If you’re looking for a luxurious holiday in 2025, you might be thinking of something with a slower pace. So-called ‘slow’ living is on the rise as people look for ways to escape the often overwhelming demands of work and family. This also applies to the holiday season. Let’s take a look at four different types of luxury holidays that fit the ‘slow life’ philosophy.
Charter a Private Yacht in the Mediterranean
Travelling the Mediterranean is a fantastic way to spend a few weeks in the summer – or maybe even longer. If you have chartered the right yacht, you can set the pace of your journey yourself. If you want a longer stopover in Sardinia before heading to Crete and beyond, then a chartered yacht may offer the right flexibility. Whether you want to go clubbing in Capri or snorkelling off the Amalfi Coast, this type of holiday allows you to do so.
The more glamorous options are accompanied by their own crew of experts and come with catering. So you can travel wherever you want and dine in style every evening, overlooking the clear blue sea.
Safari Meets Luxury in South Africa
South Africa offers a winning combination of first-class facilities and unrivalled natural wonders. You can find lodges in and around the Kruger National Park, or you can book a place in a private game reserve, such as Sabi Sands.
The best lodges offer five-star facilities, such as plunge pools and outdoor showers. But the best thing about any safari is the savannah itself and the incredible animals that live there. You can spot the Big Five on a guided drive before retiring in the evening for gourmet meals and spa treatments. For the ultimate slow-living experience, take a hot air balloon ride over the savannah and watch the sun set in silence.
Overwater Villas in the Maldives
An “overwater” villa is built directly on the ocean. In the Maldives, this is the ultimate in luxury accommodation. Every morning you wake up to the sound of the waves and take a dip in your private infinity pool – provided, of course, that you have chosen the right resort.
Some of the more exclusive resorts, such as Soneva Jani, offer an impressive range of fantastic facilities. These include glass ceilings, sunken bathtubs and waterslides that lead directly into the sea.
There is plenty of natural beauty in the Maldives that you can experience first-hand with the right guide. This usually takes the form of a snorkelling or diving trip through a coral reef.
Luxury Alpine Escape in the Swiss Alps
Whether you’re an avid skier or a newcomer to the sport, a good Alpine resort can be a fantastic choice for a winter holiday. There are some truly exceptional ski resorts in the Swiss Alps, such as Zermatt and St Moritz. You can spend your evenings in a private chalet with a hot tub overlooking the mountains – and your mornings on the piste. You might also find great fashion shops, Michelin-starred restaurants and helicopter rides over the area.
