All of the world’s most luxurious holidays you could go on if you won the £411million Powerball
WE ALL know you’ve been daydreaming about what you’d do with a £411million Powerball win – but what sort of holiday would you actually take?
Why not indulge the fantasy?
With the Powerball lottery prize now sitting at £411million, we’ve rounded up the most expensive holidays you could go on.
The best part? You’d still have a fair few million leftover…
Sailing trip on a private superyacht
A quick way to blow your cash is by renting a superyacht, and according to Boat International, the most expensive is the Breakthrough boat (said to be linked to Bill Gates).
It’s the world’s first hydrogen superyacht, costing a staggering €3.5million (£3million) a week to rent.
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The yacht is only a couple of years old and comes with it all including hair salons, water sports centres, full staff, 14 balconies, seven platforms with direct sea access, an 8.2-metre infinity pool with a glass bottom and an underwater lounge.
And if you are feeling generous, you can take your friends and family along too as the yacht has space for up to 30 guests.
Total cost for seven nights: £3,000,000
A stay at the world’s most expensive hotel
How about splashing out on the world’s most expensive hotel?
Found in St Lucia, you could head to the Lover’s Deep Luxury Submarine which costs between $150,000 (£111,352.50) to $235,000 (£174,452.25) a night.
Moored just off the coast of St Lucia in the Caribbean Sea, you can chill out in bed watching tropical fish swim past your window.
For the price, you’ll also get a personal captain, butler and chef – who prepares a menu specifically for you and it is so exclusive that only two guests are accepted at a time. You’ll even decide on when and where the yacht travels to.
Total cost for seven nights: £1,221,165
Private Necker Island
Live like Richard Branson and rent his entire Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands, which can cost up to $171,350 (£127k) a night.
The island can accommodate up to 48 adults across 24 rooms, as well as six children in a dedicated bunkroom.
You’ll get signature events during your stay including a beach BBQ night, a floating sushi kayak feast and a DJ party.
And you’ll get unlimited access to water sports.
Total cost for seven nights: £889,000
Around the world trip on a luxury cruise
Staying on the water, the Regent Seven Seas has the world’s most expensive cruise, which is an around-the world trip that costs up to $1million (£742,000).
You can stay in the fancy Regent Suite which has butlers, a heated balcony pool and unlimited spa treatments.
Across 140 days you will travel to 71 ports across 40 countries in six continents.
It even includes first class, round trip flights and all of your shore excursions.
Total cost for seven nights: £742,000
Million dollar package to Abu Dhabi
In 2008, the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental in Abu Dhabi offered an all-inclusive, seven-night stay – costing $1milllion (£742,000).
It includes thing like return first class flights with Etihad Airways, chauffer service and even access to a private plane.
Luxury spa treatments and gifts including pearl jewellery, perfume and Persian rugs are all included as well.
The hotel is known for its Arabian architecture including 114 mosaic-tiled domes, making it look more like a palace.
Total cost for seven nights: £742,000
Seven nights in Atlantis’ biggest suite with return first class flights
How about a very glam holiday to Dubai? The Atlantis hotel has one of the world’s most expensive hotel suites which is loved by celebs like Beyonce.
Called The Royal Mansion, it costs around £75,000 a night – so spend a week there and you’re dropping £525,000.
The suite itself spans across two levels with four bedrooms, a private infinity pool, an outdoor kitchen, a 100-year-old olive tree and even custom Louis Vuitton china. You’ll get a 24-hour butler service too as well as your own cinema.
Don’t forget your flights to Dubai – Emirates first class suites can be up to £30,000 return too.
Total cost for seven nights: £585,000
Holiday to a private island in the Maldives with return first class flights
The Maldives is a bucket list holiday but get your own private island for the week and you’ll be spending £462,000.
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi’s Private Island is 32,000sqm and costs around £66,000 a night.
With space for 24 people, it comes with dedicated chefs, spas and Male airport flights. You can dive into five pools, chill out in a private entertainment clubhouse, sunbathe on a private white-sand beach or even indulge in a spa treatment in an over water room.
Add in your first class British Airways flights too, which can be around £11,000 return.
Total cost for seven nights: £473,000
Stay at a private Ibiza villa with a private jet
Ibiza might be a popular place for us normal folk, but its also loved by billionaires too – just with a bit more cash to splash.
Go to Sa Ferradura, a private island which costs up to $300,000 (£222,000) a week.
The island has a team of 24 staff at your service, as well as a cliffside infinity pool, lagoon-style pool with its own waterfall and a wellness spa – you don’t even need to head to a club as there is a rooftop DJ deck.
And why not charter a private jet there too? Just make sure to factor in around £20k each way.
Total cost for seven nights: £262,000
Chill out at a luxury ski holiday chalet with helicopter transfers
Throw on your skis and head to Courchevel, with a stay at Cheval Blanc’s Le Chalet in the French Alps, for as much as €230,000 (£197,000) a week.
Spread across four levels, it comes with a private butler and chef as well as a spa, pool and private cinema.
As a guest, you’d get priority access to the hotel’s Le 1947 à Cheval Blanc, the only restaurant in Courchevel to hold three Michelin stars.
It has a helipad too, so factor in private helicopter transfers around £7k return.
Total cost for seven nights: £204,000
Stay at London’s most expensive hotel with a private tour
Don’t fancy leaving the country? Just stay at The Lanesborough hotel’s exclusive Royal Suite in London for £27,000 a night.
The suite itself has Regency-style maximalist decor including original 18th century oil paints and 24-carat gold leaf detailing – you’ll also get a direct view of Buckingham Palace.
You’ll get a 24-hour butler service, as well as a private Rolls Royce transfer service.
Throw in a private VIP tour of London too, which can be up to £15,000 (including security and private showings).
