“There are things money can’t buy.” While the slogan has not been rendered obsolete by life’s countless idiosyncrasies, it is also true that its veracity is being eroded, in small bites. A clear example of this is the so-called “elite tourism”…
The fatal outcome of an underwater trip to the Titanic, organized by OceanGate Expeditions in June, cost an estimated $250,000 per person. He put this kind of experience on the agenda. A hitherto little-known menu, it is designed only for people whose bank accounts return enormous figures, which other mortals find difficult to even imagine.
Who would have thought that all those years ago Take a tour of space, climb Everest in all comforts or cross the North Pole in a luxury zeppelin.? Although it sounds like science fiction, all of this is possible. Indeed. But only for a very exclusive group: the millionaires who can afford it Pay almost half a million dollars to enjoy experiences that the majority of the world’s population sees through photos or videos.
Infinity and beyond…
June 29, 2023 (just yesterday) will go down in history because Virgin GalacticA space tourism company founded in 2004 completed its first commercial flight, reaching an altitude of more than 80 kilometers in less than an hour.
The doors to the space have actually been open for a while, with tickets for this side experience starting to go on sale in 2013. today, Nearly a thousand tickets sold to the public have been recorded They eagerly await their departure date. If anyone is interested and wants to subscribe to the list, The total cost is $450,000150,000 of which must be deposited to guarantee the reservation.
Los Space tourists They will see nothing less than the grandeur of space and a unique view of Earth: the ship has 17 windows so that they can marvel at a landscape from another planet. They may unbuckle their seat belts Experience the freedom of zero gravity. “No matter where each of us is on this planet we call home, we all see the same place. That’s why we believe space belongs to everyone: the adventurous, the daring and the curious.” Virgin Galactic’s call ended. Only half a million dollars separates us from heaven.
Universe, from the chair
Imagine sitting in a comfortable armchair, drink in hand, food served, chatting on WhatsApp with friends and family. Well, isn’t it? Well, add a variation to that ideal plan: build it inside A pressurized capsule at an altitude of 30,000 meters with a special view of Earth. That is the proposition of the space perspective.
How is it possible to be in your living room 30 kilometers from the ground? Thanks to NASA’s own technology called Space balloonThis allows the ship to operate Neptune to the sky Yes, you read that right: no rockets, no carbon emissions, no G-force, so you can cross the sky at 20 kilometers per hour with a cocktail in hand.
The experience lasts a total of six hours Between departures, the ship floats aloft for 120 minutes, allowing passengers to enjoy an almost 360° panoramic view and disembarkation. But there is more: the flight takes place at night, so that it is possible to contemplate not only the Earth, but also the starry sky, with a view of almost 500 kilometers.
The cockpit seats eight (plus the pilot) and the trip costs $125,000 per passenger. For those who need to save up to join, there’s still time: the first commercial flight is scheduled for late next year.
By Zeppelin across the North Pole
In 1926, the airship Norge completed the first flight over the North Pole. Before the centenary of this achievement was completed, OceanSky Cruises promises to follow suit But with some extras like private cabins, gastronomy from renowned chefs and cocktail, wine and coffee service.
The luxurious and challenging journey lasts for 48 hoursSvalbard being an archipelago The starting point is the Arctic Ocean, 700 kilometers from Norway Explore one of the world’s most pristine arctic ecosystems. Therefore, it will not be strange to see polar bears, reindeer, foxes and whales, while enjoying the pristine landscape in a unique way.
Another difference to this transcendental experience is that the Zeppelin will land at the North Pole, where you are not walking on land, but on continental ice. The aim – as the supplier explains on its website – is to highlight “the importance and historical significance of the steps as a testimony to the enormous changes that are taking place on Earth” and thus encourage travelers to be guardians of the planet.
The maximum number of passengers allowed by the airship is 16 and Estimated cost per person is $200,000.
On top of the world
At 8,848 meters above sea level, Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. A New Zealand mountaineer and explorer in 1953, beyond some conjecture about earlier expeditions Edmund Percival Hillary and Nepalese Sherpa Tenzing Norge reached the top for the first time in history. These are solid, authentic and confirmed data.
It is also an almost undeniable fact that Hilary and Norge accomplished this feat without any of the luxuries and comforts described below. This, at least, is what Seven Summit Treks, the company offering the experience, points out: “VIP Everest Expedition Service It is a complete package for those who want to reach Mount Everest with maximum comfort and convenience.
In other words: registrants This is a deluxe trip They will rest in a 5-star hotel in Kathmandu (Nepal) before starting the climb (on the way back), they will have their luggage in charge of porters or mules, and they will enjoy meals specially prepared by professional chefs. They even have the company of a personal photographer It records every moment along with other facilities.
The trip lasts approximately 50 days, is done in groups of 15 and the cost depends on the time selected, but About 100,000 dollars.
