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Several private jet, cruise and hotel operators are now reportedly accepting crypto as bitcoin wealth drives luxury holiday demand.

Bitcoin's infamous "pizza story" highlights the risk of spending BTC too early, but some wealthy holders may see today's high prices as a chance to lock in value.

Using BTC for purchases triggers capital-gains tax in places like the U.S. and U.K., complicating the appeal of using crypto to pay for goods and services.
Bitcoin's latest rally is spilling over into the luxury holiday market.

The Financial Times (FT) reported earlier today that private jet firms, cruise lines and boutique hotels are increasingly accepting crypto payments.

Flexjet-owned FXAIR, for instance, now takes tokens for transatlantic trips costing about $80,000, while cruise operator Virgin Voyages sells annual passes worth $120,000.

SeaDream Yacht Club and boutique hotel groups including The Kessler Collection have also added crypto checkout options, according to the FT.

High-end travel is a natural niche for crypto spending. On six-figure invoices, fees and volatility matter less, and merchants can instantly convert payments into fiat.

For customers, paying in bitcoin carries status value, echoing earlier bull-market splurges on Lamborghinis and watches. This time, the indulgence is time-saving private jets and one-of-a-kind cruises.

Still, whether it makes financial sense is another matter. Bitcoin's most famous cautionary tale comes from 2010, when Florida programmer Laszlo Hanyecz spent 10,000 BTC on two pizzas, a purchase now worth over $1 billion in hindsight. Today's jet bookings could invite the same regret if bitcoin keeps climbing.

Yet others see logic in cashing in.