Across The World

Land, air or sea? An increasing number of luxury travel companies are demonstrating that not only is there no need to decide on just one, but the journey is also just as important as the destination.

- Ho Yun Kuan and Joel Chua

andBeyond

For the ultimate safari experience, look no further than andBeyond’s Private Jet Journeys. You’ll be jetted off in a spacious Bombardier Challenger 350 to the wide plains of Africa. The jet will be your default mode of transport between international routes, but for places with shorter runways, you’ll hop on a private Pilatus PC-12 charter instead. A variety of journeys is available, including Africa by Private Jet, which will take you to some of the continent’s most remarkable wildlife reserves and national parks. Dine with giraffes at Nairobi’s historic Giraffe Manor, take part in a unique hot-air balloon safari over Kenya’s iconic Maasai Mara National Reserve, and witness the darting and notching of rhinos for conservation purposes in Kruger National Park.

Aman

Going neck and neck with the fabled Midas touch is the Aman appeal. Its luxuriously furnished Bombardier Global 5000 accommodates up to 12 passengers, which will take you from your country of origin to an Aman resort. You’ll also enjoy private tours of historical sites and exclusive experiences should you opt for multi-destination journeys. This year, it has unveiled more extraordinary expeditions, put together in collaboration with Remotelands. Amanjunkies will fly on board an Airbus ACJ 318 to multiple exotic destinations across Europe and Asia on expeditions ranging from 14 to 21 days. The Grandest Tour, in particular, sees you exploring nine countries over three weeks, staying at nine Aman resorts for at least two nights each.

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, Belmond