What to know about Voyage Privé: luxury travel within reach
Most of us were familiar with the concept of flash sales for retail, but who would have guessed that Voyage Privé would successfully apply that same model to tourism. The core idea is simple: offer luxury vacations at deep discounts for a limited window of 7 days, following the private sale principle.
Discounts of up to 70 percent
A group of French entrepreneurs took a chance on this in May 2006, launching the first website dedicated to private travel sales. It has been a successful run for this high-end travel agency, which today offers flash sales with discounts of up to 70 percent on stays, cruises, weekend getaways, vacation clubs, theme parks, thalassotherapy packages, and around-the-world trips to more than 56 million members.
The primary promise behind this success is take an all-inclusive vacation without breaking the bank.
Free registration to access offers
To access these appealing deals, there is one requirement: sign up for free as a privileged member of the Voyage Privé club.
Given the perks, it is an easy decision. Millions of subscribers have already signed up, drawn by the prospect of significant savings on luxury vacations that would otherwise be out of reach, access to a curated catalog of high-end hotels, and a selection that is often more extensive than what you find with competitors.
The trade-off: you cannot be indecisive
Luxury comes with a catch. You must be prepared to decide quickly and stick with your choice because the offers only last for 7 days, bookings are non-refundable, and for packages that include airfare, you will only receive your flight details 5 days before departure.
These conditions can feel a bit nerve-wracking, but with steady revenue growth and a team of 1,200 employees, it is clear that the model has found its audience.
I had the chance to book my vacation with Voyage Privé once, and everything went really well. There are tons of offers available, though some are more interesting than others. You shouldn't hesitate to keep an eye on the offers, which change every day. The downside is that it can take some time to find the right deal, but it also allows for some great savings.