Where the Wealthy Vacation: Ultra-Luxury Destinations

The ultra-wealthy seek privacy, exclusivity, and bespoke experiences. Top tiers include:

1. Private Islands

• Necker Island (BVI) — Richard Branson
• Musha Cay (Bahamas) — David Copperfield
• Laucala Island (Fiji) — Dietrich Mateschitz
• North Island (Seychelles) — Ultra-exclusive resort

2. Superyachts (Charter or Own)

Mediterranean (French Riviera, Amalfi, Sardinia), Caribbean (St. Barts, Antigua), South Pacific (Tahiti, Fiji). 100m+ yachts with helipads, submarines, crews of 30+.

3. Ultra-Luxury Resorts

• The Brando (Tetiaroa, French Polynesia)
• Four Seasons Bora Bora / Maldives / Landaa Giraavaru
• Aman Resorts (Amanpulo, Amangiri, Aman Tokyo)
• Soneva Fushi / Jani (Maldives)

4. Luxury Safari Lodges (Africa)

• Singita (Sabi Sand, Grumeti)
• &Beyond (Ngala, Phinda)
• Ol Donyo (Kenya, Chyulu Hills)
• Royal Malewane (Thornybush)

5. Elite Ski Resorts

• Courchevel 1850 (France) — billionaire enclave
• St. Moritz (Switzerland)
• Aspen (CO, USA)
• Deer Valley (UT, USA)
• Whistler Blackcomb (Canada)

Common thread: absolute privacy, personalized service, access control, and price points from $10k/night to $1M+/week.