cruise ships are like five star hotel resort complexes on the water. These boats contain gyms, spa facilities, shops, multiple bars, multiple restaurants, casinos and live theaters among other facilities. Those willing to pay extra can meanwhile stay in a spacious suite and get VIP access to certain areas. Of course, many luxurious cruises also have smaller and more budget-friendly cabins, allowing you to take advantage of the facilities on-board without having to splash out too much cash.

Private jet

A private jet is a step up from first-class. You get your very own airplane to yourself with spacious seats and your own cabin crew to wait on you. On top of this, you have more flexibility as to when and where you fly. You can expect to pay sky high prices for a private jet – $2 million for a light plane to $110 million for a luxury model. Chartering a private jet can cost less – between $2,000 and $14,000 per hour. 

Luxury train

A luxury train ride is another glamorous mode of transport to consider. Such trains are modelled on classic luxury trains like the Orient Express and have sleeper cabins with roomy beds and en-suite bathrooms. Many also have fine dining restaurants on board and bars that offer premium cocktails. The cost of a multi-day luxury train ride can range from $1000 to $5000. Check out this guide to some of the best luxury train rides in the US.

Luxury RV

Buying or renting a luxury RV could turn road trips into rock star tours. Some of the most lavish RVs are like high-end condos on wheels – they have beautiful spacious bathrooms, ornate kitchens, multiple TVs and occasionally even roof decks. Such RVs can cost more than $1.5 million. Due to their size (some are like double decker buses), you may want to also hire a chauffeur. Hiring one of these RVs is likely to be more affordable. 

In the future, even more glamorous forms of travel are likely to exist. Most of us can only dream of such modes of travel, however there are more accessible options such as chartering that could be worth considering as a one-off treat (such as a honeymoon or an important birthday).