Luxury travel experiences that fit in your pocket
Dinners in paradisiacal places, lobster on the plate, massages and other activities in spas and hotels that seem more like scenic spaces than real, and that for many people only exist in movies and luxury tourism magazines – or on Instagram. When someone starts researching the destination and activities for their next vacation, they always come across images that make them dream. Then comes the time to make the quotation, and it seems that the mood is even more withered than the pocket. That's why we've prepared a list of 4 options for experiences in luxury hotels around the world that fit in the pocket for those who always wanted to live them - but were ashamed to ask the price.
Dinner on the “River of the Kings” – Bangkok – R$ 350.00
If you've come to the conclusion that it's only possible to tour Asia if you're backpacking, but would like to live at least one luxurious experience, the order is a dinner aboard the Horizon Cuise, a boat from the Shangri-la Hotel, Bangkok. The two-hour tour along the Chao Phraya River, also known as the River of Kings, allows you to glimpse historical buildings along the river, such as the Grand Palace, the Temple of Dawn, Church of Santa Cruz, among others. All this while enjoying dinner and the service of the 5 star hotel staff. Typical Thai dishes with a touch of Shangri-La haute cuisine.
Tibet Photo Session – R$ 568.86
Visiting the city of the Dalai Lama has a whole spiritual context. But for some people, having the record of what they lived there just in their soul is not enough. That's why Shangri-La Lhasa offers a photo shoot for about 4 hours, with typical costumes and makeup, on the hotel grounds, with the famous mountains of Tibet in the background, right in the heart of the Himalayas. To take home a total of 40 photos.
An Afternoon Tea prepared by an award-winning Pastry Chef in Taiwan – R$ 88.00
Having a typical afternoon tea is already chic. If it is prepared by a French Pastry Chef, who has already been voted the best in the world, the number of stars for the experience increases significantly. At Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel, Tainan, Pascal Molines signs the sweet and savory French delicacies served until 09/30 at the Hotel's Lobby Lounge along with drinks and other treats. A real Bargain!
Lobsters I love you for – R$ 119.00
If you're passing through Bangalore on a Wednesday, you don't have to think too much about dinner. If you've always wanted to try lobster but thought it wouldn't fit in your pocket, you can enjoy the buffet at the Shangri-La Hotel Bengaluru. For just R$ 119.00 you can eat grilled, cooked lobster, in stews, in Indian recipes and an endless variety. This is so I can mark the list of foods to try before I die with flying colors!