2023 is the year for Celebrating Milestones, but where?
In nearly all of 2023’s travel trend reports, there was a noted rise of intimate and group travel to celebrate milestones regardless of the date; think a 40th birthday–type celebration but on your 42nd birthday! Travellers still have a lot of ‘revenge travel’ to do in 2023, and while vacation rentals often ban parties, hotels are creating spaces within their properties carved out specifically for small groups of family or friends to gather and celebrate.
As travellers plan their adventures, they are are also looking to reconnect—with friends, family, and the world. As they travel through that world, it seems they are doing so with greater awareness of their impact on it. Health, wellness, and food are also top of mind as we think more intently about how we connect with our loved ones overseas.
The past few years expanded multigenerational travel to include any kind of group, and hotel brands are finding ways to encourage those connections by increasing their offerings when it comes to exclusivity and group travel. Here at Y Travel, we have satiated the milestone needs of some of our most revered clients by sending them off to a myriad of stunning destinations.
What better way to offer you an insight (and some inspiration) into how our clients travel, than the notes from our advisor’s secret diaries;
Honeymoons GALORE
The past few months have seen our team book a multitude of spectacular honeymoons. From Greece and Greek islands, to Ischia, Puglia and Sardinia for one gorgeous couple. For the next it was a romantic journey from Portugal to Sardinia, then a few stops in Italy, including Tuscany and Lake Como, ending in Paris! Then matching countries, but taking alternative routes we booked a lovely couple starting in Paris and continuing their journey through the must-see locations around Italy for first timers. A mix of iconic cities, coastal havens, lakes and canals, this couple wanted an immersive experience in a country they had dreamed about.
Wedding Celebrations
Our lovely clients were invited to Tuscany to attend a 3 day wedding at Sting's house, which was quite a treat for our team to book.
50th Birthday’s
Families from all over the world coming together in the UK for Ascott, then after the celebrations the group splits off and a few of the families head over to Turkey - Istanbul, Bodrum and Gulet for a totally luxurious but cultural immersion. We have some VIP clients chartering a yacht in the islets of the Maldives, followed by an adventure to one of our most stunning Resort partners.
Skip-Gen trip Gramping in Africa
Some award-winning Grandparents are taking their 2 grandchildren to Africa for one of the boys Bar Mitzvah. For each milestone the grandparents treat one of their grandchildren to a fabulous educational experience overseas - what a family! Their trip includes Cape Town, Vic Falls and 2 different Safari Lodges including some of our favourite tented camps.
Multi Gen 80th Birthday in Africa
Our matriarchal client is wanting to take her family on a memorable trip to South Africa and Botswana, after the memories of her own trip there have stayed with her. These clients are off on an adventure to Cape Town, the Winelands and Johannesburg.
A Multi-Gen 70th birthday in ITALY
Rome early morning access Vatican museums + Golf cart tour of Rome sights. Venice private water taxi & guide to Murano & Burano + Ghost tour
90th birthday Cruise for the Happy Couple
A brilliant 10 day Scenic River Cruise ex Paris to Honfleur and Normandy Beaches.
25th Wedding Anniversary in India
An amazing journey through the northern Rajasthan region of India. An itinerary custom built to suit the interests of the clients which was very art focussed. Time spent with local weavers and artisans, as well as a highlight overnight glamping stay to see the leopards roaming in their natural habitat.
Multi Gen 85th Birthday in Sydney
For the second year in a row, we have taken 12 rooms at the Four Seasons in Sydney for a QLD family to all gather together to celebrate the birthday of their father and grandfather. Family time, celebrations and fabulous views - what more could you ask for!
30th Birthday Celebration in España
To celebrate their daughter's 30th birthday, this family of 5 are starting with a couple of days in Bordeaux, followed by a fantastic itinerary through San Sebastion, the Rioja region and Bilboa. This is a trip full of wonderful foodie and cultural experiences such as Pintxos & Wine tours, Cooking classes, and of course touring the Guggenheim Museum to end with.
