How do You Define Luxury Travel in 2021

So, how do you define luxury travel in 2021? One traveler’s luxury is another’s ordinary, and this means people's perspectives of what makes travel luxurious can vary a lot. For some travelers, white-glove service and a private butler are mandatory, while for others luxury is a bed with a breath-taking view over a beach, or even an escape to an isolated place, far from the busy and noisy cities.

Most of us associate luxury with something exclusive, attentive to detail, authentic. The trick is to find a travel destination that provides luxury holiday possibilities and, at the same time, offers great value.

Portugal has an excellent location, where there is plenty of experiences to take part in and amazing UNESCO protected sites to let yourself loose. You will have outstanding quality standards, excellent wine, and food, or in other words, and so much more.

So What is Luxury Travel?

One of the best definitions for luxury travel was shared by George Morgan-Grenville:

“Luxury travel today is defined less by thread count and Michelin stars and more by access to the people, places, and experiences that represent all that is authentic about a destination. There’s no denying that comfort factors still apply and high standards of accommodation and dining will always feature on the luxury traveler’s wish list. However, today’s luxury traveler seeks more depth of understanding and immersion into the local culture than ever before. People don’t just want to see – they want to participate. The sales process is also critical and whilst the online proposition can be an asset in terms of booking more simple arrangements, clients looking for luxury experiential travel require a deep level of sophisticated knowledge and confidence during the sales process.”

Today, luxury is all about the experience, the authenticity of the destination, interacting with locals, and, at the same time, planning the trip with a tour operator that inspires confidence, professionalism, and understanding of the traveler's needs. Exploring the Alentejo region, for instance, with relaxed refinement is best achieved with the help of local travel consultants.

In Portugal, you will find experienced hospitality service, as Portugal has always been a secret go-to place for royalty and celebrities. 

Why Choose Portugal for a Luxury Tour?

Why? Its charisma, its history goes beyond memory, a great connection to arts, and the possibility to explore it with all the security and privacy. It is a place in the world that you will treasure forever and that will find a way straight to your heart, and that will surprise you. Accommodation in Portugal is top-notch also, and it will be far unusual, to say the least, from Wine Barrel luxury rooms to private villas, you may also stay in XV century palaces and convents. 

If you are looking for a special vacation, you will probably find an itinerary that suits your travel indulgences among the luxury vacation itineraries in Portugal displayed on our website. And, of course, you can always modify anything you wish to tailor it perfectly to fit your needs. Talk to our Travel Consultants today, they are available to discuss any detail and plan it to be seamless.

The best way to return to traveling is to discover a country where life flows smoothly as its rivers, is as warm as its people, and where you will always find new thrilling experiences. Besides the usual golf, fine dining in Michelin-star meals, the wonderful luxury spas, Portugal has its own cultural identity to share: Have you ever went bird-watching, painted tiles with wine, made jewelry, or wine using traditional techniques? This is the moment to learn and savor new authentic experiences. Exploring Portugal is somehow special, come find it and add some luxury holidays to your life in 2021.