Category: Luxury Travel

7 Luxurious Hotels with Private Yachts

Traveling in the lap of luxury isn’t defined by land, sea, or air, but one thing that is the same across all resorts is their desire to be bigger and better than the next resort. They outdo themselves with the best chefs, the most luxurious spas, and the biggest rooms.

Lately, hospitality has stepped up their ways to be bigger and better than other hotels and resorts. More and more hotels are adding yachts to their resume, and extending from land to water for the consumer. These seven floating hotels have taken out the middleman and will take you there themselves, whether you want to do yoga on a river in China, fish in Mexico, or just hang out on the Indian Ocean.

Six Senses Zighy Bay, Oman

In northern Oman, is this luxury hideaway, known for offering its guest an once-in-a-lifetime experience that includes paragliding into the property when you arrive. In 2017, to up the ante, the hotel launched the Dhahab which is a yacht built after the region’s traditional dhows. The original vessels were trading vessels that sailed through the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea. However, the three-bedroom Dhahab, which means gold in Arabic, has more of a relaxing purpose. Whether you’re using it for a short sail along the Musandam coast with the Hajar Mountains in your view, or a fully customized multi-night excursions that could include village visits, snorkeling, cooking classes, a spa, and whatever else your heart desires. sixsenses.com

The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort

We imagine that it could be very difficult to leave this resort’s overwater plunge pools and hammocks, but if you want to take soaking of the sun elsewhere, the St. Regis Azimut Flybridge 66 is the newest on our list. Unveiled in December and the first time that this model has been commissioned by a hotel. The stylish minimal three-cabin Azimut 66, can be chartered for a few hours or a full day. A full day of sunbathing, diving, and snorkeling, but if you want it overnight to sail along the Indian Ocean, the staff will celebrate the occasion with champagne sabering at sunset. stregismaldives.com

The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort offers an exclusive suite of benefits to Platinum Card® & Centurion® Members from American Express through the FINE HOTELS & RESORTS® program.

Nizuc, Mexico

Looking to take a day-trip to breath-taking Isla Mujeres or experience a lively itinerary that includes tons of seaside activities, hop aboard Nizuc’s 56-foot, three-suite catamaran means having it all. With a full crew, butler, and private chef on staff, who will take care of everything, all you have to do is decide on what you want. A star-gazing session guided by an astronomer, diving down to the Cancun Underwater Museum to see artwork alongside the coral, fishing in Cozumel, or all of the above. nizuc.com

Nizuc offers an exclusive suite of benefits to Platinum Card® & Centurion® Members from American Express through the FINE HOTELS & RESORTS® program.

Jumby Bay Island, Antigua

Want to take you on an unforgettable island hopping adventure aboard a luxurious 45-foot custom-built catamaran, the Yennecot? The Oetker Collection invites you. From sailing to a lunch seaside on Antigua’s English Harbor, Maiden Island couple massages on the beach, snorkeling around Paradise Reef, then shopping in St. John before a sunset cruise fueled with champagne, the options are limitless. oerkercollection.com

Jumby Bay Island offers an exclusive suite of benefits to Platinum Card® & Centurion® Members from American Express through the FINE HOTELS & RESORTS® program.

Peninsula Shanghái

Although you aren’t able to stay overnight on Azimut 47 Flybridge, Peninsula Shanghai’s new 10-passanger yacht, you can use it for your next lavish event. Aboard this nearly 50-foot yacht dressed up in the most stylish liveries, a private cruise along the Huangpu River with stunning city views of the skyline can be used for a birthday brunch or even a cocktail party. Want it for a wellness component? You can transform the sail into a floating spa with tai chi, yoga classes, and massages. peninsula.com

The Peninsula Shanghai offers an exclusive suite of benefits to Platinum Card® & Centurion® Members from American Express through the FINE HOTELS & RESORTS® program.

The Wellesley Knightsbridge, London

Art Deco-inspired 185-foot superyacht MY The Wellesley is glamorous and a sister vessel to the five-star hotel in London, isn’t plying its trade on the Thames. During the winter months, it’s sailing around the Caribbean to visit sunny isles like Cuba and St. Barths. Come summer, it journeys back to the other side of the Atlantic to transport you to charming little towns in Provence, Monaco beaches, and ancient Turkish villages. If this sounds like too much work on vacation during your holiday, you could just lounge on the yacht and work on a tan. The MY The Wellesley has nearly 3,800 square feet of outdoor space. thewellesley.co.uk

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Como Maalifushi and Como Cocoa Island, Maldives

This 68-foot, three-suite Hatters yacht features toms of luxury amenities like an air-conditioned flybridge and a polished walnut-line lounge and is shared between Como’s two resorts in the Maldives. The biggest perk could be that this cruiser can comfortably take guests between its two properties at 110 miles apart. This eliminates the need for a seaplane. Along the ride, you can catch tuna with a guide, snorkel with a marine biologist, or if timed right, witness a whale shark migration. comohotels.com

Private Jet Tours are the Ultimate in Luxury Travel

The large, commercial airlines can get you to your destination, and occasionally they’ll even get you there on time. However, if you’re looking to go off the beaten path and want a one-of-a-kind experience in the friendly skies, look into a private jet charter. The champagne flows freely and the seats are ultra plush, plus you can get to lesser-known destinations without all of the fits and starts.

Here are four dreamy destinations that are best accessed by a private jet.

Norman’s Cay, The Bahamas

Nestled on an unspoiled stretch of the northern Exuma Islands, 55 miles southeast of Nassau as the parrot flies, Norman’s Cay is simply spectacular. A private jet is the only way to get to this remote island paradise (besides a boat). And it is pretty dreamy, so say the travel bloggers. Once the headquarters of a Columbian drug cartel, Norman’s Cay is now a super swanky resort being developed by the Four Seasons. Fly to Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) from many major cities, then take a charter flight directly to Norman’s Cay.

Easter Island, Chile

Easter Island is a small island in the middle of the South Pacific and it’s very secluded. So secluded in fact, that the Chilean CAA has a policy that only one aircraft can fly in at a time. Once you get there you’ll understand why it’s one of the most mystifying places on earth. Hundreds of sculpted volcanic rock called Moai dot the landscape. Think oversized heads resting on a massive pedestal. The lowest temperatures are in July and August and the highest is in February. Flying there? It’ a long journey and the only airline to take you there is Chilean airline LATAM, headquartered in Santiago. If you’re coming from New York or Los Angeles, plan on 11 hours just to reach Santiago and another five and a half hours to get to Easter Island.

Bratislava, Slovakia

Slovakia’s capital is small, but packed with castles and cathedrals, an old town hall and a classicist 18th century palace where the Peace of Pressburg was signed after Napoleon’s victory at the Battle of Austerlitz. There’s also a unique observation deck 95 meters up that has been compared to a UFO. Bratislava banks by the Danube River and Austrian border. The airport is the largest in the Slovak Republic and private charters will help you avoid connections and layovers.

Did you know? Private jets can fly higher than the 35,000-foot elevation restricted to commercial airlines.

St. Moritz, Switzerland

Have we fueled your dreams yet? These carriers offer the most luxurious private jet tours: Intrav, Four Seasons, Abercrombie and Kent and Smithsonian Journeys. 

Set to Immerse Guests in the Ultimate Destination Experience

A new luxury property set to open in Los Cabos this summer, is poised to deliver something that no other property offers in the popular vacation destination: Curated destination experiences.

Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos is a 34-acre beachfront oasis. Sophisticated and modern in design, the resort appeals to discerning travelers seeking authentic destination experiences. Whether guests wish to improve their culinary prowess through a private cooking class, go fishing on a private yacht and have the chef prepare their catch, or immerse themselves in local history with a journey to see legendary cave paintings, opportunities are endless and personally curated by artisan butlers.

Designed by renowned architectural firm Sordo Madaleno, the resort’s cascading terraces blend desert vegetation with quarry stone, granite, marble and wood to create an architectural “sculpture” of breathtaking design. Each masterfully designed guest room and suite features a private entrance and patio; custom, contemporary furnishings; and original art. Floor plans blur the lines between indoor and outdoor space, as private terraces provide unobstructed views of the Sea of Cortez.

Solaz Resort celebrates art and design with original works throughout — all masterfully created by famed Mexican artist César Negrete.

Culinary offerings at the resort will be as authentically inspired as the property itself. Six unique restaurants and lounges are designed for visitors with discerning palates.

For fitness and relaxation, the property features infinity pools lining 1,246 linear feet of white sand beaches overlooking the Sea of Cortez. A fitness center offers premium equipment and instruction, and the 10,000 square foot. Ojo de Liebre Spa offers 10 private treatment rooms and two VIP double rooms, along with a full range of services.

For business and social functions, the property has more than 20,000 square feet of wedding and event space accommodating up to 1,000 guests.

The Residences at Solaz

Twenty-one exclusive private Residences at Solaz present the ultimate indulgence. Ranging in size from approximately 5,000 to 11,000 square feet, three-bedroom and three-and-a-half bathroom residences offer indoor/outdoor living with wrap-around terraces featuring Jacuzzis.