There are no surprises on the list, but luxury travellers’ travel preferences and perceptions have evolved.

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Luxury travel is about creating unique and unforgettable experiences during a vacation.

After months of lockdown, Gen Z and Millennials intend to holiday close to home this year. For those seeking luxury, it’s about high-quality experiences with loved ones, even if it means travelling far.

Luxury travellers now prefer slow travel and extended vacations that combine work and leisure. Many people travel with their laptops to work remotely.

By choosing to travel more slowly, individuals can immerse themselves more deeply in local cultures and engage in more experiences that allow them to explore and truly appreciate their destination. They seek unconventional vacation experiences beyond typical resorts.

We are now seeing a significant demand for wellness travel and immersive retreats. Travellers are ensuring that their vacation plans include time for well-being and that they care for themselves.

Virtuoso, a global network of luxury travel advisors, surveyed its clients and found that five European countries are the top destinations for luxury travel. These countries are Italy, Greece, France, England, and Spain. 

Paris was ranked the top luxury travel city, followed by Rome, Barcelona, Florence, and London.

Italy took the top spot with families, followed by Hawaii, Costa Rica, France, and the United States.

As for honeymoon destinations, Italy was first, followed by Greece, Bali, French Polynesia, and Maldives.

Luxury travellers’ book during the shoulder season to avoid crowds and seek exclusivity and privacy.

In the coming weeks, I will share more luxury travel news on the less-known destinations.

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Following two hugely successful European pop-ups at Moebius in Milan and The Court in Rome, the team at Chinatown’s award-winning Laowai is pleased to present its latest pop-up partnership, featuring one of the world’s most acclaimed cocktail bars. 

On Monday, October 30, Laowai will play host to Hong Kong’s critically acclaimed Penicillin at Laowai x Penicillin.

Hailed as a world-class watering hole and listed at #71 by the World’s Best Bars, Penicillin’s husband-and-wife team of Agung and Laura Prabowo are travelling to Vancouver to produce an evening of cocktail magic alongside Laowai Chef Phong Vo’s street-bites inspired menu. 

Laowai x Pencillin Tickets

Tickets* for both the 8:30 pm and 11 pm seatings are now available via Eventbrite. The 6 pm seating is sold out. General Admission: $30 for an individual reserved seat, includes welcome cocktail. VIP: $300 includes a reserved booth, full cocktail card and dumplings for four people.

*Ticket pricing does not include ticketing fees and taxes. 

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