Text by TRAVELER Luxe Traveler
Helicopters may be one of the most expensive modes of transportation in the world, but they also offer breathtaking views of the magnificent world: from bustling metropolises to private holiday islands.
The Peninsula Hotels in Hong Kong and Shanghai give travelers the opportunity to take a helicopter ride to admire the views of Victoria Harbour and the Bund (photo provided by TRAVELER Luxe Traveler)
In Tokyo, MCAS offers an experience where passengers can fly from central Tokyo to Narita Airport in just 20 minutes via a helicopter that costs up to tens of millions of US dollars. Similarly, the luxury villa resort HOSHINOYA Karuizawa in Karuizawa provides transfers from Tokyo or Narita Airport, offering views that transition from city skylines to the lush forests surrounding Mount Asama.
To reach the water villa resort Paradise Bay in the heart of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, taking a helicopter is the only option—a 50 to 90-minute flight that unveils the stunning blue hues of a tropical paradise. Luxury travel brand Recherché Journeys also offers thrill-seekers a Mount Everest helicopter tour, including low-altitude flights near Everest and the Annapurna Base Camp.
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◎MCAS: www.mcas.co.jp/en/flight/overview
◎Peninsula Hotel: www.peninsula.com/Peninsula_Hotels/en/default.aspx
◎Paradise Bay: www.paradisebay.com.au
◎Recherché Journeys: www.recherchejourneys.com
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