{"id":8099,"date":"2022-08-18T15:44:08","date_gmt":"2022-08-18T14:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxurygoldbdev.wpengine.com\/?p=8099"},"modified":"2024-05-16T22:59:10","modified_gmt":"2024-05-16T21:59:10","slug":"misconceptions-luxury-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/misconceptions-luxury-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"5 common misconceptions about luxury travel (and why they are wrong)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you think of luxury travel, do you picture private jets, mega-yachts, exclusive islands, and free-flowing Cristal champagne? Yes, extravagance plays a part in luxury travel &#8211; but there\u2019s so much more to it than that. We dive into five of the most common misconceptions about luxury travel &#8211; and why they\u2019ve got it all wrong.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Luxury travel doesn\u2019t give you meaningful experiences<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is often assumed that luxury travellers only want to see the glossy icons and polished attractions of a destination\u2026 but we\u2019ve found this to be one of the most common misconceptions about luxury travel. More luxury travellers are looking for authentic and meaningful experiences, where they can really get to the heart of a destination. At Luxury Gold, we know a great adventure is all about meaningful experiences and the people you meet, and that\u2019s why our guests love our special <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-au\/why-luxury-gold\/unique-vip-experiences\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VIP experiences<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-au\/tour-styles\/the-chairmans-collection\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chairman\u2019s Collection<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-au\/why-luxury-gold\/we-make-travel-matter\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make Travel Matter Experiences<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could meet Tracey at her Irish farmhouse for a home-hosted culinary experience. Or ride a rickshaw in Jaipur, driven by local women from low-income households. You\u2019ll hear their stories first-hand and help support their families and communities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/travel-corporation-impact-report-2021\/\">4 incredible MAKE TRAVEL MATTER\u00ae Experiences you can enjoy with Luxury Gold<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8103\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8103\" class=\"size-large wp-image-8103\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/luxurygoldvacations_297009165_1678647445852648_7934126071529156664_n-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Pachamama Ceremony Peru Luxury Gold experiences\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/luxurygoldvacations_297009165_1678647445852648_7934126071529156664_n-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/luxurygoldvacations_297009165_1678647445852648_7934126071529156664_n-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/luxurygoldvacations_297009165_1678647445852648_7934126071529156664_n-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/luxurygoldvacations_297009165_1678647445852648_7934126071529156664_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8103\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@luxurygoldvacations<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ll take you behind the scenes for private after-hour visits to places like Sch\u00f6nbrunn Palace in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-au\/tours\/harmony-of-central-europe\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Austria<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Luxor Temple in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-au\/tours\/elegance-of-the-pharaohs?optionId=856\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Egypt<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Doge&#8217;s Palace in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-au\/tours\/ultimate-italy?optionId=988\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Venice<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the Imperial Citadel in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-au\/tours\/inspiring-indochina\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vietnam<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You\u2019ll explore these remarkable sites with expert guides and meet people personally involved with the history of these places.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can even meet legendary locals with exclusive experiences from The Chairman\u2019s Collection, like the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-au\/tours\/british-royale\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duchess of Northumberland<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in England or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-au\/tours\/harmony-of-central-europe\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Princess Anita von Hohenberg<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Austria. Meet <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-au\/tours\/ultimate-ireland\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patrick Guinness<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Ireland or Marchese Mazzei at his ancestral Tuscan home, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-au\/tours\/ultimate-italy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Castello di Fonterutoli<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Curated and inspired by our past Chairman, Mr. Stanley Tollman, and his life in travel, these are truly unparalleled luxury travel experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/fascinating-people-europe-luxury-gold\/\">Royalty &amp; Noblemen: The fascinating people you\u2019ll meet in Europe with Luxury Gold<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8104\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8104\" class=\"size-large wp-image-8104\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/luxurygoldvacations_119042166_2734560096867850_1979830816685596085_n-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Peruvian weaving experience\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/luxurygoldvacations_119042166_2734560096867850_1979830816685596085_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/luxurygoldvacations_119042166_2734560096867850_1979830816685596085_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/luxurygoldvacations_119042166_2734560096867850_1979830816685596085_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/luxurygoldvacations_119042166_2734560096867850_1979830816685596085_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8104\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@luxurygoldvacations<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><b><br \/>\n2. It isn\u2019t responsible or sustainable<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luxury travel is often portrayed as billionaires and A-listers waltzing around the world on private jets and mega-yachts. But that\u2019s not the whole story. Luxury travel doesn\u2019t have to make a massive carbon footprint &#8211; it can be a responsible and sustainable experience that gives back to the planet. And we know that our luxury travel experiences are only enhanced and enriched by our pledge to travel responsibly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is so crucial to leave a positive impact on the people and places we visit, so Luxury Gold has made a commitment to Make Travel Matter through the TreadRight Foundation, our not-for-profit organisation. Our luxury tours include Make Travel Matter experiences that support local employment, preserve history and culture, and protect and rehabilitate wildlife populations around the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8105\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8105\" class=\"size-large wp-image-8105\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/luxurygoldvacations_296793845_1220496502068027_8222881439296963262_n-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Luxury Gold culinary experience\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/luxurygoldvacations_296793845_1220496502068027_8222881439296963262_n-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/luxurygoldvacations_296793845_1220496502068027_8222881439296963262_n-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/luxurygoldvacations_296793845_1220496502068027_8222881439296963262_n-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/luxurygoldvacations_296793845_1220496502068027_8222881439296963262_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8105\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@luxurygoldvacations<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of our remarkable Make Travel Matter experiences include helping to save the Iberian Lynx in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-au\/tours\/spain-portugal-in-style\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portugal<\/span><\/a> and <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">preserving the Giant\u2019s Causeway, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-au\/tours\/ultimate-ireland\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northern Ireland.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You could help protect the waterfalls of Plitvice, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-au\/tours\/croatia-the-dalmatian-coast\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Croatia.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Or meet traditional weavers in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-us\/tours\/treasures-of-the-incas\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peru<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and supporting the people working to keep this 10,000-year-old Andean textile tradition alive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re also committed to The Travel Corporation\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ttc.com\/hwtr\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">five-year sustainability strategy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, based on the United Nations&#8217; Global Goal, to address our impact on people, wildlife, and the planet. So you can enjoy a responsible luxury travel experience with Luxury Gold, safe in the knowledge that you\u2019re leaving a lasting, positive legacy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/conserve-nature-for-future-generations\/\">How your travels with Luxury Gold help conserve nature for future generations<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8106\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8106\" class=\"size-large wp-image-8106\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/luxurygoldvacations_190974503_534271741285389_6782578578698922675_n-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Pachamama Ceremony Peru Luxury Gold experience\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/luxurygoldvacations_190974503_534271741285389_6782578578698922675_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/luxurygoldvacations_190974503_534271741285389_6782578578698922675_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/luxurygoldvacations_190974503_534271741285389_6782578578698922675_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/luxurygoldvacations_190974503_534271741285389_6782578578698922675_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8106\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@luxurygoldvacations<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><b><br \/>\n3. It&#8217;s just for wealthy retirees<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most prevalent misconceptions about luxury travel is that it\u2019s only for wealthy, older people. However, the luxury traveller cannot be boxed in by one definition. Our guests come from a diverse range of backgrounds, from young and old couples to solo travellers and multi-generational families. We offer them a true luxury experience &#8211; the ability to create a personalised, handcrafted experience to suit each unique traveller, regardless of age or interests.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8107\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8107\" class=\"wp-image-8107 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/luxurygoldvacations_275324074_1013705296194494_7425750594809999065_n.jpg\" alt=\"Family travelling Luxury Gold guests\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/luxurygoldvacations_275324074_1013705296194494_7425750594809999065_n.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/luxurygoldvacations_275324074_1013705296194494_7425750594809999065_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/luxurygoldvacations_275324074_1013705296194494_7425750594809999065_n-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8107\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@luxurygoldvacations<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you travel with Luxury Gold, you\u2019ll be accompanied by an expert <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-au\/why-luxury-gold\/your-travelling-concierge\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travelling Concierge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who will take care of everything so you can relax and savour the moment. They will understand your desires, passions, and preferences before your tour and throughout. They&#8217;ll work to personalise your journey with special details and touches to make your holiday truly exceptional. Our Travelling Concierges are master planners, ready to go the extra mile and make your dreams a reality. Whether you&#8217;re ready for a romantic couple\u2019s retreat or a family holiday, our luxury tours can be tailored to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/power-of-travel-friendship-solo-traveler\/\">The power of travel and friendship as a solo traveler<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8108\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8108\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8108\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/luxurygoldvacations_249096423_794930784612116_5130571902615658798_n.jpg\" alt=\"Ashford Castle Ireland\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/luxurygoldvacations_249096423_794930784612116_5130571902615658798_n.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/luxurygoldvacations_249096423_794930784612116_5130571902615658798_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/luxurygoldvacations_249096423_794930784612116_5130571902615658798_n-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8108\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@luxurygoldvacations<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><b><br \/>\n4. It only means 5-star city hotel chains<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we think about luxury travel, we often picture crisp white sheets, glitzy furnishings, and top-floor city views. And while we do love a 5-star city hotel, our luxury tours certainly don\u2019t end there. We scour the globe to uncover the most unique and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-au\/why-luxury-gold\/luxury-hotels#\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exceptional hotels<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that offer luxurious comfort and excellent service, all while immersing you in the culture and history of your destination. Luxury travel isn\u2019t just about 5-star stays &#8211; it\u2019s about 5-star experiences. We hand-select hotels with a story, where you meet local hosts, and connect with your destination on a deeper level.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8109\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8109\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8109\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/luxurygoldvacations_278365253_964967354176465_3439421754613404525_n.jpg\" alt=\"Lion Sands Game Reserve South Africa\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/luxurygoldvacations_278365253_964967354176465_3439421754613404525_n.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/luxurygoldvacations_278365253_964967354176465_3439421754613404525_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/luxurygoldvacations_278365253_964967354176465_3439421754613404525_n-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8109\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@luxurygoldvacations<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could journey to the heart of the South African wilderness at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-au\/tours\/spectacular-south-africa\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lion Sands Game Reserve<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a luxury safari lodge where you stargaze and watch the local wildlife from your deck. Stay at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-au\/tours\/castles-kingdoms?optionId=1039\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ashford Castle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Ireland, a 12th-century estate where contemporary luxury meets historic grandeur and you can roam 350 acres of lush woodlands. Sleep on the edge of a rushing river surrounded by the beautiful Fiordland at Milford Sound Lodge in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-au\/tours\/the-long-white-cloud\">New Zealand<\/a>. Or wake up to views of the beautiful Mont Blanc and the Jet d\u2019Eau on Lake Geneva at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-au\/tourshttps:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/majestic-switzerland\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hotel d\u2019Angleterre<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With elegant design, original artwork, and cocktails served at the famous Leopard Bar and Cigar Lounge, this is an unforgettable luxury stay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/where-the-wilderness-and-luxury-combine-step-inside-the-lion-sands-game-reserve\/\">Where the wilderness and luxury combine: Step inside the Lion Sands Game Reserve<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8110\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8110\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8110\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/luxurygoldvacations_280792344_738663607545620_1776225969295865062_n-1.jpg\" alt=\"Milford Sound Lodge New Zealand\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/luxurygoldvacations_280792344_738663607545620_1776225969295865062_n-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/luxurygoldvacations_280792344_738663607545620_1776225969295865062_n-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/luxurygoldvacations_280792344_738663607545620_1776225969295865062_n-1-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8110\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@luxurygoldvacations<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><b><br \/>\n5. Active people won&#8217;t enjoy luxury travel<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A common misconception about luxury travel is that it&#8217;s all about lounging on yachts or soaking in spas. For some luxury travellers, peaceful, relaxing experiences are the goal. But if you like to get active on your holidays, you\u2019ll find that luxury travel is for you too. We offer different activity levels and ways to travel on our luxury trips, from a leisurely to an active pace.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our dynamic tours feature longer distances, with 4+ miles of walking on some days with steep hills. You&#8217;ll also have a variety of morning start times so you can seize the day, and regular evening activities to maximise your time. On our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-au\/tours\/ultimate-italy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimate Italy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tour, you can take a walking tour through the cobbled streets of Rome to discover the hidden gems, and cruise the Cinque Terre coastline, dipping into the ocean and exploring medieval quarters. On our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-au\/tours\/majestic-japan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Majestic Japan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tour, you\u2019ll explore the indigenous bamboo forest at Giouji Temple and ride the Kachi-Kachi Ropeway Cable Car in Mount Fuji. If you want to turn it up a notch, talk to your Travelling Concierge about how you can pack even more adventure into your luxury trip.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8111\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8111\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8111\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/luxurygoldvacations_242148339_944953339699548_8184803626606443536_n.jpg\" alt=\"Machu Picchu Peru\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/luxurygoldvacations_242148339_944953339699548_8184803626606443536_n.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/luxurygoldvacations_242148339_944953339699548_8184803626606443536_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/luxurygoldvacations_242148339_944953339699548_8184803626606443536_n-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8111\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@luxurygoldvacations<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luxury travel isn\u2019t about aloof, artificial experiences, only for celebrities and billionaires. It\u2019s about unique, personalised experiences and gaining privileged access to people, places, and knowledge. We use our extensive connections to craft extraordinary tours to go beyond the tourist attractions and 5-star hotels. We connect you with real people and meaningful experiences, all while leaving a lasting positive impact on the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are some myths and misconceptions about luxury travel you\u2019ve come across? Let us know in the comments below\u2026\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you think of luxury travel, do you picture private jets, mega-yachts, exclusive islands, and free-flowing Cristal champagne? 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