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Victoria Falls, Zambia

Travel to Victoria Falls aboard a vintage-style train, follow a private guide in Kyoto’s geisha district, unwind in a luxury beach resort in Thailand... On a tailor-made luxury vacation with Audley, you can indulge in the finest options your way. We’ll design your ideal trip with you, paying close attention to your interests, your travel style and your individual tastes. Our specialists know the best guides, finest hotels and most exclusive activities and can lead you to experiences you won’t find in a guidebook.

Relax in an opulent spa on a private island in the Seychelles. Explore Vietnam’s emerald waters and limestone islands on a restored junk. Spend the night in a restored kasbah in Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains. Spot the Big Five on safari in a private reserve in Botswana. Wake up in a penthouse overlooking Bondi Bay. Take a Caravaggio-inspired one-on-one painting class in Rome.

An overwater bungalow in the Maldives. The tropical gardens of Kandy House hotel in Sri Lanka. An ecolodge in Costa Rica. What tempts you? Travel at your own pace, in your own style, with the confidence that we’ll show you the best luxury options, wherever you go.

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Recommended destinations for a luxury vacation

Our specialists can help you plan your trip, individually focusing on your tastes and interests, to the destinations below.

Our recommended luxury itinerary ideas

Our itinerary ideas will give you a starting point for what your trip could entail. Treat them just as inspiration, as each trip is created uniquely for you and there are many more options available.

Our expert guides to choosing your luxury vacation

Penned by our specialists from their own travels, these guides aim to inspire you with suggestions of where to spend your vacation. Giving tips for what to experience and recommendations for where to stay, we share our ideas for the best destinations to consider.

  • Luxury vacations in Thailand
    Luxury Tent, Four Seasons Tented Camp, Golden Triangle

    Luxury vacations in Thailand

    Luxury vacations in Thailand

    Our Thailand specialist Harriet has had the tough job of vetting some of Thailand’s most luxurious properties and exclusive experiences. Sharing her expertise, she’s picked out some of the best, including a sojourn in a 100-year-old rice barge and time in an opulent tented jungle camp.

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  • Luxury vacations in Japan
    Hakone Ginyu Spa Resort

    Luxury vacations in Japan

    Luxury vacations in Japan

    Japan is a country where historic traditions and modern living blend seamlessly, and there are a number of ways to combine luxury and culture. One of our Japan specialists, Katherine, details some of the most appealing ways to indulge in this unique destination.

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  • Luxury vacations in Australia
    Yarra Valley, Hot Air Balloon, Australia

    Luxury vacations in Australia

    Luxury vacations in Australia

    Luxury in Australia is about accessing places you’d never normally visit, in the company of superb guides, rather than palatial suites and private yachts. Here’s how to travel luxuriously in the country, from Tasmania to the Top End.

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  • Luxury vacations in New Zealand
    Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown

    Luxury vacations in New Zealand

    Luxury vacations in New Zealand

    If you're planning a luxury vacation to New Zealand we have a huge choice of accommodations available, from luxury hotels and lodges to beach houses and country estates offering top class accommodation.

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  • Luxury Vacations in Vietnam
    Halong Bay, Vietnam

    Luxury Vacations in Vietnam

    Luxury Vacations in Vietnam

    Vietnam is home to a range of properties that you can include in your luxury vacation. From boutique hotels with their French colonial architecture, to desert island hideaways only accessible by boat.

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  • Luxury vacations in Borneo
    Sapi (left) and Gaya (right) Island, Borneo

    Luxury vacations in Borneo

    Luxury vacations in Borneo

    Southeast Asia specialist Shannon explains how to thread luxurious experiences through a trip to Borneo. From personally guided wildlife tours to jungle lodges with spas and private plunge pools, she shares her top recommendations.

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  • Luxury vacations in India
    Taj Mahal, Agra

    Luxury vacations in India

    Luxury vacations in India

    From opulent pleasure palaces-turned-hotel and indulgent tented camps to private games drives looking for tigers, India specialist Jason discusses the best way to immerse yourself in luxury fit for a royalty.

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  • Luxury Sri Lanka vacations: from colonial grandeur to palm-fringed shores
    Summer house at Norwood Bungalow

    Luxury Sri Lanka vacations: from colonial grandeur to palm-fringed shores

    Luxury Sri Lanka vacations: from colonial grandeur to palm-fringed shores

    Luxury in Sri Lanka can take the form of a palatial beach-front suite, secluded colonial cottage or a safari tent. Sri Lanka specialist Sophie shares her suggestions for the most comfortable stays and exclusive experiences, including tea tasting with a master tea specialist or a chartered flight across the coastline.

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  • Luxury safaris in Botswana
    Xaranna Tented Camp, Xudum Concession

    Luxury safaris in Botswana

    Luxury safaris in Botswana

    If you're planning a luxury vacation to Botswana we've a huge choice of exclusive places to stay, from luxurious vacation camps and lodges to luxury hotels. Touches of comfort like king-sized beds and plunge pools give you extravagance in the heart of the wildlife.

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  • Luxury vacations in South Africa
    Franschhoek, South Africa

    Luxury vacations in South Africa

    Luxury vacations in South Africa

    South Africa can pull out all the stops for a luxury trip, and a safari’s just the start. Here, country specialist Tom shares ways to elevate your trip to the rainbow nation, from Cape Town comforts to wine tasting.

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  • Luxury vacations in Tanzania
    Klein's Camp, Serengeti National Park

    Luxury vacations in Tanzania

    Luxury vacations in Tanzania

    Tanzania is home to some of the most luxurious safari lodges in Africa. It is also home of the world-famous Great Migration, so if you are looking to view this spectacle in style, our country specialists can help you plan your perfect trip to Tanzania.

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