Luxury. It’s one of the things that we all secretly crave, but rarely give ourselves the chance to. It’s also something that makes us feel indulgent and slightly guilty, but oh so good. We’d recommend that once in a while, you absolutely deserve to treat yourself to a luxurious Vacation. To do so among friends and family can help you enjoy something truly wonderful, melting the stress from your recent job intensity or helping you reset your mind after a break-up. No matter what you need to simply relax from, luxury can help you do it.

For that reason, consider the following, extremely indulgent but extremely beautiful and memorable experiences:

1. Cruising.

Luxury cruise deals can be found with ease, and often they can become some of the most memorable and intensely exciting activities of your life. People often think that cruises are expensive, but considering just how many opportunities they have for seeing new countries, traveling thousands of miles and keeping a premium, luxurious offering if you simply want to stay on the ship, you’d be mistaken to think that this entire process is anything other than incredible value for money. Be sure to pamper yourself with the on board options and then head to the country you are docked at, finding the best restaurants to eat at and seeing wonderful shows. With that in mind, you could also go on a:

2. Theatre Tour.

Heading on a Theatre Tour can be excellent if you hope to experience some truly wonderful and baroque performances throughout your vacation. Theatre and Opera are two forms of entertainment and cultural exploration that can offer you something that simply visiting the cinema cannot. If your partner or friend has yet to experience either of these (a sad possibility in the modern world,) then bring them along! It might open their eyes to a new form of being entertained by acting and narrative strength combined.

3. Safari.

Of course, safari’s had to make this list. Sometimes, it’s essential to come into contact with the world’s most magnificent creatures, and not all zoo’s or even home safari parks can replicate this. Finding wonderful animals such as elephants, tigers and lions can be done and seen in their natural habitat if you find a provider that’s worthwhile. We’d recommend going with a reputable company and not a private tour guide, as they will provide the safety apparatus you need to experience this with complete peace of mind. When you feel safe you can appreciate the safari animals more, so that’s a great thing. Also, we’d recommend doing your best not to take photographs of everything you see. Not that it’s bad form to do so (at least with your flash off,) but that it somewhat robs you of the overall experience, seeing an animal in the flesh. You can see many beautifully shot pictures of animals (better than you might take) online, but to see them in person is a once in a lifetime thing.

With these tips, you can be sure to experience some of the best and most luxurious vacations in 2018.

Photo by Amy Rollo