Designed by conceptual artist Damien Hirst, this quirky and prodigious $141,000 per night room features a cantilevered Jacuzzi perched over the Strip, salt relaxation room and bull sharks suspended in formaldehyde.
50 of the world's most lavish travel experiences
From superyacht soirees to fine dining inside ancient volcanos, these are 50 of the most lavish holiday experiences to bookmark for your post-pandemic adventures. Words by Kate Schneider.
Aurora Station, Orion
When it opens its doors in 2022, the world’s first luxury space hotel will offer thrillseekers with a spare $13 million the chance to float in zero gravity, participate in research experiments and witness auroras from above.
Dine inside an Icelandic volcano
Step inside the magma chamber of the Þríhnúkagigur Volcano for a unique dining experience where you can feast on Icelandic delicacies. Don’t stress, it’s a completely COVID friendly experience, with hikers physically distanced and gear disinfected after every use.
Maldives island takeover package
For $6.8 million guests can turn the W Maldives resort into their own private playground, with exclusive use of all 78 overwater and beach suites, gourmet dining venues and an underground nightclub.
Superyacht cruise of the Mediterranean
Affluent travellers can charter the elegant 92 metre Queen Miri yacht for $2.8 million a week. It features a helipad that converts into a party deck, making it the ultimate location for a soiree.
Fly around the world with Emirates in first class
A gold-plated private suite awaits passengers who will be pampered with Bulgari and Timeless Spa amenities, savour canapes and Dom Perignon, and enjoy a shower in the skies.
Royal Penthouse Suite, President Wilson Hotel, Geneva
Spanning the hotel’s entire top floor, this sumptuous $112,000 a night suite is the largest and most luxurious in Europe and features a wraparound terrace with magnificent views of the Alps.
Dine at SubliMotion in Ibiza, Spain
Indulge in a 20-course dinner at the world’s most expensive restaurant. For $2379, Michelin-starred chef Paco Roncero will electrify your senses with virtual reality, laser light shows and edible entry tickets. Although closed for the 2020 season, due to the global pandemic, SubliMotion has promised that they plan to reopen in 2021.
Journey to Nature’s Edge
Philanthropists with a spare $1.4 million can enjoy a safari across 111 days and 12 countries to view some of the world’s most vulnerable species, including the giant tortoises of the Galapagos.
The 13, Macau
Billed as a “gateway to the refined and remarkable”, this flamboyant hotel features 200 multi-level villas with a blend of 17th century French Renaissance and baroque décor, for around $102,000 per night.
Expedition world cruise
Silversea is gearing up for a 167-day voyage onboard the Silver Cloud, departing in January 2022 and wrapping up on July 11. It will stop at 107 adventurous destinations from Ushuaia to Tromso, and the view from the Owner’s Suite costs $1.4m.
Regent Suite, Seven Seas Splendor
Cruise-goers can sleep in a $200,000 bed, enjoy caviar and canapes and relax on a massive veranda complete with a custom-made Tresse mini pool, as guests of the largest luxury cruise ship suite ever. Reservations are now open for the cruise, which was originally set to debut last year.
A James Bond experience at Turks and Caicos
For $244,000 you can holiday like a glamorous 007 agent with Como Hotels and Resorts. Arrive at Parrot Cay by private jet and superyacht, before taking over the home of fashion designer Donna Karan and sipping Krug champagne.
Dunton Hot Springs, Colorado
When money is no object, why not rent an entire town? This intriguing former mining spot was once left to rot but has been restored to luxury status, and sits enchantingly in an extraordinary alpine valley.
Grand Penthouse Suite, The Mark, New York City
Decorated with custom furniture by Jacques Grange, this spacious $106,000 a night suite’s standout offering is its rooftop terrace that boasts incredible views of Manhattan.