Access Is the New Luxury: Why Smart Travellers Are Choosing Luxury Escapes

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Today, luxury travel isn’t about excess. It’s about leverage to secure a much-needed reset from the everyday. It’s also about securing the right room before it disappears and unlocking preferential rates without compromising standards. This is what Luxury Escapes has always been about — delivering more than a travel VIP club; its members are offered regular limited time, curated LUX Exclusive offers to maximize both their time when booking, and their experiences when traveling. What’s more, their LuxPlus+ premium membership option lets you enhance your stay in ways that feel considered rather than extravagant. This thoughtful approach to luxury travel sets Luxury Escapes apart in a crowded travel scene.

Luxury Escapes was founded in Melbourne, Australia, in 2013 by the award-winning entrepreneur Adam Schwab, who remains the company’s CEO. Over the past decade, Luxury Escapes — a once small start-up — has evolved into the premier destination for exclusive, handpicked getaways. Today, with over 9 million global members, Luxury Escapes stands tall as one of the world’s fastest-growing travel companies.

Luxury Escapes was developed from day one around a noticeable shift in the mindset of experienced and experience-seeking travellers. Clients have immediate access to better pricing, priority inventory, and on-property enhancements designed to elevate select escapes. This spans a broad area of expertise at Luxury Escapes, from something as simple as viewing select flight offers or a hotel that fits a seasoned traveller’s weekend escape needs, to an exclusive cruise experience.

With access to Limited-Time LUX Exclusive offers, which can be found on hotels, flights, cruises, tours and curated travel experiences, clients have access to everything and anything they’d like their travel to include. This can also include guided tours at a familiar destination, but one that even a seasoned guest has yet to explore fully, opening up new doors of experience. By opting for a LUX+ membership, members unlock early access on select offers to high-demand escapes, giving them a practical edge in a market where premium inventory moves quickly. For frequent travellers who understand that timing often defines the experience, this is a notable priority.

Importantly, the value of Luxury Escapes extends beyond the booking screen. On select stays, members travelling on eligible escapes may receive daily breakfast, hotel credit for dining or spa experiences, and potential room upgrades, subject to availability. These are not cosmetic perks but help shape the stay itself. It might be a suite with a better view, a welcome dinner with resort credit, or a more seamless arrival. A vacation is often remembered through subtle advantages that compound into a better experience, and Luxury Resorts knows this.

An important part of the Luxury Escapes experience is curated, time-sensitive packages negotiated with Luxury Escapes’ premium partners. These offers combine standout inclusions with highly competitive pricing, including an exclusive price guarantee for members’ access to the featured packages and inclusions. This commitment by Luxury Escapes is only a part of the brand universe and offers a breadth of features, including flights, cruises, and curated experiences tailored for the experienced traveller. 

The structure is straightforward and designed to deliver value from the first booking, comprising a one-off joining fee alongside an annual subscription. As a member advantage, the joining fee is waived when booking an eligible hotel or tour in the same transaction, allowing benefits to activate immediately. Priority 24/7 customer support further bolsters the offering, and when plans shift (as they often do in our busy world), as responsiveness is an essential part of the luxury equation. In addition to the valuable 24/7 global support, team members also have access to live sales consultants who provide tailored travel assistance. For seasoned travellers who are already investing in premium properties and curated itineraries, this is a different proposition. LuxPlus+ is less about spending more; it focuses on members extracting greater value from decisions they are already making.

Luxury Escapes is a new take on a comforting concept, and in a landscape where access defines outcome, it can reframe luxury travel as a smarter investment of your time and vacation budget. The destination remains the reward, but how you secure it becomes the advantage. For travellers already investing in premium stays and curated tours, Luxury Escapes isn’t about spending more. It’s about unlocking preferential access, enhanced experiences and measurable value from the very first booking.

Learn more about Luxury Escapes here.