Value with adventure and Originality in Travel

Have you noticed the prices of hotels around the world? I have.

Many of you may have noticed that hotel prices are on the rise. However, it's worth noting that the increase is not uniform. Greater Values still exist for the adventurous and original. In heavily traveled destinations, prices are soaring, but comparable quality can often be found if one is willing to be a bit more exotic or view established spots with a fresh perspective. All the examples I provide are of exceptional quality. However, in these comparisons, I've aimed to match the quality of each pair of properties. I selected the same dates for all but the last one, where I chose their peak seasons, which are vastly different.

Four Seasons, England:

• The Four Seasons Park Lane in London, during summer, starts at $1400 per night.

• 50 miles away, the Four Seasons Hampshire is $580 a night.

Rocco Forte, Belgium, and Rome:

• The beautiful Rocco Forte De Russie in Rome is $1969 per night.

• The similarly high-quality and beautiful Rocco Forte Amigo in Brussels is $581 per night.

French Boutiques, Paris, and Countryside:

• My favorite hotel in Paris, the Boutique Relais Christine, starts at $882 per night.

• The equally nice and, in some ways, similar Domaine De Rymska in Burgundy is $414 per night.

Island Getaways with Belmond:

• On the rocky and beautiful island of Mallorca, Belmond’s La Residencia costs $1553.

• On the much harder-to-reach Madeira, Belmond’s Reid’s Palace is $634.

Asia with the Iconic Mandarin Oriental:

• Mandarin Oriental in Tokyo is $1202 per night, while Mandarin Oriental in Taipei is $396. If you need a reason to visit Taiwan, please ask me. (Also, outside the main tourism corridor in Japan, prices also decrease significantly.)

Down Under with Safari-Like Experiences: (bear in mind these include meals and experiences, much like an African Safari Lodge.

• The beautiful Lodge at Cape Kidnappers in New Zealand is $3859 per night (converted to USD).

• The remote and stunning Sal Salis in Western Australia is $1292 per night.

These are all top-tier places, and in the top tier, we can observe significant price differentials. However, it also exists in the 3-4 star range, though perhaps not as prominently. This might be the year to embrace a bit more adventure in your travels.