Even when touring the world as a digital nomad every now and then you are thinking of that once-in-a-lifetime Trip where you indulge your most luxurious fantasies. Not everyone can afford to fly off in a first-class seat to a far-flung destination whenever they want to, despite what many social media feeds might have you believe. By saving up, being careful with your spending, and having a specific budget for your luxury trip, you could find a way to make your dream trip a reality. Here are eight ideas to inspire you about how you can make it an enjoyable and memorable experience.

1. Choose the Right Destination

The first important point when it comes to planning for a luxury trip is to decide on a destination that will match up with your high expectations. Unlike other vacations that might be more family-focused or all about tourist experiences, a luxury trip requires that extra special something. A great trick to start is by reflecting on the places you have always wanted to go and identifying which of these can offer you your dream luxury experience.

For example, you have maybe always wanted to take a boat trip on the Amazon. Still, the opportunities for luxury accommodation and activities there might be limited compared to somewhere like Paris, Bora Bora, Mykonos, or Abu Dhabi. Of course, you may always discover a hidden gem somewhere unexpected if you follow your heart rather than online reviews.

2. Travel in Style

Long-haul flights are rarely fun and can cause anxiety, exhaustion, or boredom. If you are planning to save for a truly luxurious trip, why not see your business-class and first-class travel options? Some airlines offer first-class customer seats with exceptional levels of quality and comfort. You could also explore the possibility of travelling by cruise liner for a more laidback and slow method of getting to your destination. Even certain trains have luxury carriages and special cabin choices for customers willing to pay a little bit extra.

3. Invite Your Closest Friends

Bringing along your loved ones for a special luxury trip can make it all the more exciting and meaningful. If your friends or family are just as keen to visit your chosen destination as you are, they might also be willing to save up for their portion of the trip so that you can all experience the luxury together. Just make sure everyone is fully aware and on board with the costs so that nobody has an unpleasant financial shock.

4. Enjoy Unique Drinks

Many luxury destinations around the world pride themselves on offering exclusive or unique drinks such as unusual cocktails, fine wines, or expensive craft beers from local breweries. If you and anyone else you are travelling with enjoy occasionally sampling luxury drinks from around the world, you could visit the highest-rated bars or restaurants to treat your tastebuds.

If you want to experiment and develop your own mixing abilities, you could buy rare gin online to make your own special cocktails for the trip. Trying new activities can make a luxury trip even more memorable since you can bring any skills you learn back home with you. You will need to make sure that you stick to the luggage rules around travelling with liquids and protect any delicate bottles or packaging appropriately, so you don’t have a messy surprise waiting in your suitcase when you return home.

5. Look for Indulgent Accommodation

Where you plan to sleep for the majority of your trip will determine how much luxury you can take in. Luxury hotels are available even in ordinary parts of the world, making it much easier to find somewhere special without having to limit your choices to only certain locations. For example,

London is an incredibly varied city with extreme differences from street to street. Finding a luxury hotel in London isn’t difficult, even though the city itself doesn’t necessarily scream luxury. When you find a place to stay that has excellent service, great design, and amazing amenities, you might not want to stray far from your hotel.

6. Plan an Event or Two

Apart from the excitement of taking a luxury trip, it is worthwhile to plan a couple of events for you and your loved ones to enjoy while you are there. For example, you could book a table at a world-renowned restaurant and dress in your finest clothes or spend the day at a highly-rated spa where you can pamper your body. Perhaps there is a concert or festival you all want to attend. These trip highlights can serve as focal points around which the rest of your vacation can unfold.

7. Give Yourself Plenty of Time

A huge part of making a trip more luxurious is giving yourself enough time to enjoy it. Even time in a luxury hotel with amazing service can feel stressful if you only have a short amount of time to spend there. It can be difficult to make time in a busy schedule for a trip that lasts more than a week. Still, by negotiating vacation time with your employer and arranging for your home responsibilities to being covered, you can make the most of your luxury trip by giving yourself enough days to relish every moment.

8. Take Photos – But Not Obsessively

Capturing the magic of a luxury trip often means grabbing your phone or your camera and snapping the special moments. There is nothing wrong with wanting to preserve the memory of your trip with a photograph, but becoming obsessed with taking photos can lead to you not fully engaging with the experience in the present and even make it more difficult for you to remember at a later date. Make sure that you remember to stay in the moment even if you want to take a few snapshots for social media or the photo album.

Particularly if you don’t take luxury trips very often, it is so important to have fun and enjoy yourself when the opportunity presents itself. Hopefully, these tips have inspired you to plan a memorable and luxurious trip.