Travel in 2025 is no longer just about getting away. For India’s wealthy, it has become an essential marker of lifestyle, refinement, and identity. The new definition of luxury lies in experiences that are rare, immersive, and deeply personal. The Hurun India Wealth Report & Luxury Consumer Survey 2025 highlights where the country’s elite are heading, offering a fascinating glimpse into how they weave heritage, convenience, and aspiration into every journey.
Singapore tops the Hurun list. The Lion City may be compact, but it offers a density of luxury unmatched in Asia. From Michelin-starred fine dining and bespoke cocktail bars to private yacht charters in Sentosa, Singapore is a masterclass in effortless indulgence.
The United Kingdom, and London in particular, continues to seduce India’s wealthy with its rare blend of tradition and modernity. A suite at Claridge’s, afternoon tea at The Ritz, or a private showing at Sotheby’s feels as natural as a weekend in the Cotswolds or polo in Windsor.
In Switzerland, luxury never needs to announce itself. It is the hush of fresh snow in Gstaad, the reflection of the Alps in Lake Geneva, or the quiet assurance of a wellness retreat in Zurich. Here, India’s millionaires find a rare kind of indulgence: one that is private, restorative, and always wrapped in discretion.
Paris still reigns as the epicentre of elegance, where haute couture houses and Michelin temples shape every itinerary. Beyond the capital, the Riviera dazzles with its cinematic excess, with rosé-fuelled afternoons in Saint-Tropez, evening galas in Cannes, and yacht-studded harbours in Monaco.
If France is about indulgence, Greece is about balance. Think cliffside villas in Santorini, whitewashed lanes in Mykonos, or quiet heritage trails in Crete. Charter a boat, discover hidden coves, and linger over mezze as the sun dips below the horizon. Greece is proof that luxury need not be extravagant; sometimes it is simply the art of slowing down.
Japan is the new darling of the millionaire’s map, and with good reason. Where else can you move seamlessly from a cherry blossom picnic in Kyoto to a three-Michelin-star kaiseki dinner in Tokyo, before retreating to a ryokan with a private onsen? Every moment feels like an act of artistry, precise, elegant, and deeply memorable.
In America, scale is the luxury. New York brims with Broadway, designer boutiques, and power dinners, while California offers vineyard tours in Napa and coastal drives along Big Sur. Miami adds its art fairs and beach clubs, while Aspen remains the go-to winter playground. For many millionaires, the United States is about more than leisure, it is about signalling stature on a global stage.
Australia combines the thrill of wilderness with five-star polish. Sydney dazzles with its harbourside hotels, the Great Barrier Reef invites private dives, and the Barossa Valley pours out vintages that rival Bordeaux. Helicopter over Uluru, retreat to Kangaroo Island, and return to a suite where every detail feels bespoke. For India’s wealthy, Australia is proof that adventure and luxury can be one.
Few places offer such instant gratification as the UAE. In Dubai, the world’s tallest towers house Michelin-starred dining, private shopping experiences, and rooftop nightlife that never misses a beat. Abu Dhabi, on the other hand, offers cultural polish, with Saadiyat Island’s Louvre, desert resorts, and a quieter kind of luxury. For India’s millionaires, it is the closest form of extravagance, just a short flight away.
The Maldives is the one destination that never loses its allure. Private overwater villas, personalised butler service, and infinity pools spilling into turquoise lagoons make it the definition of secluded indulgence. Here, the luxury lies not in being seen, but in vanishing into a horizon that feels entirely your own.
What the Hurun 2025 list ultimately shows is that travel for India’s elite is no longer about where you go, but how you experience it. From the seamless order of Singapore to the discreet charm of Switzerland and the eternal romance of the Maldives, each destination is chosen not just for its beauty but for how it reflects personal taste. For millionaires, holidays are not escapes. They are declarations of identity, stitched into the fabric of a life lived at the highest level.