Scott Dunn Private: Your Luxury Travel Concierge
Scott Dunn Private is an invitation-only membership, extended to those who live for every moment and always expect the best.
Think of us as an extension of your family office. Your dedicated Relationship Manager will really get to know you, your world, and what truly matters to you, bringing unrivaled expertise and a personal network of contacts to shape journeys that enrich your life story, year after year.
Over forty years of personalize-made expertise and a truly global organization are the cornerstones of Scott Dunn Private. But it is the relationships, the insider knowledge, and the little black books built across a lifetime in luxury travel that set us apart. This is the foundation on which every journey we design for you is built.
In expert hands
Our people are what make Scott Dunn Private exceptional. Based across London, New York, San Diego, Dallas, Singapore, and Hong Kong, each one brings decades of first-hand expertise, an instinctive understanding of the world you move in, and years spent cultivating the people who open doors.
They are aficionados spanning the worlds of nature, art, wine, photography, culture, and sport, rarely encountered without the right introduction. It is why our Relationship Managers are consistently named among the world’s leading travel specialists, recognition earned one journey at a time.
Why Scott Dunn Private?
Unrivaled Expertise
Discovering the world is the life’s work of your dedicated Relationship Manager. They have spent decades honing their craft, traveling continuously, and building a depth of knowledge that cannot be replicated.
Behind them stands a global team of destination specialists, each one immersed in a single region, its hidden addresses, and the people who make it come alive. Proactive, creative, and deeply invested in sharing what they know, they care about your journey as much as you do.
True Partnership
Think of us as part of your family office. Your Relationship Manager is an advisor, manager, and trusted guide, someone who gets to know you deeply over time, understanding not just where you want to go, but who you are and what will truly enrich your life story.
Meaningful travel is never about a single journey in isolation. It is about every chapter that follows.
Access That Matters
Every Relationship Manager has built a personal book of contacts all over the world, and takes great pleasure in connecting the right people together.
Not just the best hotels and the finest restaurants, but the people who form the true fabric of a destination. The ones who are never listed, never advertised, and rarely encountered without the right introduction.
No matter how closed the door seems, we will endeavour to open it.
Seamless Execution
As prolific travelers ourselves, we understand the world you move in. We know what you expect before you ask, and we know how to exceed it. Quietly, and with seamless execution.
Journeys Designed to Enrich Your Life Story
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The Access
Whether it’s a private art collection in New York, a brand-new chef’s table in Tokyo, or a Venetian palazzo that doesn’t appear in the guidebooks. No matter how closed the door...
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The Hotels
Our exclusive luxury retreats are like no other, full of the dreamiest places to stay in the most desirable of locations, all with sublime service, exceptional facilities and those mind-blowing...
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The Itineraries
Carefully crafted and fully bespoke with limitless possibilities, delve under the skin of the world’s most coveted destinations. We will create an itinerary that will suit you and your desires,...
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The Islands
Let us share a secret with you, a coveted secret that should definitely belong on your ultimate travel wish list. We have curated a collection of exclusive properties nestled on remote paradise...
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The Yachts
Submerge into the limitless freedom of the open water, offering unparalleled privacy and luxury, all with an abundance of service, style and comfort. Staying at the most exclusive marinas, buzzing...
Our Private Travel Managers
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Julie Durso
I am one of the lucky few to have started working the travel industry at the start of my career. I love adventure and got my start as a guide, leading luxury hiking and cycling journeys all over Italy and the rest of the world. When I travel, I try to find a balance of the bucket‑list must‑sees with hidden gems. I'll take some weather to avoid the crowds anytime. I love traveling with all my senses - weather it's feeling the wind in my face from the deck of a boat on the Adriatic Sea, soaking my feet deep in hot Thai sand, waking to the sound of ancient bells ringing in Italy, or eating whatever the locals eat in Japan!
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Jackie DeAntonis
My love for travel started when I embarked on a study abroad program back in 2013 called Semester at Sea. There I traveled the globe on a ship, visiting 13 countries between Asia, Africa & Europe and I was able to deeply immerse myself in the local cultures throughout this 5-month journey. Since my experience on Semester at Sea I have continued to broaden my travel horizon, visiting 32 countries all before the age of 30! Some of my favorite travel experiences thus far have been sleeping on the ice shelf in Antarctica next to penguins, to sunrise dune hikes in Namibia, to hiking the famed 4-day Inka Trail to Machu Picchu.
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What Our Guests Have Said
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"Our Dolomites trip exceeded every expectation. The itinerary was exceptionally well planned and perfectly paced, striking just the right balance between rewarding days of hiking and time to relax and recharge. Every day brought spectacular scenery, and each property was outstanding—beautiful, comfortable, and full of character."LJG - July 2026Traveled to Dolomites
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"We all had a great time visiting Madagascar and Kenya. Very memorable. The lodges were all good. Lengishu especially good due to the exclusivity and beauty of the property. Going to see the city Antananarivo and walking in the real neighbourhood was great."KAL - July 2026Traveled to Kenya
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"I appreciated the details like having a handwritten note in our hotel room upon arrival from the team at Scott Dunn. Julie suggested we see the Summer Papal Palace in Gandolfi and we really liked that and our tour at the Capitoline Museums. Great guides both days."JWS - October 2025Traveled to Italy
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"This trip was expertly planned. We felt like we really hit all of the high points of each location, with the right amount of time allocated for each place. The guides were superb, providing very interesting and entertaining information."LJG - October 2025Traveled to Egypt
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"Amazing as always. We will only travel with Scott Dunn. The attention to detail and high level of coordinated services while on our travels is unmatched."TS - January 2025Traveled to Kenya
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"Julie and the Scott Dunn team made our trip so seamless. EVERYTHING was perfect including all the excursions, restaurant references from the concierge team and our hotel selection was a Roman dream come true. Thank you Julie and Scott Dunn."YD - October 2024Traveled to Italy
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"Gina went above and beyond to make this trip special for my parents. The care and attention to details like my fathers limited mobility were all taken care of and there was not a single thing that could have been better."MT - August 2024Traveled to United Kingdom
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"The trip went great. Just the right amount of everything. The lodging and the activities were all top notch. The guides were all fantastic. We expect a lot, and we got a lot. Thank you."SAW - July 2024Traveled to Iceland
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"Overall the trip was amazing. The mix of desert, wildlife, and conservation was perfect. The service level at the lodges was excellent and the Care For Wild experience was wonderful beyond expectations. "ABD - July 2024Traveled to Namibia
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"Ashley Hall has been a delight to work with on numerous journeys now. It has also been great meeting Dominic and appreciated his insights on various destinations and the help with dinner reservations on our trip."JDD - July 2024Traveled to Italy
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"The historical/philosophical tours were a highlight. The hotel was so spectacular that the guests ended up deciding to cancel an activity so that they could enjoy a day at the rooftop pool. The view of the acropolis from the room was breathtaking."PB - July 2024Traveled to Greece
