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Unique luxury travel experiences and insights from around the world. Our focus is on crafting truly bespoke travel which is memorable and meaningful.
Welcome to an extraordinary world
Drawing on extensive travel knowledge with contacts in all corners of the globe, our focus is on crafting extraordinary travel experiences that are both memorable and meaningful. Here, we would like to share with you highlights & inspiring insights from the world of truly bespoke travel.
Insight
This year the skies above the Nordics are expected to deliver their most dazzling displays in more than two decades. With the solar cycle reaching its peak, conditions are aligning for auroral activity of rare brilliance. For our travellers this is your moment to witness sweeping ribbons of green, violet and pink at a level of intensity very few will ever see…
The Hawaiian Islands are often spoken of as one place, yet each of the five main islands carries its own character, rhythm and appeal. With insights from our local go-to insider, choosing the right island becomes less about checking boxes and more about finding the Hawai‘i that feels your own…
Just off Panama’s Pacific Coast lies Islas Secas – a private archipelago where wilderness still feels raw and natural. Thirteen of its fourteen islands remain completely untouched, while a small collection of villas sits discreetly among the swaying palms. Well-travelled guests come here not for spectacle, but for the privilege of experiencing Panama’s Pacific in its purest form: adventurous, restorative, and deeply connected to nature.
The Solace Odyssey offers more than the opportunity to travel. It is a way of exploring the world with consistency, care, and depth – choose between six chapters taking place across the globe, each a chance to be part of something unique, with limited opportunities available to join.
People often ask how we have such an encyclopaedic knowledge of the world we share. Travelling extensively to all corners of the globe not only gives us firsthand knowledge to report back on, but also the chance to meet like-minded adventurers, artists, explorers and entrepreneurs along the way – people who, like us, think beyond borders and imagine the unimaginable.
To design memorable and meaningful travel experiences, we work with an intricate network who live and breathe the places they call home. It’s not just a breathtaking location that inspires us, it is also the people behind it who really help bring the experience to life.
The Borana Conservancy in Kenya's Laikipia County offers some of the most plentiful, diverse and breathtaking wildlife experiences in the world. Situated between the snow-tipped peaks of Mount Kenya to the south and a panorama of mountains and desert to the north, Borana is home to two of the most luxurious private homes in all of Africa – Arijiju and Sirai House.
For the adventure seekers and first-movers among us, Miavana is a destination like no other. Nestled on the pristine shores of a far-flung private island off the coast of Madagascar, this blissed out haven is surrounded by 14,000 hectares of marine reserve and beckoning to be discovered.
With December almost upon us, ski season is about to commence – which means whether you are in it for the off-piste powder or Hugo spritz at après, elevating your winter travel is a must. Enter Chalet Pelerin tucked away in the French Alps.
Often we come across extraordinary places that take our breath away. Even more exhilarating is when we learn of the stories from the people responsible for their creation.
From Guy Laliberte’s unspoilt private island Nukutepipi in French Polynesia and Louis Bacon’s private paradise in Panama to Paul Lister’s Alladale estate in the Scottish Highlands and Jochen Zeitz’s safari retreat Segera in Kenya — here we shine the spotlight on the extraordinary people and their visions that have brought these places to life….
Experience a once-in-a-lifetime adventure in Rwanda with Blue Marble Private and WildAid. Encounter the endangered mountain gorilla in their natural habitat, with Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park home to more than a third of the world’s remaining population of endangered mountain gorillas.
The beauty of exploring Costa Rica by superyacht is the access to the untouched. The North Pacific Coast offers unmatched views, abundant marine life and incredible diving opportunities. Guanacaste is one of the least populated areas of Costa Rica, and home to the enchanting dry forest for those seeking some time on terra firma. Meanwhile, the South Pacific Coast offers glistening rainforests and the rugged beauty of the Osa Peninsula – proudly holding the enviable title of “one of the most biologically intense places on Earth” by National Geographic. This is why Costa Rica is the next hotspot destination for yachts.
For 50 years, the De Santis family has owned Lake Como’s iconic Grand Hotel Tremezzo. Now the jewel in the crown is the family’s latest passion project, Passalacqua, which has been hailed the World’s Best Hotel. It’s no surprise once you’ve met daughter, Valentina; her unstuffy and genuinely welcoming take on Italian family hospitality shines in everything she does, which has us dreaming of life by the lake...
With so many possibilities, luxury travel in Europe has everything you want and more – with its choice of stylish cities and five-star hotels to white sandy beaches and turquoise waters for sailing, there is nowhere better in the world to spend summer.
Nukutepipi is quite possibly one of the most stunningly beautiful private islands in the world. This secluded French Polynesia private paradise is as far-flung as you can imagine, sitting unspoilt in the heart of the South Pacific Ocean. Thanks to Guy Laliberté – the man behind Cirque du Soleil – his private island nirvana now welcomes discerning guests to make “Nuku" their exclusive escape from reality.
Whilst the island of St Barths is firmly French, there are hints of Swedish influence most noticeable in the harbour capital of Gustavia. Add blissful sandy beaches, an unparalleled restaurant scene, and show-stopping sunsets to the mix – it's easy to fall for the Creole charm of St Barths.
We are thrilled to have partnered with VistaJet to launch its exclusive members’ programme – VistaJet World – a portfolio of multi-stop travel adventures to discover difficult-to-reach destinations with exclusive access and unrivalled insights. Here is a sneak peak of what’s to come:
A Look into Space
Track the 2020 Total Solar Eclipse across South America – from Argentina and Chile to the Bolivian Altiplano – complete with private access to the continent’s most acclaimed high-altitude vineyards, world’s most powerful telescopes and an off-the-beaten track adventure.
Monaco Yacht Show September 2018 – each September the superyacht industry descends on Monaco for a show and tell of the newest advances in yacht technologies, largest superyachts and super sea toys. This year we attended the Monaco Yacht Show and scoped out our favourite superyachts for luxurious comfort and limitless cruising, including M/Y Cloud 9, M/Y Planet Nine, S/Y Marie and S/Y Sybaris.
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the first time in history to dive in a submersible through the kaleidoscopic world that surrounds the Bat Islands in Costa Rica's Santa Rosa National Park.
Flying out to the archipelago in a seaplane, you will reach a 130ft research vessel which will provide the platform for your deep-diving submersible. Explore the protected marine reserve, home to Bull sharks and a rich underwater world, and be part of the team of scientists and marine biologists onboard the yacht. Your dive in the sub will collate vital information needed to preserve and protect the islands within the Guanacaste conservation area.
As Creative Director of the iconic Italian hotel group, Il Pellicano, Marie-Louise Sciò oozes Italy’s la dolce vita. Growing up in a Slim Aarons photograph at her family’s legendary hotel, Il Pellicano, on the Tuscan coast, Marie-Louise is now at the helm of the much-adored hotels. Here we take a few moments to be whisked away to bella Italia and talk travel in a post-pandemic world.
Our friends at influential publishing house Assouline, in collaboration with editors & photographers from Conde Nast Traveller, have compiled a collection of the most chicest of stays – from picture-perfect Positano to the wild shores of Scotland. Here are just a few of our favourites.
Meet Petit, owner of the Sol y Luna Hotel and Association, who left behind successful corporate life for the Sacred Valley of the Incas to improve the lives of the world’s poorest children. In 1999, together with her husband Franz, she started an education project for local children which has evolved into the Sol y Luna Intercultural School. In order to support these education initiatives, Petit and her husband built the wonderful Sol y Luna boutique hotel – a pioneering, sustainable tourism project in the depths of Peru.
We are thrilled to be sharing one of our favourite parts of the planet with our pioneering philanthropic partner, WildAid, on an adventure like no other through South Africa taking place in June 2020. Hosted by WildAid’s founders Corie & Peter Knights, join us on a truly memorable journey from the amber-hued Kalahari Desert to the endless horizons of the iconic Sabi Sand Game Reserve.
When Guy Laliberté, cofounder of Cirque du Soleil, decided he wanted a piece of paradise to call his own, he went straight to the Pacific. The billionaire businessman, entrepreneur and astronaut scoured the remote expanses of French Polynesia for an entire decade, searching for that singular unspoiled and untamed place. Finally he settled on Nukutepipi, a pristine haven for rare birds and flora, complete with a primary forest laced with powder-white sand and a serene lagoon protected by a thriving coral reef.
In one of the world’s most remote locations, set on the island of New Guinea, stands the Bosavi Crater. The first time any non-native ever visited this sacred land was 2009, when scientists and the BBC filmed Lost Land of the Volcano. In November 2020 it is your opportunity to be part of a pioneering group invited to explore the Bosavi Crater on a first-of-its-kind adventure by helicopter to a land where truly very few have ever set foot.
An immersive adventure to discover Botswana. Africa’s most extraordinary setting is home to more elephant than any country, where big cats roam free, with everything from endangered African wild dogs and rhino, to abundant birdlife at every turn.
What better way to celebrate the festive season with family and friends than at one of the Oetker Collection’s Masterpiece Estates – a handpicked selection of remarkable exclusive-use properties. Each unique historical property is complete with a dedicated team and charming host to offer exclusive insights, outstanding activities and the impeccable service you would expect from the world’s finest hotels.
From the couple behind Babylonstoren – South Africa’s much-loved hotel & vineyard – comes The Newt in Somerset, a magnificent Palladian-fronted Grade II-listed stone mansion surrounded by acres of cultivated gardens, wild meadows, ancient woodland and apple orchards. Innovative design is paired with superb service, a world-class spa and a farm-to-table restaurant at this newly-opened hotel in the heart of the English countryside.
Discover new heights with Breitling’s aerobatic fighter jet team. Think audacity, precision, speed. Working with Breitling we can welcome a select group of like-minded thrill seekers to their home base in Dijon, France to fly with the team of L-39 pilots. Reaching speeds over of over 400 mph, this will be an unforgettable experience of formation flying with loops and rolls, before splitting off with your pilot to take control of the jet.
Pioneering safari collection, Singita, has just opened the doors to its latest luxury lodges – Kwitonda Lodge and Kataza House – located at the entrance to Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. The culmination of a monumental five-year project inspired by Singita’s commitment to play a key role in the conservation of endangered mountain gorillas. Guests are invited to experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to encounter these gentle giants in their natural habitat, with more than a third of the world’s remaining population of endangered mountain gorillas finding refuge in the unspoilt forest of Volcanoes National Park.
