No longer content to just take sea-and-sun breaks or book opulent hotels, the ultra-wealthy are now after travel experiences that are transformative and serve their quest for self-actualisation. How are the shifting values of high-net-worth individuals impacting the holiday decisions they make?

How have lab-grown gemstones gained some sparkle among Gen Yers? What’s led high-brow fashion brands to adopt supposedly low-brow culture? Why are some HNWIs opting to avoid five-star resorts while on holiday? And how are modern members’ clubs being democratised?

Fuelled by the abundance of available rental options, The Plum Guide aims to cut noise by using a Michelin Star approach to luxury vacation homes. By merging big data and human curation, it offers personalisation to HNWIs who expect high-end design and access to the top 1% of homes.

Voluntourism and responsible travel initiatives have taken off in recent years, demonstrating how people are eager to do good in their time off. Kind Traveler is making it even easier for tourists to give back to local communities by playing matchmaker between charities and luxury hotels.