Luxury Gold

Curated experiences

Go beyond the Velvet Rope with Luxury Gold. Curated travel with VIP access. Unique luxury experiences at your fingertips. Luxury Gold do VIP vacations like no other. Enjoy front-of-the-queue priority. Behind-the-scenes access. Before and after-hours visits. You won’t find everyday experiences on a Luxury Gold journey. Enjoy rare insights into the world’s most majestic landmarks, with personal anecdotes from those in the know. Enjoy dinner with a former member of the All Blacks rugby team. Hear stories of the world’s leading rugby team, his personal victories and how passionate Kiwis are about their national sport on The Long White Cloud journey in New Zealand or join your Egyptologist deep inside one of the Pyramids to explore hieroglyphs etched on the walls in covert chambers on the Elegance of the Nile journey in Egypt.

If you’re still after more from a Luxury Gold journey, go beyond your expectations with the Founder’s Collection. European nobility. Legendary locals and celebrated icons. Mingle with the people who have shaped the history of the places you go. Curated by Luxury Gold’s founder, these are his friendships from across the globe brought to you through exclusive meet and greets. From touring castle gardens with a Duchess to lunch with an Iconic Peruvian Politician, experience it all with Luxury Gold.

Magnificent stays

Welcome home to Luxury Gold’s carefully curated selection of places to stay. A true immersion in each destination. Luxury hotels and resorts along with unique and boutique accommodations are part of every journey. From The Leela Palace in India to the Ritz-Carlton in New Orleans, your every need will be attended to. Enjoy magnificent locations, glamorous properties, and superior service. Belmond, JW Marriott, Intercontinental and Red Carnation Luxury Hotels and are just a few of their trusted partners, along with unique boutique accommodations. Whether you want to put your feet up or let your hair down, your encounter with excellence begins the moment you wake up and continues through each decadent night’s rest.

If you want to check-in, out of the ordinary, enchanting Irish castles, to cozy mountain chalets you’ll also enjoy a sensational array of one of-a-kind stays, with discovery around every corner and wonder outside every window. Lion Sands Game Reserve in Kruger Park, South Africa to Ashford Castle in Ireland and even the Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa in Cape Town, enjoy them all with Luxury Gold.

Lastly, for your ease and comfort, full-service in room porterage is always included.

Exceptional dining

At the heart of each Luxury Gold journey, culinary experiences are highlights, not just meals. The best fine dining and local gastronomic tours are hand selected and integrated into every journey. Linger in Michelin-starred restaurants. Exquisite surroundings and impeccable service bring a side of wonder that make every meal an unrivalled experience.

With Luxury Gold, variety is always on the menu. The breadth and depth of dining choices take you deep into the soul of a place. From flavours that flirt to textures that tease, you’ll enjoy gastronomic sensations on every journey. Step in with the locals on foodie street tours. Create delicious favourites with local gourmands. Indulge at winery picnics and enjoy breakfast in bed. The new golden age of travel offers a smorgasbord of incredible dining options infused with discovery and adventure.

Where noted in the Luxury Gold itineraries, on select days with Relaxed Starts, set your clock a little later and enjoy breakfast in bed with complimentary room service.

What’s more, your Luxury Gold Travel Concierge can also recommend hand-picked restaurants serving local specialties within an easy walk from your hotel, giving you the freedom to dine where you choose on select nights.

Concierge services

With Luxury Gold, enjoy luxury concierge services on your journey within your small group setting. You’ll enjoy flawless personal service tailored to you. Enjoy a bespoke experience within an intimate setting of an average of 18 guests, meaning a personal one-to-one experience. Exclusively for you. On every Luxury Gold journey, you will travel on customised coach with fewer seats and twice the legroom of a standard coach.

Your Luxury Gold Travel Concierge is an expert on your destination. And your tastes. At your service, 24/7, with you every step of the way. They will lead you through under-the-radar history, introduce you to undiscovered artisans, and connect you to the humanity and culture of your destination. They know what you need before you need it. Every detail or desire is tailored for you. They are the embodiment of ‘driven by service’ – the founding philosophy on which Luxury Gold is built.

On most days of your Luxury Gold tour, you can enjoy a choice of included experiences to personalise your journey. Plus, your personal Travel Concierge goes the extra mile and combines insider knowledge with the ultimate black book of contacts to further customise your trip. Whether it’s concerts or cuisine, the Renaissance or relaxation or something else entirely, your Travel Concierge will feed your passions or spark your curiosity.