Get on the Fast Track to Luxury with Visa, Premium Access Program

From teeing off at some of the world’s top golf courses, luxurious tropical island resorts to customized shopping experiences in some of the world’s style capitals, Visa Premium cardholders planning their next getaway can enjoy unique experiences and privileges from Visa.

James Lim, Head of Consumer Products, Asia Pacific, Central Europe, Middle East and Africa, Visa, said, “Visa spending data shows that travel ranks high on the list of Visa Premium cardholders – discerning individuals who are always on the lookout for memorable and unique experiences. This year, with its range of handpicked offers, the 2013 Visa Premium Access program has been carefully put together to cater to the travel requirements of Visa Premium cardholders. All they need to do is simply pick the experience or service they want and leave the rest to Visa’s concierge.”

Highlights of the Visa 2013 Privileges Program include:

Go enjoy luxury stays with Visa

The Visa Luxury Hotel Collection offers special privileges at more than 800 premium five-star hotels, resorts, lodges and castles worldwide. Privileges such as room upgrades, late checkout and VIP Guest Status are available to Visa Infinite and Visa Signature cardholders.

For a super-luxe resort experience, Visa has teamed up with Six Senses Resorts & Spa offer Visa Premium cardholders a host of benefits including complimentary breakfast, champagne, spa treatments, lavish dinners and late checkout.

· Visa Premium cardholders looking for an express start to their holiday can opt for Visa’s Airport Speedpass which allows travelers to breeze through arrival and departure formalities with accelerated immigration clearance at over 285 airports worldwide.

 Go shop in the world’s style capitals

For those looking to shop till they drop, Visa offers Premium cardholders access to VIP Card benefits at nine Chic Outlet Shopping Villages across Europe, coupled with discounts on luxury coach and chauffeur services.

Visa Premium cardholders can enjoy special discounts at high-end retail stores in Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Spain and the US, as well airport duty-free specials in Narita, Japan and Incheon in Seoul.

Go tee-off at some of the world’s great golf courses

Golfers have access to members-only clubs and enjoy other benefits at world-renowned courses. Visa Infinite cardholders have privileged access and unlimited complimentary golf at some of the world’s finest courses including Singapore’s Sentosa Golf Club, Glenmarie Golf Club, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Taiwan’s Miramar Golf Club.

Visa Infinite, Visa Signature, Visa Platinum cardholders residing in Asia Pacific, Central Europe, Middle East and Africa are eligible for the program.