Luxurious Lodges for the 2024 Ski Season
.
Aspen Street Lodge
A week-long ski vacation can cost between $10,000 to $15,000 for a party of four when you factor in airfare, accommodations, lift tickets, meals, of course a hefty aprés ski bill. More affluent skiers, however, are willing to spend upwards of $20,000 a night for a private ski retreat—and they’re already being booked. From Aspen to Austria, here is the peak of luxury ski lodges.
United Airlines to Offer Free Wi-Fi in 2025
.
NurPhoto via Getty Images
Earlier this month, United Airlines announced that it would offer free Wi-Fi starting in 2025, thanks to a new partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink. The Elon Musk-backed SpaceX already has deals with several carriers to provide Wi-Fi access, including Hawaiian Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Air New Zealand. United becomes the latest U.S. airline to offer free Wi-Fi, joining JetBlue, American, Southwest and Delta, which has reportedly tested Starlink on some of its flights.
This is the published version of Forbes’ Passport newsletter, which offers a first-class guide to luxury travel. Click here to get it delivered to your inbox every Friday.
How The Ultra-Rich Will Travel in 2025
.
getty
According to a recent McKinsey report, luxury travel among the ultra-rich has evolved. Looking ahead to 2025, high-net-worth individuals seek global destinations that provide the unique experiences they crave—and they’re already booking their vacations. Here’s where (and how) the 0.1% will be traveling next year.
TravelWise
.
getty
If you wait until the last minute to book a hotel, will you actually get a better deal? The answer is yes—but it depends. After all, hotels and resorts don’t like empty rooms and they frequently reduce a nightly rate for a last-minute booking. All of which is great for those looking for a spontaneous weekend getaway, but for anyone planning a vacation (especially during the holidays), waiting is a risky proposition. Here’s how to find last-minute hotel deals without sweating the details.
VIDEO: Forbes Travel Guide’s Top Wildlife Hotels
.
getty
There was once a time when seeing exotic animals in their habitats was the stuff of intrepid explorers. Today, luxurious nature lodges bring adventurous travel to fragile but closely guarded ecosystems. From Tanzania to Texas, the editors of Forbes Travel Guide have selected 14 wildlife hotels with experiences featuring giraffes, gorillas and everything in between.