Follow the tycoon on a trip -- 15 absolutely indulgent luxury travel experiences: 15 absolutely indulgent luxury travel experiences

Author: Qiu Yixin
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: Entering the world of top-tier luxury and indulgence, indulging in the taste of royalty, traveling like a dream, dazzling like diamonds, living a life more cinematic than movies. Ultimate sensory experience, enchanting visuals, and a full display of literary prowess. Waking up on a luxurious cruise, Qiu Yixin captured a different kind of joy and shared it, studying the travels of tycoons as a discipline.
In recent years, my travels have become increasingly diverse, no longer limited to the desert or jungle explorations I once insisted on. Occasionally, I also seek thrills in the sky or underwater, such as riding a hot air balloon to overlook the African wilderness or diving into the underwater world. But what truly broadened my horizons were the luxurious pleasures beyond my reach in the mortal world, such as exorbitantly expensive wines (I still remember my trembling hands when first holding the wine list, afraid that flipping a page might accidentally drop a bottle worth more than I could afford to replace). Moreover, there’s that intimidatingly elaborate and ceremonial treatment—crowds waiting to attend to you, and the moment your gaze flickers or your finger slightly raises, someone immediately approaches with utmost deference, as if serving a king. Honestly, this kind of experience is addictive, making one reluctant to return home. I guess it’s also why my tycoon friends insist on revisiting their favorite spots several times a year. Thanks to them, I’ve had the privilege of traveling with them a few times, which sparked the idea of reporting on their leisurely destinations and the luxurious indulgences they enjoy. It’s purely out of curiosity, but I must say, I’ve studied tycoons’ travels as a discipline. When compiling these writings for publication recently, I discovered that the travel styles of these tycoons are truly vastly different from ours. Typically, they’d choose a high-end hotel, living, eating, and playing there. Of course, they’d occasionally step out for some fresh air, but essentially, their experiences remain an extension of hotel services—hiring luxury limousines rented from the hotel for transportation,...