Air cruises are growing as a niche in luxury travel, thanks to the perks of flying privately. But the most attractive feature: time savings. These trips offer the fastest way to see distant parts of the world with the most comfort. Think a time-compressed, 21st-century version of an early 20th-century, round-the-world cruise that took six months.
The itinerary includes stargazing in Costa Rica with Costa Rican astronaut Franklin Chang Diaz, visiting the world’s largest waterfall system at Argentina’s Iguazú National Park, and taking a four-night cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula aboard a luxurious polar ship. There will also be a cocktail party at Machu Picchu and a private concert by the Bogotá Philharmonic, among other insider-access events.
. The trip begins with a 40-minute journey aboard a private yacht to the Waldorf Astoria’s Ithaafushi resort, comprised of three secluded-but-interconnected islands. The property has multiple accommodation types, as well as dedicated chefs and a personal concierge. Instead of trekking jungles, this trip explores the resort’s lifestyle-spa sanctuary as well as its water sports and 11 dining venues. VistaJet will arrange private flights to the resort.