Tom Marchant is the co-founder of luxury travel company and trip planner, Black Tomato, which delivers luxe experiences around the world via inspiring itineraries and access to the globe's up-and-coming, remote destinations. Marchant's finger on the pulse of travel trends and the world's best in hotels, restaurants, destinations and honeymoons is unique and incomparable–and he's sharing his expertise and curated lists of where to visit, stay, eat and more with BAZAAR.com.
When you think of the world’s most lavish experiences, it’s no doubt that mega yachts, private transfers and traditional decadence immediately come to mind—but we'd argue that true luxury is instead defined by the exclusive access to some of the world’s most prized gems. The ultimate in luxury entails experiences so transformative that you cannot help but to leave them a changed person. From the far flung, remote Himalayas to the Rococo splendor of Paris, true luxury takes you to new heights, granting unheard-of insight into new perspectives, cultures, landscapes, cuisine and, even, landmarks. Whether it’s inhaling crisp mountain air in Canada at a luxurious camp set up 4,500 feet above sea level, or exploring the Komodo Islands in an antique, iconic yacht, these incredible experiences all offer a unifying theme: once in a lifetime. Here, the most lavish experiences worth planning the world over.
13. Private Jet Journey to the Indian Himalayas, Rajasthan & The Maldives
Dramatic landscapes and unique cultures are best experienced with insider access and insights. This journey sets up an exclusive dinner party at Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur with local nobility, where candles and native incense set the stage for a magical night. The next morning, a private jet will fly guests into the Himalayan town of Ladakh where your private guide, an ex-marine with remarkable insight into mountain environments, will lead the way. This extravagant journey goes to soaring heights, leading to an exceptionally luxurious private wild camp overlooking the Himalayas on a remote peak where a private chef will craft inspired regional fare. To truly experience the unfettered night sky, an astronomer is flown in for a stargazing session, tracing the stars around a roaring camp fire. The grand finale is truly opulent, where a private Cessna transfers guests to the Maldives for a week soaking up the sun in one of the finest private islands in the world, Voavah.
India exploration experience, price upon request.
