What are some travel companies that you think are really getting it right in terms of luxury? What do they do that makes your trip feel extra special?
We used More in South Africa. When I think luxury, I think unique and personalized experiences.
For example, during our honeymoon at Babylonstoren in Cape wine country, they surprised us with a photographer to take some honeymoon shots. Other nice touches included:
- No tipping (we paid a flat fee and it was all taken care of)
- A butler at every stop who handled our bags, unpacked and packed for us, and moved them to the next location
- Wine, local snacks, and food ready at each spot when we arrived.
That sounds pretty awesome. I also love the idea of a photographer—selfies just don’t capture those special moments as well.
Quick question—was the gratuity-included part a nice surprise, or something you’re going to look for from now on?
Do you have a link to their site? I tried googling but couldn’t find anything by that name. Thanks!
Who are you asking all this for?
I’m just really curious! I want to understand what people who love luxury travel value and what companies they think do it best.
I run a small private luxury tour company, and I’m looking for ways to improve the experiences we offer our clients. If you’re open to sharing, I’d love to know your thoughts!
As a travel advisor, the feedback I get from my clients is that they love personalized recommendations and feeling understood. ‘Luxury’ means different things to different people, so getting to know them and figuring out their preferences lets me match them with the right experiences.
We used Travel Beyond for our trip to South Africa. It was a 10-day trip, and they handled everything except our flights to Cape Town.
From being met at the plane door at each airport to getting upgraded rooms at every hotel, to our agent checking in regularly—they handled it all. We didn’t lift a finger, and tips were included. It was amazing.
We just launched a new app called ‘Stellar: Lifestyle Marketplace.’ It lets people buy and sell exclusive things like hotel bookings, flights, and restaurant reservations.
We’re not trying to mark up prices on last-minute bookings; we’re helping people who missed the refund window recover some of their costs. If you need to cancel a trip and can’t get your money back, you can list it on the app. We’re still new, but our team has a lot of experience in luxury hospitality.
If you want to learn more, DM me or check out the app!
Singita for safaris—they are the best!