Im a luxury travel expert book these exclusive destinations to rub shoulders with the elite in 2025

Rich people — they’re just like us! Well, not really — and certainly not when it comes to travel planning.Not only are they unlikely to be booking the next and cheapest flight to the places the rest of the voyaging public like to go — they’re also very unlikely to be doing any of the booking at all.Plotting these elite escapes falls to people like Leila Najafi — a globetrotting luxury travel advisor based in Los Angeles.A luxury travel advisor’s job is to know everything about the places jetsetters like to go, and then map out their trips for them, ensuring five-star comforts all the way.But wealthy travelers are like anyone else in at least one aspect — sometimes, they like to break out of the usual routine and try something different.

Writing for Business Insider, Najafi reveals she’s been lately been recommending more off-the-beaten-path experiences.“Many of them try to travel to upscale destinations with luxury hotels that feel exclusive without the large crowds of tourists,” Najafi revealed.Here are six places that the expert expects will attract a bevy of boldfacers this winter.South Florida has lately been tapped as the new “political, business and cultural capital” of the United States — and Najafi says her clients are definitely taking a shine to the classic winter destination for its “beaches, shops and sunshine.” Check into the historic Breakers resort, she said — then explore the “retail paradise” of Worth Avenue.

A new restaurant from Per Se’s Thomas Keller is coming next year, Najafi revealed.Beloved by the in-crowd — and passed over by many others — Najafi recommends the island for its family-friendly beaches and nightlife that’s great for “young couples who want to have fun.”Check into the Eden Rock resort, she said — adjacent to lively beach clubs.Grab a boat to the remote Colombier Beach, known for its “stunning” white sands and natural reserve.Shake up your European ski routine a...