It seems one holiday company is determined to laugh in the face of the credit crunch and recession.

Tour operator Hayes and Jarvis is offering a 32-day VIP round-the-world trip taking in destinations as far afield as Costa Rice, Egypt and Australia – for the princely sum of £47,499.

Among the luxuries on offer are a private Boeing 747 jet, personal doctor, on-hand catering staff and an Antarctic cruise.

Take a walk down your High Street and see what holiday companies or other business are still offering top end luxury goods and services.

Alternatively, what supremely cheap deals are being touted to lure customers in?