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Luxury Escapes inks new partnership with A&K for ultra lux offerings

Luxury Escapes has signed an exclusive partnership with premium travel provider Abercrombie & Kent amid a global surge in travel touring.

Luxury Escapes has seen a near 40 per cent increase in tour bookings in 2023 and the new deal will give members exclusive online access to a global portfolio of Abercrombie & Kent products from October 2023.

Products will specialise in luxury small-group journeys spanning multiple destinations and interests – including but not limited to tours across Japan, Egypt, India, Africa and Europe.

Abercrombie & Kent products will be available to be booked stand-alone or in conjunction with thousands of other Luxury Escapes products in a tailored itinerary.

An Ultra Lux offering

All Abercrombie & Kent products will feature on the highly coveted Luxury Escapes Ultra Lux platform which offers a dedicated service for members looking for the most premium luxury travel experiences. The Ultra Lux platform caters to the most discerning traveller and Abercrombie & Kent purchases will receive access to a range of exclusive Ultra Lux provisions including complimentary airport transfers (conditions apply) plus a dedicated Luxury Escapes concierge service available 24/7.

A booming luxury travel market

The partnership between Luxury Escapes and Abercrombie & Kent comes as data from the 2023 Travel Trends Report reveals travel tops the discretionary spend list for most Australians with 60 per cent of respondents saying they planned on spending more on travel in 2023 than they did pre-pandemic. These findings are only reinforced by data from Bain & Company that shows that spending on luxury goods and experiences grew by roughly 20 per cent in 2022 with luxury hospitality a key driver in the $2.1 trillion luxury market.

“We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Abercrombie & Kent to Luxury Escapes,” co-founder & CEO, Luxury Escapes, Adam Schwab, said.

“At Luxury Escapes, we are proud to offer the very best travel products, advanced technology and customer service and look forward to sharing the Abercrombie & Kent selected portfolio with our members.”

“Abercrombie & Kent will sit perfectly on our Luxury Escapes Ultra Lux platform which caters to travellers who want to experience the world’s very best travel experiences.

“With more consumers looking to book those once-in- a-lifetime holidays, we’re excited to bring even more exceptional travel to even more people around the world.”

Debra Fox, the managing director (APAC) for A&K echoed Schwab’s delight.

“We are very proud to partner with Luxury Escapes and have our Luxury Small Group Touring itineraries accessible through their innovative Ultra Lux platform,” Fox, said.

“A&K’s portfolio of journeys offer everything this new Ultra Lux customer segment is looking for – immersion, local encounters and authenticity.

“With the largest DMC network across our extensive range of itineraries available through Luxury Escapes we can offer insider access and unrivalled experiences for our guests.”

(Featured Image: Abercrombie & Kent – Wildlife Warriors, Africa portfolio)

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Bhutan: A Luxury Tour Around the Mystical Himalayan Country

Despite opening its doors to the world 50 years ago, Bhutan is largely untouched by external influences.

By Andrew Harris

The pitch-perfect notes piercing the crisp morning air outside are so loud and crystal clear that it sounds like the flute sequence from a Puccini opera. Now joined by an equally unrestrained oboe player, my befuddled brain rewinds back to Bhutan’s Paro airport, where I stood in line behind a man whose cap read ‘Oriental Bird Club.’

With the typical duty-free shops and fast-food outlets supplanted by a Buddhist bookshop and photos of beautiful birds, tiny tranquil Paro is more redolent of a museum than an airport. I have, it seems, unwittingly flown straight into Birdwatch Central, but with wonderful wake-up calls like this, that’s not ruffling any feathers.

I eventually arrive at Amankora in Bumthang in central Bhutan, a nine-hour drive along a quiet yak-ruled road with endless loops around massive misty walls of green (70% of Bhutan is covered in forest) as it scythes its way through one of nature’s last remaining unmolested ecological outposts. It’s 50 years since Bhutan, sandwiched precariously between India and China, opened to the world after centuries of isolation, and 20 years since the first international brand appeared.

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That was Aman Resorts , after its mythical founder, Adrian Zecha, arrived on the inaugural Bangkok-Paro flight in 1989 with Drukair, Bhutan’s national airline. International carriers still aren’t permitted and, while private jets can land, all pilots must be licensed for Paro’s famously challenging approach. Amankora Bumthang, exuding an understated sophistication long synonymous with Aman, is gently nestled next to an ancient royal palace, the last of five Aman lodges to be constructed, all collectively called Amankora — a model since replicated by other luxury brands.

With its high-value, low-volume approach to tourism, the Land of the Thunder Dragon transmits a seductive siren call to an increasingly over-touristed world. Nearly the size of Switzerland, with less than a tenth of its population, it is rightly terrified of its cultural heritage being irreparably damaged by a rapacious tourist industry. Numbers are kept low by a daily $100 charge, the Sustainable Development Fee, which also helps preserve Bhutan’s unique culture and pristine landscape, as well as supporting free healthcare and education.

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Mohan reels off a colorful litany of folk tales involving battles between good and evil, crusading heroic lamas, demonesses and consorts capable of assuming other forms, before pointing to a large hole in the stone floor where an evil force once resided. Apparently, evil forces came to feature here regularly. Confused? I know I was, as I stepped circumspectly around the hole, but these rich layered histories interweaving tantric Tibetan Buddhism with long held beliefs in local deities are deeply ingrained and probably best absorbed at one of Bhutan’s many festivals. Mountaineering was prohibited in 2003 precisely because local people deemed it offensive to the spirits who reside there.

A short hike (hiking is as popular as birding) through the forest brings us to the isolated Pema Choling nunnery, where I’m immediately confronted by rows of red-robed young nuns. I expect to be shooed away, but we’re quietly motioned up the corner and served tea, then presented with a large drum full of cookies. Can I take a photo? After a hurried consultation, yes, I can. Then, without warning, they lurch into their incantations and one of my more memorable impromptu travel moments. They all look so trusting, I want to warn them about the evil force of over-tourism. They’ll need more than tea and cookies if that ever breaches the kingdom’s defenses.

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Dotted across Bhutan are the majestic, centuries old dzongs (fortresses), symbols of feudal power in a country that has only existed since the first king was crowned inside the Punakha Dzong in 1907. At the Trongsa Dzong, the largest, I was unbelievably, once again, the only visitor — apart from the monks that live there, one of whom gave me an apple as he showed off his phone.

The luxury lodges of the temperate Punakha Valley, underneath the domineering presence of the dzong, were joined in 2023 by luxury safari specialist andBeyond , unveiling its first Asian property — a sumptuously stylish nine-room lodge facing the Jigme Dorji National Park. The lodge exudes a laid-back opulence underpinned by an elevated standard of cuisine; it proved difficult to say goodbye. The secluded one-bedroom River House, in an idyllic spot next to a tumbling stream, surely rates among the most covetable romantic retreats in the world.

High above Thimphu, meanwhile, secreted among apple orchards across the valley from the Buddha Dordenma (one of the largest sitting Buddhas in the world), Six Senses’ ‘Palace in The Sky’ is, like Amankora, one of five lodges proffering the possibility of an interconnected journey. A modern masterpiece of wood and stone encased in soaring shards of glass, with a large spa next to a fabulous infinity pool, it presides serenely over the capital like a spiritual overlord.

Back down the hill, we find a little town strenuously asserting its credentials as a big grown-up capital city — albeit the only one in the world without a traffic light — where, amid the bustling building work, we stumble straight into an archery contest, Bhutan’s national sport. Two teams, 500-ft apart, all dressed in traditional gho (a knee-length robe), were firing arrows, along with the occasional insult, back and forth from bamboo bows with astonishing accuracy. A highly choreographed song and dance routine was performed every time the target was hit. Accidents, apparently, are not uncommon.

That relationship established by Adrian Zecha between HNW visitors and a unique fragile society wary of being overwhelmed is alive and well. To some, it’s extreme; a sledgehammer to crack a nut, perhaps. But until a better way to safeguard this mesmerizing sliver of Himalayan heaven emerges, just keep on swinging that hammer.

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35 Travel Essentials for Any Length of Trip

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There’s something about traveling that is equal parts excitement and stress, especially when it comes time for you to bust out your suitcase and prepare to pack. What comes along with you can vary tremendously depending on the length of your trip and the occasion. Thankfully, the Cut Shop team has traveled far and wide, and has picked up a few tips, tricks, and essentials for packing well. Regardless of whether it’s a quick weekend escapade or a whole month abroad, here are the 39 best travel essentials worth taking along, listed according to the length of time spent away from home.

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➼ For Overnight Trips ➼ Weekend Trips and Excursions ➼ Anywhere From Five Days to a Week and a Half ➼ Two Weeks or Longer ➼ A Month or More

. For Overnight Trips

Whether you’re only traveling ten minutes away for a staycation or venturing to a nearby city for a day, overnight trips can be just as challenging to pack for as longer ones. Our best tip is try to be strategic about stowing all the necessities in a larger tote ba g.

Keep all your chargers and cords organized and untangled in one place. This little case makes sure you can actually find what you are looking for, especially in the depths of a big bucket-shaped bag.

The Nap Dress is comfortable enough for any road trip or train ride or even to sleep in. You really can’t go wrong — it’s like wearing your pajamas but still looking totally presentable. We particularly like the wrinkle-resistant navy dress for easy wear on the road.

This three-pack of pouches might be one of The Cut Shop ream’s favorite purchases. Perfect for everyday use, the pouches are great for housing everything from makeup to dirty clothes to receipts. We always have one in our bags, no matter if we’re leaving the house for a night, an hour, or a whole week.

Perfect for event-specific travel, this tote doubles as a garment bag, protecting those special-occasion outfits. It has just enough space to also pack a pair of shoes you do not want to commute in.

One of the best tinted moisturizers out there, this option from Saie offers hydration and some SPF and will give you light coverage with a dewy glow. When you can’t bring your entire medicine cabinet, this is a great option that combines a bunch of products in a multistep routine.

Because hydration is always important, especially when you’re traveling.

Just because you’re not doing your skin-care routine in your bathroom at home doesn’t mean your skin should suffer. This ice rollers will fit perfectly in your toiletry bag and come in handy first thing in the morning.

Sometimes on those quick trips, we push washing our hair an extra day (or three) so we can leave all our heat tools at home. With some dry shampoo and a cute hair claw , no one has to know.

. Weekend Trips and Excursions

Whether you are heading out of town for a wedding, trying to get away for a little R&R, or traveling for work, when it comes to packing a weekender or a smaller suitcase, organization is key.

There are so many options out there for weekender bags, but this water-repellent tote from Béis ticks all our boxes including the trolley pass-through pocket to attach to your suitcase and save your shoulders. This one is just over $100.

Most of the time, travel is associated with flying, but whether by choice or not, sometimes the trip involves hours of car time. A phone mount changes the game on a long road trip and is definitely safer.

For those longer flights where you are in a confined space and not moving around as much (looking at you, window-seat fliers), compression socks can help reduce swelling and discomfort in the legs and feet.

Weekend trips can sometimes mean a jam-packed itinerary, so when you want to sleep, you want to snooze uninterrupted. Enter Loop, a reusable silicone earplug that allows you to get the ultimate fit (it comes in four sizes) so you can get in that power nap.

Forgetting your sunglasses on vacation, especially when headed somewhere sunny, is a rookie mistake, which is why this pair from Le Specs is perfect to just keep in your weekend bag so you are never without.. They’re stylish, sturdy, and under $70 , in case you end up losing or breaking them.

Normally, travel containers are not the most stylish or multifunctional. But these Cadence capsules are both of those things. Unlike traditional travel containers, these can be used for anything from storing pills and skincare products to necklaces and hand cream. Plus, you can design your own set to include different labels and colors

You can never go wrong with a classic button-up . It’s a must-have for any trip, especially a weekend one when space is limited. Wear it on its own, with a dress or pants, or as a bathing suit cover-up.

The Tower28 spray is our skin-care savior , and if you’re looking to pack minimally for weekend trips, this needs to be in the toiletry bag. Perfect for sensitive skin, it’s multifunctional, and a spritz delivers a refreshing dose of hydration and soothes stressed-out skin.

Not only do books take up valuable real estate in a carry-on, they add a bit of weight too. A Kindle is so low profile and light that we do not even think twice about tossing it in our bag. It also saves us time doing the math on how many books we should be bringing on a trip because our next read is just a Wi-Fi connection away.

If you’re skipping the carry-on, this is an easy way to organize your beauty routine now that you’ve condensed it into teeny bottles and containers. The recycled faux -leather bag zips closed and features enough compartments to keep everything neat and organized.

. Anywhere From Five Days to a Week and a Half

A full-fledged trip that still limits you to a carry-on may be the most difficult to pack for. Europe,Cabo, our parents’ house, it’s all about making the most of the room you have, even if you can’t help but pack all your sunglasses , expensive skin care, and cute outfits.

This cashmere cardigan is amazing on its own or as a layering piece in case you get chilly en route or in your hotel room. When you’re packing a carry-on, the more pieces you have that you can wear multiple different ways, the better.

Sometimes you just can’t decide which sunglasses to bring, especially if you are going somewhere extra-sunny. This protective case from Dagne Dover allows you to bring three pairs in a very compact and convenient case that is easy to hang up when you get to your final destination.

There is a reason you can’t travel without seeing one of these suitcases. It fits in the overhead bin of most major U.S. airlines and allows travelers enough room to store all their belongings while remaining light, sturdy, and sleek. Plus, it comes in seven attractive colors and has a USB external battery for those extra-long travel days. It is an essential for the majority of trips you will probably take.

We love using packing cubes when we need to keep a duffel bag from becoming total chaos or for just staying organized when we’re traveling somewhere where we will be doing a wide range of activities that require very different wardrobe options. These packing cubes from Calpak are cute and will help bring some order to a carry-on.

Whether you are in the window seat and do not want to disturb your neighbors to wash your hands or need to do a quick clean after pumping gas on a road trip, having some sort of hand sanitizer while traveling is a good idea. This one from Aesop obviously smells amazing.

. Two Weeks or Longer

It’s time to check your bags. Fill your carry-on with the essentials and save the rest for your suitcase. Opt for two-in-one products, space-saving containers, and clothes you can dress up or down. Pro tip: Don’t forget to invest in a luggage tracker to make sure your suitcase arrives when you do.

Wearing trousers on a plane not only saves room in your suitcase but also makes you feel more put-together on the go. These comfy but tailored pants from Uniqlo can be worn casually or dressed up, making them the perfect pair to travel in for long periods.

A two-in-one product that is perfect for face and lips is a godsend on the road, and this Merit lightly tinted balm is highly rated. It is the perfect product to throw in your bag for when you want to do a real quick touch-up, no matter where you are. Not to mention it’s one of our senior shopping editor’s favorite cream blushes .

The pinnacle of traveling well comes down to one word: Rimowa. The cases are classic, luxurious, and durable, though definitely a splurge. If you’re traveling for long stretches of time, and often, they can be worth the price point.

Pets under 20 pounds are allowed to fly in a carrier under the seat in front of you, and this stylish option from Wild One opens into a bed so your pet can relax at the gate before you both board.

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T hanks to two years of punishing inflation, $250 doesn’t go as far as you might remember from your last vacation — and for many, that’s their travel budget’s limit.

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According to a new GOBankingRates survey of more than 1,000 adults, 28% of people spent $250 or less on their last trip. Considering today’s rising prices, can they pull it off again if they have a luxury trip in mind, even if it’s just a weekend getaway?

With a little bit of planning and box-checking, the experts think they can.

Cut Your Stay — and Your Costs — In Half

First, reconsider the costs and benefits of squeezing in the weeknight that launches most weekend getaways.

“I often find that a Friday night stay, especially if you are rushing after a work day, can be a bit of a waste of money,” said Tara Cannon, owner of the travel blog The Better Beyond . “Why pay big hotel dollars just to arrive in a rush and go straight to dinner?”

The solution? Make your weekend getaway one night and two long days.

“Arrive early in the day at your destination and stay late the following day,” said Cannon. “Call ahead to your hotel and request an early check-in. Most hotels do not mind if they are not fully booked. Likewise, request a late check-out the following morning, or ask the property to store your luggage for the day.”

Points, Miles and Rewards Can Go Farther Than Cash

If you don’t have a bank account full of cash, the right credit card can keep your expenses under $250, even for a top-shelf trip.

“Miles cards and rewards programs are the golden ticket to grabbing high-end hotel rooms and cheap flights,” said Zach Lazzari, owner of Cross Border Coverage .

According to Forbes, most travelers can leverage miles and points to double or triple the return of every dollar charged, far outpacing even the best cash-back rewards.

“I will wait for a big purchase to arrive in my life before signing up for a new card,” said Lazzari. “Then I sign on, make the spend requirements for the bonus payouts and typically have enough to cover a flight or really nice hotel for a weekend.”

While big sign-on bonuses can buy you a luxury trip on a budget, remember that most travel cards have annual fees that can run deep into the hundreds.

“The long game on rewards is generally not great but the upfront payoff is excellent,” said Lazzari.

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Loyalty to One Chain or Airline Can Also Cut Costs to Near-Zero

Another strategy is to target a single brand for its loyalty perks instead of choosing a general travel rewards card.

“For instance, I recently used 35,000 Hyatt points per night to book a three-night all-inclusive stay at Rawah Ranch, a luxury rustic ranch experience in Colorado,” said Genni Franklin of Traveling Franklins . “The cash rate was $1,700 per night, but since I used points and there are no resort fees, I paid nothing for the stay. It will include food, drinks, and activities like fly fishing and horseback riding.”

The same premise applies to airfare.

“For flights, sign up for a travel credit card when the airline is offering a sign-up bonus,” said Kelly Johnson, owner and founder of Snap Travel Magic .

Johnson suggested Delta, which is currently offering up to 50,000 bonus miles plus 10,000 Medallion Qualification Miles.

Set Alerts To Cash In On Errors

Companies sometimes make mistakes that you can cash in on if you’re ready to act when opportunity knocks. 

“A mistake fare is when an airline to travel agency sells an airline ticket for far below the normal cost by mistake,” said Samantha Pearsall, travel and lifestyle blogger and founder of TheRamblingRenegade . “Mistake airfares are not super common but they happen. By setting up travel alerts through flight deal finders like Scott’s Cheap Flights or Thrifty Traveler Premium, you will be notified when mistake airfares pop up. You will have to act fast. These errors only last for a few hours at a time.”

Be Flexible and Avoid Peak Times For Your Destination

Prepare for a weekend getaway just as you would a full-fledged vacation — start planning well in advance, be willing to compromise on specific dates, and don’t go when everyone else wants to.

“This may seem obvious but it is much easier to find flight deals, hotel sales and cheap rental cars when you have multiple months to look through and multiple destinations to choose from,” said Pearsall. “Be flexible on when your vacation will be. In order to avoid the normally high price tag of a luxury vacation, you will most likely need to travel in the off-season of your destination, which will vary depending on the location.”

Pick Somewhere Close and Focus on What’s Free

If you’re only hitting the road for the weekend, consider actually hitting the road — after all, the best way to save on flights is to avoid them.

“First, choose a destination within driving distance to eliminate airfare costs,” said Sebastian Fitzpatrick of The Route Planner . “To elevate your experience, explore free or low-cost activities like hiking in nature reserves, touring art galleries, or attending wine tastings. Lastly, indulge in local cuisine at affordable prices by visiting hidden gems or taking advantage of happy hour specials. A luxurious weekend getaway doesn’t have to be expensive. It just takes a bit of ingenuity.”

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