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When VeryFirstTo.com launched the 'World's Most Expensive Holiday' in March, Guardian reported that many people dismissed the product as a publicity stunt. Above: One of the UNESCO sites the itinerary includes: The town of Sana'a in Yemen.
When VeryFirstTo.com launched the 'World's Most Expensive Holiday' in March, Guardian reported that many people dismissed the product as a publicity stunt. Above: One of the UNESCO sites the itinerary includes: The town of Sana'a in Yemen.
World's most expensive holiday sold to Chinese student

Singapore - When VeryFirstTo.com, an online site providing the 'most extravagant products and services', launched the 'World's Most Expensive Holiday' in March, Guardian reported that many people dismissed the product as a publicity stunt.

However, after a month of its launch, the London-based company got a call for their 1-million pound (S$2-million) luxury trip.

Not much information is known about the party except that he is an unnamed Chinese PhD student with an 'undisclosed background', said The Guardian.

The Telegraph also reported it has been confirmed that he has signed the agreement but will only begin his round-the-world adventure next year. He can embark on the trip after the completion of his academic commitments for 2014, said the British news media.

Meanwhile, the site has reportedly already received a second application for the exorbitant holiday.

In a report by The Guardian, VeryFirstTo.com revealed they are currently in talks with another interested party. He is said to be 'an Italian industrialist' on the verge of booking, said founder Mr Marcel Knobil.

If this second applicant takes up the holiday, he might actually be the first to embark on this exclusive holiday. According to Mr Knobil, they are finalising on the itinerary.

The holiday around the world boasts an intense itinerary of visiting 962 UNESCO world heritage sites within a 2-year time-frame.

The Telegraph said the trip includes overland travel, and the traveller will be flying in business class cabins or superior flights.

Accommodations will be reserved in only the top-notch hotels such as the Hotel George V in Paris, The Plaza in New York and The Ritz-Carlton in Moscow.

The holiday costs 990,000 pounds (S$1.9 million) for two people and the remaining 10,000 pounds (S$20,000) will be a cash donation to UNESCO.

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Click here to see the places this exclusive holiday will visit.

When VeryFirstTo.com launched the 'World's Most Expensive Holiday' in March, Guardian reported that many people dismissed the product as a publicity stunt. Above: One of the UNESCO sites the itinerary includes: The town of Sana'a in Yemen. Even the online service store themselves didn't think anyone would take up the 1 million pounds (S$2 million) luxury trip. Above: San Giorgiom in Maggiore Island Founder of VeryFirstTo.com Mr Marcel Knobil said:
However, after a month of its launch, the London-based company got a call from its first taker - a student. Above: Sassi in Italy Not much information is known about him except that he is an unnamed Chinese PhD student with an 'undisclosed background', said The Guardian. Above: Shiretoko National Highway in Japan The Telegraph also reported it has been confirmed that he has signed the agreement but will only begin his round-the-world adventure next year. Above: Ujung Kulon, Indonesia
He can embark on the trip after the completion of his academic commitments for 2014, said the British news media. Above: Ujung Kulon, Indonesia It is also not yet confirmed if the Chinese participant will be travelling solo as the luxurious tour package is for two. Above: St Augustine Church in Goa Mr Knobil said the Chinese student wishes to travel to every site that “can be visited safely”. Above: Luang Prabang
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