There are plenty of luxurious travel destinations out there, but you have to know where to look. Luxury destinations must meet extremely high standards. Thankfully, many surveys and travel reviews have been separating the wheat from the chaff in recent years. In this list, we’ve compiled some of the highest quality luxury travel destinations in the world for your consideration. Whether you are looking for adventure, fine cuisine, history, or amazing architecture, you are sure to find everything you want and more in at least one of these locations.
 

Kyoto, Japan

When people think of traveling to Japan, they often only think of visiting Tokyo. While Tokyo is a great city to experience, it is can be quite imposing for the first-time traveler. Also, it can be a bit difficult to experience the “real Japan” through all the hustle and bustle of Tokyo city life. That’s why we recommend going on a trip to central city of Kyoto. But don’t take our word for it. Travel+Leisure gave the Japanese city of Kyoto the highest score in their 2015 list of the “World’s Best Cities.” In fact, Kyoto was the only city on the list with a score above 90, officially scoring a 91.22. No matter what time of year you visit Kyoto you are bound to see beautiful natural Japanese scenery. Whether it’s the spring blossoms or the autumnal leaves, Kyoto is full of areas where you can relax and take in the majesty of Japanese Zen Gardens. If you are...