Insight

Blue Marble Private is a luxury travel company in London organising extraordinary travel experiences around the world.

A Blissful Way to Start 2025

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.

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Pelerin Perfection

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.

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Extraordinary People, Extraordinary Places

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….

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Why Costa Rica is the Next Yacht Hotspot

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.

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Companion Ticket | Valentina De Santis

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...

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Summer in Europe

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.

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Our Inspiration for Your Escapism

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.

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The Ultimate Private Island: Nukutepipi

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.

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Island Life on St Barths

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.

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Blue Marble Private x VistaJet

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.

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Monaco Yacht Show

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.

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Submersible Expedition in Costa Rica

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.

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Companion Ticket | Marie-Louise Sciò

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.

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Assouline | Chic Stays

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.

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