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The most memorable highlight of my holiday in Thailand was the Full Moon Party at Koh Samui. Truly an unforgettable experience! We were a group of 5 friends, and we were on a fun trip of sightseeing in Thailand. Though there are a number of hotels dotting the shoreline of Ko Samui, we were staying at a beautiful bungalow which had lush green lawns and a beautiful pool. The magnificent view from the bungalow and the cool sea breeze that was blowing got all of us in the right party mood.

Of all the attractions of Koh Samui, the Full Moon Party is the most exotic and raved about. Since it is so popular, we had to make our bookings well in advance. It is organized on every month’s full moon night on the crescent shaped beach of Hat Rin in Koh Phangan. We were told that it has more than 8000 people partying and merrymaking there every month. This was the biggest party I had ever been to!

We were there well before dusk. The spectacle of the round yellow moon rising slowly over the sea and the white sand beach was truly awe-inspiring. The ambience was ethereal, with thousands of lamps lit along the beach.

As the evening wore on, the revelry took off to the next level. Music, dancing, jugglers, fire-eaters and fireworks display built up the party mood. Right through the night, we danced, ate, drank and generally chilled out. There was just one mantra here – to rejoice and celebrate. It felt like we were in paradise, and none of us wanted the party to end.

Downing 27,321′s in the Sky View Bar at the Burj El Arab

A luxury break can’t get any more luxury than a stay in the world’s only seven star hotel, and with rooms starting at ?550 per night, you need to do something spectacular to set yourself apart from the millionaires and celebrities that are often seen frequenting this lavish hotel. The solution is a visit to the Sky View Bar which not only offers panoramic views across the whole of Dubai, but also the most expensive cocktail in the world. The 27,321 is named after its price in the local currency but were the cocktail in England then it would have to change its name to the less salubrious ?5,029.00.

Chartering a Private Yacht around the Maldives

The Annaliesse and her sister ship, the Alysia, are the most expensive chartered yachts in the world, and for a mere ?85,000 per day, you and up to 36 guests can cruise around the Maldives in some serious style. The Annaliesse comes complete with 34 crew members eager to attend your every whim, and a range of on-board pamper facilities including a marble-faced Roman bath, sauna, steam-room, Jacuzzi, on-board beauty salon, therapy beds and even a massage centre. But even the most pampered princess can get bored from being polished and preened all the time, and if you find yourself needing to take a break from luxury, you can always escape to the yacht’s onboard cinema and library.

Travelling on the World’s Most Expensive Plane Ticket

Your luxury holiday begins the moment that you board the plane, so you probably want your outward journey to be as memorable as your luxury break. The world’s most expensive plane ticket was a $100,000 ticket sold via eBay in 2007 to an Australian man, and his date, for a journey on Singapore Airline’s inaugural flight using the jumbo A380 Airbus. But there’s nothing like a bit of healthy competition in the travel industry and with Boeing having scheduled the first flight on its 787-Dreamliner for July 1st, you may be able to get your hands on a pricier ticket. Best start watching eBay now!

Eating the Most Expensive Meal in the World

The most expensive meal in the world was sold at the Dome Restaurant, Bangkok in 2007. The guest-list was a mere 15 people largely made up of American and Asian gaming and media moguls, and the price of the meal was a gut-busting $300,000. This involved six separate chefs being flown in from separate corners of the world and whilst the eight course meal has now been and gone, you can still enjoy a slightly cheaper meal whilst on your luxury holiday in the hotel’s outdoor restaurant, Sirocco. The restaurant also boasts the accolade of the highest seafood restaurant in the world.

A Holiday in the Rani Resort, Maldives

The Maldives are a stunning destination for a luxury holiday and Rani is definitely one of the most luxurious and most expensive resorts in the world. A night here will set you back around ?7,000 but you do get your money’s worth. The four-figured amount gives you several hours use of the resort’s main yacht and unlimited food and drink in the restaurant, as well as spa treatments. However, if you can’t quite justify spending that kind of money on a day’s worth of pampering, then not to worry as the Maldives has plenty of other lavish resorts and boutique hotels that are worth exploring.

If you can afford to enjoy some really luxurious holidays, then you should definitely go ahead and do it. There are some great places all over the world that are known for being excellent luxury holiday spots, here is a list of the top ten.

Caribbean – Antigua and Barbados: The first place that comes to mind when thinking of luxury beach holidays is the Caribbean, with Antigua and Barbados being top spots. From cruises to private resorts, there are many options for you to choose from on how to holiday here. You can also choose to stay at one of the many private island resorts in the Caribbean.

Italy: The Alps provide a great place for skiing fans, and the south is filled with beautiful beaches. Italy is the ideal place for a luxury holiday. . You can shop to your hearts content in Milan which is one of the fashion capitals of the world, or can even experience the history of Rome.

France and Monaco: France has many options for luxury holidays. There are the great beaches in the south, the beautiful landscapes, and of course Paris. Many five star hotels are found all over the country, and the cuisine is absolutely delightful. Monaco is the Las Vegas of Europe, and the place where the European elite goes for fun.

Greece:  Greece is full of beautiful islands, excellent cuisine, and awe inspiring culture. There are hundreds of islands to choose from, and many of them contain smaller and more exclusive resorts. Another luxurious idea is to charter a yacht and sail around the islands in your private floating hotel.

Thailand: Thailand has the whole package, from lush forests where you can take elephant treks to the bustle of a busy city like Bangkok with its huge malls and five star movie theatres. For the beach buffs, Phuket and the string of islands provides a pleasurable retreat. Many of the resorts that were destroyed in the Boxing Day Tsunami have been restored and provide five star living and dining experiences. 

South Africa: If you are interested in seeing true Africa, head down to South Africa. You can go for safaris while staying at five star lodges, and see great white sharks in their natural habitat and even enjoy some gambling in Sun City.

UAE – Dubai: Dubai is the crown jewel in the UAE. It is filled with exciting opportunities like dune blasting, or belly dancing to skiing in the middle of the desert at a man made ski resort. You can also enjoy the tax free shopping, take in some amazing man made constructions like the World Islands, or even go to the Burj Al-Arab which is a seven star hotel located by the beach.

United States – Las Vegas: Who can forget Las Vegas when making a list of luxury spots around the world? Filled with five star hotels and casinos, Las Vegas is the place to go if you are looking for a luxury holiday in the United States with its amazing experiences.