News and Press
Find the latest media articles featuring Enchanting Travels and recent press releases below.
Introducing our new report “The New Luxury Traveler” highlighting what affluent consumers want from travel now.
According to our new report based on proprietary guest research, affluent consumers increasingly view luxury not as a display of wealth, but as access to experiences that feel personal, transformative, and difficult to replicate. Nearly two-thirds of respondents (63%) identified unique experiences as their primary motivation for travel, while only 1% cited status or recognition as a key driver.
The report identifies several major behavioral shifts shaping the future of experiential luxury travel:
- Travel is increasingly measured by emotional ROI. Respondents consistently described the most meaningful journeys as those that created lasting memories, inspired ongoing conversations, and delivered a sense of personal renewal.
- Luxury is becoming more personal. Personalization emerged as the defining marker of luxury travel. Traditional status markers such as privacy and exclusivity appear to be losing influence, replaced by a growing demand for cultural immersion, authenticity, and meaningful access.
- Affluent travelers want transformation, not just relaxation. The report found a growing preference for travel that feels energizing and perspective-changing rather than purely restorative. More than half of respondents (53%) said excitement and discovery were the emotional outcomes they value most from travel.
- Longer, more immersive journeys are on the rise. Nearly two-thirds (64%) of respondents said their ideal trip lasts 12 days or longer, reflecting growing demand for immersive, multi-destination journeys that allow for deeper cultural connection.
Read our February 2026 Report “The State of Luxury Experiential Travel“
Press Releases
February 4, 2026 Enchanting Travels Redefines Offering with “The Art of Luxury Custom Travel” Rebrand
February 11, 2026 Enchanting Travels Releases 2026 Report on the State of Experiential Luxury Travel
March 11, 2026 New Data Shows Affluent U.S. Travelers Are Abandoning Europe’s Peak Summer Season
May 19, 2026 Enchanting Travels Releases New Report Revealing the Rise of the “Experience-First” Luxury Traveler
In the News
Heavenly Honeymoons
Wedding Ideas Magazine are set to feature Amanbagh, from Enchanting Travels’ Luxury in Rajasthan vacation package, in their August 2016 edition.
10 Incredible Private Pool Honeymoon Retreats
Jane Anderson puts Amanbagh, featured in Enchanting Travels’ Luxury in Rajasthan vacation package, on the list of top 10 honeymoons with a private pool by Wedding Ideas Magazine.
10 Hot Valentine Ideas
In her top 10 roundup, Cathy Winston of Huffington Post features an Enchanting Travels private honeymoon to Sri Lanka.
Alternative Honeymoon Ideas 2016
Dubbed a luxury wilderness, a private tour of Patagonia with Enchanting Travels is featured as an alternative honeymoon idea for 2016 by Wedding Ideas magazine.
Interview with Co-Founder Parik Laxminarayan
Already included as a case study within a Stanford Graduate School of Business textbook about successfully growing a business, Parik Laxminarayan, founder of Enchanting Travels, is interviewed by Edward D. Hess at the University of Virginia, to explain how he and his co-founder developed their unique business model!
The Rise of the Adventure Honeymoon
Travel writer Jane Anderson of 101 Honeymoon’s selects her top Adventure Honeymoons and includes Enchanting Travels On the Trail of the Tiger sample trip that allows for mingling with sophisticates in Delhi and Mumbai to watching another kind of cat in the wild.
Ten Hot Honeymoon Trends for 2015
Enchanting Travels is featured in a round up of honeymoon trends, focusing on authentic and local travel experiences across Africa, Asia and South America.
From Start-Up to Scaling Up
An article on the entrepreneurs behind Enchanting Travels, who have successfully established the company as a pioneer within the travel industry – and all within a decade!
Spotlight On….Travel Entrepreneur
Parik Laxminaryaran is the Co-founder and CEO of Enchanting Travels, a multinational travel company providing tailor-made tours based on truly unique experiences and local knowledge. Learn more about Parik’s passion for travel, and motivations for embarking upon such an ambitious project, through the eyes of ‘My Destination Spotlight’.
6 Hot Honeymoon Destinations for 2013
Parik Laxminarayan, founder of Enchanting Travels, has been scouring the world to find the hottest honeymoon destinations for 2013. Here’s his selection – any of them on your hot list…?
Don’t Let The Weather Get You Down
Just look further afield for the ultimate glamping experience. Our Favorites.
Who We Are: From Co-Founder & CEO Parik Laxminarayan
Parik Laxminarayan, Co-Founder & CEO of Enchanting Travels, talks to The Cultural Voyager about how he built his company which offers travelers unique cultural experiences.
Burma Gets Tough with Hoteliers
Founder of Enchanting Travels, Parik Laxminarayan, provides an opinion on the hotel industry and tourism growth in Myanmar (Burma).
Try Your Hand At Glamping In These Exotic Locations
Modern day camping has evolved to become something of glamorous affair, with muddy fields replaced by stunning vistas and pop-up tents traded for colonial-tents equipped with luxury touches such as comfy double beds and en-suite bathrooms (not sure what glamping is? We have a guide!).
Ultimate Glamping Getaways
Just look further afield for the ultimate glamping experience.
Food Miles
Holidays that allow you to hone those culinary skills, featuring Enchanting Travels in Africa.
Meet the Boss
Getting to know the people behind the world’s finest travel companies, 101 Holidays talks to Parik Laxminarayan, founder of Enchanting Travels.