4 Must-Visit Luxury Vacations in 2024

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Four Must Visit Travel Destinations in 2024

Luxury Suggestions

Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or a luxury connoisseur, these hand-picked locations promise unparalleled experiences, perfectly complementing the sophisticated style and refined taste of our discerning gentlemen. See our recommendations below to immerse yourself in the ultimate blend of luxury and adventure.

Excellence Club Two-Story Terrace Suite, Ocean Front.

Excellence Resorts, From $948/night.

Best Luxury All Inclusive:

Excellence Playa Mujeres Mexico

If you’re seeking the most relaxing service a gorgeous location, this peaceful adventure is calling your name. The Excellence Playa Mujeres is the top tier adults only all inclusive resort that kisses the Cancun coastline. From start to finish, the Excellence lives up to its’ name with sand-hued marble floors, four-post, wooden beds, sumptuous white linens and your choice of headrest using their pillow menu.

With welcoming staff providing a champagne reception, beach-side drink service, and indulgent restaurants, this resort provides all the amenities for luxury travelers to enjoy. We recommend the Ocean Front Two Story Rooftop Terrace Suite for the relaxing views in addition to the well deserved excellence club perks including BVLGARI Toiletries, shoe shine service for your grasso loafers and upgraded in-suite liquor and wine bottle selection.

Easily the best place to pamper yourself this year. | View Website


The Patagonia Mountains

The ultimate road trip.

Best Luxury Road Trip:

Puerto Montt to Villa O'Higgins 770 miles (1240km)

More than just a logo on exceptionally made hiking gear: Patagonia is the breathtaking wilderness is made of mountains, lakes, forests and fjords a place that should appear on everyone's bucket list. Drive down Chile's Southern Highway (Route 7) – the ‘Carretera Austral’, at 770 miles long, you can find adventure off the beaten path between October and April.

You’ll want to rent a car with higher clearance, and opt for special insurance since you’ll e crossing the boarder into Argentina. Starting in Puerto Montt – the route heads south through Santa Lucia, Coyhaique and Tortel before finishing in Villa O'Higgins. Leave plenty of time to take in everything Patagonia has to offer and be prepared to get out of the car and hike, ride or swim to experience the very best views and nature.

Not sure where to stay? Here are three magical options we recommend:

  • Hacienda 3 Lagos - The Suite Domingo, Starting at $320/night | Website

  • Puyuhuapi Lodge & Spa - Only accessible via boat, no wifi, try the Captaincy Single | Website

  • The Andes Lodge - 8 Rooms, two stories, panoramic views in Cochamo | Website


Watchman Cabin at Blackberry Mountain

A hidden luxury in the Smokey Mountains, starting at $1595/night


Best Luxury Cabin:

Watchman Cabins at Blackberry Mountain

Luxury, inner-peace, and rugged natural beauty. This is five-star quality without the roaring crowd. The quiet Watchman Cabins are located at the peak of Blackberry Mountain about a 10-minute drive from the Lodge and Hub at mid-Mountain. These secluded reclaimed wood designs offer all the modern touches you’ll need including a stocked pantry with coffee station, bose radio, ipad, phone, and in-room wifi (with no TV for a grounded stay), along with a reserved golf cart at the fire tower.

Wether you need a reset or romance: the comfy king-size beds, wood-burning stoves, and Adirondack chairs are perfect for taking in views of the rolling hills that surround it. | See their Website


The Lodge Where the Elephants Walk Through

Photo by RedCharlie from Unsplash

Best Luxury Safari:

Bushcamp Company’s Mfuwe Lodge - South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

For the ultimate adventure without ultimate danger - the Mfuwe Lodge is an unforgettable experience. Nestled by two lagoons and shaded by the a canopy of ebony and mahogany trees - the open plan reception, lounge, dining, and bar areas where you can see hippo and thirsty wildlife from lovely vantage points. Located in South Luangwa National Park renowned for its giraffe, hippos, buffalo, antelope, and crocodile - you can schedule a Safari Walk or Game Drive; though you may not need to.

Between late October and mid-December whole families of elephants visit to feast on the fallen fruits from the large Wild Mango tree in the lodge grounds. It’s not unlikely to catch them walking through reception for a bite.

Starting from $480/night | Website

Closing Notes:

It’s time to make 2024 the year of adventure. We hope these ideas have inspired your itinerary to go traveling across the globe. Our favorite? Likely has to be a tie between our love of Mexican luxury at the Excellence resort, and the opportunity to take a Father-Son road trip through Patagonia. We’d love to know your favorite destination, or any suggestions you may have in the comments - your voice and style are one of a kind, always appreciated.

Thank you/Gracias