EXPERIENCE THE EXTRAORDINARY

HERE ARE SOME UNBEATABLE EXPERIENCES TO ADD TO YOUR TRAVEL BUCKETLIST

True travelling is always associated with experiences, and this is why more and more companies and hotels have begun to tailor experiences to their patrons by trying to offer them a unique insight into the place’s culture, history or traditional practices. As we travel to seek ourselves, we also aim to try things that lie outside our comfort zone. This could be anything from renting a private island for diving, or going to a wellness retreat in Costa Rica. Most popular hotel royalty programs are also now focusing on redeeming points with experiences rather than quintessential hotel stays. Rewards can include front row seats to the opera or even a local excursion.

The Peak + Skift Experiential Travel Report states that most people are now looking for more immersive, local, authentic, adventurous and/or active travel. Jamie Wong, the Founder/CEO of Vayable, an online sharing portal that pairs travelers with its network of local

citizens around the world offering opportunities to experience their destination as much as possible like a local says the most inspired types of travel today are those that “you would never find in the traditional tourism industry, such as going thrifting with a former Jean-Paul Gaultier designer in Barcelona, or eating with a food blogger in Queens.”

Adventure tourism alone has grown 65% over the past 10 years, according to a report by the 2019 Adventure Tourism Market Study, co-produced by George Washington University and the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA). The growth is attributed in part due to the rise of interest in soft adventure by a wider range of age demographics than in previous decades. The survey states: “Nearly 54% of travelers plan to participate in an adventure those transformative experiences is driving business in almost every

travel segment in the tourism and hospitality industry today.” Many responsible experience-seeking travelers also opt for adventure tours that contribute towards the local community.

As these experiential companies grow, luxury travel seekers are also seeking unique experiences. According to Fairmont’s 2018 Global Luxury Traveler Insights Study, an online survey of 2,725 luxury travelers from France, United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, China, and United Arab Emirates, travelers prioritize experiences over brands, with two out of three considering it important to have experiences not readily available to everyone (65%). It is with this in mind that we have curated this special list of experiences for you.

unadulterated adventure, thrills and fun with all the luxuries you would come to expect of a superyacht; from world-class cuisine to a dedicated spa centre. This totally unique luxury ice-breaking motor yacht is able to cruise in some of the more remote areas including the Arctic and Antarctica.

Legend was built in 1973 as a fully classified Class 1 ice-breaking ship, and has been converted at the Icon Yachts shipyard in 2015 into a superb charter yacht with the project management of Verkerk Yachting Projects. It is capable of carrying 26 guests in total luxury, without losing her safety and strength as an icebreaker. Alongside the completion of the technical and system upgrades of this magnificent yacht, extensive modifications to her exterior were made. Legend’s stern has been extended by 3.6 meters and is equipped with a swim platform and a swimming pool.

Another alternative would be exploring undersea glory with Uboat Worx submarines. Each U-Boat Worx submarine is designed to provide unmatched comfort, space, style and clarity owing to its Dutch workmanship, guaranteeing you the best submersible experience.

You can also choose to pick a spectacular Arctic experience by travel blogger Michelle Karam called Travel With TJD. Running throughout the year, Michelle’s Travel with TJD group experiences vary from chasing the Northern Lights to husky safaris and an Aurora hunt with snow mobiles and checking into picturesque Aurora glass cabins with saunas. Michelle and her team focus on finding experiences that are additionally eco-friendly. Perfect for photography enthusiasts, guests will be given tips on how to take pictures of the lights by professional photographers.