Airbnb suddenly just got a whole lot more luxurious
Nukutepipi island in French Polynesia
It seems like a lifetime ago that we were first being introduced to the concept of Airbnb. So quickly did the home-sharing experience take off 11 years ago, that we can barely remember what it was like when Airbnb simply wasn’t an option. But as with all travel services, evolution is the only way to survive, and Airbnb has been busy switching up its offering in the last year or so. Launching Airbnb Plus last year and Airbnb Adventures more recently, the travel booking service has gone one step further and launched an even more premium service – Airbnb Luxe.
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Offering access to the most unique and incredible properties in its portfolio, Airbnb Luxe also offers trip designers who will arrange bespoke experiences and services to add an extra layer of luxe to any trip. Pitched as a more premium offering to Airbnb Plus, the top-tier collection boasts over 2,000 homes located around the globe. Handpicked according to a 300-plus criteria, you can guarantee these homes are the most impressive in terms of size, design, location and originality. Think: bigger homes with more bathrooms and chef-grade appliances, and you get the idea.
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In addition, each Airbnb Luxe booking gives you access to a dedicated trip designer who can tailor your stay to your personal needs. From booking local activities and experiences, to organising childcare, private chefs, massage therapists and personal trainers – it’s a chance to bring the Airbnb experience in line with some of the facilities you’ll find at a five-star resort.
Bondi Beach Penthouse
“Today’s luxury traveller is craving more than just high-end accommodations; they seek transformation and experiences that leave them feeling more connected to each other and to their destination,” says Brian Chesky, Airbnb Co-Founder, CEO and Head of Community. It’s an observation backed by data – according to the site, in 2018, the number of Airbnb bookings for listings worth at least $1,000 per night increased by over 60 per cent.
Bondi Beach Penthouse
“With Airbnb Luxe we are applying the same approach we’ve used since we launched Airbnb more than 11 years ago — creating local, authentic and magical travel moments now in amazing places to stay — to reimagine the way people think and experience luxury travel,” he adds.
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On the roster of amazing places to stay? Castles in France, historic villas in Tuscany and even the Jamaican hotel where author Ian Fleming wrote his famous spy novels – just look for The Fleming Villa when you’re searching.
Nukutepipi island
You can also book your own private island on an atoll in French Polynesia called Nukutepipi, which has been curated by Guy Laliberte, founder of Cirque du Soleil.
Wallis Street, North Bondi
On the local front, there’s already a host of luxurious properties that are part of the Airbnb Luxe collection, such as Sky Loft in Darlinghurst, Eagle Retreat in Casuarina, a stunning Bondi Beach penthouse and an airy and light-filled home in Wallis Street, North Bondi
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Visit: airbnb.com.au/luxury