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African safaris are often considered bucket list vacations.Some luxury travel agencies and tour operators say they've seen an uptick in travelers booking luxury safaris.High-end options can cost more than $2,500 per person and day. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the app By…

Europe's hottest summer on record didn't stop tourists from visiting en masse.Some luxury travel agents say more vacationers are seeking summer trips to cooler climates.Countries like Iceland, Norway, and Finland have become go-to "coolcation" destinations. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the app…

Wealthy travelers are vacationing at a mix of traditional and emerging destinations.European hot spots like Rome and Paris will likely always be popular.Countries like Thailand, Slovenia, and the United Kingdom are also seeing more bookings. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the app…

Luxury travel concierge Sienna Charles' clients have an average net worth starting at $100 million.Its founder said Instagram catalyzed most of its ultrawealthy travelers to request celebrity-like treatment.This includes security and private hotel check-ins — even if they're not recognizably famous. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on…

Ulyssia Residences plans to launch a residential ship in 2028.The 132-condo Ulyssia would sail around the world every 2½ years.Buyers need a net worth of at least $27.9 million to be considered for its $11 million-plus cabins. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download…

Want to vacation like a billionaire? You can — for $3 million a week.Kismet, Khan's new yacht, will make her debut at the Monaco Yacht Show later this month. Kismet's spa is inspired by Bali and equipped with a chromotherapy bath and massage table. Courtesy of Cecil Wright A "Balinese-inspired" spa features a hammam, sauna, and…

The Vanderbilts. The Melons. The Morgans.A century ago, these names signified wealth, luxury, and privilege, but a new group of names has taken over billionaire lists: Musk, Bezos, and Gates.With these new names come new heirs and heiresses — those who have grown up with and stand to inherit massive amounts of wealth. A number…

There are more ultrarich people on Earth than ever before — 426,330 of them, to be exact, data firm Wealth-X found. That's about 0.005% of the total global population.The ultrawealthy are defined as having an individual net worth of at least $30 million. Their population increased 7.6% over the last year, and they have a…

Qualifying for the Olympics takes discipline, talent, years of training and a commitment to excellence. In some cases, a trust fund also seems to help.A couple of children of billionaires are competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The two — as well as at least one billionaire son-in-law — are representing countries in notably bougie…

I sailed on Regent Seven Seas and Silversea's newest ships, Seven Seas Grandeur and Silver Ray.The pricier of the two, Silver Ray, starts at $400 a day in 2025.The convenience, all-inclusivity, and suites make ultra-luxury cruise ships worth their hefty cost. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go.…