Originally Posted by
schriste
I don’t think anyone really said that. They said that in their travel experiences the most life changing/adventurous were not their luxury stays. It does not follow, nor did they say, "luxury is not adventure" as some kind of immutable rule.
i remember the discussions ive participated in, and the comments i was referring to. in this forum and elsewhere.
Originally Posted by
westmoon
furthest distance from luxury travel imaginable: walking and camping with friends in a remote location far from civilization; living in a half-ruined monastery for two months while participating in an archaeological dig; staying in tiny local inns in a region where relatively few western tourists venture.
things we did that weren't hotel/resort based
there are luxury 'remote camping' and "tiny local inns"
there are monasteries that are more luxurious than not, and can be ancient but maintained
and luxury options in connection to archaeology etc (special interest)
luxury properties are not just about what is offered inside the property
also note the poster's reference to "western" - this is just getting into mindless stereotypes
psychographic (values) is the only thing that matters, not demographic - this forum includes connoisseurs and trendsetters (ones mentioned in research by Elite Traveler)