The Rise of Extreme Travel Companies for the Ultra-Rich | WSJ

Extreme travel companies send tourists to the bottom of the sea, the heights of space and the most inhospitable places on earth. Despite the risks and costs that can regularly total over $100,000- business is booming. But why do more travelers want adrenaline-fueled vacations? WSJ explains how these luxury travel companies are capitalizing on an appetite for adventure and trying to manage the risks.
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