Extravagant Vacation Packagesby Michele Cheplic | More from this Blogger 26 Dec 2007 10:55 PM It's nice to dream, right? That's my mindset each time I flip through the Neiman-Marcus Christmas catalog. The same goes for travel brochures that list ultra-luxurious vacation packages with 5-digit price tags. The thing is, there are some people who actually take advantage of these "deals." Who knows; you might just be one of them. So, it is for you big spenders that I offer the following posh travel packages. If you love music and money is no object consider this next trip set up by Dallas-based tour operator JQ Porter Exquisite Travel. For $85,000 per person you can enjoy the "World's Greatest Opera Houses by Private Jet" vacation package. The trip departs on May 27, 2008 and includes stops at the Paris National Opera's May gala, where the legendary Anna Netrebko will sing in Les Capulets and les Montaigus, a performance of Samson and Delila" at the National Theater in Prague and a performance of Capriccio, starring America's leading diva Renee Fleming, at the Vienna State Opera. You will also visit the St. Petersburg Philharmonic and Kirov Ballet and be treated to royal box seating for the Lipizzaner Stallions in Vienna. If you have always dreamed of visiting India in style Greaves Tours is offering a ultra-luxe travel package, which features an eight-night stay at a five-star resort and travel on a private airplane. In Agra, accommodations are at the Oberoi Amarvilas, which is located less than a half mile from the Taj Mahal. The last four nights you'll spend at Wildflower Hall in Shimla, the glamorous summer capital of the British Raj in the Himalayas. The 23-acre wooded resort was formerly the home of Lord Kitchener of Khartoum (Great Britain's commander-in-chief in India), but now caters to the rich and famous. Here's the trip I have my eye on. (My stomach could handle it a lot better than my wallet.) On September 18, 2008, the travel wizards at Virtuoso are allowing 60 lucky food lovers to gather at the Palace of Versailles (once the official residence of French kings) to partake in a special, 15-course banquet created by 15 of the world's top chefs. In addition to gorging on delicacies from around the world, you will also be treated a Chopin piano recital, a fireworks display and be chauffeured to and from Paris. The "Epicurean Extravaganza," also includes deluxe souvenirs such limited edition Guerlain perfume and monogrammed luggage. Related Articles: Luxury Travel-Where The Millionaires Stay The Most Expensive Hotel Room In The Nation Luxury Travel: The Perks Of First Class Learn more about Michele Cheplic  Michele Cheplic was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, but now lives in Wisconsin. Michele graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism. Relevanttravel tags User Comments No comments on this article yet. Be the first to comment! Community Tags india, luxury travel, paris, Travel Discuss this article
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